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| Chaka Fatta Guilty on All Counts; Free Fans For Elderly in Delco; Two Women Charged with Murder |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/21/16 6:08 pm | updated: 06/21/16 6:13 pm |
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| The longtime U.S. Congressman, Representative Chaka Fattah, from Pennsylvania has been convicted in a federal racketeering case stemming from an illegal campaign loan and misuse of federal grants and non-profit loans. Fattah was found guilty on all counts including racketeering, fraud, and money laundering. His co-defendants were found guilty on some of the counts against them. The majority of the case was centered around a $1 million illegal campaign loan related to Fattah's failed 2007... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Jazz Project Presents Retro Love, June 29th & 30th, 2016 at 7:00PM Drake Theater |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/21/16 2:16 pm | updated: 06/21/16 2:16 pm |
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| Philadelphia, PA: The Philadelphia Jazz Project Presents - Retro Love - a evening-length performance of poetry, songs and jazz that capture relationships before the Internet. This project is conceived and written by poet and performer Beth Feldman Brandt , featuring actress/singer, Joilet Harris (Twelve Monkeys, Animal Factory The Wire), and Read More |
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| Caroline Reese & The Drifting Fifth Friday 6/24 at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/20/16 10:41 pm | updated: 06/20/16 10:41 pm |
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Caroline Reese is a songwriter from Reading, Pennsylvania. Her music combines elements from country, folk, and rock, and she has toured nationally in support of her last three independently released albums.
She and her band, the Drifting Fifth, have opened for Grammy winning & nominated artists Chris Stapleton & Brandi Carlile as well as Ben Folds, Israel Nash, and John Hiatt. They've been featured as an emerging... Read More |
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| Made in America 2016 Announced; Suspects Sought in Geno's Attack; Abused Painted Horse Dies |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/20/16 5:30 pm | updated: 06/20/16 5:30 pm |
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| The lineup for this year's Made in America Festival has been announced. The music fest will once again take over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Saturday September 3rd and Sunday September 4th over Labor Day Weekend. Rihanna and Coldplay will headline this year. The lineup also includes Collegrove (Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz), Jamie xx, Chance the Rapper, Martin Garix, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Grimes, DJ Khaled, Gary Clark Jr. and more. TIDAL music service members will be able to... Read More |
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| Stream Firefly Music Festival 2016 LIVE this Weekend. Watch or Listen. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/17/16 2:01 am | updated: 06/17/16 2:01 am |
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| Can't make it to The Woodlands at Dover Downs this weekend for the 5th Annual Firefly Music Festival? Well you will be able to stay safe from the sun, mud, and dust and watch select sets live from the security of the couch or even backyard. Don't miss headliners Kings of Leon, deadmau5, and Mumford & Sons. Other acts of note include Death Cab for Cutie, A$AP Rocky, Blink-182, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. Check out the schedule below for artists and set times. You will also be able to listen to... Read More |
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| Firefly Music Festival 2016 Returns to Dover; Kings of Leon, Florence + the Machine, Mumford Sons |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/17/16 1:29 am | updated: 06/17/16 1:29 am |
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| The Firefly Music Festival has returned to the Woodlands at Dover Downs for its 5th straight year with 90,000 people expected to attend. The 2016 edition will feature the usual amenities and attractions. Over 100 acts are scheduled to play on 7 different stages from Thursday night to Sunday spaning indie rock, alternative, hip hop, and electronic. This year's headliners include King of Leon on Friday (who are back after being rained out in 2015), Florence & The Machine and Deadmau5 on Saturday,... Read More |
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| Soda and Beverage Tax Passes Philly City Council; Man Shot in Olney, Phillies P Alec Asher Suspended |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/16/16 5:12 pm | updated: 06/16/16 5:12 pm |
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| Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to pass a tax on soda and other sugary drinks when City Council voted 13-4 in favor this afternoon. Mayor Jim Kenney had proposed a 3 cents/ounce tax on sugary drinks that would primarily pay for universal Pre-K, community schools, and recreation centers. Some of the funds would also go to bolstering the city fund balance. Council amended the bill to 1.5 cents/ounce on sugary drinks and diet beverages. This comes at the end of months of... Read More |
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| Explosion in South Philly, All Clear; Gov. Wolf Orders Removal of Confederate Flag; Boy in FL Found |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/15/16 5:31 pm | updated: 06/15/16 5:31 pm |
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| An explosion rocked South Philadelphia this afternoon leaving one injured. It happened around 3:15 p.m. at Veolia North America's Schuylkill Station steam facility at 26th and Christian Streets in Gray's Ferry. A boiler exploded at the steam and electricity plant. All employees were able to evacuate safely. Philadelphia Fire responded quickly and initially treated it as a hazardous materials incident. Neighbors were told to stay inside before the all clear was given. There was no fire.... Read More |
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| LaBelle, Gamble, Huff Get Marian Anderson Award; Body Found Handcuff in Park; 5 Shot in Wilmington |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/14/16 11:42 pm | updated: 06/14/16 11:42 pm |
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| Mayor Jim Kenney along with the award's Board of Directors announced this year's recipients of the Marian Anderson Award. The award recognizes critically acclaimed artists who not only have had great artistic achievements but have positively impacted society through their work, service, or support of important causes. This year there will be multiple recipients. Philadelphia R&B singer Patti LaBelle along with Sound of Philadelphia producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. Past recipients... Read More |
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| West Catholic Grad Killed in Orlando; Philly College Student Also Shot; Howard Bottle Thrower Cited |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/13/16 5:34 pm | updated: 06/13/16 5:34 pm |
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| A recent graduate from West Catholic Preparatory High School in Philadelphia is among the fatal victims of Sunday's massacre in Orlando. 18-year-old Akyra Murray of West Philadelphia had travelled to Florida with her family following graduation last week. She went to Pulse Nightclub with her cousin and a friend on Saturday night. Murray was one of the 49 killed by Omar Mateen when he opened fire inside the club early Sunday morning. Murray graduated near the top of her class and was an... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
