|
| 16 Philadelphia Genaurdi's Supermarkets Sold |
| |
 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/05/12 2:13 pm | updated: 01/05/12 2:13 pm |
| |
Giant Foods announced it will pay $106 million for 16 Genuardi's stores in the Philadelphia market. Three other Genuardi's stores will be closed and eight Genuardi's locations are still for sale, parent Safeway Inc. said separately, and the Genuardi's name is apparently on its way out.
The Philadelphia Business Journal reports that the 16 stores being acquired by Giant will bear the Giant name. The deal is expected to close by midyear. With the 16 stores, Giant will have 56... Read More |
| |
 |
| |
|
| CD and Album Sales Increase - A First Since 2004 |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/05/12 11:24 am | updated: 01/05/12 11:24 am |
| |
2011 saw U.S. album sales post an increase for the first time since 2004 according to the Associated Press. Maybe this is an indicator of how the market will react to CD's that contain more than one good song.
U.S. album sales rose more than 3 percent last year for the first gain since 2004 -- a sign that rising digital sales are finally stemming the decade-long decline of compact discs.
The uptick to 458 million album sales was helped by the hugely popular... Read More |
| |
|
| |
|
| Counterfeit NHL Winter Classic Gear Seized |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/03/12 1:26 pm | updated: 01/03/12 1:26 pm |
| |
The Winter Classic in Philadelphia was measured a success all around - except for the Flyers' loss to the Rangers.
Philadelphia Business Journal reported that counterfeit NHL Winter Classic merchandise worth $350,000 was seized from international mail facilities and local street vendors in Philadelphia, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations said.
The roughly 1,600 items, valued at nearly $350,000, were confiscated by HSI... Read More |
| |
|
| |
|
| 2012 Mummers Parade Produces New Winner and a Few Bruises |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/03/12 1:17 pm | updated: 01/03/12 1:17 pm |
| |
The 2012 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia was another huge success in the long tradition of the New Years Day tradition. The weather was perfect, and aside from a little brawl between some mummers and viewers caught on video, the day could not have been better.
Especially for the Woodland String Band. The band snagged first place for the first time in its 87-year history. Woodland was last to pass the judges but made a lasting impression.
Late in the parade a... Read More |
| |
|
| |
|
| Danny "Rio" DeGennaro Death Ruled Homicide |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/31/11 10:28 am | updated: 12/31/11 10:28 am |
| |
The death Philadelphia blues guitarist and songwriter Danny "Rio" DeGennaro has been ruled a homicide by Bucks County authorities, where he was killed last week. Bristol Township police found Daniel DeGennaro, 56, dying from a shotgun wound to the chest near the front door of his Crabtree Drive home, investigators remained tight-lipped regarding any leads they may have.
Also known as Danny Rio, DeGennaro had toured with Kingfish, a band that included former Grateful Dead... Read More |
| |
|
| |
|
| Philadelphia Murder Rate Up Again |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/30/11 12:08 pm | updated: 12/30/11 12:08 pm |
| |
In 2011, Philadelphia earned a title that no one is proud of. Murders in the city are up again. Philadelphia has the highest homicide rate of the nation's 10 most populous cities, according to statistics provided by each city's police department. Even worse, fewer murders are getting solved.
Philly.com has reported that with a few days left, Philadelphia's homicide tally stood at 324 Wednesday, including the eight victims allegedly killed in previous years by West Philly... Read More |
| |
|
| |
|
| Philadelphia Councilwoman Collects $478,000 DROP Rayment |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/29/11 1:04 pm | updated: 12/29/11 1:04 pm |
| |
Philadelphia Councilwoman Marian Tasco retires, collects a huge DROP payment, and then goes back to work. The Daily News reported she will collect more than $478,000 at retirement this week, then return to office within days, and keep all the money. Tasco’s participation in the controversial DROP program probably cost her the race for council president. Others in the program will also retire briefly, collect and return to work.
Read More |
| |
|
| |
|
| Arlen Specter Does Stand Up Comedy in Philadelphia |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/29/11 11:37 am | updated: 12/29/11 11:37 am |
| |
Arlen Specter made an appearance this week in Philadelphia - at Helium Comedy Club. No joke. Specter did a few minutes of stand-up at the club's open mic night.
Philly.com reported on Specter's appearance, "I've been in comedy now for 30 years," the former senator explained.
Taking a try at stand-up was a natural step after spending so many years in the "sit-down comedy" of Congress - and, Specter noted, it was considerably less expensive.
Read More |
| |
|
| |
|
| Philadelphia to Recycle Christmas Trees |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/27/11 12:14 pm | updated: 12/27/11 4:05 pm |
| |
The Philadelphia Streets Department has announced that The Residential Christmas Tree Recycling Program will run for two weeks in 2012.
Streets Commissioner Clarena Tolson said Tuesday, the 24-year-old program would provide citizens an environmentally safe alternative to dispose of used trees from Tuesday, January 3 through Saturday, January 14.
Those who wish to drop off trees to be recycled may take them to the Streets Department Sanitation Convenience Centers at... Read More |
| |
|
| |
|
| Hunter Pence of the Phillies to Pitch Steak and Hoagie Rolls |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/26/11 2:50 pm | updated: 12/26/11 2:50 pm |
| |
Hunter Pence of the Philadelphia Phillies has signed a 3-year endorsement deal with Liscio's Bakery. The Glassboro, NJ hoagie-and-cheesesteak rollmaker hired the outfielder as its spokesman for a campaign to run on television, radio, billboards and in-stadium advertising, as well as online.
Pence, who joined the Phillies last summer in a trade with the Astros, won fans after scoring a winning run over the Pirates then reportedly telling Phils star Chase Utley, “Good game,... Read More |
| |
|
| |
Tom Kelly
