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| Dead Whale Buried at Barnegat Light; Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Delco; Allentown Water Main Break |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/28/20 5:22 pm | updated: 12/28/20 5:22 pm |
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| A frozen-solid dead humpback whale washed ashore on a beach in Ocean County on Christmas Day. The 31-foot, 15-ton was found on the beach in Barneget Light on Long Beach Island near the Barneget Inlet. Bon Schoelkopf, co-director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, said that the cause of death is unknown, but there are no signs of physical injury. The animal may have gotten ill. Usually a large whale like this would be cut into pieces and removed from the beach for study, but because... Read More |
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| Trump Signs COVID Relief and Government Spending Bill; Logan Row Home Fire; DE Teen Freed From Mud |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/27/20 10:39 pm | updated: 12/27/20 10:39 pm |
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| President Donald Trump signed the $900 billion pandemic relief measure and $1.4 trillion government funding bill on Sunday evening, 12/27. The signing will avert a government shutdown and continue unemployment benefits for millions. Trump did not want to sign the relief bill, complaining that the one-time direct payments of $600 were not enough. He wanted them to be $2,000. The President also criticized a number of non-coronavirus related 'pork' measures contained in the legislation. He... Read More |
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| Police Shoot Gunman in Deadly Incident; Stray Shots Hit Kids in Germantown; Christmas Tree Recycling |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/26/20 11:42 pm | updated: 12/26/20 11:42 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting incident early Christmas morning that left two dead and a third injured in Kensington. It happened around 12:30 a.m. on the 3300 block of Emerald Street. Two police officers responded to a call for a fight over a parking spot. A crowd had gathered and there was pushing and some punches. A 43-year-old man then fired into the crowd. A 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy were struck. The police then opened fire on the the suspect hitting... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Christmas music radio; Tracking Santa Christmas Eve; 30 Hour Christmas Spectacular |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/23/20 4:45 pm | updated: 12/23/20 4:45 pm |
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Philadelphia's Christmas music radio is on iradiophilly. Join us this season as you celebrate the holidays. Mistletoe is iradiophilly's 24 hour Christmas music station.
Mistletoe features all the most popular classics from Bing Crosby, Burl Ives, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole. Mistletoe also includes newer favorites from Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Michael Buble and Taylor Swift.... Read More |
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| Mummer's Canceled, Protest Instead; Man Killed in Crash; Wolf Proposes $145M Deal; Gritty OK at Game |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/23/20 4:02 pm | updated: 12/23/20 4:02 pm |
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| The Mummer's Parade is officially canceled this year, but some revelers are planning to hold a New Year's Day 'protest' parade on 2nd Street in South Philly instead. In July, Philadelphia issued a moratorium on all large scale public events through February 2021. The Mummer's Parade has been held annually since 1901. Despite the official canceling of the event, many will be taking to the streets and exercising their first amendment rights. Several thousand people have responded to a... Read More |
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| Philly Extends Restrictions to Jan 15; Suspects Wanted in 12yo's Murder; Trump Disses COVID Package |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/23/20 2:34 am | updated: 12/23/20 2:34 am |
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| Philadelphia officials announced on Tuesday, 12/22, that current 'Safer at Home' coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions will be extended two weeks from January 1, 2021, to at least January 15. This includes restrictions on Indoor dining, Indoor gatherings and events, Theaters, Casinos, Colleges, Indoor organized sports. "We have made progress and saved lives with our Safer at Home restrictions," said Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley. "Now we need to be very careful with how we allow... Read More |
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| Delco Man Voted as Dead Mother; Murder Charge in Missing Amish Teen Case; NJ Use of Force Policy |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/21/20 11:32 pm | updated: 12/21/20 11:41 pm |
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| A Delaware County man is accused of election fraud and illegal voting using his dead mother and mother-in-law's names. 70-year-old Bruce Bartman of Marple Township is charged with two counts of perjury and one count of unlawful voting. Bartman used the online voter registration website to register his deceased mother, Elizabeth Bartman, who died a decade ago, as well as his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Weihman, who died in 2019. He registered them both as Republicans. Bartmen requested a... Read More |
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| Congress Agrees on Relief Bill, #SaveOurStages Act; Deadly Northeast Car Crash; Kensington Shootings |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/21/20 12:27 am | updated: 12/21/20 12:27 am |
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| Congressional leaders have signaled that they have reached agreement on a new COVID-19 relief bill on Sunday evening, 12/20. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell tweeted, "Congress has just reached an agreement. We will pass another rescue package ASAP. More help is on the way." Both the Senate and the House are expected to vote on the $900 billion bill on Monday, 12/21. The bill will provide a direct payment of $600 to most Americans. Payment amounts will taper starting at $75,000... Read More |
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| First Wawa Drive-Thru Opens in NJ; South Philly Co-op Set To Open; Blueberry Farm Murderer Sentenced |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/19/20 10:05 pm | updated: 12/19/20 10:05 pm |
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| Wawa opened its first ever drive-thru on Friday morning, 12/19. A drive-thru window was added to the exiting store at 570 Rancocas Road in Westampton, Burlington County. You can still get gas and head in to the store to make purchases. The drive-thru will offer a limited menu of Wawa's most popular items. You can also order combo meals including hoagies, Sizzlis, burgers, salads, pasta, chips, fries, and a variety of drinks. Kid's Meals are available. There are two lines for ordering and... Read More |
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| NJ Legislature Passes Cannabis Bill; PA Supreme Court Dismisses Petition; Philly Vaccine Protocols |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/18/20 12:29 am | updated: 12/18/20 12:29 am |
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| New Jersey lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday, 12/17, setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace. The Assembly and Senate both passed the bill during remote sessions. Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign the measure into law. New Jersey voters approved a constitutional amendment in November allowing for recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. The amendment takes effect Jan. 1. Cannabis sales will be subject to the state's 6.625% sales tax. 70% of the proceeds will go... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
