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| Delaware National Guard Heads to Afghanistan, Girl Shot NY Eve Dies, Charges Dropped in El Shooting |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/03/13 8:17 pm | updated: 01/03/13 8:17 pm |
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A Delaware based National Guard unit is preparing to head for Afghanistan to train national security forces there. 120 members of the unit from Dealaware City will do a 12 month tour of duty relieving Montana's 44th Military Police Company in the training of Afghans in security operations. Governor Jack Markell and Jill Biden were on hand for the send-off ceremonies today.
The 10 year old Pennsylvania girl hit by a stray bullet New Year’s Eve has died. Aaliyah Destiny Boyer... Read More |
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| Weed Candy a Marijuana Sweet, Armed Guards Protecting Students, PA Turnpike Toll Hikes |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/03/13 12:53 pm | updated: 01/03/13 12:53 pm |
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Police in Limerick Township sent out a warning last night for parents to be on the lookout for candy that contains marijuana. In "weed candy", pot is ground very fine and mixed with a sugary glucose liquid which hardens into candy. Parents should be suspicious of unwrapped or rewrapped candy.
Teachers and students from Sandy Hook elementary school returned to class today for the first time since the shooting. They will finish the year in a nearby school that had been vacant. ... Read More |
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| NJ Gov Christie Blasts Congress Over Sandy Delay, Religious Suit Over Obamacare, 75 Watt Bulbs Out |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/02/13 9:22 pm | updated: 01/02/13 9:22 pm |
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said last night's Congressional hearing was "disgusting to watch." That's because the $60 billion in disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy got put on hold in favor of the 11 hour debate about the "fiscal cliff." Late this afternoon word came that Speaker John Boehner scheduled a vote on $9 billion in flood insurance for Friday and the remainder by the 15th.
A Lancaster County Company is challenging the contraceptive requirement in... Read More |
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| Fiscal Cliff Rescue, Program Cut Deadline Postponed, PA Gov. Corbett Sues NCAA |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/02/13 12:05 pm | updated: 01/02/13 12:05 pm |
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Congress worked late into the night and resolved a piece of the fiscal cliff rescue line. 99% of us will not see our income taxes rise today. Congress agreed to limit tax increases to those earning over $400,000. Still to be resolved are program cuts, which Congress agreed to put off for a couple months.
Both Pennsylvania U.S. Senators voted in favor of the Fiscal Cliff deal, reluctantly. Republican Senator Toomey wanted no tax increase for any Americans, but when it became... Read More |
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| Andy Reid Gone from Eagles, Fiscal Cliff Deal Closer, Woodbury Woman Murdered |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/31/12 7:00 pm | updated: 12/31/12 7:00 pm |
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The search is on for a new head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. After 14 years, Andy Reid is out and in a press conference today, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said that the team will consider many candidates, including those in the college ranks, NFL coaches and assistants and former NFL coaches. After finishing the season 4-12 this year and 8-8 last year Andy Reid was let go with one year left on his contract.
A deal to avert the Fiscal Cliff at midnight may be coming... Read More |
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| Hilary Clinton Blood Clot, Philadelphia New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Fiscal and Milk Cliff Talks |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/31/12 1:15 pm | updated: 12/31/12 1:15 pm |
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Hilary Clinton is in the hospital with a blood clot in her leg. The Secretary of State and former First Lady was admitted to the hospital for a second time following a concussion she suffered from a fall when she fainted while battling a stomach virus. Doctors discovered the clot yesterday and she is expected to stay in the hospital the next 48 hours.
It’s New Year’s Eve and if you’d like to go out and enjoy a fireworks display, Philly has plenty of it. Four tons of... Read More |
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| NJ Police Station Shooting, PennDOT Ready for Storm, Revel Gets $150M Financing |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/28/12 8:17 pm | updated: 12/28/12 8:17 pm |
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| The gunman who shot three officers inside the Gloucester Township Police Station early this morning did it with an officer's firearm. The shooter is Eddie Jones III, a Department of Corrections employee. Police returned fire and killed Jones. Jones had been arrested in connection with a stalking incident. While at the police station, Jones attempted to escape and overpowered an officer and grabbed her gun. When other officers came to her aid, Jones started firing. One officer was struck... Read More |
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| Gunman Killed at NJ Police Station, Sandy Victims Waiting for Aid, Mummers Parade New Year's Day |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/28/12 12:43 pm | updated: 12/28/12 12:43 pm |
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A gunman was killed inside the Gloucester Township Police Station early this morning after shooting at least one police officer. In all, three officers were injured. The injuries to the police officers do not appear to be life threatening. One of the officers was sent to the hospital for surgery.
Hurricane Sandy victims are still waiting for relief from the government. Congress has still not passed the $60 billion in aid requested by President Obama. Unfortunately, the... Read More |
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| Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf Dies, Snow Coming to Philadelphia, Teenagers Arrested in Upper Darby Rap |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/28/12 10:08 am | updated: 12/28/12 10:08 am |
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Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf, retired army general, has died. Schwarzkopf commanded U.S. troops in the early 90's and led the international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein's Iraqi forces out of Kuwait during the first Gulf War. Schwarzkopf died from complications associated with pneumonia in Tampa Florida. He was 78 years old.
The first measurable snow of the season is expected tomorrow in Philadelphia. A fast moving system is headed our way and will start Saturday morning... Read More |
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| Nap Nanny Recall, Philadelphia Christmas Tree Recycling, President Bush in Intensive Care |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/27/12 12:49 pm | updated: 12/27/12 12:49 pm |
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Major retailers are joining in a recall of the Nap Nanny baby recliner. Over 150,000 Nap Nanny's have been sold and there have been reports of children falling out and a few infant deaths associated with the seat. Philadelphia manufacturer Baby Matters, LLC closed its doors earlier this year and founder Leslie Gudel, maintains complaints about the Nap Nanny have no merit if the seat is used as instructed.
Philadelphia wants people to recycle Christmas trees instead of putting... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
