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| Lung Transplant Patient Release, Teachers Union Attacks Nutter, 95 S Ramp in Delaware |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/26/13 1:20 pm | updated: 08/26/13 1:20 pm |
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Sarah Murnaghan, the 11 year old girl who underwent two double lung transplants, is expected to go home from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia this week, possibly tomorrow. Sarah is being treated for Cystic Fibrosis and no longer needs oxygen through a ventilator and can walk short distances with a walker.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is attacking Mayor Michael Nutter with a media campaign and he is calling it all a lie. The TV and radio commercials accuse Nutter... Read More |
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| Lehigh Student Found Dead, Philly Cell Phone Thefts, SRC Protesters |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/23/13 12:27 pm | updated: 08/23/13 12:27 pm |
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A Lehigh University student has been found dead. According to the school, 19 year old Hanlon MacDonald from Albany, New York was found dead Thursday night inside her apartment. An autopsy has been scheduled but authorities say the death does not appear to be suspicious.
A new study says Philadelphia is number 1 in cell phone thefts and losses. SEPTA says one of the hot spots for theft is the Church Street Station on the Market-Frankford line. SEPTA has 12,000 surveillance... Read More |
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| Beau Biden Returns Home, New Camden School Superintendent, Penn State Merchandise Sales |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/22/13 8:23 am | updated: 08/22/13 8:23 am |
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Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden has had successful treatment in Texas and is back to Delaware today. Fox 29 is reporting that two weeks before the Vice President’s son was hospitalized, emergency responders were called to Joe Biden’s home in Delaware where Beau was staying at the time with a report of a possible stroke victim.
Governor Christie has named a new superintendent of Camden’s state run school system. The new leader is Paymon Rouhanifard a 32 year old... Read More |
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| Funeral Promotion at Baseball Game, Christie Drops in Poll, Stolen Police Car |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/13 3:23 pm | updated: 08/21/13 3:23 pm |
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In one of baseball's most unusual promotions, The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs ran an essay contest with the grand prize a funeral, complete with casket, flowers and headstone. The winner was announced in the 6th inning Tuesday, Steve Paul of Freemansburg who is suffering from ALS. Paul says it is a relief knowing he will leave his family with one less burden, but he hopes he won’t use the prize for several more years.
A new poll shows New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie still tops... Read More |
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| Doylestown Tough on Cats, Pilot's Family Recovers Ring, School Pensions |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/13 4:13 am | updated: 08/20/13 4:13 am |
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Doylestown Borough wants to crack down on the feral cat population roaming the streets. Council members there are discussing requiring cat owners to install locator chips on their collars. The move is in response to what supporters say will help reduce the stray cat population by dramatically increasing the likelihood stray cats will be returned to their owners.
A long-lost ring belonging to an American pilot taken prisoner in Germany during World War II has been returned to... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Fest - iRadioPhilly Wristband Ticket Winner |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/13 12:36 pm | updated: 08/19/13 12:36 pm |
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iRadioPhilly is celebrating Concert Season with FREE tickets to great shows and events around the Philadelphia area all summer long. Look for iRadioPhilly at events and get a FREE wristband. The number on the wristband could mean FREE tickets for you to an upcoming concert or event of your choice. The list of concerts and winners from each drawing can be viewed by clicking on the headline above.
iRadioPhilly was at the Philadelphia Folk Festival August 16 to 18 giving away... Read More |
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| New SEPTA Fare System, Woman Charged with Kidnapping, More Dead Dolphins at the Jersey Shore |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/13 12:28 pm | updated: 08/19/13 12:28 pm |
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SEPTA is getting ready to roll out its new high tech fare collection system that uses scan cards and a Validator. Riders will wave their card at what looks like a tablet or iPad and zip through to their train, trolley or bus. The idea is to speed things up and eliminate delays caused by riders who fumble with cash.
Philadelphia police arrested a woman after finding what appeared to be a disabled person tied to a bed in her home. The victim was described as extremely thin with... Read More |
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| Schools Ignore Teacher Seniority, Paterno Billboard, Best Places to Live in Philadelphia |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/13 1:08 pm | updated: 08/16/13 1:08 pm |
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The Philadelphia School Reform Commission has voted to ignore seniority when rehiring teachers this year. Teachers are angry but William R. Hite says the plan gives the school district flexibility in hiring teachers for where they are most needed. Mayor Nutter wants to borrow $50 million to fund the schools, but City Council is not buying into the his plan.
A billboard near a rural central Pennsylvania highway is touting the accomplishments of late Penn State football coach Joe... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Charter Schools Open, Warren Buffet Buys Pru Fox Roach, Irish Pub Bike Theft Suspect |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/13 1:42 pm | updated: 08/15/13 1:42 pm |
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While Philadelphia public schools are unclear as to their start this Fall, some charter schools are in session today. Kipp Philadelphia Elementary School in North Philly welcomed seventy-five new kindergarteners today. Kipp High School is already in session. Meanwhile, Superintendent William R. Hite wants to suspend rules requiring laid off workers to be rehired based on seniority.
Warren Buffet has picked up another significant investment in the Philadelphia area. Home... Read More |
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| Rittenhouse Square Phila Weekly Concert in the Park August 14, 2013-iRadioPhilly Wristband Winne |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/13 4:28 am | updated: 08/15/13 4:28 am |
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iRadioPhilly is celebrating Concert Season with FREE concert tickets to great shows and events around the Philadelphia area all summer long. Look for iRadioPhilly at events and get a FREE wristband. The number on the wristband could mean FREE tickets for you to an upcoming concert or event of your choice. The list of concerts and winners from each drawing can be viewed by clicking on the headline above.
iRadioPhilly was in Rittenhouse Square Wednesday 8/14 giving away numbered... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
