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| Queen Village Robbery Reward, Paterno Family Statement, Kensington Warehouse Fire Subpoenas |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/11/12 2:24 am | updated: 07/11/12 2:24 am |
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Several South Philadelphia community organizations are offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect responsible for two early morning robberies this past June in the heart of Queen Village. Bella Vista Townwatch, Queen Village Neighborhood Association, Headhouse District and Society Hill Civic Association are among the groups that raised the $3,500 reward.
Surveillance video is here:
If you have any... Read More |
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| Annual Farm Aid Benefit in Hershey, PA |
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 by: Kibarra - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/11/12 12:37 am | updated: 07/11/12 12:37 am |
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| The yearly farm aid benefit concert is set for September 22 in Hershey, PA. These concerts work to help the small and medium sized farms that face peril with economic landslide. This year they are hoping for a larger turnout than last due to Pennsylvania's vast farm land. All of the members of the board will be performing including, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. They have invited other artists to perform for the benefit as well such as ALO, Jack... Read More |
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| Zac Brown Band's New Album "Uncaged" an instant hit |
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 by: auggiebrian - West Grove, PA
started: 07/10/12 10:58 pm | updated: 07/10/12 10:58 pm |
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| Zac Brown Band's newest album came out today and has seemed to have made instant traffic on Itunes. Hits like, "The Wind", Uncaged", and "Day That I Die" are sure to please all country... Read More |
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| Mayor Nutter Defends Feeding Ban, Kenneth Mazik Pleads Guilty, Freeh Report due Thurs. 9am |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/10/12 9:37 pm | updated: 07/10/12 9:37 pm |
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| Mayor Nutter told a federal judge this morning that his ban on public feeding of homeless people in the city parks is part of his plan to end city homelessness. It is not a reaction to pressure from cultural groups along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The ban is being challenged on constitutional grounds from various religious groups who feed the homeless outside in city parks. They say it interferes with their free exercise of religion. Nutter says the outdoor feeding does not address the... Read More |
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| Minister Preaches Meek Mill Boycott, Fire in Northern Liberties, Wheelchair Hit and Run |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/10/12 11:42 am | updated: 07/10/12 11:42 am |
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Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill is taking some heat from a North Philly minister who says Meek Mill's "Amen" is blasphemous. The Reverend Jomo K. Johnson, who is about the same age as Meek Mill, grew up listening to the same music. But Johnson says Amen goes too far, thanking God for free-wheeling sex, violence and money. Johnson is encouraging a boycott of Meek Mill's music.
A four alarm fire in Northern Liberties last night left a firefighter injured. The four alarm blaze... Read More |
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| Best Coast and Those Darlins coming to Union Transfer 7/16 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/10/12 5:23 am | updated: 07/10/12 5:23 am |
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Next Monday, July 16th, arguably one of the best indie rock club tours of the summer will be in town playing Union Transfer. The double bill of Best Coast and Those Darlins both harken back to a different time and a different place, that you just can't put your finger, it's just not here and not now. If you had to try you'll probably be somewhere way west and 60 years earlier.
Best Coast, headed by Bethany Constentino with Bobb Bruno, captures the perfect warm, breezy... Read More |
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| Hershey Hosts Farm Aid 2012, Heat Wave Claims Elderly Lives, Delaware Soccer Shooting Kills 3 |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/10/12 1:46 am | updated: 07/10/12 1:46 am |
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Farm Aid's principals - Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews - have announced this year's Farm Aid concert. The show will take place at Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey on September 22. Also on the bill will be Willie's son Lukas Nelson, Neil's wife Pegi Young and Jack Johnson. More artists will likely be announced in the next few weeks. Tickets go on sale to the general public on this Friday, July 13 at 10 am ET.
Officials say the scorching heat wave that... Read More |
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| Carlos Ruiz will be paired with knuckleballer R.A. Dickey in 2012 All-Star Game |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/10/12 12:03 am | updated: 07/10/12 12:03 am |
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New York Met's starting pitcher R.A. Dickey has had a career year so far in 2012 and leads the NL roster of pitchers in wins at 12 with a solid 2.40 ERA and 123 strike outs. However, National League manager Tony La Russa and staff decided to start San Francisco Giant Matt Cain instead (7-1, 2.87, 70 SO) to reward him for a "career of excellence". La Russa said it was a "tough call."
Dickey will enter the game in relief and La Russa has decided that when the knuckleball pitcher... Read More |
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| The BALL Coming to Philly, Officer Lorenzo and Reeves Arrangements, Cherry Hill man Gored by Bulls |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/09/12 8:51 pm | updated: 07/09/12 8:51 pm |
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| A new Basketball league is forming along the east coast with plans for a Philadelphia franchise. The Basketball Alumni Legends Legaue or BALL will kick off next July 2013, but will have a special preview this August 4 and 5 with a Philly vs DC home and home matchup. Each of the eight teams in the BALL will be located in college hotbed cities and will draw their rosters from the alumni of the local Division I colleges and universities. Philadelphia's team will include alumni players from... Read More |
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| Delaware County Chamber President Alex Charlton Reveals Essential Tools for Business Success |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/09/12 3:20 pm | updated: 07/09/12 3:20 pm |
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| What does it take to succeed in business? How can other businesses in your community help you achieve your financial goals? How can a strong Chamber of Commerce help you succeed? Join Tom Kelly Sunday morning, July 15, for a very special Corner Table interview with the President of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Alex Charlton. For 125 years the Chamber has helped local businesses thrive – even through the toughest economic conditions. Tune in Sunday morning, July 15, at 9... Read More |
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