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| Perseid Meteor Showers in Philadelphia Sky August 11-13 2015; Live Nasa Video |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/15 3:28 am | updated: 08/12/15 3:28 am |
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Each August as the Earth's annual orbit takes it through the remains of the comet Swift-Tuttle/109P, we are treated to a dramatic show of meteors streaking through the sky called the Perseids. Named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, this meteor shower will peak tonight Wednesday August 12th. It is not uncommon to see up to 100 meteors an hour with the Perseids.
Each night for the rest of the week is forecast to have mostly clear skies in the... Read More |
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| Man Killed By Bus in Center City; NTSB Faults Truck Driver in Crash; Kane Aide Reese Arraigned |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/15 12:40 am | updated: 08/12/15 12:40 am |
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| A man was struck and killed by a tour bus this morning in Center City right in front of police headquarters. It happened at 9:47 a.m. at the intersection of North Franklin and Race streets. The 46-year-old pedestrian was crossing the street when the white tour bus turned the corner and hit the man. The bus dragged him for 50 feet and did not stop. The victim was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He has been identified as Joseph Heard. The incident was... Read More |
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| Music News - Joanna Newsom New Album; Kendrick Lamar on Colbert Late Show; Lana Del Rey New Single |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/15 6:39 am | updated: 08/11/15 6:39 am |
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| Joanna Newsom has announced a new album entitled Divers. It is the first album in five years for the folk singer/harpist. The 11-track LP is due out October 23rd on Drag City. Newsom has also released a video for the first single off the album called "Sapokanikin." The word is a Lenape name for a Native American trading... Read More |
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| 1 Dead, 2 Injured Wilmington Shooting; Boy in Sand Collapse Surf City; Poll Workers Going To Trial |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/15 12:17 am | updated: 08/11/15 12:17 am |
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| A woman is dead and a child and another woman are injured after a shooting in Wilmington, DE on Monday afternoon. It happened just before 2 p.m. on the 400 block of W. 7th Street. A 25-year-old woman was found with gunshot wounds to her upper torso. She died at the scene. A 4-year-old child was taken to the hospital by officers with a gunshot to the legs. A 51-year-old woman was found a block away with a gun shot to her leg and was also taken to the hospital. There is no word on the... Read More |
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| Walla Fest at PhilaMOCA August 8-9th Music - Art - Film; LIVE Broadcast |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/08/15 5:33 am | updated: 08/08/15 4:54 pm |
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| Walla Fest returns this weekend and for the first time since its inception four years ago it will not be held at Norristown's Centre Theater. Creators Keba Robinson, Yesenia Bello, and Ant Bui decided to make the geographical move in the name of progress but the concept of the event and the overall vibe of the experience will remain the same. Walla Fest is a combination music, art, and film fest that will run two days, both Saturday and Sunday Aug. 8-9. It is meant to foster creativity,... Read More |
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| SEPTA Lottery for Trolley Transit Pass; No Screening on Ben Franklin; Pope To Use Gettysburg Lectern |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/15 11:36 pm | updated: 08/07/15 11:36 pm |
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| SEPTA has announced another lottery for transit passes for the weekend of the Papal Visit in September. This lottery will be for Special 3 Day passes on the Norristown High Speed Line and Routes 101 and 102 trolley lines. The $10 pass will be good for Saturday – Monday September 26-28th. You will choose one of 6 outlying stations. For the 101 trolley you would either pick Springfield Mall or Leamy avenue, for the 102 trolley, North Street or Clinfton-Aldan and for the Norristown High... Read More |
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| Music News - Dr. Dre Donating 'Compton' Royalties; Grace Potter's New Album; Hunter Hayes Covers JT |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/15 7:23 am | updated: 08/07/15 7:23 am |
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| Dr. Dre has announced that he will be donating all of his artist royalties from his new album Compton to charity. The money will got towards funding a performing arts facility in Compton. Dre reached out to Compton Mayor Aja Brown who already had plans for the entertainment complex. Dre said. "I've been really trying to do something special for Compton and just couldn't quite figure out what it was. She actually had this idea and she was already in the process of working on it. I... Read More |
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| Kathleen Kane Charged in Grand Jury Leak; Body in Darby Creek ID'd as Boy; North Philly Bat Attack |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/15 10:24 pm | updated: 08/06/15 10:24 pm |
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| Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman announced charges today against Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane. The charges come after a lengthly investigation by the Montgomery County District Attorney's office after a grand jury recommended charges against the state's top prosecutor back in January. Kane is charged with obstruction of administration of law, official oppression, criminal conspiracy, perjury and false swearing. She is accused of leaking confidential... Read More |
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| Music News - John Mayer Joining Dead Members; Macklemore Song 'Growing Up'; Kurt Cobain's 1st Demo |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/15 7:30 am | updated: 08/06/15 7:30 am |
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| The Grateful Dead may have played their final shows under that name but that doesn't mean the members have hung up their instruments. It was announced today that John Mayer will join Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart this Halloween at Madison Square Garden as Dead & Company. Rounding out the band will be Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge and Ratdog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. Phil Lesh and Bruce Hornsby are not involved. Mike Gordon of Phish had rehearsed with the lineup but... Read More |
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| Papal Traffic Box and Road Closures; Body Found in Search for Boy; Bucks Man Kills Father With Sword |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/15 10:12 pm | updated: 08/05/15 10:12 pm |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and city officials announced major traffic plans and road closures today for the Papal visit in September. Pope Francis will be in town Saturday and Sunday, September 26th and 27th, and 1.5 million people are expected to be visiting for his appearances during the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of everyone they have set up a "traffic box" around Center City. It basically goes from South Street to Spring Garden/Ridge/Girard in the north and... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
