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| Hurricane Harvey Flooding Texas; 52 Tires Slashed Somerdale; Teacher Arrested Threatening Police |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/28/17 4:33 am | updated: 08/28/17 4:33 am |
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| Hurricane Harvey continues to cause devastation in the greater Houston area and Southeast Texas. It hit the Gulf Coast on Friday night as a Category 4 storm near areas like Rockport and Corpus Christie with damaging winds that destroying structures and leveled the landscapes. Now the storm has stalled in the area dumping incredible amounts of rain. Areas are expected to get 2-4 feet of rain by the time it eventually spins its way out of there in a few days. 1000's of people have been... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Music and Arts Festival, 2 Days, 2 Stages, Local Music, Beer, Food. World Cafe 9/22-23 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/26/17 3:19 am | updated: 08/26/17 3:19 am |
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| The Philadelphia Music & Arts Festival aims to be a "testament and celebration of the exploding music scene in Philadelphia and a showcase of up and coming artists." Philadelphia is once again becoming a rich, diverse, and inspiring music community reminiscent of the previous golden eras. The two night, two stage affair (next month at World Cafe Live) will feature prominent local artists such as Strand of Oaks, Cayetana, Ivy Sole, Deadfellow, Abi Reimold, Pine Barrons, Cheerleader, Eric Slick,... Read More |
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| Gen. James Beaver Bust Found Under I-95; Arrest Warrant for Hit-and-Run; Sharon Hill Fire |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/26/17 2:19 am | updated: 08/26/17 2:24 am |
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| The bust of a Union General that went missing from a Fairmount Park Civil War monument on Thursday night was found on Friday morning under I-95. The bust was of Gen. James A. Beaver, a general in the Union army and the 20th Governor of Pennsylvania. It was apart of the Smith Memorial Arch located across from the Please Touch Museum. The bust was installed in 1912. It was found under I-95 near FDR park in South Philadelphia. "That is the real mystery. We think it is about 4 feet tall and... Read More |
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| Man Rides Bike on I-76; Police Officer Offers Drugs for Sex; New PA DUI Law |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/25/17 9:10 pm | updated: 08/25/17 9:10 pm |
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| A man was arrested this morning after he was caught riding his bike in the middle of rush hour traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76). It happened around 8:30 a.m. Friday morning on the westbound lanes of I-76 near Center City Philadelphia. He was riding between the left and middle lanes just west of the Vine St. Expressway (I-676). Traffic was backed up behind the man as cars tried to avoid hitting him. Pennsylvania State Troopers caught up with the man just west of the Girard Ave.... Read More |
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| Habitat for Humanity Site Robbed Again; GPS 911 Finds Rape Victim; Suspect SnapChats Sex Assault |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/25/17 3:26 am | updated: 08/25/17 3:26 am |
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| A Habitat for Humanity worksite in Gloucester County, New Jersey, has been targeted by thieves three separate times. They have stolen a total of $5,000 worth of tools from a storage unit on site. On Thursday, crews returned to the site in Deptford to work and found that the chains had been cut and a chop saw, nail gun, and a compressor were taken. The non-profit, volunteer organization is building a home on the 800 block of Tanyard Road for a young woman who served two tours oversees.... Read More |
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| Call for Ideas on Frank Rizzo Statue; Video of Vandals Throwing Explosive; NFL Draft Economic Impact |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/24/17 8:54 pm | updated: 08/24/17 8:54 pm |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is asking for the public's input on the statue of former mayor and police commissioner Frank Rizzo. Kenney had said he would leave the decision to the Arts Commission but would need to send them a proposal with a specific request. The office of the mayor has set up a web page for all Philadelphians to submit their ideas on whether to keep it, remove it, or relocate it somewhere. You can find the Call for Ideas page Read More |
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| David DJ Creato Pleads Guilty; All Clear at Chester Courthouse; BB Shootings Lead to Chase |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/23/17 7:50 pm | updated: 08/23/17 7:50 pm |
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| According the the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, David 'DJ' Creato Jr has pleaded guilty in the death of his toddler son Brendan. Creato pled guilty to one count of first degree aggravated manslaughter in court today. His original murder trial ended in a hung jury in May. The retrial was scheduled to start on September 11th. Creato will be sentenced on September 29th. As a part of the plea he will serve 10 years in prison and won't be eligible for parole for 8 1/2 years. Creato... Read More |
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| Haverford Shooter Caught in Georgia; Train Crash at 69th Street; Cosby Retrial Delayed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/22/17 7:46 pm | updated: 08/22/17 7:46 pm |
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| U.S. Marshals have arrested a man in Georgia wanted for shooting and killing a man outside an apartment in Haverford Township last month. 24-year-old Derrick Rollins was taken into custody in Decatur, GA, near Atlanta. He was found hiding at an apartment complex with a female associate. He is being held at DeKalb County Jail awaiting extradiction. Rollins is wanted in connection to two incidents on July 29th. The first happened around 5 p.m. on the 1600 block of North 77th Street in... Read More |
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| Solar Eclipse in Philadelphia; Debate Continues Over Rizzo Statue; Record Fentanyl Indictment in NJ |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/22/17 4:20 am | updated: 08/22/17 4:20 am |
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| The first coast to coast solar eclipse in 99 years drew millions outside in the middle of the day throughout the country. Even if you weren't in the path of totality, many parts of the United States were able to see at least part of the show. Here in Philadelphia we reached close to 80%. A few clouds did pass by at the time of the peak coverage but it was great viewing for most of the afternoon. If you were lucky enough to get a glance through a pair of eclipse glasses it was a great... Read More |
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| Frank Rizzo Statue Vandalized w/ Spray Paint 'Black Power' - Video; Suspect Arrested, Statue Cleaned |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/17 3:18 pm | updated: 08/18/17 3:18 pm |
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| The statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo was vandalized again last night. The vandals struck in full view of TV news cameras. The statue is located outside of the Municipal Services Building across the street from City Hall. Last night around 11 p.m., a man was caught on camera spray painting the words "Black Power" across the front of the statue and writing more words on the steps. Earlier this week another man was arrested after throwing eggs. The statue had been protected by... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
