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| Juniata Murder, Phillies 2013 Ticket Pricing, Nutter Pushes For New Tax Power |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/17/12 11:09 am | updated: 10/17/12 11:09 am |
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A man was shot and killed last night in Juniata. He and his wife were walking home at about 8 pm when they noticed they were being stalked. Two teenagers wearing masks approached them, shot the man and fled the scene. The victim was carrying a large amount of marijuana but nothing was taken. Police are investigating a motive.
The Phillies have announced a new ticket pricing structure for the 2013 baseball season. Some seats will cost more or less depending on the opponent. ... Read More |
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| Officer Gress Excessive Force History, SEPTA Baby Born, Camden Hit And Run Arrest |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/17/12 8:40 am | updated: 10/17/12 8:40 am |
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City officials say the Philadelphia police officer caught on video using his baton to help make an arrest at a South Street block party last month has been sued in federal court 13 times. A review of the cases shows they involved charges of unreasonable force and unlawful arrest, among others. Commissioner Charles Ramsey says Internal Affairs is investigating to see if Officer William Gress used excessive force, but he says any past cases won’t figure in to the investigation.
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| Philadelphia Eagles Fire Defense Coordinator Juan Castillo; Replace with secondary coach Todd Bowles |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/16/12 9:46 pm | updated: 10/16/12 9:46 pm |
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Andy Reid's experiment with moving an Offensive line coach to Defensive coordinator has come to and end. The Philadelphia Eagles have announced today at 5pm that Juan Castillo has been fired as DC and will be replaced by secondary coach Todd Bowles.
Andy Reid said at the press conference, "I want to make it clear that I have nothing but the ultimate respect for Juan Castillo as a coach and as a person," said head coach Andy Reid. "He's one of the finest football coaches that I... Read More |
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| Rolling Stones 2012 Tour Dates, Boy Killed in Fire, More Menangitis in New Jersey |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/16/12 7:25 pm | updated: 10/16/12 7:25 pm |
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Today the Rolling Stones announced dates for their next tour. This Could Be the Last Time. The Stones are celebrating their 50th anniversary together and they’ve announce 4 dates. Two in London in November and two in the U.S. at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey December 13th and 15th. Keith Richards says “Everything is rocking†and Mick Jagger hinted more shows could be added.
Listen to iradiophilly's Ziggy... Read More |
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| Arlen Specter Funeral, NJ Voter Deadline, Sex Offender Arrested at Library |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/16/12 11:33 am | updated: 10/16/12 11:33 am |
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Funeral services are being held this afternoon for Arlen Specter. Specter died Sunday at home from complications of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was 82. Specter was the longest-serving U.S. Senator in Pennsylvania history. Funeral services started at noon at Har Zion Temple in Penn Valley and were open to the public.
Today is the deadline to register to vote in New Jersey. If you want to vote in the general election on November 6th. In addition to the Obama - Romney decision,... Read More |
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| Fed Officer Mugged For Laptop, I-95 Bus Fire, 52nd St. Makeover |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/16/12 8:49 am | updated: 10/16/12 8:49 am |
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A federal officer is recovering at Hahnemann University Hospital after being punched in the face in Center City Monday night. Police say two suspects mugged the officer of his laptop at 15th and JFK. The suspects punched the officer before fleeing the area. At least one suspect is in custody.
Emergency crews were on the scene for a bus fire on Interstate 95 in Delaware County last night. It happened a little after 5:30 p.m. on I-95 northbound near Highland Avenue in Lower... Read More |
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| Arlen Specter Funeral Tuesday, Car Fires Suspicious, Parking Permit Dispute |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/15/12 11:49 am | updated: 10/15/12 11:49 am |
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Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania's longest serving US Senator, died Sunday in his East Falls home after battling Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Specter will always be known for his political independence, his questioning of Anita Hill that helped clear the way for Clarence Thomas appointment to the Supreme Court, and his "Single Bullet Theory" after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Specter will be buried tomorrow at noon. Arlen Specter was 82.
Six car fires early Sunday... Read More |
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| Arlen Specter Dies, New Castle County Triple Shooting, Penn State Settlement Talks Begin |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/15/12 8:49 am | updated: 10/15/12 8:49 am |
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| US Senator Arlen Specter died Sunday morning at his home in Philadelphia at the age of 82 from complications of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. His career was marked by what the pundits and Specter himself called 'fierce independence.' Specter first made it into national prominence by serving as assistant counsel for the Warren Commission, which investigated the 1963 assassination of Pres. John F. Kennedy. A funeral service will be on Tuesday, October 16 at Har Zion Temple at 1500 Hagys Ford Road,... Read More |
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| Council Reviews Fire Safety, Cleaning Lady Testifies, New Library for West Philly School |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/12/12 11:45 am | updated: 10/12/12 11:45 am |
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Disgraceful. That was the word Philadelphia City Council heard Thursday from former Fire Commissioner Roger Ulshafer to describe emergency management at the Kensington warehouse fire in April that killed two firefighters. City Council is probing to determine if proper safety controls were in place during the 5 alarm blaze.
The cleaning lady who stole the $3 million Ben Franklin bust says she did it because she was mad about being fired. At a preliminary hearing, Andrea Lawton... Read More |
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| Wilmington Child Hit By Car, SEPTA Injury Fraud, Michael Vick a Dog Owner |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/12/12 8:47 am | updated: 10/12/12 8:47 am |
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A child was rushed to DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington after being struck by a car on Thursday.
The two year old child left his home in attempt to follow his father to the store.
The boy was struck by a westbound 1997 Buick Century operated by a 52-year-old Wilmington man who did remain at the scene and cooperate with police.
There is no word on the child’s condition.
Eight people are charged with faking injuries on a SEPTA bus back in... Read More |
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