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| Pope Francis Visit Will Strain Transit; Card Skimming Arrest; Puppies Scattered in Turnpike Crash |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/17/15 12:20 pm | updated: 06/17/15 12:20 pm |
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Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia September 26th and 27th along with about 2 million visitors. Mayor Michael Nutter has some advice for anyone trying to get around Philly while the Pope is here for the World Meeting of Families. Be prepared to walk a couple of miles or more. The city and suburban transit systems will do their best but will be challenged to keep up.
Two Romanians have been arrested and charged in installing a skimming device on a Center City ATM machine. ... Read More |
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| The Narberth Music and Arts Festival is back! Sunday, June 28th. |
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 by: LizzieOnTheRadio - Havertown, PA
started: 06/17/15 11:14 am | updated: 06/17/15 11:14 am |
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Come out for an awesome day of art and music at Narberth's Summer Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, June 28, 2015! Located in beautiful Narbeth, PA, this festival will start at 2 PM and go until 7 PM and feature great local bands and artists from all around the greater Philadelphia area!
Don't miss the fantastic line up of bands at this festival! Local favorite Guy Campo and the Contusions will be there, along with Beats Walkin’, Wheelhouse, and Raw Honey. And while... Read More |
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| Canal Day in Mont Clare, PA - Sunday, June 28th 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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by: LizzieOnTheRadio - Havertown, PA
started: 06/17/15 11:13 am | updated: 06/17/15 11:13 am |
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The Schuykill Canal Association presents a day of music and fun at Canal Day on Sunday, June 28 2015 from 8 AM to 4 PM! Located right next to Phoenixville, this festival will take place at St. Michael Park and Lock 60 in Mont Clare, PA. There will be live music, crafts for the kids, and fun for all who come out!
Music will run at the event from 11 AM to close, featuring local favorites Blue Plate Special and Christine and Company. While you listen, you can take part in one of... Read More |
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| Music News - Lana Del Rey Album Teaser; Miguel Steamy 'Coffee' Video; Tyler Farr Video 'Withdrawals' |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/17/15 7:03 am | updated: 06/17/15 7:03 am |
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Lana Del Rey's new album Honeymoon is not due until September, but on Tuesday she put out the first little teasers on a new Instagram account @honeymoon. The short video clip, presumably of the title track, has the sulty singer, a garden, and a tiger. Last month she said, "honeymoon is a beautiful futureretro record and I have two beautiful video(s) shot already." Check out the :15 sec clip:
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| Free Library Cooking Tips, 911 Charges Rise, All City Orchestra on Italy Tour |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 06/17/15 1:59 am | updated: 06/17/15 1:59 am |
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Culinary literacy took center stage at the Free Library of Philadelphia Tuesday night. The class gave people healthy and sustainable summertime cooking tips. Chef William Ambrose with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America led the cooking demonstration, which he says showcased easy to do recipes. Heather Greaves with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America says they’re also trying to teach about the benefits of buying local and organic.
The Pennsylvania Senate... Read More |
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| Navy Yard Threat 'Not Credible' All Clear; 10 Cabs Stolen in West Philly; Joe Paterno Elected PA HOF |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/16/15 10:28 pm | updated: 06/16/15 10:28 pm |
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| This morning, the U.S. Navy received 'security info' that led to the evacuation and dismissal of all non-essential personnel at both their Northeast and South Philadelphia locations. The threat turned out to be 'unfounded.' It happened around 11 a.m. Both the Naval Support Activity Center in Northeast Philadelphia at 700 Robbins Street in the Lawndale section and the Naval Shipyard in South Philadelphia were evacuated. The Philadelphia Ordinance Disposal responded to the Northeast... Read More |
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| Heat Closes Schools; Cab Thief Sought; N-word Trial Concludes |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/16/15 1:32 pm | updated: 06/16/15 1:32 pm |
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Because of extreme heat today, Philadelphia public schools close at noon. Most city schools do not have air conditioning. Schools with graduation ceremonies planned for today have the option of remaining open for the ceremonies. Call individual schools to confirm graduation schedules.
Detectives in Southwest Philadelphia are looking to identify and locate a suspect involved in a pattern of vehicle thefts in West and Southwest Philadelphia. Police say eight taxi cabs have been... Read More |
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| Rafferty AG Candidacy, Keystone Exam Delay, Ponzio Sanitary Door Opener |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 06/16/15 8:47 am | updated: 06/16/15 8:47 am |
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More than sixteen months before the election, embattled Attorney General Kathleen Kane is getting a challenger. Suburban Philadelphia Republican state Senator John Rafferty is scheduled to announce his candidacy for attorney general this week. Republican Rafferty ran for attorney general in 2012, but bowed out when then-Governor Tom Corbett supported David Freed, who lost to Democrat Kane. Expect a crowded field in the race for Pennsylvania attorney general.
The state Senate... Read More |
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| Music News - Wynton Marsalis Anderson Award; Ed Sheeran Surprises Girl; Kurt Vile New Tour, Album |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/16/15 7:09 am | updated: 06/16/15 7:09 am |
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| Mayor Michael Nutter announced this year's recipient of the Marian Anderson award. The award recognizes critically acclaimed artists who not only have had great artistic achievements but have positively impacted society through their work, service, or support of important causes. This year, nine-time Grammy winning jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis will receive the award. Marsalis is also a producer and educator. Following the devastation in his native New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina,... Read More |
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| Philly Schools Close Early Tues, Heat; Home Invasion in Broomall; MontCo Ricin Sentence 20-40 years |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/15/15 9:37 pm | updated: 06/15/15 9:37 pm |
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| All School District of Philadelphia schools will close early on Tuesday, June 16th at 12 p.m. dur to the forecast of high temperatures. The district says that any schools that have a scheduled graduation ceremony for Tuesday have the option to remain open for the ceremonies. Parents should contact their school directly to confirm any graduation schedules. School District updates are posted on the website www.philasd.org and on the... Read More |
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