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| DJ Dave Herman Dies in Jail, PATCO Bridge Project, School Budget Denied |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/30/14 1:05 pm | updated: 05/30/14 1:05 pm |
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Former Philadelphia radio personality, Dave Herman has died in jail. Herman, 78 years old was in custody in a New Jersey jail awaiting trial on charges in a child-sex sting. He was rushed to the hospital Wednesday night from the county jail after complaining of chest pains. Dave Herman introduced the album rock format on the FM dial in Philadelphia in the late 60's on WMMR with a show he called The Marconi Experiment.
PATCO will run on a revised schedule on the Ben Franklin... Read More |
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| Chalfont Bear, CCP Gunman Charged, 76ers Look at Camden for Practice Facility |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/29/14 12:09 pm | updated: 05/29/14 12:09 pm |
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It must be bear season in Bucks County. This is the second bear this week, this one showing up in Chalfont. The adult black bear estimated at several hundred pounds is giving Chalfont residents an unusually up close look at the wild, but police are warning residents not to approach or feed the bear. Officials plan to tranquilize and relocate the bear a safe distance from picnic baskets.
UPDATE: Friday. 5/30, A bear believed to be the same one spotted in Chalfont was spotted in... Read More |
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| Storm Power Outages, Carlos Ruiz Saves Childhood Friends, Opposition to PGW Sale |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/28/14 1:39 pm | updated: 05/28/14 1:39 pm |
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With yesterday's storms, trees came down, an underground transformer caught fire and the power went out for thousands of customers across PECO's grid. Over 4,000 people in the city were without power as a result of the transformer fire. PECO has most back on line this afternoon.
Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz helped save the lives of two childhood friends and another man whose fishing boat capsized off the coast of Panama. Ruiz got word the men went missing and did everything he... Read More |
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| Bensalem Black Bear Killed, Pothole Repair, Jersey Shore Crowded Memorial Day |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/27/14 12:22 pm | updated: 05/27/14 12:22 pm |
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The black bear spotted roaming Bensalem has been killed, euthanized early Monday after being found with a broken leg. The bear was found in the woods behind Nifty Fifties injured after possibly being hit by a car or truck but no one has reported having done so. Game officers say the bear, which had previously been tagged, probably made its way from the Poconos searching for new territory.
Philadelphia's pothole crews are still repairing the damage from the worst winter in... Read More |
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| First Same Sex Wedding, Storm Damage, Memorial Day at Sun Drop |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/23/14 1:00 pm | updated: 05/23/14 1:00 pm |
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Same-sex marriages begin today in Pennsylvania. The three day wait period since the ban was lifted makes today the big day for hundreds of couples who raced for marriage licenses as soon as the ruling came down. At one minute after midnight on the steps of the Art Museum, Philadelphia's first same sex wedding took place. Lindsay Vandermay and Ashley Wilson, (pictured) said, "I do" and were pronounced wife and wife.
Storms yesterday produces golf ball sized hail and possibly a... Read More |
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| School Recalls Ellen DeGeneres Invitation, Wissanoming Robbery, MontCo Boil Water Advisory |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/14 12:12 pm | updated: 05/22/14 12:12 pm |
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A Catholic School principal in Bucks County has pulled an invitation to an Oscars themed graduation dance because it featured a photo of this year's Oscar host, Ellen DeGeneres. Apparently it has nothing to do with using Ellen's likeness without permission. Nancy Matteo, the principal at St. Andrew Elementary said she is withdrawing and destroying the invitations because Ellen "lives her life outside the teachings of the Catholic Church."
A 24 year old man was shot early this... Read More |
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| Same-Sex Marriage Licenses, 76ers Get 3 and 10 in Lottery, Stairway to Heaven Challenged |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/14 12:37 pm | updated: 05/21/14 12:37 pm |
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Yesterday a federal judge lifted the ban on gay marriage in Pennsylvania opening the flood-gates for same-sex couples to get marriage licenses. Judge John E. Jones said the plaintiffs in the case were courageous for challenging the constitutionality of the gay marriage ban in place since 1996.
SEE ALSO: PA Gay Marriage Ban Lifted
In the NBA lottery last night, the 76ers got the #3 and #10 pick in this year’s NBA draft. The Cleveland... Read More |
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| Rape Suspect Killed, Election Day PA Governor Race, 76ers Lottery Pick |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/20/14 12:18 pm | updated: 05/20/14 12:18 pm |
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Philadelphia police believe a man killed in a car crash this morning may have been a suspect in an overnight rape in the city. The vehicle was travelling at high speed in Kensington on Boudinot Street, failed to negotiate a turn and slammed into a fence. The driver died on impact. The car in the crash is connected to a reported rape overnight on the 2600 block of Collins Avenue.
It's Election Day and voters are heading to the polls for today's primary. The big race is to... Read More |
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| Jersey Shore Beaches Survived Winter, L and I Feedback Wanted, Students Lambasted at Commencement |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/19/14 12:01 pm | updated: 05/19/14 12:01 pm |
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As you look ahead to Memorial Day and the Summer at the shore, you'll be happy to hear the Jersey shore beaches are back to pre-Sandy condition. The brutal winter we all endured was not as harsh on the shoreline as is was on us. Restoration held up and replenished beaches are 150 to 200 feet wide.
Philadelphia Licensing and Inspection is the subject of new website that hopes will help gather feedback from residents and businesses about L&I. The newly appointed Special... Read More |
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| Haverford Spring Fest Sunday, Rain Today Gone Tomorrow, Police Body Cameras |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/14 11:42 am | updated: 05/16/14 11:42 am |
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| This Sunday, join iRadioPhilly for Haverford Spring Fest on Brookline Boulevard in Havertown. The weather will be perfect, and from noon till 7pm, enjoy an afternoon of live music, artisans, and a Fun Zone for the kids. On stage performers include Eddie Bruce, Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz, Cruiser, Jeffrey Gaines, and Blackthorn. Admission is free, but a $2 donation will be accepted to help support the festival and community initiatives. iradiophilly will Read More |
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Tom Kelly
