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| Philadelphia Gun Buyback Program This Saturday in South Philly |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/12 3:26 pm | updated: 03/30/12 3:26 pm |
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The Philadelphia Police will hold their first gun buyback of 2012 on Saturday, March 30th in South Philly. Police will be teaming up with volunteers from Philadelphia Safety Net and Brown's ShopRites to conduct the guns-for-food-vouchers swap.
Lt. Ray Evers says, "We’re meeting at Broad and Washington Avenues, the northeast corner... We’re collecting guns. We’re asking that you just put it in a paper bag, bring it. There’s no questions asked, and you get a $100 food... Read More |
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| Bruce Springsteen Setlist 3/29/12 Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/29/12 7:54 pm | updated: 03/29/12 7:54 pm |
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played to a sold out crowd last night at the Wells Fargo Center for the second of two shows in South Philly. The band has grown to 17 members for this tour including two gospel singers, a percussionist and a 5 man horn section. Clarence Clemmons' nephew Jake Clemmons is on saxophone.
Setlist Wednesday 3/28/12
Here's Thursday night's setlist:
We Take Care Of Our... Read More |
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| Philadelphia is in World's 10 Best Cities for Parks |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/29/12 4:58 pm | updated: 03/29/12 5:08 pm |
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That's Right! Frommers Travel site has placed Philadelphia in it's list of World's 10 Best Cities for Parks. Other cities on the list include, New York, Chicago, Tokyo, Munich, Barcelona, London, etc. See the list
Philly's Fairmount Park system, the world's largest city park, is made up of 63 individual parks. Its 9,200 acres covers 10% of Philadelphia's land. Winding through the middle is the... Read More |
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| Jerry Sandusky Trial Postponed to June 5. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/29/12 1:01 pm | updated: 03/29/12 1:01 pm |
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The judge overseeing the Jerry Sandusky case has delayed trial by three weeks. Judge John Cleland agreed to postpone the trial from mid-May to June 5. His decision came in response to a group of motions filed a week ago by Sandusky. The 68-year-old retired defensive coordinator faces 52 counts involving 10 alleged victims over 15 years. He's confined to his home to await trial, and denies the allegations.
The defense filed a pretrial motion last week stating that the prosecution... Read More |
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| Car Vandalism Escalates into West Philly, Overbrook |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/29/12 10:57 am | updated: 03/29/12 10:57 am |
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So far in the past months the rampant car vandalism has been isolated in the Northeast, however, this morning about two dozen cars were discovered damaged in the Overbrook neighborhood of West Philly. Police believe the vandalism has become the work of a number of copycats.
The damage has also escalated in nature. Cars this morning were not only found with slashed tires, but also doused with some sort of corrosive chemical or acid, as well as a number with sugar poured in their... Read More |
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| Bruce Springsteen Setlist 3/28/12 Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/29/12 5:56 am | updated: 03/29/12 5:56 am |
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Setlist Thursday 3/29/12
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played to a sold out crowd last night at the Wells Fargo Center for the first of two such shows in South Philly. The band has grown to 17 members for this tour including two gospel singers, a percussionist and a 5 man horn section. Clarence Clemmons' nephew Jake Clemmons is on saxophone.
"It's good to be back in the City of Brotherly Love," Bruce... Read More |
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| Loves Local Music Announces Philadelphia Local Music Day |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/28/12 5:35 pm | updated: 03/28/12 5:35 pm |
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| Loves Local Music "is an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the diverse music scene that Philadelphia continues to foster." That's from the mission statement of LLM, the new group, who's first event is Philadelphia Local Music Day, where a handful of featured local artists will be heard playing in the establishments of businesses for a whole day. Since we are also in the business of doing things that "give local musicians more exposure within the Philadelphia community", this... Read More |
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| Download Empires "Can't Steal Your Heart Away" EP Free |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/28/12 2:51 pm | updated: 03/28/12 2:51 pm |
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| Empires recently finished recording their second full length album, Garage Hymns, due out June 12th. Their self-produced debut album, Howl, was released via their website back in 2008 and got the band a lot of deserved attention. After being hand-picked by Rolling Stone editors from 1,200 applicants, they made it through fan voting to the final four of the magazine’s first ever “Choose the Cover” campaign. Empires' sound is for fans of The Killers, Gaslight Anthem, Black Rebel Motorcycle... Read More |
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| Xfinity Live Preview for Springsteen, Nutter Reacts to Acid, LA Dodgers |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/28/12 1:31 pm | updated: 03/28/12 1:31 pm |
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| Bruce Springsteen fans who have a ticket to Tonight's or Tomorrow's shows down at the Wells Fargo Center can get a sneak preview of the Xfinity Live Entertainment Complex. It officially opens on Friday, but the brand new venue built on the site of the Spectrum is ready to go with it's 32 foot HDTV, and multitude of bars and restaurants for fans to enjoy before and after the Springsteen shows. Included are the Spectrum Grill, Victory Beer Hall, NBC Sports Arena, Philly Marketplace, PBR Bar and... Read More |
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| Stream New Counting Crows Album "Underwater Sunshine" Now! |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/27/12 5:33 pm | updated: 03/27/12 5:33 pm |
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Counting Crows is releasing their first studio album in over four years on April 10th. It's called "Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did On Our Summer Vacation)". It features 15 songs, all of which are covers. You can get the album when it come out, or you can stream it now while you wait.
1. "Untitled (Love Song)" by The Romany Rye
2. "Start Again" by Teenage Fanclub
3. "Hospital" by Coby Brown
4. "Mercy" by Tender Mercies
5. "Meet on the Ledge" by... Read More |
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