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| Fifth Tacony Home Invasion, Jerry Sandusky Trial Testimony, Summer School Underclassmen Must Pay |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/12/12 12:18 pm | updated: 06/12/12 12:18 pm |
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Police are investigating another home invasion in the Tacony section. The incident happened at about 3am. The intruder apparently entered through an unlocked door and confronted a teenage girl with a gun. They got away with some entertainment gear, but no one was hurt. This is the fifth home invasion in Tacony in the last week.
The Jerry Sandusky trial got underway yesterday with graphic testimony from alleged victims who testified that the former Penn State assistant coach... Read More |
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| Funnel Cloud Over New Jersey Graduation, Philadelphia Bike Lanes, Clergy Abuse Jury Pause |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/08/12 9:55 am | updated: 06/08/12 6:34 pm |
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| A frightening low funnel like cloud developed at the outdoor graduation ceremonies at Absegami High School in Galloway Township last evening. Everyone had received their diplomas as the tornado-like cloud appeared on the school's football field. Most ran for cover from the high winds, lightning, hail and rain. Only minor injuries were reported. The cloud was not a tornado, there was no rotation. It was a wall cloud, which can be produced by thunderstorms, and do sometimes turn into tornados.... Read More |
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| Bob Welch Commits Suicide, Rally for Religious Freedom, Teens Prefer Pot over Cigarettes |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/08/12 3:16 pm | updated: 06/08/12 3:16 pm |
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Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch is dead. Welch died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest at his home in Nashville. Bob Welch also enjoyed a solo career that included hits, Sentimental Lady in 1977 and Ebony Eyes in 1978. Welch left a suicide note and had been dealing with health issue
Today at noon rallies got underway in cities across the country opposing new guidelines that require health insurers to cover contraception costs. The Nationwide Rally for... Read More |
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| Eagles Release Joe Banner, Jerry Sandusky Love Letters, Obama Fundraising Tour in Philly |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/07/12 1:14 pm | updated: 06/07/12 1:14 pm |
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Team President, Joe Banner have parted ways. Jeffrey Lurie stated that it is simply a front office succession plan. But there have been rumors of a power struggle between head coach, Andy Reid and Banner over key decisions affecting the team. COO Don Smolenski and GM Howie Roseman will take over day-to-day chores.
One of Jerry Sandusky’s alleged victims claims to have love letters written to him by Sandusky. The jury is now complete and... Read More |
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| Clergy Abuse Tab Over $11 Million, Neshaminy Teacher Strike, Babysitter Murder Trial |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/06/12 1:38 pm | updated: 06/06/12 1:38 pm |
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Archbishop Charles Chaput estimates that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has spent more than $11 million on the ongoing clergy abuse crisis and that does not include the trial of Monsignor William Lynn. Chaput stressed that the money to pay the bills will come from the sale of excess property owned by the archdiocese.
It’s getting ugly in the Neshaminy School Distrct over the teacher strike. Angry parents and students are throwing things and heckling striking teachers on the... Read More |
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| Amtrak Train Kills Man, Police Wound Attacker Near Temple, Hit and Run Suspect Surrenders |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/05/12 1:50 pm | updated: 06/05/12 1:50 pm |
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A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak Express train this morning near the Holmesburg train station. SEPTA has resumed operation of the Trenton Regional line but Amtrak is operating at reduced speeds between Philadelphia and New York. The victim has not been identified.
Philadelphia Police shot a man who opened fire on them early this morning near the Temple campus. Temple campus police heard a car crash around 2 am and then gunfire. They called for backup from... Read More |
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| Neshaminy School District Strike, Clergy Abuse Case, PA Final Budget and Privatize Liquor |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/04/12 12:57 pm | updated: 06/04/12 12:57 pm |
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Teachers in Neshaminy School District are on strike for the second time this school year. The strike can only last 10 days so the school year can’t extend beyond June 30th. However, seniors were scheduled to start exams today. They will be exempt from finals because of the strike and graduate on schedule.
Jury deliberations resume today in the landmark clergy abuse trial. The jury deliberated for a few hours on Friday then submitted a list of requests to the judge including... Read More |
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| iRadioPhilly at the Haverford Heritage Festival |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/03/12 4:47 pm | updated: 06/03/12 4:52 pm |
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iRadioPhilly's Paul Kelly reports that it's a Damn Good Day to be at the Haverford Heritage Festival. Actually the band formerly known as Damn Good Day, now The Eclectics (pictured) started the live music to get the day going the right way.
The sixth annual Haverford Heritage Festival is a musical and historical celebration for the whole family. Along beautiful tree lined Karakung Drive in Havertown, the Heritage Festival is FREE and features live music on two stages, tours of... Read More |
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| iRadioPhilly Starts Haverford Relay for the Cure |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/02/12 4:57 pm | updated: 06/02/12 5:06 pm |
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The 24 hour relay is underway! iRadioPhilly is a proud supporter of the American Cancer Society's Haverford Township Relay For Life. The Relay celebrates the lives of people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and raises money to fight back. The 24 hour Relay walk started at noon today and walkers continue through noon Sunday. The walk is going on now at the Haverford Reserve on Darby Road in Haverford Township.
The Relay was officially kicked off by PA State... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Feeding Ban, School Budget Passes Amid Protest, Tire Slashing Returns |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/12 2:28 pm | updated: 06/01/12 2:28 pm |
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Philadelphia's outdoor feeding ban goes into effect today. The ban outlaws feedings of large numbers of homeless people on City parkland. Affected by the ban are popular tourist areas Love Park and Ben Franklin Parkway.
Amid shouting protests from teachers, the School Reform Commission approved a $2.5 billion school budget. Protesters believe the tighter budget shortchanges students. Supporters call it the first step in making schools fiscally sustainable.
Tire... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
