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| PA Turnpike to Raise Cash Tolls |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/21/11 11:37 am | updated: 07/21/11 11:37 am |
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Starting January 1, 2012 the tolls on the PA turnpike will be hiked 10% for all those paying cash. There will be no change in the toll rate for EZpass lanes.
The Turnpike commission is hoping to raise revenues by $23 million or about 3% with this toll increase. Increases have also been approved for 2013 and 2014.
The revenue generated by tolls goes towards the operations of the turnpike system. Money that the public can usually see in action in the form of road... Read More |
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| Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver to lead Philadelphia Archdiocese |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/19/11 10:41 am | updated: 07/19/11 10:41 am |
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia with it's 1.5 million Catholics will receive a new pastoral leader this year. It was long anticipated that Cardinal Justin Rigali would be replaced as Archbishop after submitting his official retirement papers last year. All bishops are required to retire at age 75, Rigali turned 75 in April '10.
It was announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has chosen Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (sha-pew) of Denver to replace Rigali here in Philadelphia.... Read More |
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| Union Transfer set to join legendary Philly venues |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/12/11 9:39 pm | updated: 07/12/11 9:39 pm |
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After months and months of work and deals being worked out and locations scouted, it's finally a done deal. At 1026 Spring Garden St, most recently the site of the old Spaghetti Warehouse on the north edge of Center City, 'Union Transfer ' has officially been announced, with a month of shows starting this fall booked and ready to be played.
R5 Productions' Sean Agnew has been booking shows in Philly since the mid 90's at the First Unitarian Church, Kung Fu Necktie, Johnny... Read More |
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| Phillies Shane Victorino Wins All Star Final Vote but Heads to DL |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/08/11 1:00 pm | updated: 07/08/11 1:00 pm |
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Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino won the National League All Star Final Vote yesterday. This is the second time Shane has been named to the All Star team through the Final Vote, the first was in 2009.
However, he won't be playing in this year's game because he was he was placed on the 15 day disabled list retroactive to Monday with a ligament sprain in his right thumb.
The Phils recalled Pete Orr from Lehigh Valley to fill Victorino's roster spot. Read More |
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| Phillies Sending 4 to All Star Game (maybe 5) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/03/11 10:20 pm | updated: 07/03/11 10:20 pm |
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The rosters for this year's All Star Game have been released and the Phillies will be sending 4 players to Phoenix's Chase Field for next Tuesday's (July 12) game.
Placido Polanco was the leading vote getter at Third Base with 4,410,701 votes, 1,561,123 more votes than Braves 3B Chipper Jones. Polanco previously was an AL All Star at 2B for the TIgers in '09.
The Phillies are also sending 3 pitchers for the first time. The players vote for the teams pitching staff.... Read More |
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| Villanova Runner Sheila Reid Finalist for Honda-Broderick Cup |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/27/11 11:46 pm | updated: 06/27/11 11:46 pm |
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| Tonight at Columbia University in New York, the honors for the Honda-Broderick Cup for the top female collegiate athlete of the year were handed out. It was only the first time all year that Villanova distance runner Sheila Reid did not take home the prize. UCONN's Maya Moore was handed the award tonight, whose Huskies went 150-4 in the time she played there, and was drafted #1 overall by the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx. This is the second year in a row she has won the award. The other finalist was... Read More |
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| Day 3 Dave Matthews Band Caravan Time to Wrap it up and Bring it on Home |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/26/11 10:43 pm | updated: 06/27/11 11:28 am |
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Day 3, Sunday, was again another perfect day in Atlantic City. We got away with three beautiful days in a row with no rain and no oppressive heat. The location helps, right in the inter-coastal waterway, so there's a cool breeze from the water. Today's crowd was noticeably smaller than yesterday's closer to Friday's attendance.
Alright, let me run through some of the music. I unfortunately was running late and missed Alberta Cross and Dawes, but I heard they both had decent sets.... Read More |
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| Day 2 Dave Matthews Band Caravan Worldly Music Decends |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/25/11 10:35 pm | updated: 06/27/11 11:27 am |
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Saturday, Day 2, has came and went on Bader field and it was another perfect day. Slightly cooler and less windy than Friday, but couldn't have ordered up a better sky. The crowd was definitely much larger and earlier arriving that Friday, but that was expected as the weekend is in full swing.
That large crowd also had to keep moving back and forth all day. from one stage to the next like they were attached in the head, from Dave & Tim, to Thievery Corporation, then back to... Read More |
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| Day 1 Dave Matthews Band Caravan Fly Rainbows and Money Balloons |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/24/11 10:36 pm | updated: 06/27/11 11:26 am |
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The first day of the 3 day Caravan festival has completed down in Atlantic City. Everyone here was very fortunate that none of the scattered strong thunderstorms in the rest area came through and hit Bader Field, we were all left dry, albeit very dirty and dusty. The forecast for the rest of the weekend looks clear and slightly cooler as well, which will be perfect.
The crowds were light early on, probably being a Friday (weekday) but filled in as the day progressed. This weekend... Read More |
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| Flyer F, Ian Laperriere wins Masterton Trophy |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/22/11 7:34 pm | updated: 06/22/11 7:34 pm |
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At the Annual NHL Awards Show tonight, Flyers forward Ian Laperriere was presented with the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded "to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."
Laperriere becomes the third Flyer to win the Masterton, joining Tim Kerr in '88-'89 and Bobby Clarke in '71-'72.
"It's been a tough year, I won't lie to you," said Laperriere. "Playing hockey is my life and if it... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
