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| Corbett vs Wolf in Phila Debate; AC Fire; Blue Ribbon for Philly Area Schools |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/01/14 1:19 pm | updated: 10/01/14 1:19 pm |
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Pennsylvania's candidates for governor faced off in a debate this morning in Philadelphia. Governor Tom Corbett and Democratic challenger Tom Wolf met at the CBS broadcast center for an hour long debate moderated by Larry Kane. The roundtable discussion format gave the candidates an opportunity to discuss the issues without the usual time limit restraints. Education, pensions, taxes, unemployment and fracking led the topic list.
A fire in Atlantic City that started overnight... Read More |
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| NFL Penalty for Muslim Prayer; Albertson's Data Breach; Mumia Abu-Jamal Commencement Speech |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/30/14 12:26 pm | updated: 09/30/14 12:26 pm |
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| The NFL has another issue to deal with after last night’s Kansas City Chiefs victory over the New England Patriots. In the 4th quarter, Chiefs safety Hussain Abdullah intercepted a Tom Brady pass and returned it for a touchdown. Abdullah, who is a Muslim, dropped to his knees in prayer (pictured). The referees threw a flag and penalized the team for unsportsmanlike conduct for a prolonged celebration. Social media is lighting up with opinions on whether the NFL should also fine him.Read More |
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| Market Street East Video Billboard; Chicago Fire Snarls Air Traffic; Cooper CEO Death Investigation |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/29/14 12:27 pm | updated: 09/29/14 12:27 pm |
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Nobody will confuse Market Street East with Times Square in New York, but bright lights will bring video billboards to the area. The Lit Brothers building on Market Street between 7th and 8th (pictured) will be fitted with digital billboards on the roof. Stadium-like wraparound LED boards will extend 14 feet above the roofline and should be completed in the next three months.
Air travelers leaving Philly for Chicago or even connecting through Chicago should check with the... Read More |
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| Gay Beating Inspires Support for Hate crime Change; Money Magazine Like Burbs; Reprieve for Allen |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/26/14 3:01 pm | updated: 09/26/14 3:01 pm |
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In what may be a silver lining in a very dark cloud over Philadelphia, the attack on the gay couple in Center City has galvanized citizens to change hate crime laws at the state and local levels. Legislators here are introducing a bill that would include sexual orientation as a hate crime which would draw an extra 90 days behind bars and a $2,000 fine.
Two Philadelphia suburbs were included in Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” lists. Bensalem and Bryn Mawr both got... Read More |
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| Frein Frustrating Manhunt Effort; Gas Prices Fall; Knott in Trouble over Twitter |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/25/14 12:47 pm | updated: 09/25/14 12:47 pm |
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| Trooper ambush suspect Eric Frein is still on the loose. He is believed to hold a grudge against police authority. After allegedly killing one PA state trooper three weeks ago, Frein is now frustrating an army of almost 1,000 in the search party and possibly embarrassing them in the manhunt. Frein, a self-taught survivalist, has successfully eluded the search through the Pennsylvania woods, showing himself only to disappear again. In a statement Wednesday, State Police Lt. Col. George... Read More |
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| Middle School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Abusive Van Ride Settlement; Kane Refuses Emails |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/24/14 11:35 am | updated: 09/24/14 11:35 am |
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A middle school teacher has been charged amid allegations he had sex with a 15 year old student. Thirty eight year old William Barber is a Phys. Ed and Health teacher at Garnet Valley Middle School and a coach of the football and baseball teams. Barber started the viral “lemon shot challenge” to benefit pediatric cancer on social media to help his daughter who is sick.
Philadelphia taxpayers will foot the $490,000 settlement of a lawsuit for a man who says police took him... Read More |
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| Accidents Jam Commuters; Governor Corbett Lands Blows in Debate; Gay Assault Case With D.A. |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/23/14 12:01 pm | updated: 09/23/14 12:01 pm |
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Overturned tractor trailers made a mess for morning commuters around Philadelphia today. The first overturned Southbound on I-95 at Bridge Street blocking 3 lanes and stopping traffic in both directions. On the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike, another tractor trailer overturned on 476 South between Quakertown and Lansdale backing up traffic for miles. The good news – No serious injuries were reported.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett landed some heavy blows in the... Read More |
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| Eagle Williams is Tired; Tour Bus Accident Kills 2; Manhunt Uncovers Guns and Ammo |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/22/14 12:46 pm | updated: 09/22/14 12:46 pm |
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The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0 after a classic battle with NFC East rival Washington Redskins. Former Eagle Desean Jackson beat Eagles cornerback Cary Williams for an 81 yard touchdown. After the game, Williams suggested coach Chip Kelly is wearing his team out at practice and are tired by game time. Kelly’s conditioning has been credited with the team outscoring opponents 72-24 in second halves.
A tour bus overturned Sunday afternoon killing two passengers and injuring 49... Read More |
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| Trooper Dickson Funeral; Kensington Fire; Penn Tops Billionaire List |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/19/14 12:51 pm | updated: 09/19/14 12:51 pm |
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Thousands of law enforcement officers from around the country came to St. Peter’s Cathedral Scranton to pay their respects to Cpl. Bryon Dickson, the PA State Trooper killed in an ambush this week. As mourners lined up 10 deep for the funeral procession under a brilliant blue sky, the search intensified for the suspected shooter, Eric Frein, a self-taught survivalist believed to be hiding in the dense woods in a swampy area of northeast Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia firefighters... Read More |
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| Suspect in Trooper Ambush; Airline Groper Pleads Guilty; Lynne Abraham to Run For Mayor |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/18/14 3:25 pm | updated: 09/18/14 3:25 pm |
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As the family prepares a funeral for Cpl. Bryon Dickson, the PA State Trooper killed in an ambush this week at his barracks in Pike County, police are zeroing in on a suspect. 31 year old Eric Matthew Frein (pictured) of Canadensis in Monroe County is the subject of a manhunt. Police say he is anti-government and extremely dangerous. Frein is said to have belonged to a military simulation unit whose members play the roles of eastern European soldiers.
The drunk and disruptive... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
