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| Freeh Report Focus on Paterno, ACLU Challenges Homeless Feeding Ban, Heat Wave Leaves Little Relief |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/09/12 11:43 am | updated: 07/09/12 11:43 am |
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Joe Paterno will move into the crosshairs of the continuing investigation of Penn State’s handling of child abuse incidents involving Jerry Sandusky. Former FBI Director Louis Freeh is leading the probe. It seems Freeh is focused on how much influence Joe Paterno had over University policies and decisions.
The American Civil Liberties Union has a problem with Philadelphia's homeless feeding ban. Today they will state their case in court. The ACLU is suing the city on... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Police Officer Killed On I-95, Wilmington Soccer Shooting, Millville Officer Killed |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/09/12 1:17 am | updated: 07/09/12 1:17 am |
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A veteran Philadelphia highway patrol officer is dead, after his motorcycle was struck by a wrong-way driver on I-95 northbound early Sunday morning. Officer Brian Lorenzo was 48-years old and a 23-year veteran. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the striking car, John Leck Jr. of Levittown, was supposedly found to be driving under the influence.
Wilmington Police say five people were shot during a soccer tournament at Eden Park on New Castle Avenue in... Read More |
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| Andre Iguodala Earns a Final Spot on US Olympic Basketball Team |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/08/12 4:10 am | updated: 07/08/12 4:10 am |
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The United States Olympic Basketball Team was announced on Saturday night by USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo. The 12-man roster was selected after Olympic Team training sessions held in Las Vegas. Three final spots opened up after injuries in recent months to at least four top American players. Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all have had injuries that forced them to withdraw from consideration.
The Sixers' Andre Iguodala, Blake Griffin (Los... Read More |
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| Seven injured in Haverford Train Accident, Wharton Forest Fire Contained, Chaput Removes 2 Priests |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/07/12 7:11 am | updated: 07/07/12 7:11 am |
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| Seven people have been injured after a train accident along the SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line (previously known as the R100 and P&W) in Haverford Friday Night. At around 7:45, a rear car became briefly detached from the one in front of it. The cars then slammed back together and reattached, jolting the train. The accident happened between the Beachwood-Brookline and Penfield stations. The train stopped at the Wynnefield where police and SEPTA officials investigated the incident and medics... Read More |
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| Coldplay plays Sold Out show Wells Fargo Center w/ Robyn and Wolfgang 7/6 Mylo Xyloto tour setlist |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/07/12 5:17 am | updated: 07/07/12 5:38 am |
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Coldplay performed another sold out show at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday July 6th on their Mylo Xyloto Tour. They brought the house down again just as they did last night.
Wolfgang opened the show and they were followed by Swedish pop artist Robyn. Robyn played a packed surprise after party last night at club Voyeur into the late night.
SEE ALSO: Coldplay Performs w/ Robyn and Wolfgang at Wells Fargo Center July 5... Read More |
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| 5th Walla Fest This Sunday + Interview With the Founders on Saturday at 7pm on BYO |
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 by: Hailey - Collegeville, PA
started: 07/07/12 2:49 am | updated: 07/07/12 4:39 am |
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| The first Walla Fest took place almost one year ago when three students, upset that their school no longer held an art festival, decided to take matters into their own hands. Yesenia, Ant Bui, and Keba, decided to organize an event that would showcase musical and artistic ability. The name, Walla, comes from a conversation Keba had with her father. Over the course of organizing the first event, it came to light that “walla†is what people on movie sets say when directors want it to... Read More |
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| Two Former Cops charged in Shooting over Pizza, Ocean City Car Vandalism, City Hall Shooter Identity |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/06/12 10:14 pm | updated: 07/06/12 10:14 pm |
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| Two former Philadelphia cops were charged today with numerous crimes including voluntary manslaughter stemming from a bizarre fatal shooting in 2008. District Attorney Seth Williams followed the recommendations of the grand jury that spent two years investigating the incident. Chauncey Ellison Sr. and his then girlfriend Robin Fortune were off-duty Nov. 17, 2008, when they went looking for a 16-year-old who “stole a pizza†from Ellison's son around their West Oak Lane neighborhood.... Read More |
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| Gunman Shot at City Hall, Heat Wave Among Philadelphia's Worst, Nutter Calls Teen Shooter "A-hole" |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/06/12 11:43 am | updated: 07/06/12 11:43 am |
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A man with a gun disrupted rush hour activity around City Hall this morning. The man was spotted holding a gun and was approached by police. During the standoff, street traffic was diverted and SEPTA trains did not stop at the 15th Street stop under City Hall. The man, in his 20’s, fired a shot at police. They returned fire, wounding the man and apprehended him. No police were hurt.
Is it hot enough for you? Not yet? Tomorrow will be even hotter reaching 103... Read More |
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| Coldplay Performs w/ Robyn and Wolfgang at Wells Fargo Center July 5 and 6 Mylo Xyloto Tour setlist |
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 by: acsquared - Lincoln University, PA
started: 07/06/12 5:09 am | updated: 07/06/12 5:34 am |
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Coldplay performed at the Wells Fargo center on Thursday July 5th on their Mylo Xyloto tour and will play another show at the same venue on July 6th.
SEE ALSO: Coldplay plays Sold Out show Wells Fargo Center w/ Robyn and Wolfgang 7/6 Mylo Xyloto tour setlist
Wolfgang opened the show and they were followed by Swedish pop artist Robyn.
The members of Coldplay gave an energetic performance from... Read More |
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| Ryan Howard likely to play first base for Phillies Friday in Philadelphia vs Braves |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/06/12 5:16 am | updated: 07/06/12 5:16 am |
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Ruban Amaro Jr. announced after the Phillies loss to the Met's Thursday night that Ryan Howard is likely to join the team and start at first base Friday night against the Atlanta Braves at Citizen's Bank Park. Howard has been on the disabled list the entire season since suffering a torn Achilles tendon in the final game last post season. He will be evaluated a final time Friday afternoon before the decision is made.
Howard played a full nine innings Thursday for Triple-A Lehigh... Read More |
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