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| Punk?! Maybe in Bizarro World. Check out this 90's Commercial. |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/12 6:53 pm | updated: 05/17/12 6:53 pm |
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| All the hairspray the genius marketing execs were using who came up with this compilation must have seeped well into their brains during the 80's, because this 90's infomercial for a 2 CD (or 2 cassette) collection of "tunes" called Punk misses the mark by about 1000 miles. Or maybe it's spot on because Huey Lewis, Crowd House, Men at Work, Human League, Culture Club really are synonymous with slam dance, working class, antiestablishment, against the mainstream, etc. Nope, they are all soft... Read More |
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| Barnes Foundation New Building Opening May 19 |
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 by: Kibarra - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/12 5:35 pm | updated: 05/17/12 5:35 pm |
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| Philadelphia's own Barnes Foundation has finally reached a finish point. After much controversy over whether to move the artwork to Center City or keep it in Lower Merion, it has been moved to a incredible new building, built especially for the collection. The new building, on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, has been constructed with many of the influences of Albert C. Barnes including a central glass atrium to enhance the natural light... Read More |
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| Donna Summer "Queen of Disco" Passes Away at 63 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/12 2:55 pm | updated: 05/17/12 2:55 pm |
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Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, has passed away at the age of 63 this morning in Florida. She had been battling cancer. Summer was a 5-time Grammy winner. She was a superstar in the '70s with iconic disco hits like "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff", "Bad Girls", and "Heaven Knows"
"Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith," the singer's family said in a statement. "While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her... Read More |
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| Korean Shellfish Warning, Swim Coach Arrested on Sex Charges, Mayor Nutter’s Summer Youth Programs |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/12 11:20 am | updated: 05/17/12 11:20 am |
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Fresh and frozen shellfish on store shelves from Korea may be coming from polluted waters. Ahead of an official FDA recall, Pennsylvania health authorities are advising us not to eat Korean shellfish including oysters, clams, mussels and scallops.
A high school swim coach has been arrested for having sex with a minor – a member of his own swim team at Chester County’s Rustin High School. 47 year old Kenneth Fuller of West Chester allegedly provided alcohol and had... Read More |
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| Marijuana Op Found In West Philly House Fire, Chesco Swim Coach Arrested, Manayunk Water Main Break |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/17/12 4:15 am | updated: 05/17/12 4:15 am |
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Firefighters on a house fire in West Philadelphia discovered a large-scale marijuana growing operation. When firefighters began battling the blaze, they found 100 marijuana plants valued at $1 million inside the property. Narcotics investigators were on the scene conducting an investigation.
A Chester County swimming coach has been arrested for sexually assaulting a minor. Forty-seven-year-old Kenneth Fuller, of West Chester, was arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor... Read More |
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| Philadelphia on Parade 2012! @ The Mann Center FREE Saturday, May 19th; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
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 by: acsquared - Lincoln University, PA
started: 05/17/12 3:32 am | updated: 05/17/12 3:32 am |
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The second annual Philadelphia on Parade event will take place this week at the Mann Music Center. It is a free festival that will feature over 800 artists on five different stages.
There is something for everyone to enjoy!The artists include the Keystone Chinese Lion Dancers and the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra. They represent a wide variety of talents and genres. There will be dance workshops and craft stations. The events at the CIGNA Children's Pavilion will include... Read More |
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| Curtis Institute Streams Symphony Orchestra Concerts |
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by: Kibarra - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/12 11:13 pm | updated: 05/16/12 11:13 pm |
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| Our technology has reached the point that we can stream music, movies and live events no matter where we are. Philadelphia's Curtis Institute has brought that idea to streaming their classical concerts live. This will start a whole new way of experiencing symphonies and bringing them to a broader audience than just those able to be in attendance in person. As I am busy, I would love to "attend" a live concert while doing work at my home or... Read More |
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| South Jersey Man now has 5 DWI's, Manayunk Water Main Break, "Black Madame" to Stand Trial |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/12 11:09 pm | updated: 05/16/12 11:09 pm |
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| A South Jersey man who made headlines a few days ago for his wreckless flaunting of the DUI laws, has yet again been arrested for driving under the influence. 45-year-old Anderson Sotomayor was arrested at about noon today during a traffic stop at Park and Crystal Avenues in Vineland. That's his 5th DWI arrest in 38 days. His last coming May 12th. His still has his license because he has yet to go to trial for the first offense on April 11th. That court date is May 30th. Until then all Police... Read More |
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| Lightning Fire in Bristol, Michael Vick Wedding, Cell Tower Permit Pulled |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/12 12:22 pm | updated: 05/16/12 12:22 pm |
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Last night's lightning sparked a fire at a chemical plant in Bristol and two storage tanks went up in flames. A fire police officer, Dave Wintz died after the fire was put out apparently suffering from a heart attack. He was pronounced dead at Aria-Torresdale Hospital.
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is getting married. Vick will marry longtime fiancée Kijafa Frink in Miami on June 30th. Among the 300 invited guests, Tony Dungy, Andy Reid and LeSean McCoy. The future Mrs.... Read More |
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| Towers Grow In Northampton Twp, Reward Offerred In Olney Slayings, Camden Superintendent Buyout |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/16/12 11:14 am | updated: 05/16/12 11:14 am |
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| American Tower Corporation has put up cell towers in Northampton Township, some right in people's front yards. And now work crews have been getting the ground ready for twelve more 25-foot towers. All the utilities in this neighborhood are underground, and some say the towers would be an eyesore. Township administrators say the state’s Public Utility Commission gave the company the right to install the towers. And after the township lost in court, they say there is not much else they can... Read More |
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