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| 5 Dead, 8 Injured in Fort Lauderdale; $4.4 Mil Police Shooting Settlement; 17yo Girl Found in Bucks |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/17 8:02 pm | updated: 01/06/17 8:02 pm |
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| At least 5 people were killed, and 8 injured in a shooting at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. It happened just before 1 p.m. at the baggage claim inside Terminal 2. The gunman was taken into custody unharmed. He has been identified as 26-year-old Esteban Santiago born in New Jersey but has lived in recently in Alaska and has an address in Naples, FL. He also served six years in the National Guard and did a tour in Iraq. Santiago was a passenger on a flight from... Read More |
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| Union Sign Giliano Wijnaldum, Simmons Travels With Sixers, Penn State WR Goodwin Entering NFL Draft |
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 by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/06/17 4:46 pm | updated: 01/06/17 4:46 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Union has signed left-back Giliano Wijnaldum for their 2017 season. Wijnaldum has been playing in the second tier soccer club Bochum in Germany. Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart stated: "We're pleased to welcome Giliano to Philadelphia Union and are excited about the talent he adds to our defensive corps, as a young player who I have worked with before in the Netherlands, I know firsthand the potential he brings to our club. We are eager to integrate him within the... Read More |
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| NJ Police Search For Road Rage Suspect, Two PA Police Departments Merge, Cosby OK'd For New Jury |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/06/17 4:44 am | updated: 01/06/17 4:44 am |
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| New Jersey Police are now searching for a suspect that they say beat up a high school student back in December. The incident took place on December 14th on Bromley Boulevard in Burlington Township. Police say that an 18-year-old man accidentally cut off another driver, which prompted the incident. Officials say the suspect tailgated the man for about a quarter mile until the victim reached his destination. When the victim got out of his car the suspect walked up to him and punched him to... Read More |
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| 87-Year-Old Man Robbed, Drexel Student In Court For Flying Drone, NTSB Investigating Trolley Crash |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/05/17 8:51 pm | updated: 01/05/17 8:51 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police are now investigating after an 87-year-old man was robbed in a home invasion on Thursday in the Port Richmond Section of Philadelphia. The robbery took place at the man's home on the 3500 block of Emerald Street just before 12:15 pm. Police say that the man answered the door and when he opened the door four men in their 20's forced themselves inside the house. The men said that if he didn't give them money they were going to beat him up. The men were able to get away... Read More |
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| Sketch of NJ Naked Man; Water Main Break in Northeast; 4 Charged W/ Hate Crimes in Chicago |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/05/17 7:50 pm | updated: 01/05/17 7:51 pm |
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| Burlington County police are trying to identify a suspect wanted for exposing himself in front of teenage girls and women in South Jersey. They have released a sketch of the suspect who is otherwise described as being a white male, completely naked except for sneakers, clean shaven, excessively hairy, and chubby. The latest incident happened on December 30th in the area of Westerly Drive in Evesham Township. The suspect drove past a group of teen girls in a black Jeep with white decal on... Read More |
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| Villanova Falls To Butler, Sixers Waive Hollis Thompson, Rangers Beat Flyers |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/05/17 3:33 pm | updated: 01/05/17 3:33 pm |
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| Wednesday night Villanova lost to Butler 58-66 making this the first loss all season and ending a 20-game win streak for the Wildcats. With No. 18 Butler beating No. 1 Villanova it extends a 12 home game winning streak and it is the second time in school history the team has beaten a top ranked team. Jalen Brunson put up 23 points over the game, and Josh Hart scored 13 points, during a tough night of shooting for the Wildcats, and their first loss since a 67-69 loss to Seton Hall in the... Read More |
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| Am I Getting Charged Sales Tax on the Soda Tax? Philadelphia's Beverage Tax Receipts Explained |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/05/17 4:36 am | updated: 01/05/17 4:36 am |
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| The beverage tax just unleashed on Philadelphia as of the new year may have caught you by surprise. Consumers are experiencing a bit of sticker shock when purchasing their favorite beverages at the supermarket or corner store. Some discount sodas and other sugary drinks end up being double their normal price after the 1.5 cent/ounce tax is added on. You may have stared at your receipt trying to figure it all out and said, "Wait a minute, Am I getting charged sales tax on the soda tax?! That's... Read More |
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| Code Blue Issued In Philly, Man Critical In Kensington Shooting, SEPTA Bus Driver Convicted |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/05/17 2:41 am | updated: 01/05/17 2:41 am |
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| The City of Philadelphia has announced they will be issuing a Code Blue due to the extreme cold coming our way in the next couple days. Until next Wednesday, the Philly area is facing highs in only the 30's and officials are warning pedestrians to stay indoors during the harsh cold. The Code Blue will be issued until 6 am on January 10th. The Code Blue is issued to help get homeless people off the streets during periods of extreme cold. If you see anyone in need of shelter, you are asked... Read More |
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| Search For Somerton Wawa Robbers, Woman Threatens Pa Lottery, Investigation Of 8-Year-Old's Death |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/04/17 8:23 pm | updated: 01/04/17 8:23 pm |
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| Police are now searching for two suspects that robbed a Wawa in the Somerton section of Philadelphia on Monday. The robbery took place at the Wawa on the 14000 block of Busleton Avenue at 5:35 am on Monday. Police say that a male suspect who was armed with a hammer began hitting the cash registers in the store, as the female suspect began to take the money and cigarettes from behind the counter and throw them in a trash bag. The two suspects were able to get away on foot. Anyone with... Read More |
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| Suspect Surrenders in New Year Hit-And-Run; 46 Injured Trolley Accident; Lockdown Lifted Cherry Hill |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/04/17 6:36 pm | updated: 01/04/17 6:36 pm |
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| A suspect in the New Year's Day hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Bucks County has turned himself into the Bensalem Township Police Department. James Hasher surrendered to police on Wednesday morning. It happened around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. 56-year-old Lenny Golin was riding his bike along Tennis Avenue in Bensalem, between Bristol Pike and State Road, when he was struck. Another motorist found Golin suffering from severe injuries and a shattered leg. He remains in the hospital.... Read More |
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