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| New CDC Guidance for the Vaccinated; Bomb Threat at Philly Federal Court; Philly Students Returned |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/08/21 10:36 pm | updated: 03/08/21 10:36 pm |
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| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released new guidance related to how vaccinated people can gather with others. The CDC says that vaccinated people can now gather with other vaccinated people indoors without a mask or social distancing. They also say that vaccinated people can gather with people who are in the same household who are considered low risk for severe disease. They give the example of vaccinated grandparents visiting with young gradchildren. CDC... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Ghost Gun Arrests; 2nd Victim Dies in Whitehall Shooting; 3 Dead, 1 Injured Car Crash |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/08/21 9:27 pm | updated: 03/08/21 9:48 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro was in Philadelphia on Sunday, 3/7, to announce charges against several men for buying, building, and selling 'ghost guns.' These guns are assembled from separate parts and do not contain a serial number, making them untraceable. They start with a base called an '80% receiver' which by law does not require a background check to purchase. The rest of the parts can be acquired in a kit. "Ghost guns are fueling the gun violence epidemic that takes... Read More |
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| Suspect ID'd In Hit-and-Run of Deaf Man; Abington Shooting, Suspect Dead; 40 Displaced in DE Fire |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/07/21 4:32 pm | updated: 03/07/21 4:32 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have identified the suspect wanted for a fatal hit-and-run of a 60-year-old deaf man in North Philadelphia last week. 44-year-old Edward Prince of Olney, also known as Jamil Smith, is wanted for homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, and other charges. It happened on Wednesday, 3/3, after 11 p.m. on the on the 3300 block of North 2nd Street. Roberto Oquendo Velez was crossing the street at at 2nd and Ontario Streets when he was struck and then dragged 300... Read More |
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| 2 Charged Using Explosives in Wawa; Man Who Died on I-676 IDd; Man Dead Before Fire in Somerton |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/07/21 12:15 am | updated: 03/07/21 12:15 am |
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| Two people have been indicted for trying to use explosives to rob a Wawa convenience store during the unrest last June following the shooting of George Floyd. It happened on June 5 at the Wawa near the Betsy Ross Bridge in Bridesburg. 65-year-old Desiree Adorno and 34-year-old Michael Fields are charged with conspiracy to use explosive devices to steal lottery tickets and money from the safe. Adorno, Fields, and two others broke into the store and began to steal merchandise. There was no... Read More |
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| Joel Embiid Donates All-Star Bonus to Homeless; Delco Man's Wild Car Chase; Bucks Car Burglar Arrest |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/06/21 10:56 pm | updated: 03/06/21 10:56 pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will be donating his NBA All-Star game bonus to Philadelphia homeless shelters. The 4-time All-Star starter is giving his $100,000 winnings to Project HOME, Sunday Breakfast Mission, and Youth Service INC. The money will provide for 15,000 meals, 4,000 essential clothing items, 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines, support for 30+ formerly homeless familieshomeless families, a six-week summer camp for 50+ homeless and at-risk youth, plus shelter and essential needs... Read More |
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| Missing NJ 14-year-old Charlee Hertzog; Playland's Castaway Cove to Reopen; Justin Croson Arrested |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/05/21 4:22 pm | updated: 03/05/21 4:22 pm |
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| New Jersey State Police are asking the public's help in find a missing teenage girl. 14-year-old Charlee Hertzog was last seen on Wednesday, 3/3, leaving her home in Tabernacle Township, Burlington County. She left in a 2018 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with New Jersey License plates, E19NJT. She may have been traveling to the New York City area. She's described as 5' 10" tall, 150 pounds, and has blonde hair, brown eyes and pink braces. If you have any information, call New Jersey State... Read More |
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| Fire at Normandy Farms in Montco; Penn Relays '21 Canceled; Nova's Collin Gillespie Out, MCL Tear |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/05/21 12:15 am | updated: 03/05/21 12:17 am |
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| A large fire broke out a popular wedding venue, hotel, and hospitality center in Montgomery County on Thursday night, 3/4. Firefighters were called around 8 p.m. to the historic Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center on the 1400 block of Morris Road in Blue Bell. The property dates back to the early 1700s. Heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from one of the buildings. Firefighters were able to bring it under control by 9:30 p.m. No one was injured. Owners say that it was... Read More |
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| North Philly Fatal Hit-and-Run of Deaf Man; Twin Brothers Surrender; Shots at Delco Cemetery |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/04/21 10:32 pm | updated: 03/04/21 10:32 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have released surveillance footage of a vehicle wanted in a deadly hit-and-run accident that killed a 60-year-old deaf and non-verbal man that was well known and liked in his North Philadelphia neighborhood. Roberto Oquendo Velez was struck and killed while crossing the street around 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, 3/3, on the 3300 block of North 2nd Street. He was hit by a blue-colored 2001 to 2004 GMC Yukon or Denali heading southbound. Velez was struck so hard he was knocked... Read More |
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| Johnny Doc Indicted Again on New Federal Charges; PA Teachers to Get JJ Shot; Sex Assaults at Nova |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/03/21 3:45 pm | updated: 03/03/21 3:45 pm |
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| John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, business manager of IBEW Local 98, and his nephew, Gregory Fiocca, were arrested by the FBI on Wednesday, 3/3, after a grand jury indicted them with 19 counts of conspiracy and extortion. Dougherty and Fiocca are accused of threatening violence against a contractor over payment on a job. According to the indictment, Fiocca was working for the contractor and frequently did not show up to work or failed to do the work. As a result, he sometimes was not paid for... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Expands Attendance; Phillies, Flyers, 76ers OK; Ariel Young Not Well; Phila FEMA Clinic |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/02/21 9:56 pm | updated: 03/02/21 9:56 pm |
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| On Tuesday, March 2, Philadelphia officials announced that it will follow the rest of Pennsylvania and alter its capacity guidelines for indoor and outdoor events and sports. Indoor capacity will now be 15% and Outdoor capacity will be 20%, no matter the size of the venue. Large venues used to be capped at 500/2500. The Wells Fargo Center announced following the change that fans of the 76ers and Flyers will be allowed 'Back to Broad Street' starting this Sunday, March 7. They'll be... Read More |
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