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| Mayor Nutter Notes Domestic Terrorism; New Terror Threat; Casino Plans Advance |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/15 10:05 am | updated: 11/17/15 10:05 am |
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Mayors from across the country attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington yesterday. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was just one of the Mayors who talked about terrorism. In fact all acknowledged the tragedy in Paris that killed 129 people and injured 350 others. Nutter called gun violence in American cities "domestic terrorism" that is no different from international terrorism.
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| PA Governor Wolf Welcomes Syrian Refugees, THON Canning Cancelled, Patti's Pies |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/17/15 9:00 am | updated: 11/17/15 9:00 am |
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| The governors of Michigan and Alabama have halted the resettlement of Syrian refugees, but Governor Wolf says Pennsylvania will not follow suit. Governor Wolf says those responsible for the Paris terrorist attacks must be brought to justice. But in a written statement released by his press office, Wolf says "families leaving Syria are trying to escape the same violence and unimaginable terror." In the statement, the governor says Pennsylvania officials will continue to work with federal... Read More |
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| Bodies of Babies Were Medical Specimens; Wolf to Accept Syrian Refugees; Cherry Hill Santa Now Free |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/15 9:17 pm | updated: 11/16/15 9:17 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's office nows says that the bodies of two newborn babies found discarded in Kensington over the weekend were "medical specimens" used for research. The bodies of a boy and a girl were discovered by a 9-year-old boy and his friend in alley on the 1800 block of N. Palethorp Street on Sunday morning. The medical examiner said the corpses were preserved in formaldehyde and had undergone autopsies. They died some time ago and may have been stillborn or died... Read More |
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| Cherry Hill Mall Santa Charges; Fattah Appoints Campaign Manager; Love Park Gathering for Paris |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/15 11:42 am | updated: 11/16/15 11:42 am |
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The Cherry Hill Mall has some parents venting on social media about their Santa Claus display (pictured). The colorful, elaborate North Pole village requires visitors to pay $35 to $50 to sit on Santa's lap. Kids can't even get a peek at the jolly old elf through a window. $35 gets a photo with Santa. For $50 you get video. The mall's management, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, says it is unique - one of only 12 Adventure to Santa attractions in the country.
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| Muslim Nations Condemn France Attacks, File and Suspend Strategy Eliminated, Widows Stand Strong |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/16/15 8:52 am | updated: 11/16/15 8:52 am |
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| The world's largest body of Muslim Nations - the Organization of Islamic Cooperation - has condemned the attacks in Paris and has expressed unwavering support to France. Meanwhile, local Muslim groups are also speaking out. Part of the problem is misdirected backlash. Attacks like the one in Paris can result in hate crimes against peaceful Muslims around the world, including in Philadelphia. Muslims want to make clear - they are not terrorists and have nothing to do with ISIS. Philadelphia... Read More |
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| Bodies of 2 Babies Found in Kensington; Zebras on the Loose From Circus; PHA Officer Shoots Robber |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/15 1:24 am | updated: 11/16/15 1:24 am |
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| The bodies of two newborn babies were found Sunday morning by a 9-year-old boy who at first thought they were toy dolls. The discovery was made around 10:30 a.m. on the 1800 block of North Palethorp Street in Kensington. Kasime Crawford and his 12-year-old female friend were walking down an alley where they came across the babies near a place where trash had been dumped. Crawford told his father who called police. Both babies had cuts to the head and abdomen and their umbilical cords... Read More |
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| Two Teens Arrested in Teen's Murder; 100+ Dead in Paris Attacks; Photog Charged with Child Porn |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/13/15 10:22 pm | updated: 11/13/15 10:23 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have announced the arrest of two teens in the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was riding his bike with a friend in Strawberry mansion earlier this month. 17-year-olds Tyrie Johnson and Raheim Feaster have been arrested and charged in the murder of Saleem West. It happened on November 1st on the 2200 block of West Sedgley Avenue. It stemmed from an ongoing argument between two groups of teenagers from different neighborhoods a few blocks apart. West and a friend who... Read More |
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| O'Brien Loses Seat; ICE Holds Challenge; Secret Service Officer Charged Soliciting Minor |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/13/15 11:29 am | updated: 11/13/15 11:29 am |
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| With the results in from last week's general election, incumbent at-large City Councilman Dennis O'Brien is 389 votes short of keeping his seat, according to the Philadelphia Board of Elections. Although the election results won't be officially announced until Nov. 17, all machine, provisional and absentee ballots have been counted. O'Brien, a first-term Republican, has not conceded. But he says he will move in accordance with the process. Incumbent Republican David Oh received 34,885 votes,... Read More |
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| Spruce and Callowhill Two Way Streets, Walmart 15 Day Fast, Rothman Ice Rink Opens Today |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/13/15 8:55 am | updated: 11/13/15 8:55 am |
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| Philadelphia drivers will soon have more places to turn off of Columbus Boulevard. Two one-way streets, Spruce and Callowhill, are becoming two-way streets near Columbus Boulevard starting November 23. It's a project spearheaded by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. Vice President for Operations and Development Joe Forkin says the added waterfront access is a precursor to one day tearing down the "scissor ramps" connecting Columbus Boulevard to Market and Chestnut Streets to clear the... Read More |
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| ChesCo Boys Charged Sexting Ring; Philly Students Protest Tuition/Debt; Drexel Revokes Cosby Degree |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/12/15 10:23 pm | updated: 11/12/15 10:23 pm |
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| Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced today that four Treddyfrin-Easttown Middle School boys have been charged in a sexting and bullying ring. It began last year when a middle school boy persuaded his middle school girlfriend to send him partially clothed pictures of herself. After the couple broke up he shared the pictures with his friends who proceeded to cyberbully and real world bully her. Hogan said they did everything, “To make a young girl’s life... Read More |
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