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| 13th Annual Roots Picnic Virtual Experience, Sat. 6/27 8pm; How to Watch, Lineup, Stream, Pre-Show |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/27/20 3:59 pm | updated: 06/27/20 3:59 pm |
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The 13th annual Roots Picnic goes virtual tonight at 8 pm, Saturday, 6/27. Due to coronavirus COVID-19 concerns, the outdoor festival at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia was cancelled this year. The entire Roots Picnic has been moved online and is Live Streaming tonight for FREE.
Featuring performance by H.E.R., Lil Baby, Roddy Rich, SZA, Kirk Franklin, Snoh Aalegra, D-Nice, Polo G, G Herbo, Musiq Soulchild, Earthgang, and The Roots.
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| Poss. Philly Uptick, Mandatory Masks; School District Police Changes; Arch. Philly Green Phase |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/26/20 6:37 pm | updated: 06/26/20 6:37 pm |
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| Philadelphia officials cautioned on Friday, 6/26, that next Friday's, 7/3, planned move to the 'green' phase might be delayed due to recent the trend of increasing new cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in the city. City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said they have seen an average of over 100 new cases/day over the past week, which is an increase of what they have seen earlier this month. "We are not seeing a constant decrease in cases over four weeks which is one of our targets. So... Read More |
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| Philly Officials Apologize for Tear Gassing I-676 Protestors; Fishtown Vigilante Charged; SEPA Green |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/26/20 1:16 am | updated: 06/26/20 1:16 am |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw publicly apologized on Thursday, 6/25, for the use of force including tear gas, OC spray, and non-lethal projectiles implemented against protesters on the Vine Street Expressway I-676 on Monday, June 1 after the New York Times released a compilation video describing the incident. On May 31, in response to looting and rioting, Kenney, Outlaw, Managing Director Brian Abernathy, Fire Chief Adam Thiel and other members of... Read More |
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| PHL Council Passes FY21 Budget; NJ DOC Serves Removal Charges on Officer; NJ 3 Died, Couldn't Swim |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/25/20 5:29 pm | updated: 06/25/20 5:29 pm |
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| Philadelphia City Council had its last stated meeting before the summer recess on Thursday, 6/25. There were no surprises, just the formality of voting, but today's session brought big change to the City, a culmination to the reaction to the last three months. All of the bills and resolutions were approved, but there are certainly factions who still feel left out wishing for more and wondering why or how they weren't heard despite their calls. Council approved the FY2021 budget today.... Read More |
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| Man Arrested for Haverford Woman Murder; NJ Indoor Recreation Open 7/2; Judge: Safehouse Open Stayed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/25/20 12:26 am | updated: 06/25/20 12:26 am |
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| A man has been arrested in the murder of a missing Haverford Township woman whose body was discovered in a trash bag in Germantown on Tuesday night, 6/23. 26-year-old Kareem Davis-Duppins is charged with first-degree murder, abuse of corpse, and related offenses in the death of 25-year-old Sabrina Dubose of Haverford Township. Dubose was reported missing on May 22. Davis-Duppins told police that he met Dubose on the Market-Frankford El and they went back to the apartment complex he... Read More |
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| Phila. Officials Seek Removal of Columbus Statue; NJ, NY, CT Travel Advisory; Woman Attacked in Park |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/24/20 5:27 pm | updated: 06/24/20 5:27 pm |
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| Philadelphia city officials say that they will seek the removal of the statue of Christopher Columbus from Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia 'in light of ongoing public safety concerns about the presence of armed individuals at Marconi Plaza and confrontations between those who support the statue and those opposed to it.' The City of Philadelphia will ask the Philadelphia Art Commission at a meeting on July 22 to remove the statue. The public will be able to submit written input online... Read More |
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| Baseball is Back! MLB/Players Reach Agreement; Body Found in Trash Bag Germantown; Philly Protests |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/23/20 11:57 pm | updated: 06/23/20 11:57 pm |
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| Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have come to an agreement on starting the 2020 season. "Major League Baseball is thrilled to announce that the 2020 season is on the horizon," said Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. "We have provided the Players Association with a schedule to play 60 games and are excited to provide our great fans with Baseball again soon." Spring Training will restart on July 1 and Opening Day will be either July 23 or 24. Teams will... Read More |
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| NJ Amusement and Water Parks Open 7/2; Haverford Employee Tragic Accident; 3 Die in NJ Pool |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/23/20 11:09 pm | updated: 06/23/20 11:09 pm |
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Tuesday, 6/23, that outdoor amusement parks, water parks, and playgrounds will be allowed to reopen on July 2. Amusement and water parks will have to operate at 50% capacity. Guests and workers will have to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Rides and other areas will be frequently sanitized.
NEW: On Thursday, July 2nd, the following can REOPEN:
?Outdoor amusement parks
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| The Disco Biscuits Take You Out to the Ball Game, 6/23, 7:45 pm, Watch Live Stream |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/23/20 7:05 pm | updated: 06/23/20 7:05 pm |
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Philadelphia's own The Disco Biscuits will be playing a special free live stream concert tonight, June 23, at 7:45 p.m.. In partnership with Philadelphia Phillies, Citizens Bank Park, and Live Nation, they will take the infield at Citizens Bank Park for "The Disco Biscuits Take You Out to the Ball Game."
You can watch the stream concert on Facebook, YouTube, or here on iradiophilly below. They are raising money for donate to PLUS1 for Black Lives. Go to: Read More |
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| Bill Cosby Case Wins Right to Appeal PA Supreme; Man Climbs Seaside 'Skyscraper'; Double Shooting |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/23/20 6:32 pm | updated: 06/23/20 6:32 pm |
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| Bill Cosby has won the right to appeal his 2018 sexual assault conviction. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear that appeal. The 82-year-old was convicted on three felony sex-assault counts and sentenced to 3-10 years in state prison for drugging and assaulting a woman in his Cheltenham, Montgomery County, home in 2004. The Supreme Court will review two aspects of the case. The first deals with the judge's decision to allow testimony from five other accusers and to allow evidence... Read More |
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