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| DeSean Jackson and Philadelphia Eagles sign $51 Million deal |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/14/12 9:34 pm | updated: 03/14/12 9:34 pm |
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The Eagles had already put the franchise tag on DeSean Jackson, meaning he would have made a guaranteed $9.5 million for 2012, unless another deal was negotiated. Well the Eagles and their capricious wide receiver did just that, locking up DeSean to a long term 5 year deal.
"We are thrilled to be able to keep one of the NFL's top playmakers in Philadelphia," Andy Reid said in a release. "DeSean is a game breaker, he has the speed and ability to score from anywhere on the field,... Read More |
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| $7,500 Reward for Northeast Philly Tire Slashers |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/13/12 10:45 pm | updated: 03/13/12 10:45 pm |
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A $7,500 reward is being offered for the arrest of whoever is responsible for slicing the tires of at least 55 cars in Northeast Philadelphia this winter since December. Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey vowed to step up the hunt for the vandal or vandals during a visit to a Holmesburg today where at least eight vehicles had been slashed overnight.
Police investigators said the evidence shows that the same blade had been used over at least 5 different slashing sprees,... Read More |
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| Teen girl arrested in murder of Bucks County musician Danny DeGennaro |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/13/12 2:37 pm | updated: 03/13/12 2:37 pm |
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A suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of famed Bucks County guitarist and songwriter Danny DeGennaro .
Bristol Township Police Chief James McAndrew and Bucks County District Attornrey David Heckler announced that a woman, Danasia Bakr, had been arrested and was scheduled to be arraigned at 2 p.m. Tuesday by District Justice Robert Wagner Jr.
Bakr, 17, of Morrisville, PA, was charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal conspiracy to commit murder,... Read More |
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| Penn State Trustees say Paterno fired for "failure of leadership" |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/12/12 10:24 pm | updated: 03/12/12 10:24 pm |
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The Penn State Board of Trustees released a statement Monday explaining their reasons for firing the late head football coach Joe Paterno last November. They cited a "failure of leadership" for his actions following the reported sex assault involving former assistant Jerry Sandusky back in 2002. Although Paterno did report the incident to his superiors he did nothing more.
"We determined that his decision to do his minimum legal duty and not to do more to follow up constituted a... Read More |
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| Temple and Lehigh make NCAA Tournament; Drexel's Bubble Bursts |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/11/12 6:32 pm | updated: 03/11/12 6:32 pm |
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The 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament brackets have been announced. As expected, the Temple Owls and Lehigh Engineers made the field of 68. Lehigh for sure because they won their Patriot League confererence tournaments automatic bid.
Temple, the 5 seed, and will begin play against 12 seed determined by the winner of the play in game between California and South Florida. They play in Nashville on Friday.
Lehigh (15) take on Duke (2) in Greensboro, NC on... Read More |
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| Daylight Savings Time Begins Tonight; Remember to Spring Forward |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/10/12 8:26 pm | updated: 03/10/12 8:26 pm |
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Daylight Saving Time 2012 begins Sunday March 11. Remember to set your clock(s) forward one hour at 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM on the second Sunday in March. DST will end on November 4, and the clocks will need to go back an hour.
Spring forward, fall back! We lose an hour of sleep, but the sun will be up in the morning and stay out later in the... Read More |
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| Research suggests LSD might help Alcoholics Quit and Stay Abstinent |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/09/12 11:22 pm | updated: 03/09/12 11:22 pm |
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LSD, the hallucinogenic drug, may help treat alcoholism. New analysis on old studies done by Norwegian researchers suggest a significant correlation.
In the 1950s, '60s and '70s there were numerous studies done on LSD's effect on various disorders/diseases, alcoholism included. The new analysis is being done on six studies of LSD and alcoholism that were conducted in the United States and Canada between 1966 and 1970. The data from the 536 patients in the studies showed that a... Read More |
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| NJ Gov. Chris Christie and Veteran Get in Shouting Match over Rowan-Rutgers Camden Merger; 'Idiot' |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/09/12 9:53 pm | updated: 03/09/12 9:53 pm |
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New Jersey Chris Christie and former Navy SEAL William Brown got into a heated verbal argument on Thursday. This occurred during a town hall meeting held in Roebling, Florence Township, Burlington County, where Christie was fielding questions about his plan to merge Rutgers-Camden and Rowan University.
Brown, 34, who is a Rutgers-Camden law student and former Democratic Assembly candidate and opposes the merger became upset after Christie told him that... Read More |
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| New Music Adds to Rift @ iradiophilly.com - 03.09.12 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/09/12 7:41 pm | updated: 03/09/12 7:41 pm |
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| Check out new music from Dr. Dog, Blitzen Trapper, Howler, Sleigh Bells, White Rabbits, Cold War Kids, Imperial Teen, School of Seven Bells, Delta Spirit, Of Montreal, Grouplove, Class Actress, The Spinto Band, Ben Lee, Walk The Moon, San Cisco, Hunters, SPank Rock, Reading Rainbow, Guards, Phenominal Handclap Band, Nikki Lane, Harriet, Deer Tick, Nada Surf, Mister Heavenly, Saint Motel, Oberhofer, Deleted Scenes, Little Big League, and The 21st Century. All now playing on Read More |
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| Pennsylvania No Texting Law Goes Into Effect; What does it mean? |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/07/12 12:58 pm | updated: 03/07/12 12:58 pm |
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Starting Thursday, if you are texting while driving then you could be pulled over for violating the new PA No Texting law.
Basically, "texting" involves reading, writing, or sending any text-based message from any sort of wireless device such as a phone, laptop, PDA, etc. The text message could be a regular SMS text, an IM, or an email. It doesn't matter, if you are driving and in-motion you can't be reading, writing, nor sending any text messages. Once you stop it's ok.Read More |
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Alvin Clay
