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| Seth Williams Investigated; Earth Temperature Rising; Papal Rail Passes on Sale |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/15 11:00 am | updated: 08/21/15 11:00 am |
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Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams is under investigation by a federal grand jury that has subpoenaed his political campaign's financial records to determine if he misspent funds on personal expenses, according to Philly.com. Subpoenas were served as recently as two weeks ago to Friends of Seth Williams, his political action committee, who described the investigation as a joint effort of the FBI and IRS, with a grand jury impaneled at least two months ago.
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| Music News - Carrie Underwood New Single/Album; Courtney Barnett London Video; Patti Smith Aqua Teen |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/15 6:28 am | updated: 08/21/15 6:28 am |
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| Carrie Underwood surprised her fans and released a brand new single called "Smoke Break" to country radio on Thursday. The song was written with longtime collaborators Hillary Lindsey and Chris DeStefano. She explained that the inspiration for the song came during songwriting sessions after they found themselves stopping and going outside for a break after getting stuck writing. (She doesn't smoke, btw). She calls it she calls "an anthem for every hard-working person." Underwood also... Read More |
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| PA AG Race, Blumberg Project Breaks Ground, Nutter and Secret Service Okay |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/21/15 1:53 am | updated: 08/21/15 1:53 am |
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With embattled Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane saying she plans to run for re-election next year - despite facing criminal charges - the race is expected to draw quite a crowd. The latest to announce his candidacy is a Republican state representative who spent time in the Montgomery County DA's office.
State Representative Todd Stephens announced his decision Thursday. Stephens joins State Senator John Rafferty as the two lawmakers who’ve made their candidacy... Read More |
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| Papal Playbook to be Published; Man Sentenced in Pocono Crash; Cobbs Creek Assault Suspect |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/15 10:00 pm | updated: 08/20/15 10:00 pm |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and other city officials held a press conference today to announce the creation of the Papal Playbook, a comprehensive online guide for residents to help them answer questions and plan for the World Meeting of Families next month. The living document will provide recommendations on everything happening in the city surrounding the WMOF and the Papal Visit including events beyond the main attraction. The Playbook will also have transportation information,... Read More |
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| Chase Utley Bids Farewell; Ashley Madison Data; Obituary - Don't Vote for Clinton |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/15 9:23 am | updated: 08/20/15 7:02 pm |
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| After last night's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and the player lineup of fist pumps and handshakes, Chase Utley tipped his cap to the crowd and walked off the field at Citizens Bank Park for the last time as a Phillie. In a press conference after the game, Utley and GM Ruben Amaro confirmed that Utley had been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the playoff run where he will rejoin former teammate Jimmy Rollins. There are now only two Phillies players left from the 2008 World... Read More |
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| Music News - Mumford Sons/Mark Hoppus Cover Eurythmics; Karen O New Short Film; Brandi Carlile Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/15 6:47 am | updated: 08/20/15 6:47 am |
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| On Mumford & Sons latest album Wilder Mind the band explored a more rock and roll sound, ditching the acoustic instruments of their folkier past. On their current tour they pushed that even further adding a cover of the Eurythmics synth-pop "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" to setlists. Tuesday night at the Forum in Inglewood, CA, they were joined on stage by tour openers the Vaccines and Jack Garratt as well as Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus. The Vaccines added synth layers and... Read More |
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| Newsweek Top High Schools List, Go Ground Bus Access, New Papal Beer Holy Wooder |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/20/15 1:35 am | updated: 08/20/15 1:35 am |
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| A new list of the country's top high schools is out, and several local schools have made the cut. According to Newsweek magazine, The Charter School of Wilmington is the highest ranked school in the area, at No. 15 overall. Conestoga High School in Berwyn received the top marks in Pennsylvania, ranking at 51. Northern New Jersey has four of the top five high schools overall, according to the list. The highest ranked New Jersey school in the area is Haddonfield Memorial High School at No.... Read More |
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| Chase Utley Traded to LA Dodgers; Teacher Promises Harvard for Sex; In Person Papal Pass Sales |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/15 8:56 pm | updated: 08/19/15 9:06 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed on a deal to trade for 2B Chase Utley. This comes a day after Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. say it was 'very likely' Utley would remain a Phillie this year. The 13-year veteran has spent his entire career in Philadelphia and has expressed a desire to stay in the city. The 36-year-old Los Angeles-area native has been hot at the plate going 15-for-31 since returning from the DL on August 7th. Utley is a 6-time All-Star... Read More |
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| Upper Darby Shooting, WMOF Pope Portraits, Giant Phillies Cap on eBay |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/19/15 9:02 am | updated: 08/19/15 6:26 pm |
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Police in Upper Darby are searching for clues in an early-morning shooting. A person was found with at least one gunshot wound around 1:30am near Powell Lane and Harrison Avenue. Police are investigating, searching for shell-casings or other things left behind by the gunman. They're also checking for possible eyewitnesses or surveillance cameras in the neighborhood.
A Philadelphia "pop" artist is the man behind the official World Meeting of Families portrait of Pope Francis. ... Read More |
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| Rosie's Daughter Found; Main Line Eatery Closed for Roach Infestation; Wolf Asks for Charter Cuts |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/15 1:06 pm | updated: 08/19/15 1:06 pm |
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Rosie O'Donnell's 17-year-old daughter Chelsea has been found safe. Chelsea left their New York home with their therapy dog last week with no word where she was headed and was reported missing. Police say officers located Chelsea around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday on Long Beach Island at a residence on Village Drive in Barnegat Light. She was reportedly not taking needed medication. Rosie tweeted a thank you message to followers.
A popular Chinese restaurant on the Main Line was forced... Read More |
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