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| Actress and Singer Jane Norman 'Pixanne' Dies at Age 83 |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/13/17 6:40 pm | updated: 05/13/17 6:43 pm |
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Beloved actress and singer Jane Norman, who many baby boomers remember as "Pixanne," has passed away in her Bala Cynwyd home at age 83. She was born in Philadelphia and by age three was already an accomplished musical prodigy playing Bach and Beethoven. She graduated from Cheltenham High School and earned a degree in music from Temple University with minors in broadcasting and drama.
In 1960, Jane approached WPVI-TV Channel 6 with an idea for a children's show. They were not... Read More |
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| Pa Attorney General Charges Amtrak 188 Engineer; Councilman Proposes Boyz II Men Blvd |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/12/17 11:21 pm | updated: 05/12/17 11:21 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges against train engineer Brandon Bostian in the crash of Amtrak 188 two years ago on May 12, 2015. The charges include 8 counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of causing or risking a catastrophe and numerous counts of reckless endangerment. Earlier this week the Philadelphia District Attorney's office announced that it would not be filing charges against Bostian. It said that it did not have enough evidence to demonstrate... Read More |
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| Trenton Standoff Suspect Charged; Man Abducts/Assaults 2 Boys; Cheltenham Fight Guilty Pleas |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/12/17 9:34 pm | updated: 05/12/17 9:34 pm |
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| The Trenton man who held off police for 35 hours while barricaded inside his home this week has been charged with killing an innocent bystander during the ordeal. 35-year-old Tyleeb Reese has been charged with the murder of 56-year-old Robert Powell Jr. Powell was hit in the ankle, hip, and back by Reese's shotgun blasts. Reese opened fire on U.S. Marshals when they first tried to serve him a warrant around 6:20 a.m. Wednesday morning. Powell happened to be outside the house on Centre... Read More |
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| 6 MontCo Guards Charged Beating Inmates; Police Shoot Man in SW Philly; Pitt Crew Team Burglarized |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/12/17 2:46 pm | updated: 05/12/17 2:46 pm |
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| Six former guards at Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville, PA have been arrested for assaulting two inmates. They have been charged with aggravated and simple assault, conspiracy and other offenses. It happened on February 14th. Surveillance video shows that inmates Derrick Houlihan and Matthew Ruffings were beaten while in their cell. Houlihan, who wears a prosthetic leg, was taken to the medical facility and beaten again. Several of the officers were wearing body... Read More |
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| Trenton Standoff Ends Peacefully, 35 Hours; Judge Orders Charges in Amtrak 188; Williams in Court |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/11/17 9:02 pm | updated: 05/11/17 9:02 pm |
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| A standoff with police in Trenton, NJ, ended peacefully late this afternoon after a tense 35 hours. 35-year-old Tyleeb Reese walked out of his home with his hands up and surrendered to police at around 5 p.m. Thursday. It started at 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday when U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant to Reese at 300 block of Centre Street. He is a convicted sex offender and was wanted for a Megan's Law violation. As marshals entered the residence they were met with gunfire and... Read More |
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| Bonner Student Charged w/ Child Porn; Two Frankford High Students Arrested; STEM Admin Resigns |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/11/17 7:48 pm | updated: 05/11/17 7:48 pm |
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| A Delaware County Catholic High School senior has been arrested and charged with possessing thousands of child pornography images and videos, mostly of local high school and middle school boys. 18-year-old Derrick Jones of Glenolden is charged with dissemination of child porn, unlawful use of a computer, harassment, stalking and other crimes. Bail was set at $50,000. Jones is a senior at Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast High School in Upper Darby. Jones is accused of posing as a... Read More |
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| Zoning Board Approves Billboards at 11 PPA Lots; Man Killed on Black Horse Pike; SRC Seat Filled |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/10/17 11:32 pm | updated: 05/10/17 11:32 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Zoning Board approved billboards on 11 Parking Authority garages and lots in a vote on Wednesday afternoon. The PPA says the 6x12 foot signs will replace similar smaller signs that were previously at the locations. Revenue will help defray the cost of upkeep of the neighborhood parking lots. Non-profit policy group 5th Square raised objections to the signs and the approval process. Some signs will be placed near homes... Read More |
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| 1 Dead, 2 Officers Injured in Trenton Standoff; Cop Hurt in DUI Hit-n-Run; Penn State Frat Timeline |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/10/17 4:08 pm | updated: 05/10/17 4:09 pm |
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| One person is dead and two officers have been injured after a man opened fire this morning in Trenton when U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant. That man is now barricaded inside his home in a standoff with authorities. It started at 6:20 a.m. on the 300 block of Centre Street. Members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Fugitive Task Force arrived and tried to serve a warrant but were met with gunfire when they entered the residence. As they backed out, two Mercer County Sheriff's Officers... Read More |
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| Carlos Ruiz Returns to Philly; Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandals on Video; Cinnaminson Church Damage |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/10/17 1:49 am | updated: 05/10/17 1:49 am |
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| Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz returned to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night, now a member of the Seattle Mariners. Ruiz played parts of 11 seasons in Philadelphia, including the 2008 World Series Championship. He was signed at age 16 out of Panama and spent 18 years in the organization. It was a special moment for him and the fans. He received a standing ovation in the middle of the 3rd inning when he was acknowledged on Phanavivsion and graciously tipped his hat to... Read More |
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| New Charges for Philly DA Seth Williams; Trump Fires FBI Director Comey; Hazmat Leak Bensalem High |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/09/17 8:51 pm | updated: 05/09/17 8:51 pm |
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| Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has been indicted on additional fraud charges. NJ Acting U.S. Attorney William Fitzpatrick said on Tuesday that the new charges come from Williams' alleged use of political action committee (PAC) funds and official government vehicles for personal benefit. He is accused of using campaign funds to buy birthday presents for his girlfriend, along with massages, facials and clothing from a health club. He also used city vehicles designated for an... Read More |
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