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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 4:54 pm | updated: 08/24/17 4:54 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 3:50 pm | updated: 08/23/17 3:50 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 3:46 pm | updated: 08/22/17 3:46 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 12:20 am | updated: 08/22/17 12:20 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 11:18 am | updated: 08/18/17 11:18 am |
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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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| 56th Annual Philadelphia Folk Fest August 17-20th, LIVE Broadcast! Old Crow, Graham Nash, Taj Mo + |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/17 10:02 pm | updated: 08/17/17 10:21 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township near Schwenksville, PA this weekend for its 56th year. The longest continuously running outdoor music festival of its kind in North America is a unique combination of music, showcases, workshops, crafts, children's activities, camaraderie, and community. The Philly Folk Festival features both traditional and contemporary folk music on a variety of stages during the day and on the Main Stage each... Read More |
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| Barcelona Attack, 12 Dead 80 Injured 2 Arrests; Father/Son Charged Child Porn; Killer Waives Hearing |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/17 4:36 pm | updated: 08/17/17 4:36 pm |
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| A van hopped a curb and plowed into crowds of people on Thursday afternoon in Barcelona's historic Las Ramblas district killing 12 people and wounded at least 80 more. Authorities are describing it as a terrorist attack. Las Ramblas is a popular pedestrian only path filled shops, cafes and stalls. Traffic can drive on either side of the wide central area. The van apparently jumped the curb onto the central section and swerved from side to side hitting people. Barcelona is located in the... Read More |
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| Thousands at Philly is Charlottesville March; Synagogue Vandal Charged; Social Workers in Schools |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/17 11:27 pm | updated: 08/16/17 11:29 pm |
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| Thousands of people took to North Broad Street in Center City Philadelphia tonight in an organized march against white supremacists. The 'Philly is Charlottesville' march began around 7 p.m. at the Congregation Rodeph Shalom Synagogue. Around 2,000 people gathered and moved down Broad Street to the Arch Street United Methodist Church for a rally. The event was organized by POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness Empower and Rebuild). For more information go to: Read More |
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| Rizzo Statue Egged, Man Arrested - Video; Campbell CEO Exits Panel; Philly is Charlottesville March |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/17 2:26 pm | updated: 08/16/17 2:26 pm |
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| A man was arrested this morning after throwing eggs at the statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo in Center City Philadelphia. It happened in broad daylight around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday. The statue is located out front of the Municipal Services Building across from City Hall. The incident was caught on camera. The man was chased down by police officers and placed into custody. The 25-year-old man from Maplewood, NJ, was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. The statue had... Read More |
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| Trump Blames Both Sides for Violence; $15k Reward Police Garage Arson; Lawmaker Says Take Rizzo Down |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/17 9:23 pm | updated: 08/15/17 9:25 pm |
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| President Trump held a press conference Tuesday in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan. While he didn't back away from his remarks from the White House on Monday that the members of the various racist alt-right groups protesting the removal of Confederate General Robert E. Lee statue were 'bad', he reverted to his initial response from Saturday that fault lies on 'many sides.' Trump said, "You had a group on one side that was bad, and you had a group on the other side that was also... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
