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| Taney's Girl Pitcher on SI Cover; Solidarity Demonstration; Dilworth Park Opening Soon |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/14 12:43 pm | updated: 08/20/14 12:43 pm |
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Mo'Ne Davis, the 13 year old girl pitcher from Philadelphia playing in the Little League World Series is on the cover of Sports Illustrated. This is the first time a Little Leaguer has been on the magazine's cover. Mo'Ne and the Taney Dragons battle an offensive powerhouse tonight from Las Vegas in a semi-final matchup in Williamsport. The game is at 7:30 pm on ESPN.
A small demonstration in Philadelphia pledged solidarity with Ferguson, Missouri, condemning what they call... Read More |
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| Police Wounded, Man Killed in Shootout; SEPTA Crackdown on Fare Jumpers; Don Pardo Dies at 96 |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/14 12:34 pm | updated: 08/19/14 12:34 pm |
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A Philadelphia police officer is recovering from a bullet wound to the head today after a shootout overnight in the Tacony section that left the suspect dead. Police responded to a call on the 6400 block of Ditman Street for a heavy set man with a gun. As soon as police arrived, he opened fire on them. Police returned fire killing him. The wounded officer was treated and released from Albert Einstein Medical Center.
SEPTA has launched a crackdown on fare jumpers who ride... Read More |
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| Skateboarders Attack Love Park Ranger, National Guard Ordered to Ferguson, Taney v Las Vegas Weds |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/14 12:46 pm | updated: 08/18/14 12:46 pm |
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| Philadelphia police are searching for the teenagers on skateboards caught on video punching, kicking and spitting on a ranger in Love Park yesterday. The 35 year old Ranger told the youths they had to stop skateboarding in the park because there were too many children in the area. One of the teenagers knocked the Ranger to the ground then continued to punch and kick him and then spit on him as they walked away. One of the others videoed the entire attack. A witness captured the incident on... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Festival Live Broadcast Begins Today |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/14 1:01 pm | updated: 08/15/14 1:01 pm |
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For the third consecutive year, iRadioPhilly will broadcast the Philadelphia Folk Festival Main Stage LIVE all weekend! The 53rd annual concert kicks off today (Friday, 8/15/14) at 2:30 pm on the Martin Guitar Main Stage and wraps up Sunday night (8/17) at the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville, PA
The line-up and broadcast schedule is posted HERE
On stage, Philadelphia folk music champion and radio legend,... Read More |
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| Philadelphia's Taney Dragons, Mid-Atlantic Champs, in Little League World Series Today |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/14 12:55 pm | updated: 08/15/14 12:55 pm |
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The Taney Dragons from Philadelphia take the field this afternoon in Williamsport, one of 16 teams remaining in the Little League World Series. The Dragons are now wearing a uniform with the name, "Mid Atlantic." These Mid-Atlantic Champs, our Taney Dragons throw out the first pitch at 3 o'clock this afternoon against the Southeast regional team from Nashville. The game will be on ESPN. There will be a pep rally followed by a game watch at City Hall at 2 pm.
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| West Goshen Supervisor Killed; Murder Outside Concert for Peace; Little Leaguers Begin Series |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/14/14 10:15 am | updated: 08/14/14 10:15 am |
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West Goshen Township Supervisor, Robert White was killed yesterday in an accident at the ShopRite on West Chester Pike. White was leaving the store on his lunch break when he was hit by a pickup truck driving in reverse that then drove through the store wall. The female driver is cooperating with the investigation into the accident. 77 year old Robert White was pronounced dead at Chester County Hospital.
A man was shot and killed last night outside the Dell Music Center in... Read More |
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| Revel Casino to Close, Everett Theatre Remembers Robin Williams, I-95 PA Tpk Connection |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/13/14 1:13 pm | updated: 08/13/14 1:13 pm |
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Revel Casino, once hoped to be the savior of Atlantic City, will close in September after just 2 years. The $2.4 billion casino will sit vacant after the summer when 3,100 people lose their jobs. Revel has been unable to find a buyer to pay even pennies on the dollar for the sleek new gambling hall, underscoring the oversaturated market conditions on the east coast.
Sadness is lingering over the loss of actor/comedian Robin Williams who committed suicide on Monday. At the... Read More |
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| Robin Williams Movies To Come; Moorsetown Burglaries; Heroin Bust in Delaware |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/14 1:10 pm | updated: 08/12/14 1:10 pm |
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Fans of comic genius Robin Williams are remembering his body of work today. Williams was found dead yesterday of an apparent suicide. Robin Williams had been battling severe depression. In addition to his comedy and dramatic work in films past, there are 4 more movies featuring Robin Williams that are set to be released over the next two years.
There was another home intrusion and pro-style burglary in Moorestown New Jersey. Homeowners returned after a weekend away to find... Read More |
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| Mummers Belong in South Philly, Taney Headed for Williamport, Connie Murray Funeral Today |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/14 1:46 pm | updated: 08/11/14 1:46 pm |
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Some of the Mummers are not in favor of the idea to move the annual New Year's Day parade route out of South Philly. Leadership is considering starting the parade at City Hall and finishing at Washington. Members of the Jesters New Year's Brigade say the parade should maintain its connection to its South Philly roots. Brigade member Matt Ciotto commented, "Why don't we just move the Liberty Bell to South Jersey?"
Taney is headed to Williamsport for the Little League World... Read More |
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| Obama Authorizes Military in Iraq; Marijuana Tourism in Denver; Clues in Drexel Hill Murder-Suicide |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/08/14 12:44 pm | updated: 08/08/14 12:44 pm |
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President Obama declared that America is coming to help as he authorized U.S. air strikes and airdrops of humanitarian aid in northern Iraq. The moves are designed to counter advancing Islamic militants who are threatening the well-being of Americans and Iraqi civilians. American planes delivered food and water to tens of thousands of Christians stranded on a mountain there.
If you've been thinking about a vacation to Colorado where marijuana is now legal, you are not alone. ... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
