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Nutter Not Appealing Firefighter Fund Order, Laid Off Teacher Seniority, Philly Rising Program |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 08/15/13 1:21 am | updated: 08/15/13 1:21 am |
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The Nutter Administration has decided not to fight last week's order from a city judge for increased payments to the firefighter's union health care fund. Because the Mayor is still appealing the firefighter's 2009 arbitration award, the union last week told a judge that their health care fund was nearly bone dry. The judge ordered the city to immediately provide a lump sum, $6.7 million payment, and to increase its monthly contribution per firefighter. Nutter said he feels it's more... Read More |
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Killed Teachers Were Expecting, Critical Officer May Lose Kidney, Gov Corbett Refuses Grant |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 08/14/13 11:47 am | updated: 08/14/13 11:47 am |
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The two married Philadelphia school teachers killed this weekend in North Carolina, were expecting a baby. William and Jamie Reid were married just three months ago and Jamie was pregnant with ultrasound photos in purse when the driver of the hired car taking them to the airport hit a tree. Will Reid was a math teacher for People to People charter school and Jamie taught writing and literature at Harrity Elementary.
The Philadelphia police officer shot yesterday is still in... Read More |
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Germantown Row Home Fire, Mud Closes Lincoln Drive, Tornado Hits Manahawkin, NJ |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 08/14/13 2:05 am | updated: 08/14/13 2:05 am |
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A family of four was displaced by a row home fire in Philadelphia Tuesday night at the 800 block of East Chelten Avenue in the Germantown section. Firefighters placed the blaze under control about a half hour later. No injuries were reported. The Red Cross says they are responding to help the residents displaced.
Philadelphia police say Lincoln Drive is closed in both directions due to mud from earlier flooding. Lincoln Drive was closed from Gypsy Lane to Rittenhouse Street... Read More |
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Officer Shot in Feltonville Mini Mart; Tues Heavy Rains Flash Flood; 16 Yr Teen Missing in Pennypack |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 08/13/13 10:11 pm | updated: 08/13/13 10:11 pm |
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A Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after being shot in the stomach this morning following a chase that ended in a corner store. The shooting happened around 11:55 am near 4th and Annsbury Streets in the Feltonville section. The incident began when the suspect was pulled over for a broken taillight near 5th Street and Allegheny Avenue. The driver, 31-year-old Eric Torres, suddenly sped off and the pursuing officer lost him. Calls to 911 led police to the Almonte Mini... Read More |
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Man Dies at Phillies Game, ATM Theft Suspects, William R. Hite on School Opening |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 08/13/13 10:56 am | updated: 08/13/13 10:56 am |
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A baseball fan died last night at the Phillies game with the Atlanta Braves. A man fell about 65 feet from the upper level to a parking area behind Turner Field, Atlanta police were called to the scene about 9 pm and transported the man to the hospital where he died of his injuries. There was no indication of foul play.
Police are searching for a 37 year old South Philly man they believe is the mastermind behind break-ins and attempted robberies at pharmacies and ATM’s.... Read More |
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Turner Field Fan Falls, Philadelphia ATM Robberies, Emergency Landing on Route 1 in Delaware |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 08/13/13 2:03 am | updated: 08/13/13 2:03 am |
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Atlanta fire officials say a man has been hospitalized after falling from the stands at Turner Field during last nights Phillies-Braves game. The unidentified man fell 30 to 40 feet and was listed in serious condition at a local hospital. Details on exactly how the man fell and what part of the stadium the incident occurred in weren’t immediately available. The game was delayed by about an hour and 45 minutes past its scheduled start time because of heavy rains.
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Philly Cop Gets Job Back; Oceans 16 Claim Lottery; Brett Brown is new 76ers Coach |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 08/12/13 9:03 pm | updated: 08/12/13 9:03 pm |
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"Ocean's 16" is what a group of 16 Ocean County, NJ employees are calling themselves after the popular Ocean's Eleven movie. The group of 16 public employees near the Jersey shore hold one of three winning tickets from last week's $448 million Powerball jackpot. They came forward today together to claim the prize of $86 million, or $3.8 million each after taxes. The group are co-workers at the Ocean County Department of Vehicle Services in Tom's River. At least six of the winners were... Read More |
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SEPTA Transit Police, SPCA Chester County Euthenasia, Made In America Changes |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 08/12/13 11:56 am | updated: 08/12/13 11:56 am |
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A new transit police unit starts today for SEPTA. Uniformed and plain clothes officers will move to known crime spots on busses and subways around the city to help reduce thefts and other crimes. SEPTA says crime statistics show if a crime happens today, chances are it will happen again in the same area.
SPCA volunteers in Chester County say the facility has become a "kill factory". According to a report in the Inquirer, euthanasia numbers are on the rise. Critics blame an... Read More |
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Newark Going To Little League World Series, Body Washes Ashore in Wildwood, Shirley Herz Dies |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 08/12/13 1:48 am | updated: 08/12/13 1:48 am |
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Nathan Hardcastle had two hits, scored three runs, and struck out nine batters in 5 1/3 innings to lead Newark, Del. to an 8-2 win over Lionville, Pa. Sunday in the Little League Mid-Atlantic regional championship game. The Delaware team advanced to the Little League World Series and will meet Midwest champion Urbandale, Iowa, on Aug. 16 in Williamsport, Pa.
A body washed ashore Sunday afternoon not far from where a swimmer disappeared Saturday night in Wildwood. The body could... Read More |
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Perseid Meteor Showers set to light up Philadelphia skies. Aug. 10-13 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 08/11/13 2:51 am | updated: 08/11/13 2:51 am |
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Each August as the Earth's annual orbit takes it through the remains of the comet Swift-Tuttle, we are treated to a dramatic show of meteors streaking through the sky called the Perseids. Named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, this meteor shower will peak this weekend through August 13th.
It is not uncommon to see up to 60 meteors an hour with the Perseids. The moon is in a waxing crescent phase. It will also be setting early in the evening.Read More |
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