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| Daredevil Walks Tightrope Over Atlantic City, Gun Traffic Bust, Hymies Suspect Held For Trial |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/09/12 8:19 pm | updated: 08/09/12 8:19 pm |
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Daredevil Nik Wallenda gave beachgoers in Atlantic City a spectacle today. Wallenda safely completed an unharnessed tightrope walk 100 feet above the beach. The tightrope stretched 1300 feet and thousands gathered on the beach and in boats to watch.
An undercover investigation into illegal gun trafficking netted 17 arrests and the recovery of more than five dozen firearms, including sawed-off shotguns and semi-automatic rifles seized in Philadelphia. Federal authorities say... Read More |
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| Eagles and Steelers Tonight, Philly Ranked #1 Late Night Town, Doctor Waterboards Daughter |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/09/12 10:22 am | updated: 08/09/12 10:22 am |
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Andy Reid was back in charge at Eagles Training Camp yesterday, the day after his son, Garrett Reid's funeral. And Andy will be on the sideline tonight for the Eagles pre-season opener at Lincoln Financial Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Eagles will wear Garret Reid's initials on the back of their helmets and Michael Vick has dedicated the season to Coach Reid's son.
Philadelphia is the late night capital of the country. That's the word from Read More |
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| Camden Police Dismantling, Kensington Factory Collapse, PHA Worker Jailed On Extortion |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/09/12 2:33 am | updated: 08/09/12 2:33 am |
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For two years, Camden's worked on plans to shake up the police force and create the Camden Metro Police Division, which would be run by the county. Last night the Mayor said a police layoff plan will be filed by the end of the month to fastrack the process. All 270 current officers could lose their jobs by the end of 2012, although the mayor says all will be eligible for almost 400 estimated new positions. The police union is considering legal action.
Three floors and the roof... Read More |
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| Rizzos Daughter and Son-In-Law Indicted, Camden Mayor to Lay Off Entire Police Force, Andy Reid Back |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/08/12 8:02 pm | updated: 08/08/12 8:02 pm |
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The daughter of the late Philadelphia Mayor, Frank Rizzo is under arrest along with her husband, as alleged ring-leaders in a multi-million dollar illegal sports gambling operation. Joseph and Joanna Rizzo Mastronardo and 14 others have been indicted. Agents found over $1 million in cash hidden in suspects' homes.
Camden is pushing forward with a plan to eliminate the City police force and replace it with a Camden County force. Camden Mayor Dana Redd says the layoff of the... Read More |
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| Temple Names New President, Robin Hood Steals from Comcast, Black Madam in Court |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/08/12 11:54 am | updated: 08/08/12 11:54 am |
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Temple University has elected a new president. He is former Indiana University Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Neil Theobald. Theobald is Temple's 10th president and will take over on January 1st. In addition to overseeing multi-billion dollar budgets, Theobald has a Ph.D. in education and has classroom experience as a professor.
A Montgomery County man is comparing himself to Robin Hood stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Alston Buchanan is the... Read More |
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| Skippack Child Luring, Tennent Choral Director Jailed, Philadelphia Pizza Museum Opening |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/08/12 2:55 am | updated: 08/08/12 2:55 am |
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Authorities are investigating a possible attempted child luring in Skippack last week. An 8 year old boy reported that while he was playing baseball along the side of his house, an older model Dodge Charger stopped on the street in front of his home. The driver then yelled over at the boy asking him to come closer to help find something for the driver. The boy ran into his home and told his mother what happened.
The choral director at William Tennent High School in Bucks County... Read More |
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| Large Crowd at Garrett Reid Funeral, Michele Obama to Visit Philly, Feds Bust Former Bank Manager |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/12 8:20 pm | updated: 08/07/12 8:20 pm |
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More than 900 people came to Broomall today to pay their respects to Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid and his family. Reid's oldest son, Garrett died suddenly last weekend. Today's funeral attracted NFL executives, players and coaches from around the league who stood in line for hours including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
First Lady Michele Obama will be making a few campaign stops in Philadelphia on Thursday to rally the troops who she hopes will give time, energy... Read More |
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| Garrett Reid Laid to Rest, Young Boys Arrested in Home Invasion |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/12 11:05 am | updated: 08/07/12 11:05 am |
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid will move forward after laying his son Garrett to rest today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Broomall this morning. Assistant coaches Marty Mornhinweg and Juan Castillo have run Eagles? practice since Sunday. Andy Reid is expected to rejoin the team for the preseason home opener against the Steelers on Thursday.
Andy Reid released a statement from the family yesterday saying that his son Garrett had lost the battle... Read More |
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| Phillies' consecutive sellout streak comes to an end; Braves win 6-1 |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/12 3:28 am | updated: 08/07/12 3:28 am |
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Tonight's Phillies' home game at Citizens' Bank Park vs. the Braves drew an announced paid attendance of 41,655. That was the lowest attendance at a Phillies' game since they beat the Cincinnati Reds 22-1 back on July 6, 2009. That game drew 41,548.
Tonight's dip is historically significant because for each of the 257 regular season games in-between, the games have been 'sold-out'. For CBP, the Phillies count anything over 43,300 as a sellout crowd. The streak is the longest in... Read More |
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| Added Security at Delco Sikh Temple, Phillies Sellout Streak Ends, Andy Reid Issues Statement |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/07/12 2:56 am | updated: 08/07/12 2:56 am |
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In the wake of the deadly shootings in Wisconsin at a Sikh Temple, Millbourne police are taking precautions and upping patrols near a local Sikh Temple near Upper Darby. This group of Millbourne Sikhs is praying for those lost in Wisconsin, and hoping its beliefs of peace, love, and freedom of religion are heard. Members say they will hold a candlelight vigil at Love Park between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. tomorrow.
The Phillies sellout streak came to an end on Monday night after 257... Read More |
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