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| Zimmerman/Martin Evidence, Donna Summer Passes, Facebook IPO Set, Man Arrested For Upskirts in KOP |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/18/12 12:46 am | updated: 05/18/12 12:46 am |
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| Florida prosecutors released a massive package of evidence in the case against George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin. It contained documents, photos, and video. Most significant of that evidence is Trayvon Martin's autopsy report which found THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, in his urine and blood. Also in the report is a photo of Zimmerman with a bloody nose, and a paramedic report describing minor bleeding to injuries to the back of his head. The investigators told... Read More |
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| Punk?! Maybe in Bizarro World. Check out this 90's Commercial. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/12 7:53 pm | updated: 05/17/12 7:53 pm |
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| All the hairspray the genius marketing execs were using who came up with this compilation must have seeped well into their brains during the 80's, because this 90's infomercial for a 2 CD (or 2 cassette) collection of "tunes" called Punk misses the mark by about 1000 miles. Or maybe it's spot on because Huey Lewis, Crowd House, Men at Work, Human League, Culture Club really are synonymous with slam dance, working class, antiestablishment, against the mainstream, etc. Nope, they are all soft... Read More |
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| Donna Summer "Queen of Disco" Passes Away at 63 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/12 3:55 pm | updated: 05/17/12 3:55 pm |
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Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, has passed away at the age of 63 this morning in Florida. She had been battling cancer. Summer was a 5-time Grammy winner. She was a superstar in the '70s with iconic disco hits like "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff", "Bad Girls", and "Heaven Knows"
"Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith," the singer's family said in a statement. "While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her... Read More |
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| South Jersey Man now has 5 DWI's, Manayunk Water Main Break, "Black Madame" to Stand Trial |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/12 12:09 am | updated: 05/17/12 12:09 am |
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| A South Jersey man who made headlines a few days ago for his wreckless flaunting of the DUI laws, has yet again been arrested for driving under the influence. 45-year-old Anderson Sotomayor was arrested at about noon today during a traffic stop at Park and Crystal Avenues in Vineland. That's his 5th DWI arrest in 38 days. His last coming May 12th. His still has his license because he has yet to go to trial for the first offense on April 11th. That court date is May 30th. Until then all Police... Read More |
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| 51st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Announces Lineup For 2012 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/12 1:40 am | updated: 05/16/12 1:40 am |
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51st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Unfolds August 17-19, 2012
Upper Salford Township (near Schwenksville), PA
TICKETS ON SALE NOW WITH EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT THROUGH JUNE 5!!
PHILADELPHIA - It's hard to imagine the summer without the PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL. This beloved event is the longest continuously-running outdoor musical festival of its kind in North America and will celebrate its 51st Anniversary on August 17-19 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Fest Lineup Announced, Two People Identified in 309 Crash, Phils Win in 10 innings |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/15/12 11:36 pm | updated: 05/15/12 11:36 pm |
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| The Montgomery County coroner has identified the two people killed in yesterday's crash on Route 309 near Fort Washington. They were 54-year-old Esther Louis and her 21-year-old son, Richard Guerrier. The coroner also says they were NOT pushing their Lincoln Town Car after it broke down in the middle of the highway. The son was looking under the hood while his mother stood off to the the side before being struck by a Lexus. They would not have seen it the collision coming. Today would have been... Read More |
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| Jay-Z Unveils Summer End Concert, New Jersey Votes to Ban Teen Tanning, Grenade Brought to Police |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/14/12 10:23 pm | updated: 05/14/12 10:23 pm |
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| It's official and confirmed. Mayor Michael Nutter was joined by Jay-Z this morning atop the Art Museum steps to announce a the big Labor Day weekend music festival called "Made in America" It's going to featured 28 acts on 3 stages over 2 days along the Parkway. Nutter called Philly a 'music town', and Jay-Z said it meets his criteria of having the potential to be great, to advance the culture, and to be philanthropic. A portion of proceeds goes to the United Way. Tickets go on sale May 23rd,... Read More |
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| Jay-Z and Mayor Nutter Officially Announce "Made in America" Festival |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/14/12 3:01 pm | updated: 05/14/12 3:01 pm |
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The wait is over and speculation can be put to rest. Jay-Z and Mayor Nutter have officially announced the Budweiser "Made in America" Festival to be held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 1st and 2nd over Labor Day Weekend. They made the announcement this morning in front of an large American flag on a drizzle soaked set on the Art Museum steps.
Jay-Z will curate the roster of 28 artists coming from a variety of music genres ranging from rock, rap, pop, dance etc. The... Read More |
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| Jay-Z and Mayor Nutter to Make Announcement Monday Morning at Art Museum |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/13/12 5:11 am | updated: 05/14/12 12:54 am |
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Jay-Z and Mayor Michael Nutter will join each other on the Art Museum step Monday Morning at 10:30am for a "major announcement". The early word is that they will be announcing a multi-day concert festival happening over Labor Day Weekend. Since the announcement is happening at the Art Museum, the logical thought is the fest would be staged along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Here is a teaser trailer from Jay's Read More |
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| Local Music Day Free Music Sampler, Mother's Day and Philadelphia, Tough Losses for Sixers/Phillies |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/13/12 2:33 am | updated: 05/13/12 2:33 am |
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| Saturday was the first Philadelphia Local Music Day put together by Loves Local Music a local music advocacy group. Local businesses across the city ditched their usual soundtracks and replaced it with local music. Today's featured bands were Cheers Elephant, Bandname, Work Drugs, Buried Beds, The Extraordinares. “Philadelphia Local Music Day aims to bring more awareness to Philadelphia’s vibrant, talented arts community while encouraging Philadelphians to support the city’s local... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
