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| Woman Steals 86 Bras in Bucks Co.; Cell Service Upgrades on Parkway; Utley Likely to Remain Phillie |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/15 8:09 pm | updated: 08/18/15 8:09 pm |
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| Police in Middletown Township, Bucks County are investigating after a thief stole dozens of bras from a lingerie store over the weekend. Authorities say that a women was seen on surveillance video browsing the Victoria's Secret store inside the Oxford Valley Mall for about an hour on Saturday. When she left she had some how managed to conceal and leave with 86 bras. The garments are worth a total of $4,600. An image of the suspect has been released. If you recognize her you should... Read More |
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| Help for Businesses During Papal Visit; Fattah in Court; Archdiocese Appoints Superintendant |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/15 9:53 am | updated: 08/18/15 9:53 am |
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| Philadelphia will be opening a call center for businesses trying to figure out how to stay open when the Pope comes to town. Many in Center City say there are so many driving restrictions they're not sure how their employees will get to work. In the case of restaurants they aren't sure how to get fresh food in. City officials are urging businesses to be creative but if they can't find answer, then they should call. The call center will be staffed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00... Read More |
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| Haldeman Manor Apartment Fire, Stomach Gunshot Victim, Avenue of The Arts Lighting Install |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/18/15 8:55 am | updated: 08/18/15 8:55 am |
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A fire burned in an apartment in Philadelphia's Somerton section overnight. Firefighters got the call around midnight for a blaze in the Haldeman Manor Apartments. One person suffered from smoke inhalation. The Red Cross is helping eleven people displaced by the fire.
Police are turning to surveillance video to help them track down a gunman who shot a man in North Philadelphia. Police think robbery was the motive for the shooting, which happened near 15th and West Hazzard... Read More |
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| Music News - Tracy Morgan to Host SNL in Oct; Kaskade 'Disarm You' Video; Casablancas Cancels Tour |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/15 7:52 am | updated: 08/18/15 7:52 am |
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| Saturday Night Live announced the first few hosts for the start of its upcoming 41st season. Miley Cyrus will host Oct 3rd for the premiere with comedian Amy Schumer on Oct. 10th. The big news came with the announcement that SNL alum and '30 Rock' star Tracy Morgan will return to host on October 17th. Morgan has been recovering from severe injuries since his limo bus was rear ended by a tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in June 2014. Comedian James 'Jimmy Mack' McNair was... Read More |
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| PHL Live Center Stage is Back! Kick Off Party at TLA 8/18 7pm LIVE Broadcast |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/15 4:49 am | updated: 08/18/15 4:49 am |
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| PHL Live Center Stage is back for its second season. Last year, hundreds of talented Philadelphia area artist/musicians/bands submitted applications, five finalists in ten genres performed at showcases around the city in front of judges, and winners were announced at an award show at the Trocadero. It was a success by any definition. Our city is teeming with talent and rich in musical history. The music scene and industry as a whole in Philly has found itself in a resurgence and reemerging from... Read More |
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| Stevie Wonder Surprises Center City; Man Shocked, Knocked 4 Stories; Papal Business Hotline Open |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/15 9:01 pm | updated: 08/17/15 9:01 pm |
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| Stevie Wonder popped up in Center City this afternoon for a free concert at Dillworth Park next to City Hall to promote a just announced fall extension to his "Songs in the Key of Life" tour. Around a 1,000 people packed the western apron of City Hall around 3pm to catch the living R&B legend perform a few songs. Earlier in the day Wonder had done the same thing at Armory Mall in D.C. and will do it again in Central Park on Monday evening in New York City. Due to high demand, he just... Read More |
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| August 15/16 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment |
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 by: mtearson - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/15 7:10 pm | updated: 08/17/15 7:10 pm |
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August 15/16 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment
1) "See My Way" by Blodwyn Pig
2) "She Belongs to Me" by The Nice
3) "Every Grain of Sand" by Bob Dylan
4) "The Blues (All Night Long)" by David Blue
5) "Pleasant Street" by Tim Buckley
6) "The Water Song" by Increcible String Band
7) "Sea Child (live)" by Hot Tuna
8) "Solo" by Sandy Denny
9) "Another One Like Me" by David Blue
We will be... Read More |
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| Festivals, Concerts Abound; Seaside Heights Pier Restoration; City Trolleys Back on Track |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/15 11:44 am | updated: 08/17/15 11:44 am |
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Festivals and concerts were plentiful this weekend. The Philadelphia Folk Festival held its 54th annual weekend of peace and music which was carried live on iRadioPhilly. At Citizen's Bank Park on Saturday Zac Brown Band added some Country sizzle to Philly. And on the beach in Atlantic City a concert by Maroon 5 attracted over 100,000 people to the Jersey shore show.
Approval was granted to rebuild the Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, which was severely damaged in Superstorm... Read More |
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| Julian Bond Passes at 75, Schuylkill River Drowning, Straight Outta Compton Tops Weekend Box Office |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/17/15 9:09 am | updated: 08/17/15 9:09 am |
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Civil rights icon Julian Bond grew up in the greater Philadelphia area — and went on to break barriers in his fight for equality. The longtime board chairman of the NAACP died Saturday in Florida after a brief illness.
Julian Bond grew up in Oxford, Pennsylvania. Julian Bond was an activist and politician. As a college student at Morehouse, Bond helped to start the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee in the 1960s where he served as their public relations representative.... Read More |
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| Billy Joel Packs the Park; Judge Refuses Kane's Porngate Email Request; Traffic Box Update |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/14/15 11:54 am | updated: 08/14/15 11:54 am |
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Billy Joel packed the Park last night under a beautiful sky and summer evening in South Philadelphia. The 66 year old Piano Man became a father again on Wednesday to a new daughter, Della Rose Joel. Billy, baby, and 33 year old wife, Alexis are all doing great.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane had called on a Montgomery County judge to authorize her to release emails from the so-called Porngate scandal, but the judge said "no" because Kane had not filed a formal request with the... Read More |
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