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| Black Madam to Stand Trial in Silicone Murder; Pawlucy Won't Return; Man Charged w/ Straw Purchase |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/10/12 10:26 pm | updated: 10/10/12 10:26 pm |
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| Padge Victoria Windslowe, aka "Black Madam", who is accused of killing a 20-year-old British tourist with illegal silicone butt injections last year, was held over for trial on all charges this morning including third-degree murder and the unauthorized practice of medicine and surgery. Prosecutors argued that Windslowe portrayed herself as a medical professional when she administered the series of injections on the young woman who travelled from London for the cosmetic enhancement. In the last... Read More |
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| Heroin Bust, Philly Cop Pleads Guilty in Steroid Ring, PennDOT Contractors Steal Storm Grates |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/10/12 12:51 pm | updated: 10/10/12 12:51 pm |
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More than a million dollars in heroin was recovered from a row home in Northeast Philadelphia. Agents raided the house on McKinley Street and found the drugs, and materials used to prepare it for street sale, including a quantity of horse tranquilizers used to stretch the street mix. The suspected leader of the ring is in custody.
A former Philly cop pleaded guilty to operating an illegal steroid ring. Keith Gidelson of Bensalem admitted in federal court that he ran an... Read More |
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| Sandusky Sentenced, Mayfair Million Dollar Heroin Bust, Roxy Theater Lives On |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/10/12 9:45 am | updated: 10/10/12 9:45 am |
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Nearly four months after his child sex abuse conviction in a case that rocked Penn State, former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to no less than 30 years and no more than 60 years in prison Tuesday. He was given credit for 112 days of time served and must pay the cost of prosecution and $1,706 in restitution. The sentence essentially guarantees that Sandusky will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Philadelphia police seized more than $1 million worth of... Read More |
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| Electric Factory turns 17 years old and offers $17 tickets to upcoming shows |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/10/12 3:54 am | updated: 10/10/12 3:57 am |
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| This month marks 17 years since the current Electric Factory at 421 N. 7th Street between Callowhill and Spring Garden Streets opened it's doors. The venue features split level standing room only seating which allows you to get up close to the stage or hang over the balcony for great views, but even in the back you still feel part of an intimate concert experience. The first show was October 18, 1995 with Sonic Youth, but the big... Read More |
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| Bleeding Rainbow debut new single, get set to go on tour, ready new album |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/10/12 1:11 am | updated: 10/10/12 1:11 am |
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Philadelphia's own Bleeding Rainbow has gone through quite a transformation over the past year, changing names from a certain 80's children's television show to adding two members to the original duo. They've also singed to a new label Kanine Records and will put out their first release under them called Yeah Right in January '13. You can listen to the new single "Drift Away" below.
The garage-pop, punk shoe gaze band will embark on a month-long tour that criss-crosses... Read More |
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| Pawlucy Returns to School/Teacher Reads Letter to Students; PECO Resuming Smart Meter Installations |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 9:49 pm | updated: 10/09/12 9:49 pm |
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| The teenage girl who was mocked and ridiculed in front class by her geometry teacher for wearing a Romney-Ryan t-shirt returned to Charles Carol High School today. A rally showing support for Samantha Pawlucy took place outside the school around 7:45 with singing of the National Anthem and readings from the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Many of the 2 dozen or so participants were veterans. Later in the day at a brief assembly, the teacher, Lynette Gaymon, returned to read a... Read More |
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| Corner Table Interviews with Jeremy Gill and Ching-Yun Hu |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 5:36 pm | updated: 10/09/12 5:41 pm |
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Tune into IRadioPhilly's Classical music station, Symphony for very special Corner Table interviews with Jeremy Gill, Music Director of the Delaware County Symphony. And International Piano Master, Ching-Yun Hu before their LIVE performance Sunday at Neumann University. Sunday morning at 9 for the Corner Table interviews with Jeremy Gill and Ching-Yun Hu on Symphony.
iRadioPhilly will broadcast the entire concert LIVE at 3 pm Sunday on our Local Stage station. Then, after the... Read More |
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| Jerry Sandusky Sentenced to 30-60 years for child sex abuse; Claims Complete Innocence |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 5:31 pm | updated: 10/09/12 5:31 pm |
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| Jerry Sandusky's sentencing hearing was held today, four months after he was convicted on 45 counts of sexual abuse. The entire case rocked the Penn State community leading to the arrests of former athletic director Tim Curley and retired vice president Gary Schulz, the firing of longtime head coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier. The NCAA levied sanctions against the football program including a $60 million fine and a four year post season ban. Of course, there are the... Read More |
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| Romney Supporter Returns to School, Sandusky in Denial, Flasher in Burlington County |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 1:29 pm | updated: 10/09/12 1:29 pm |
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Samantha Pawlucy returned to school this morning among a large throng of supporters. The high school sophomore was ridiculed by a teacher 2 weeks ago for wearing a Mitt Romney for President t-shirt to school. Veterans groups and other supporters say she had her first amendment rights trampled. The Philadelphia School District calls the incident "Disruptive and hurtful."
Jerry Sandusky's sentencing is today. The former Penn State Assistant Coach is likely to spend the rest of... Read More |
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| Sandusky Sentencing Today, Wedding Brawl Charges, Love Park Flash Mob |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/09/12 9:49 am | updated: 10/09/12 9:49 am |
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| More than three months after his child sex abuse conviction in a case that set Penn State University on its ear, Jerry Sandusky is to be sentenced today in Centre County Court. Before Sandusky is sentenced, there will be a hearing on whether, under Pennsylvania's "Megan's Law," Sandusky should be designated a sexually violent predator. Many expect that Sandusky, will receive a sentence on 45 counts related to child sex abuse that will effectively keep him in prison for the rest of his life. Read More |
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