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| Woodstock 50 has been Officially Canceled. Anniversary, tribute festival faced too many setbacks. |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/01/19 1:12 am | updated: 08/01/19 1:12 am |
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| Organizers for Woodstock 50 have officially canceled plans for the anniversary, tribute festival that would have taken place the weekend of August 16 - 18. The festival faced setbacks from the time it was announced in January. The announcement of the lineup was pushed back several times. The Earth Day, April 22nd, on-sale day was placed on hold after they failed to secure proper permits. Around the same time, Dentsu Aegis Network, their financial partner backed out and declared the festival... Read More |
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| Southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids Meteor Shower Philadelphia skies Mon-Tue, July 29-30 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/30/19 12:09 am | updated: 07/30/19 12:09 am |
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| The Southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids will both peak across the Philadelphia region's skies on the nights of on July 29-30. Tonight's forecast is for clear skies and warm temperatures making great weather to catch the meteors streaking across the sky. The moon is also in a new phase which will eliminate it from causing any interference. It will be close to perfect conditions for seeing shooting stars for late July. The best time would be after midnight and close to dawn. The... Read More |
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| List of 4th of July Fireworks Displays for greater Philadelphia area + Jersey Shore and Delaware |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/04/19 6:12 am | updated: 07/04/19 6:12 am |
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Here is a list of 4th of July related fireworks displays in the area. Listed are Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. This includes the greater Philadelphia-area, Lehigh Valley, Delaware Valley, South Jersey, Jersey Shore points, and Delaware. Enjoy and be safe!
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PHILADELPHIA
Date: June 29th and July 1st at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Penn's Landing
Date: July 4th around 9:30 p.m. after the Party on the... Read More |
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| Kool and the Gang to Receive 2019 Marian Anderson Award in Philadelphia; Kimmel Center Gala Nov. 12 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/05/19 10:49 pm | updated: 06/05/19 10:49 pm |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced on Wednesday morning, 6/5, that legendary R&B group Kool and the Gang will be this year's Marian Anderson Award recipient. The Marian Anderson Award honors critically acclaimed artists who have impacted society in a positive way, either through their work or their support for an important cause. The ceremony will be held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on November 12th. For tickets to the gala Read More |
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| PA Gov. Tom Wolf Declares May 23, '1-4-3' Day of Kindness in Honor of Mister Rogers #143DayinPA |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/24/19 2:56 am | updated: 05/24/19 2:56 am |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf proclaimed Thursday, May 23, which is the 143rd day of the year, as '1-4-3 Day' in honor of Mister Fred Rogers. Mr. Rogers liked to use the numbers '1-4-3' to say 'I love you' referring to the number of letters in each word. Thursday would be Pennsylvania's first statewide day of kindness. Gov. Wolf tweeted, 'As governor, I’ve met countless Pennsylvanians. And I know we’re genuinely nice people. Join me in spreading love today and seeing just how far... Read More |
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| Jennifer Hudson and Meghan Trainor to perform Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert on Parkway |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/02/19 2:54 pm | updated: 05/02/19 2:54 pm |
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GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR PHILADELPHIA'S FREE JULY 4TH CONCERT AT THE WAWA WELCOME AMERICA FESTIVAL
Film and Music Icon, Jennifer Hudson, performing alongside The Philly POPS BIG Band, and Pop Superstar, Meghan Trainor Slated for Showstopping Performances on the Independence Blue Cross Stage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Philadelphia, Pa. (May 2, 2019) - Today, Welcome America, Inc. announced the 2019 Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Music and Arts Festival announces All Philly Lineup, 4 Days, 3 Venues, 9/25-28/2019 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/01/19 3:16 am | updated: 05/01/19 3:16 am |
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The Philadelphia Music & Arts Festival (PHL Music Fest) has announced the lineup for this year's festival happening September 25-28, 2019. In its third year, the fest is will be playing in three venues over four nights. The lineup is by design all Philly artists/bands and includes Man Man, Ali Awan, RFA, Foxtrot and the Get Down, Arnetta Johnson, Speedy Ortiz, Secret American, and more.
The festival aims to be a "testament and celebration of the exploding music scene in... Read More |
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| Lineup Announced 58th Philadelphia Folk Festival 2019; David Crosby, Margo Price, The Mavericks |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/30/19 2:47 pm | updated: 04/30/19 2:48 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Folksong Society has released the initial lineup for this year's 58th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. As always, the fest will be held on the Old Pool Farm, in Upper Salford Township near Schwenksville, PA, on August 16-19. Notable acts include David Crosby & Friends, Margo Price, The Mavericks, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan, Amanda Shires and more! Tickets are on sale now at Read More |
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| Jesus Christ Superstar to air this Easter Morning on iRadioPhilly Radio Stations in Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/21/19 4:04 am | updated: 04/21/19 4:04 am |
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iRadioPhilly is resurrecting an Easter morning Philadelphia radio tradition for the 8th straight year. iRadioPhilly will being playing the original theatrical Jesus Christ Superstar rock opera from the 1970 album in its entirety on one of its radio stations on this upcoming Easter morning, April 21st.
During the 1970's and 1980's, Philadelphia's progressive rock radio station, WIOQ-FM featured the original Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack in its... Read More |
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| Record Store Day 2019 in Philadelphia, Saturday April 13th; Exclusive Releases, Participating Stores |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/19 3:37 pm | updated: 04/13/19 3:37 pm |
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Record Store Day 2019 in Philadelphia is set for this Saturday, April 13th. Music fans will flock to area record stores to get their hands on exclusive releases, excellent deals, and live in-store performances. Despite our world of digital music and devices, the local independent music store is still the place in the community where fans can discover and discuss music, meet new people, get to know the owner, get opinions, and walk away with an actual product in hand to enjoy.
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