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| Ross Township Monroe County Municipal Building Shooting, I-295 Van Crash, PA LCB Record Profits |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/06/13 1:17 am | updated: 08/06/13 3:36 am |
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| Authorities say 3 people are dead after a shooting during a monthly meeting at a municipal building in Ross Township, Monroe County Monday night. Monroe County emergency management director Guy Miller says the shooting happened Monday evening during Ross township's regular monthly meeting. He says the gunman has been captured and is in state police custody. The gunman armed with a long gun shot at the building and continued to shoot as he walked inside. After the first rounds of shots,... Read More |
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| U.S. Court strikes 'I (heart) Boobies' School Ban; LHP Bastardo Suspended; Eagles Practice at Linc |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/13 11:26 pm | updated: 08/05/13 11:26 pm |
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| In 2010, Brianna Hawk and Kayla Martinez, from Easton Area School District (PA), challenged their school when they were told they couldn't wear the rubber "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets in support of breast cancer. When they were suspended for wearing them on Breast Awareness Day they sued with the help of the ACLU. District solicitor John Freund contends that the bracelets have a sexual undertone that can bring disruption in the middle school environment. Today, however, the 3rd U.S.... Read More |
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| Phillies LHP Antonio Bastardo reportedly accepting a 50-game suspension |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/13 6:07 pm | updated: 08/05/13 6:07 pm |
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According to many reports, Philadelphia Phillies left-hand relief pitcher Antonio Bastardo has accepted a 50-game suspension for a violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Agreement. He is one of a number players who are taking the discipline from MLB today in connection with the Miami-area firm Biogensis of America, anti-aging clinic. They are accused of receiving performance-enhancing substances from Biogenesis.
Bastardo's absence will only hurt an otherwise dismal... Read More |
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| Tamarindo Foundation Bike Tour to Stop in Philadelphia Area |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/13 1:47 pm | updated: 08/05/13 1:47 pm |
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A coast to coast bicycle tour from Boston to San Diego is underway to support those in need in El Salvador. A stop is scheduled for this Sunday in Havertown, PA at the home of Ernesto and Tonia Betancourt who will host the cyclists and a community brunch to help raise awareness and encourage donations for the effort.
From the website:
The Tamarindo Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3), tax exempt, public charity committed to accompanying and empowering the people of... Read More |
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| Credible Threat to Americans, Weather Breaks in Philadelphia, Parents Arrested in Upper Darby |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/13 12:11 pm | updated: 08/05/13 12:11 pm |
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Twenty two embassies and consulates in the Middle East and North Africa are closed today and a worldwide travel alert is in effect for Americans. Nineteen embassies will remain closed through next weekend. According to the White House, there is a credible threat of an Al Qaeda strike against Americans. There are reports that suicide bombers have had explosives surgically implanted in their bodies.
The weather over the next few days in Philadelphia will be much more comfortable... Read More |
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| U.S Enbassy Closings, PHL Airport Travel Unaffected, 2nd Street Festival |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/05/13 1:46 am | updated: 08/05/13 1:46 am |
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The U.S. State Department announced it will extend the closures of almost two dozen embassies and consulates, prompted by an uncovered al Qaeda plot, through Saturday due to an "abundance of caution." Officials picked up clues into the al Qaeda operation against diplomatic posts in the Middle East and other Muslim countries over the weekend. House Homeland Security Chairman called it "one of the most specific and credible threats I've seen, perhaps since 9/11."
A world-wide... Read More |
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| Ronnie Spector Concert at the Cape May Convention Center |
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 by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 08/04/13 12:28 pm | updated: 08/04/13 12:28 pm |
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| Every once in a while you get to see and hear a performer who just takes your breath away, I had that experience and pleasure on Monday night July 29th at 8PM at the Cape May Convention Center. Ronnie Sector was in a word magnificent! She was elegant, beautiful, funny, animated and delivered her songs with a real punch. Given the power that the original recordings were engineered to deliver by Phil Spector, I was concerned about the band that would be accompanying this legend . Trying to... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Orchestra delivers first-rate performances at the Mann Center |
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 by: Brandon - Havertown, PA
started: 08/04/13 5:48 am | updated: 08/04/13 5:48 am |
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In the past few weeks, the Mann Center has been the home for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Recent performances have featured the music from Fantasia, The Legend of Zelda, and Symphonic Sports-tacular - a recent partnership with Philadelphia sports teams which featured famous moments from Philadelphia sports history set to well known classical favorites.
But last week's line-up saw a return to more traditional classical repertoire.
Wednesday's performance, From... Read More |
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| Bryn Mawr Twilight August 3, 2013 - iRadioPhilly Wristband Ticket Winner |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/04/13 2:53 am | updated: 08/04/13 2:53 am |
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iRadioPhilly is celebrating Concert Season with FREE concert tickets to great shows and events around the Philadelphia area all summer long. Look for iRadioPhilly at events and get a FREE wristband. The number on the wristband could mean FREE tickets for you to an upcoming concert or event of your choice. The list of concerts and winners from each drawing can be viewed by clicking on the headline above.
iRadioPhilly was at the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert on Saturday 8/3 giving... Read More |
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| 2nd Street Festival Free Multi-Block Party this Sun. Aug. 4;
Broadcast Live on iradiophilly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/03/13 6:21 am | updated: 08/03/13 6:21 am |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Northern Liberties) The founders of the 2nd Street Festival today announced the final programming and vendor lineup, sealing the deal on their promise to light up Northern Liberties with a musical bash and multi-block party on Sunday, August 4th. The event is a FREE, all-day celebration of the community and culture on 2nd Street and will present a total of 27 artists on four stages, at Georgetown, Laurel, and... Read More |
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