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| Silversun Pickups ask Romney to Stop Using Their Songs |
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 by: Kibarra - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/12 3:26 pm | updated: 08/16/12 3:26 pm |
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| The Silver Sun Pickups, an alternative rock band of Los Angeles, were pushed to sending Presidential candidate Mitt Romney a cease-and-desist letter after he had been used their song 'Panic Switch' without permission of the artists. He used the track at a campaign event and this did not sit well with the band who rebutted with "We don't like people going behind our backs, using our music without asking, and we don't like the Romney campaign". Frontman Brian Aubert went on to say that they are... Read More |
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| Paterno Biography Says He Cried, Powerball Winners, PECO Smart Meter Program Shut Down After Fires |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/12 11:14 am | updated: 08/16/12 11:14 am |
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According to a new biography, former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno cried while addressing his assistant coaches after Joe Pa was fired as a result of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. According to the book, Paterno told his son he spent his whole life trying to make his name mean something. And then it was gone.
The big Powerball jackpot winning ticket was sold in Michigan. With the frenzy of ticket sales this week the jackpot grew to $337 million. There were two winning... Read More |
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| Chris Brown and Drake sued $16 million over June 14th bottle-throwing brawl at Club W.I.P. in NYC |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/12 5:22 am | updated: 08/16/12 5:22 am |
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Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. which owns Greenhouse on Vandam Street in SoHo, and shares space, a liquor license and owners with W.I.P. has filed a $16 million lawsuit against hip hop stars Chris Brown and Drake.
The lawsuit stems from a bottle breaking, glass flying brawl that broke out between the two and their entourages on June 14th, presumably over their shared love interest in singer Rihanna. The incident started when Brown sent Drake a bottle of champagne and Drake sent... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Memorial Service for Sherman Hemsley Canceled |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/12 3:08 am | updated: 08/16/12 3:08 am |
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A planned memorial service for Philadelphia native and actor Sherman Hemsley set for Thursday has been canceled. Hemsley is best know for his roles in 1970's sitcoms All in the Family and The Jeffersons.
The memorial service was scheduled to be held at the Deliverance Evangelistic Church in North Philadelphia at 11 am, Thurs. 8/16. The church confirmed that it was canceled, but there is no explanation for this cancellation or if it might be rescheduled. Relatives of... Read More |
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| DiNic's roast pork named Best Sandwich in America |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/12 2:11 am | updated: 08/16/12 2:11 am |
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Adam Richman hosts a weekly series for the Travel Channel that's been touring the country searching for the best sandwich in the nation. After tasting 28 different contending sandwiches from all corners of the states, the winner was announced in the finale tonight.
DiNic's roast pork sandwich, served up at the Reading Terminal Market stand owned by the Nicolosi family, was named the champion. The sandwich is a Philly classic: sliced pork, broccoli rabe, and extra-sharp provolone... Read More |
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| Property Of Jesus Cigarette Thief, PA Voter ID Law Stirs ACLU and NAACP, Flyers Internship |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/16/12 1:49 am | updated: 08/16/12 1:49 am |
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| According to the Lower Southampton Township Police Department, a man wearing a shirt with "Property of Jesus" written on it was caught on surveillance video stealing $1000 worth of cartons of cigarettes from Trevose Beer & Soda in Feasterville August 11. Authorities believe the same man is responsible for burglaries that occurred at Krewstown Beverage in Philadelphia and Bensalem Suds Beer Store on August 2 and 5, respectively. Police are still searching for the unnamed suspect and urge anyone... Read More |
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| PA Voter ID Law Upheld, Woman Falls into Subway, Bumbo Baby Seat Recall |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/12 8:37 pm | updated: 08/16/12 1:14 am |
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| Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson issued a decision today that denied a bid by various civil rights groups looking to block the new Pennsylvania Voter ID law from taking effect. Simpson said that the plainiffs, which included the ACLU and others, failed to prove that “disenfranchisement was immediate or inevitable†or that not issuing an injuction would cause “greater injury.†In fact he said stopping the process now would get in the way of preparations underway... Read More |
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| Madonna Tickets Bring in $100,000 to Help Dogs in Puppy Mills |
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by: Kibarra - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/12 1:41 pm | updated: 08/15/12 1:41 pm |
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Madonna will be beginning her 10th tour, not counting guest performances, on August 28, 2012 at the Wells Fargo Center. This North American tour will be following her Europe tour which began May 31. As the first show of a tour is very sought after it seems to reason that tickets would be going for skyrocketing prices.
Two longtime supporters of the PA Animal Shelter successfully auctioned their 4 Madonna tickets to the Wells Fargo Center for $100,000. The tickets were originally... Read More |
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| Powerball Fever, Woman Killed by SEPTA Train, Dead Bird Mystery Solved |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/12 11:52 am | updated: 08/15/12 11:52 am |
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What happens when the Powerball lottery goes two months without a winner? The jackpot grows to $320 million dollars. Tonight's Powerball lottery is certainly capable of changing the lives of winners - for better or worse. This is the 4th largest jackpot in Powerball history. If you choose to play, good luck.
UPDATE: Wednesday winning numbers 8/15/12: 6 27 46 51 56 Powerball: 21
A woman was struck and killed early this morning on the tracks of SEPTA's Broad... Read More |
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| Fatal Shooting Suspect Sought, Bucks County Man Dead In Explosive Laden Home, Waterboarding Doctor? |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/15/12 2:11 am | updated: 08/15/12 2:11 am |
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Police are searching for the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening. Two people were shot at about 6:05 p.m. in the 1200 block of West Rockland Street. Both victims were transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center where one of the victims died. Homicide detectives are investigating the scene and are searching for the suspect.
A Bucks County man was found dead in a home containing explosive materials on Tuesday. A bomb squad and agents from the the Bureau... Read More |
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