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Penn State's Garban Steps Down, Archdiocese of Philadelphia New Superintendents |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 07/20/12 2:13 am | updated: 07/20/12 2:13 am |
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The former chairman of the Penn State board of trustees resigned on Thursday, becoming the first board member to do so in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Steve Garban was harshly criticized over his handling of the crisis that engulfed Penn State after Sandusky's arrest last November, and he faced persistent calls from alumni and fellow board members to step down.
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Smoking Ban in Camden County, Abduction Suspect Arrested, Third Arrest in Rape of 12 Year Old |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/19/12 8:14 pm | updated: 07/19/12 8:14 pm |
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Camden County is preparing to begin enforcement of a ban on smoking in public parks. The ordinance took effect 3 years ago but not enforced until now. Signs are in the parks notifying visitors that it is Tobacco Free. Violators will be warned first and then $50 for smoking. In addition to clearing the air, eliminating discarded cigarette butts from the ground also helps keep the park clean.
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$10,000 Reward For Abduction Attempt Information, Hospital Merger Off, Arrests in Rec Center Rape |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/19/12 11:25 am | updated: 07/19/12 11:25 am |
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Philadelphia Police are offering a $10,000 reward to help lead to the suspect in the attempted abduction of a 10 year old girl on Tuesday. Police released a video of the attack which happened on the 3400 block of Lee Street. The video shows the girl kicking, screaming and fighting until the attacker flees down Porter Street in a white sedan. Anyone with information should contact police.
The Merger is off between Abington Health and Holy Redeemer Health System.... Read More |
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Philadelphia Murder Suicide, Limo Shooters Arrested, Teens Arrested in South Philly Rape of Child |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 07/19/12 3:10 am | updated: 07/19/12 3:10 am |
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Philadelphia Police are investigating an apparent murder suicide Wednesday night. Police were called out to an apartment building on the 3600 block of Gateway Drive at about 2 Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call to check on the well being of the resident who had not shown up for work. When officers arrived, they found a 24-year-old Hispanic man and a Hispanic woman in her twenties, both with a gunshot wound to the head.
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Wawa Expands to Florida, Reward/Video for Attempted Kidnap, Abington and Holy Redeemer it Call Off |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/18/12 9:51 pm | updated: 07/18/12 9:51 pm |
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Wawa has now expanded way down south to Florida. Today, Florida Governor Rick Scott and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Wawa executives Howard Stoeckel and Chris Gheysens at the opening of their first store in Orlando. The Philadelphia based convenience chain plans to open another Orlando store and two in nearby Kissimmee in the coming weeks with another in Tampa later. Hopefully they'll be able to satisfy Florida's appetite for soda, ice, snacks, cigarettes, and of course hoagies.
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Bobby Rydell Transplants, NCAA Considering Death Penalty for Penn State, Trenton Mayor Raided |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/18/12 10:48 am | updated: 07/18/12 10:48 am |
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Oh those Wildwood Days! Philadelphia's beloved 1960's pop star Bobby Rydell is being released from Thomas Jefferson Hospital today. Rydell, now 70 years old, underwent life saving liver and kidney transplants. Rydell is counting his blessings and plans to actively promote organ donorship so more lives can be saved.
Listen to Famous Oldies from the 50's and 60's on iRadioPhilly's Bandstand
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Phiilies Get 4th Win, Philadelphia Officer Struck By Vehicle, Maple Shade Man Found |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 07/18/12 9:17 am | updated: 07/18/12 9:17 am |
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A Philadelphia police officer was struck by a vehicle in the city's Olney neighborhood last night near Olney Avenue and 3rd Street. The officer was making a traffic stop when the truck fled, dragging the officer. He was taken to Einstein Medical Center in stable condition with injuries to his left foot. Authorities found the 2011 black Ford F150 unoccupied less than a mile from the accident. Police say the driver is a black male.
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Airplane Circles Penn State with Blunt Message, ex-Lansdale Catholic Coach charged for false claims |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/17/12 9:19 pm | updated: 07/17/12 9:19 pm |
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An airplane flew around State College today towing a sign that read, "TAKE THE STATUE DOWN OR WE WILL." The statue referred to in the sign is believed to be the bronze statue of the late former head football coach Joe Paterno that is standing outside Beaver Stadium on the campus of Penn State. Paterno's name has been tarnished in the wake of the Freeh report into the University's handling of allegations of sexual assault by former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. The flying sign comes on the... Read More |
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Phillies Win, Freedom Taxi Driver Defacation, PA Teacher Evaluations |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 07/17/12 11:31 am | updated: 07/17/12 11:31 am |
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A Philadelphia Freedom Taxi cab driver's license was suspended after being caught on surveillance camera defecating on Bainbridge Street last Friday morning. The video shows the driver pull over to the side of the road, get out of the car and squat down behind the car door. The Philadelphia Parking Authority is investigating the incident and says the driver has been relieved of his obligations and is no longer being dispatched by Freedom Taxi.
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Paternoville Renamed, Young Girl Claims Sex Assault, Limo Driver Shot in Face |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/17/12 10:35 am | updated: 07/17/12 10:35 am |
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Paternoville is getting a new name. The student run village that camps outside Beaver Stadium waiting for football tickets has decided to change the name to shift the focus to the team and school. We will probably see more of this - groups distancing themselves from the scandal. The new name for the campout - Nittanyville.
A 12 year old girl reported being sexually assaulted by four 14 year old boys yesterday in the stairwell of the Myers Rec Center at 58th and Kinsessing in... Read More |
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