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| Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross Abruptly Resigns Amid Handling of Allegations |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/19 12:08 am | updated: 08/21/19 1:57 am |
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| Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross Jr. abruptly resigned on Tuesday, 8/20, following new allegations of sexual harassment and gender and racial discrimination among the rank and file. Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement, "While those allegations do not accuse Commissioner Ross of harassment, I do ultimately believe his resignation is in the best interest of the Department." He also said, "I am disappointed, because he's been a terrific asset to the Police Department and the City as... Read More |
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| Suspect Wanted in Deadly Stabbing Over Instagram Post; Missing Kayaker in New Jersey |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/19 8:50 pm | updated: 08/20/19 8:50 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police are searching for a suspect wanted in a deadly double stabbing in the Brewerytown neighborhood on Monday night, 8/19, that was the result of an argument over social media. It happened just after 11:30 p.m. at 29th and Jefferson Streets. Apparently, the 19-year-old female suspect was in a fight with two sisters because of something posted on Instagram. During the confrontation, the suspect used a knife. 23-year-old Shawntae Garrison (pictured) was stabbed several times... Read More |
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| DA Krasner Updates Officer Shooting; Two Men ID'd DE Plane Crash; US vs Safehouse in Federal Court |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/19 3:18 am | updated: 08/20/19 3:18 am |
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| Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner held a brief press conference on Monday morning, 8/19, to discuss charges brought against the shooter in last week's standoff in North Philly's Tioga/Nicetown section. Six police officers were shot and wounded in that barricade situation. 36-year-old Maurice Hill is charged with Multiple counts of Murder-Attempt to Commit, Aggravated of Assault, Assault of Law Enforcement Officer, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Unlawful... Read More |
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| Tree Falls on Tent, 9 Injured; Plane Crash in Delaware, 2 Dead; Heat Wave Continues |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/19 5:00 am | updated: 08/19/19 5:00 am |
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| Nine people were injured, including several children, when a tree fell down after being struck by lightening at a Bucks County swim club on Sunday afternoon, 8/18. It happened just before 5 p.m. at the Dolphin Swim Club on the 200 block of West Bristol Road in Feasterville. The large white tent was set up over several picnic tables as an eating area. As severe weather moved into the area, lightening struck a large tree next to the tent which then came crashing down on top. "The lifeguard... Read More |
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| Tioga/Nicetown Shooter Charged Attempted Murder; Wildwood Dog Man Surrenders; Death in Van at PATCO |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/19 6:46 pm | updated: 08/17/19 6:48 pm |
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| The man accused of shooting and wounding six Philadelphia Police officers during a standoff in North Philadelphia's Tioga/Nicetown section has been arraigned and charged with attempted murder on Saturday, 8/17. 36-year-old Maurice Hill is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault of law enforcement officer, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person. He was denied bail. The hours long standoff situation happened on Wednesday, 8/14. It began when officers... Read More |
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| Listen to 58th Philadelphia Folk Festival Live Stream Broadcast this Weekend on iradiophilly. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/19 4:41 pm | updated: 08/16/19 4:41 pm |
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| iradiophilly is proud to be broadcasting LIVE from the 58th Annual Philadelphia Folk Fest from the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township near Schwenksville, PA, August 16th - 18th. We'll bring you all the music from the Main Stage Friday, Saturday, and Sunday plus more such as interviews, past performances, etc. Notable acts include David Crosby & Friends, Margo Price, The Mavericks, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan, Amanda Shires and more! Tickets are... Read More |
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| PHL Live Center Stage is Back! Submissions for 2019 Music Competition/Showcase are Open |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/19 1:28 am | updated: 08/16/19 1:28 am |
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| PHL Live Center Stage is back for its sixth season! Philadelphia City Councilman-at-large David Oh announced at a press conference at City Hall on August 15th that this year's music competition/showcase submissions are now open. The past five years, hundreds of talented Philadelphia area artists/musicians/bands have submitted applications. Each year five finalists in each of ten genre categories performed at showcases around the city in front of judges and winners were announced at a final... Read More |
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| Five Shot in North Philadelphia; Roofer Dies After Electrical Accident; 3 Arrested After Chase |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/19 12:55 am | updated: 08/16/19 12:55 am |
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| Five people were shot and injured in Philadelphia's Logan/Ogontz section on Thursday afternoon, 8/15. It happened around 4:30 p.m. on the 5800 block of North 15th Street. This is the second mass shooting incident in the city in just two days. All five victims were taken to nearby Einstein Medical Center, one is in critical condition. A 16-year-old boy was shot in the right hand. A 25 to 30-year-old man was shot once in the left arm and once in the left leg. A 25 to 30-year-old man was... Read More |
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| Suspect Maurice Hill Surrendered; 6 Philly Officers Identified; Authorities React to Shootout |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/19 9:15 pm | updated: 08/15/19 9:15 pm |
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| Gunfire erupted on Wednesday afternoon, 8/14, in North Philadelphia when Philadelphia Police officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the Tioga-Nicetown section leading to a 7-hour standoff. It started around 4:30 p.m. on the 3700 block of 15th Street near Erie. Officers were in the kitchen area in the rear of the building when the suspect, 36-year-old Maurice Hill, opened fire. Officers returned fire and escaped through windows and doors. Two police officers remained trapped in the... Read More |
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| Charges Dropped Against Trash Truck Driver; Missing Philly NAACP Man Found; $3mil Scratch-Off Philly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/19 4:54 am | updated: 08/15/19 4:54 am |
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A judge has dismissed charges against a trash truck driver who allegedly hit and killed a female on a bike in Center City in 2017. 28-year-old Jorge Fretts was charged with vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and reckless endangerment in February 2019. Judge Lillian Ransom dismissed all charges on Wednesday, 8/15. The city has 30-days to appeal.
It happened on November 28th, 2017 at 11th and Spruce Streets. They were both traveling west on Spruce. 24-year-old... Read More |
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