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| Arrest in Big Heads Bar Brawl; Man Stabbed By Screwdriver on SEPTA Bus; Amtrak Train Kills Person |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/10/18 1:48 pm | updated: 01/10/18 1:48 pm |
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| Police in Bucks County have made a couple of arrests in connection with an assault during a bar room brawl in Bensalem last month. It happened at Big Heads Bar on Street Road on December 20th. Jomar Garcia was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering another Person, and Possession of Instruments of Crime. Bail was set at $75,000 and he has been released. A second suspect has been arrested but not identified. The brawl started as an... Read More |
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| April Kauffman's Husband Charged w/ Murder For Hire; 88yo Woman Dead in Bucks Co; Camden Teen Shot |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/09/18 5:04 pm | updated: 01/09/18 5:04 pm |
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| The husband of a New Jersey radio host and veterans' advocate who was found dead in their South Jersey home over 5 years ago has been charged with her murder. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced on Tuesday that 69-year-old Dr. James Kauffman is being charged with murder for hire in the death of his wife 47-year-old April Kauffman along with conspiracy and racketeering for running a pill mill. April was found shot multiple times in the couple's home in May 2012 in Linwood,... Read More |
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| Funeral Arrangements for Philadelphia Firefighter Lt. Matt LeTourneau Released |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/09/18 12:29 am | updated: 01/09/18 12:29 am |
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Funeral arrangements have been announced for Philadelphia firefighter Lt. Matthew LeTourneau. Matt died while fighting a row home fire on the 2200 block of N. Colorado Street on the morning of Saturday, January 6th 2018.
Two public viewings will be held for Philadelphia Fire Lt. Matt LeTourneau at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, followed by a funeral mass. The Cathedral is located at 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
Public... Read More |
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| Pink to Sing National Anthem; NJ Chris Christie Signs Breastfeeding Bill; Shooting Victim ID'd |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/09/18 12:02 am | updated: 01/09/18 12:02 am |
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| Doylestown native and international pop star Pink (P!NK) will perform the National Anthem at this year's Super Bowl LII. The game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on February 4th. Some of the recent past performers of the "Star Spangled Banner" include Luke Bryant, Lady Gaga, Idina Menzel, Renee Fleming, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, and Billy Joel. Read More |
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| Revel Sold For $200 Million; Fraternity Banned From Pennsylvania; Newark Teen Found Safe |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/08/18 10:22 pm | updated: 01/08/18 10:23 pm |
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| The former Revel Casino in Atlantic City has been sold and the new owner plans to reopen this summer. Colorado developer Bruce Deifik has purchased the shuttered resort from Florida developer Glenn Straub for $200 million. It will now be called the Ocean Resort Casino. The Revel cost $2.4 billion to build and closed in 2014 after only being open for two years and never turning a profit. Straub bought the facility for $82 million in bankruptcy court. Straub struggled to get anything going... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Firefighter, Citizen Die in North Philly; Below Zero Tonight; McNabb Fired From ESPN |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/18 2:42 pm | updated: 01/06/18 2:42 pm |
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A fire in North Philadelphia this morning has claimed the life of a veteran firefighter and a resident of the home. 42-year-old Lt. Matt LeTourneau, an 11-year veteran, was pulled from the fire after an interior collapse. Two other firefighters were also injured as well as a neighbor who was taken to the hospital in critical
condition to be treated. Crews arrived this morning around 9:30 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames pouring from a row home on the 2200 block of North... Read More |
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| New Philly DA Krasner Fires 31 Employees; PA Turnpike Tolls Going Up; Dr. J Fell Ill At Sixers Game |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/18 12:46 am | updated: 01/06/18 12:46 am |
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| Just days after being sworn in, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has started making sweeping changes to the office. On Friday, he fired 31 assistant district attorneys, including many veterans and some on homicide cases. Those dismissed today described being called in, told the news, and escorted out with a box of their belongings and without explanation. Krasner, a former defense attorney, has promised to make changes to the office. He hopes to do away with the cash bail... Read More |
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| Snow Aftermath, Blizzard in New Jersey; Woman Killed in Train Accident; Half-Ton Butter Sculpture |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/04/18 9:43 pm | updated: 01/04/18 9:44 pm |
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| Today's snowstorm dropped modest amounts of snow around the Philadelphia area, but closer to the shore they officially experienced blizzard conditions. The National Weather Service defines a blizzard as 35 mph winds, less than ¼ mile visibilities, and large amounts of blowing and drifting snow for at least 3 hours. Atlantic City Airport reported those conditions this morning before noon with over 12 inches of snow. As the snow showers pull away tonight, everyone across the area is going... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Approaches; Philadelphia Declares Snow Emergency; Public and Archdiocesan School Closed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/03/18 10:56 pm | updated: 01/03/18 11:21 pm |
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| With a major winter storm bearing down on the Delaware Valley, everyone in the area is preparing. The Jersey Shore is expecting the brunt with Blizzard Warnings and 6-10 inches forecast. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect along the I-95 corridor and the Philadelphia area with 5-7 inches possible. Areas north and west will see less snow. (see map at bottom of page.) The biggest factor will be high winds and extremely low wind chills behind the storm. Expect winds 25-30 mpg with gusts up... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Warning Nor'Easter in Philadelphia; Sunoco Ordered Stop Pipeline; Burlington Gas Leak |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/03/18 4:22 pm | updated: 01/03/18 4:22 pm |
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| A powerful nor'easter is brewing off the Atlantic Coast and is expected to rapidly intensify overnight Thursday. The technical term for this type of storm growth is 'bombogenesis,' literally like a bomb went off in the atmosphere to create it. Fortunately for most of us in the Philadelphia area, the storm is expected to ride up the coast just far enough out to sea so that we only get a glancing blow of the precipitation. Expect 5-6 inches immediately around the city with up to 6-10"... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
