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| $50k Reward for Info in Shooting of Pregnant Woman; Dump Truck Hits House in NJ |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/22/21 4:24 pm | updated: 11/22/21 4:24 pm |
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| There is now a $50,000 reward after a 7-month pregnant woman and her unborn baby were shot and killed after her baby shower in Philadelphia's Lawncrest section on Saturday night, 11/20. It happened around 8:30 p.m. on the 6100 block of Palmetto Street. 32-year-old Jessica Covington was unloading presents from her car outside of her home when a gunman opened fire. Covington was hit in the head and the stomach. She was taken to Einstein Medical Center. Covington and her baby were... Read More |
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| Teen Girls Charged Ethnic Intimidation in Subway Attack; Henon Resigns Committees; Check Cash Arrest |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/19/21 4:20 pm | updated: 11/19/21 4:20 pm |
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| SEPTA police say the attack on four Asian students by four female Black students on a Broad Street Line train was racially motivated. The suspects, who are all under 17, are charged with aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation, criminal conspiracy, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct charges. One is additionally charged with robbery for stealing a victim's Airpods. It happened around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10/17, near the Erie Station. "This was an... Read More |
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| PA K-12 Mask Mandate Stay Lifted Dec. 4; Woman Shot in Ogontz Store; Old Phillie Phanatic to Return |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/21 4:21 pm | updated: 11/17/21 4:21 pm |
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| A Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge ruled on Tuesday, 11/16, that the stay on the court's ruling on the statewide K-12 mask mandate should be lifted. Judge Christine Fizzano Cannon said the masking order must expire by December 4. Last week, the Commonwealth Court ruled 4-1 with the challengers that the Wolf administration, specifically Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam, did not have the power to enact the mandate. The Wolf administration filed an appeal, which triggered an... Read More |
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| John Dougherty Resigns from IBEW Local 98; Teen Shot/Killed near Temple; Black Ice Causes Rt1 Pileup |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/21 3:52 pm | updated: 11/16/21 3:52 pm |
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| Philadelphia union leader John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty resigned his position as business manager of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 following his conviction of conspiracy and fraud. 61-year-old Dougherty had led IBEW Local 98 for nearly 30 years. The Executive Board elected safety director 35-year-old Mark Lynch to serve as interim Business Manager. "I made this difficult but necessary decision to resign as Business Manager for the good of this union that has been... Read More |
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| Dougherty and Henon Found Guilty; Man Kidnapped On Way Home Parx; Shooting at Philly Hookah Lounge |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/15/21 4:17 pm | updated: 11/15/21 4:17 pm |
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| Union leader John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty and Philadelphia city councilman Bobby Henon were found guilty of conspiracy and multiple counts of honest services wire fraud in their federal corruption trial on Monday, 11/15. Dougherty was convicted of 8 of 11 charges. Henon was convicted of 10 of 18 charges. They each face up to 20 years in prison. Henon will be sentenced on February 22. Dougherty will be sentenced on February 23. "We're gonna go back and regroup," Dougherty said. "Gonna take... Read More |
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| Lower Merion High School Mourns Principal; Coast Guard Searches Delaware; Two Killed in House Fire |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/14/21 10:49 pm | updated: 11/14/21 10:49 pm |
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| Lower Merion High School and the surrounding community are mourning after the long-time, beloved high school principal was killed in a car accident this weekend. Sean Hughes died on Saturday morning following a collision. He was taking his son to soccer practice. The boy suffered non life-threatening injuries. Hughes was admired by students, teachers, and parents for his dedication to the community in his 14-years as principal. All 10 Lower Merion School District schools will be closed... Read More |
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| Ciattarelli Concedes NJ Governor Race; Glen De Vries Dies in Plane Crash; Harper Wins Silver Slugger |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/12/21 3:19 pm | updated: 11/12/21 3:19 pm |
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| Republican Jack Ciattarelli conceded the New Jersey gubernatorial race on Friday, 11/12, in a surprisingly close contest with incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy. Ciattarelli held off conceding since Election Day, 11/2, while provisional and mail-in ballot were tallied. "Let me be clear, no one on this team is alleging fraud or malfeasance, as we have not seen any credible evidence of that," said Ciattarelli's legal counsel Mark Sheridan. They will not be requesting a recount. Ciattarelli... Read More |
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| Two Teens Charged in Fanta Bility's Murder; Gunman Shoots at Philly Police; Deadly Arson Fire |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/11/21 3:45 pm | updated: 11/11/21 3:45 pm |
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| Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the death of an 8-year-old girl outside of a high school football game in Delaware County this past August 2021. 16-year-old Angelo 'AJ' Ford of Sharon Hill has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and related charges. 18-year-old Hasein Strand of Collingdale faces similar charges but is not yet in custody. It all happened on August 27 outside Academy Park stadium as a game was letting out between Academy Park and... Read More |
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| Security Kills Man in LOVE Park; 'No Toxic Chemicals' After Junkyard Fire; PA School Mask Mandate |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/10/21 3:39 pm | updated: 11/10/21 3:39 pm |
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| A private security guard working at LOVE Park in Philadelphia while the Christmas Village exhibit is under construction shot and killed a man on Tuesday evening, 11/9. 43-year-old Gregory Thomas Sr. is charged with murder and other offenses. It happened around 8:45 p.m. in the park at 15th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City. 29-year-old Ryan Groff of Lancaster had been walking around the park for about an hour. The two men got into an altercation or disturbance. Thomas... Read More |
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| Wolf: Return Mask Mandate Control in Jan.; School Bus Crash in Creek; Joel Embiid COVID-19 Positive |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/08/21 4:18 pm | updated: 11/08/21 4:18 pm |
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| Governor Tom Wolf announced on Monday, 11/8, that he intends to return the decision over mask requirements for K-12 students to local school districts once the current mask mandate expires on January 17, 2022. He says it is "time to prepare for a transition back to a more normal setting." The mandate will stay in place for early learning programs and child care facilities. The mandate was imposed in September and was controversial from the start among many parents and districts across... Read More |
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