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| Officer Shoots Special Needs Man Begging in Kensington; 13yo Boy Shot; PSPCA Helping ACCT Philly |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/19 5:14 am | updated: 05/21/19 5:14 am |
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| A Philadelphia plainclothes officer opened fire on a man with special needs begging for quarters because the officer believed the man was armed. It happened around 9 p.m. on the 3400 block of G Street in Kensington. The family has identified the victim as 28-year-old Joel Johnson. The officer was sitting inside an unmarked vehicle at a red light. Police say that Johnson came out from between two cars and approached the driver's side saying something. The officer thought he saw a firearm... Read More |
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| Joe Biden Rally in Philadelphia Video; 1 Dead, 1 Injured Frankford Shooting; Trooper Dies On Duty |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/19/19 5:39 am | updated: 05/19/19 5:39 am |
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| Former Vice President Joe Biden held a rally on Saturday afternoon, 5/18, at Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum along Benjamin Franklin Parkway as part of his 2020 presidential campaign rollout. This past week Biden for President announced that Philadelphia will be their campaign headquarters. Biden and his wife Jill have long ties to the state and area, plus it will be a key state to win in the general election. Today, Biden's message was one of unity and compromise for... Read More |
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| Car Flips in Neshaminy Mall Crash; Rep Brian Sims Issues Statement; Chris Long to Retire from NFL |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/19/19 4:37 am | updated: 05/19/19 4:37 am |
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Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident at the Neshaminy Mall on Saturday afternoon, 5/18. It happened around 4:30 p.m. on the 3900 block of Rock Hill Drive. The crash happened in the parking lot of the mall. One of the vehicles ended up over turned. Several people were taken to St. Mary’s Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims released another... Read More |
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| Lyft Driver Saves Woman Trapped in Tub; Mother w/ 3 Kids Crashes While DUI; Shootings 1 Dead, 2 Inj |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/18/19 5:13 am | updated: 05/18/19 5:13 am |
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| Last weekend, a Lyft driver who became concerned that a scheduled pickup wasn't outside and ready when she arrived, sensed something greater was wrong when there was no response after knocking on the door. Clara Simmons has been driving for the ride sharing service for only 2 months. On Saturday, 5/11, at 7:30 a.m. she responded to a scheduled pick up for 86-year-old Millicent Hill on Catherine Street in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. It had been scheduled by her nephew. Hill had gotten... Read More |
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| Brandon Olivieri Guilty of Murder; Woman Shot in North Philly; Cars Keyed/Tires Slashed West Philly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/19 7:15 pm | updated: 05/17/19 7:15 pm |
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| Brandon Olivieri has been found guilty of 1st degree murder of 16-year-old Salvatore DiNubile and 3rd degree murder of 16-year-old Caleer Miller by a Philadelphia jury Friday afternoon, 5/17. He was 16-years-old in October 2017 when he shot and killed the teens on the street near 12th and Ritner streets. In opening statements, the prosecution said that Olivieri had been embarrassed by DiNubile in a previous fight and went looking for him that night. Olivieri pulled a gun and DiNubile was... Read More |
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| Third Arrest in Plastic Bin Murder; DUI Crash into Pennsauken Pizza Shop; Teens Sick on Drug Cookies |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/19 3:13 am | updated: 05/17/19 3:13 am |
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| A third arrest has been made in the death of a 70-year-old man who was found inside a plastic storage bin in Frankford. 28-year-old Michael Ciaccia was arrested on Wednesday, 5/15, and charged with murder. 70-year-old Robert Derer was found dead in a blue plastic bin inside a home on the 1600 block of Fillmore Street. Derer had been living there for about a month with three roommates in their 20s. His family reported him missing on May 9th after not hearing from him for a few days.... Read More |
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| Joe Biden Campaign HQ in Philadelphia; Wayne Wawa Murder in Court; Philly 8th Sexiest Accent |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/19 9:07 pm | updated: 05/16/19 9:07 pm |
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| Biden for President announced on Thursday that Former Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign headquarters will be located in Philadelphia. "We're proud to anchor our campaign in the birthplace of American democracy," Biden for President campaign manager Greg Schultz said. "Philadelphia is a thriving city and a testament to the American spirit, built by the ingenuity and tenacity of ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Its storied history and celebrated diversity will serve as... Read More |
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| Cherry Hill Sex Assault Suspect Wanted; Main Line Woman Steal Jewelry; Blvd Speed Cameras Approved |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/19 8:05 pm | updated: 05/16/19 8:05 pm |
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| Cherry Hill police are looking for a suspect wanted for sexual assault. They say that the suspect and victim met around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, 5/11, at the Wawa at 500 Route 38. The two left the store together, got into the suspect's car, and drove to an undetermined location. That is where the sex assault took place. The suspect then left and the victim returned home and called police. He is described as late 30s to early 40s, average height and build, with black hair and a beard. If you... Read More |
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| Samaritans Aid Tipsy Mother and Baby; 5yo Brings Crack to Preschool; Teacher Sex Assaults Student |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/15/19 7:45 pm | updated: 05/15/19 7:47 pm |
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| Good Samaritans came to the aid of a woman who appeared to be under the influence while pushing her infant daughter into oncoming traffic. It happened on Tuesday afternoon, 5/14, near 52nd Street and Thompson. One man, Adolpus Carr said, "I had to double park and run out and grab her and she was falling over." Others in the area saw what was happening and rushed in to help the 28-year-old mother and her 2-month-old girl. The mother was taken to Lankenau Medical Center. She did confess to... Read More |
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| PA AG Shapiro Sues Purdue over Opioids; Reward for SJ Fios Saboteur; Woman Drives Car Thru Bank Wall |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/15/19 7:18 pm | updated: 05/15/19 7:36 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that he is filing a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the creator of prescription opioid Oxycotin. Pennsylvania joins 38 other states to file suit against the giant pharmaceutical company at least partially blaming it for the country's opioid epidemic. PA has one of the highest opioid overdose rates in the country. The lawsuit comes after a two year investigation. Shapiro states that Purdue made 500,000 sales visits to doctor's offices... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
