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| Firefighters Deliver Baby, Sunoco Bidders May Save Jobs, Philadelphia County Unhealthiest in PA |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/12 9:35 am | updated: 04/03/12 9:35 am |
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A group of Philadelphia firefighters came to the rescue of a pregnant woman and husband who could not make it to the hospital for their baby's delivery. The crew from Engine Company 58 delivered the baby in the back seat of John and Natalie Bojanowski's Hyundai right outside the firehouse. Mom and baby were taken to Holy Redeemer Hospital where they are doing just fine.
There may be hope for saving hundreds of jobs at the Sunoco refinery. An industry trade report claims that 4... Read More |
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| Michael Vick Humane Society Video; Lynn Trial Jurors |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/02/12 3:47 pm | updated: 04/02/12 3:47 pm |
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| The Humane Society of the United States has released a 30-second video public service announcement featuring Michael Vick that urges viewers to report animal cruelty and fighting activities to its toll-free animal fighting tip line. Vick served jail time and nearly lost everything for his role running a brutal dog fighting ring. He now serves as a spokesman in schools around the country and in Washington in front of lawmakers. The phone number to report is (877-TIP-HSUS) Read More |
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| Inquirer, Daily News Sold Again, Taylor Swift Goes Solo, New Bicycle laws |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/02/12 9:31 am | updated: 04/02/12 9:31 am |
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The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com have new owners today. Again. This is the 5th ownership in 6 years. And the sale price plummets with every transaction. Six years ago the price tag exceeded $515 million. Today's price, $55 million. The new ownership group is led by Lewis Katz, George Norcross and philanthropist, Gerry Lenfest.
Taylor Swift had to attend the Country Music Awards solo Sunday night. Kevin McGuire, the local teen battling leukemia could not... Read More |
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| Santorum to Stay, Valley Forge Casino Opens, Texting Lanes? April Fool's! |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/02/12 6:19 am | updated: 04/02/12 6:19 am |
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The Republican Wisconsin primary is set for Tuesday and Rick Santorum needs a strong showing. However, Santorum says that even if he loses Wisconsin he will stay in the race. He admits he must win the PA primary on april 24th.
The new Valley Forge Casino opened for business over the weekend not far from George Washington's Revolutionary War encampment, where George may have played a few card games himself. Valley Forge is Philadelphia's fourth casino and is comparatively... Read More |
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| Academy of Country Music Awards local South Jersey Couple Wedding, Jersey Teen Missed His Date |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/01/12 9:28 pm | updated: 04/01/12 9:28 pm |
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A couple from South Jersey was lucky enough to catch the eye of Country star Martini McBride. Christina Davidson and Frank Tucci from South Jersey, exchanged their vows live on stage during the award ceremony in Las Vegas. McBride and Train serenaded them with song "Marry Me." Both Davidson and Tucci are widow(er)s. Their families and friends back home and millions around the country were able to share in their big moment. They plan to have another ceremony in October.
Taylor... Read More |
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| PA Driving Safety Laws changing April 2nd; Drivers and Bikes in City Take Note |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/01/12 8:24 pm | updated: 04/01/12 8:24 pm |
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The new Pennsylvania driver safety laws affect both the four wheeled motorized vehicles just as much as the two wheeled human powered kind.
From the website drive safe PA:
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Effective April 2, 2012, motorists must allow at least four feet between your vehicle and a bicycle for the vehicle to safely pass the bicycle. When safe to do so, it is... Read More |
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| Taylor Swift and Kevin McGuire won't Make Date at ACM; NJ Teen Back in Hospital |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/12 3:00 pm | updated: 03/31/12 3:00 pm |
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Kevin McGuire, 18, from Somerdale, Camden County, NJ was going to be Taylor Swift's date tomorrow night at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Kevin is battling cancer and is back in the hospital today, and won't be able to attend.
His sister had come up with a plan and raised a campaign to get the young country star, Taylor Swift, to agree to attend McGuire's senior prom. Swift had to decline because of scheduling, but upped the ante and invited him to the national... Read More |
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| Mega Millions $640 Million Record Jackpot Numbers 3/30 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/12 9:02 pm | updated: 03/31/12 10:07 am |
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The World Record $640 Million Jackpot numbers for Mega Milliosn have just been drawn:
46 23 38 4 2 : Megaball : 23
This is not official. See megamillions.com
An official with the Maryland lottery told The Associated Press that a winning lottery ticket had been sold in Maryland, and there could be others nationwide.
The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a Baltimore County store.Read More |
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| Jamie Moyer, 49, Named To Colorado Rockies Starting Rotation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/12 9:42 pm | updated: 03/30/12 9:42 pm |
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Former Phillie and Souderton, PA native, Jamie Moyer, has proven once again that he is above the odds, the definition of determination, even if he defies logic at times. At 49, Moyer spent the entire 2011 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. This past January he signed a Minor League contract with the Colorado Rockies and went into Spring Training having to win his way onto the team.
Today, Rockies manager Jim Tracy announced that Moyer would be in the club's starting... Read More |
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| Last Three Men Arrested in Danny DeGennaro Murder Case |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/12 7:19 pm | updated: 03/30/12 7:19 pm |
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The last three suspects at large are now in police custody tonight in the murder case of Levittown musician Danny DeGennaro. All three men are from Trenton, NJ.
Breon Powell, 21, of West Hanover Street, turned himself in to Bristol Township police on Friday afternoon. He was immediately arraigned on charges of murder, robbery, burglary, conspiracy and possession of a weapon. Jermaine Jackson, 20, of Pennington Avenue, and Kazair Gist, 19, of Martin Luther King Boulevard, were... Read More |
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