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| New Jersey Soldier Welcomed Home, Bon Jovi and Gov. Christie Announcement, SEPTA Norristown Line |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/08/13 11:56 am | updated: 07/08/13 11:56 am |
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It was a surprise welcome home for a young soldier in Cherry Hill over the weekend. Francesca "Chessie" Vollaro returned from a tour in Afghanistan three weeks ago. The 21 year old graduated high school in 2010 and was surprised by a gathering of friends and a motorcycle parade. Chessie will participate in a beauty pageant and then pursue a career in law enforcement.
Jon Bon Jovi is back home in Sayreville, New Jersey today to help make an announcement about the Sandy Relief... Read More |
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| Rose Tree Park Summer Concert Series July 6, 2013 - iRadioPhilly Wristband Ticket Winners |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/07/13 2:04 am | updated: 07/07/13 2:04 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 at the Rose Tree Summer Concert Series on Saturday 7/6... Read More |
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| US Education Secretary Criticizes Philly Schools, 4th of July Forecast, School Audit Reveals Theft |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/03/13 12:33 pm | updated: 07/03/13 12:33 pm |
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United States Education Secretary, Arne Duncan says there is no excuse in the 21st century for any school system to be in the financial position Philadelphia’s school system is in. Duncan is working closely with Mayor Nutter, Governor Corbett, Superintendent William R. Hite and Teachers Union head, Jerry Jordan to change a system that put Philly’s schools in a $300 million hole.
The weather for the long 4th of July weekend should cooperate with the parades, picnics, beach... Read More |
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| Borgata Jewelry Heist, Boardwalk on the Schuylkill, Temple Joins the AAC |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/02/13 12:12 pm | updated: 07/02/13 12:12 pm |
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A half-million dollars in jewelry was stolen from a store in the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Last night at about 8:45 3 robbers executed a smash and grab then took off in a dark colored vehicle. The three men may have had a fourth accomplice as a driver. Atlantic City Police are welcoming any information.
A boardwalk along the Schuylkill River is underway and scheduled to be complete by 2014. The 2000 foot boardwalk will run from Locust Street to the South... Read More |
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| PA Governor Corbett Philadelphia School Bailout, June Rain Record, Worst Charities in America |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/01/13 12:28 pm | updated: 07/01/13 12:28 pm |
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Just before the midnight deadline, Governor Corbett and state lawmakers agreed to throw a lifeline to the Philadelphia School District with a $140 million bailout package. $30 million will come from tax collections, $45 million will come from funds that would have been paid back to the federal government, and $16 million is part of the new state budget. Schools are still well short of what they need to fill the $300 million deficit.
June 2013 has gone into the books as the... Read More |
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| Bryn Mawr Twilight June 29, 2013 - iRadioPhilly Wristband Ticket Winners |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/30/13 3:05 am | updated: 06/30/13 3:05 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 at the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert on Saturday 6/29 giving... Read More |
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| 76ers Draft Picks, Realtors Leave Dead Animals on Property, Archdiocese Auctions 8 Properties |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/28/13 11:42 am | updated: 06/28/13 11:42 am |
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The 76ers made some big moves last night in General Manager, Sam Hinkie's first draft. The Sixers traded away their all-star point guard, Jrue Holiday to get the sixth overall pick, Kentucky big man, Nerlens Noel. Noel was projected to be a the number 1 overall pick but slipped to 6 when he injured his knee. Still in the first round the 76ers took Syracuse point guard, Michael Carter-Williams with the 11th overall pick.
Cut-throat real estate sales agents in Lower... Read More |
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| More Federal Money for Sandy Recovery, Sarah Murnaghan Setback, Progress in PA Liquor Talks |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/27/13 11:35 am | updated: 06/27/13 11:35 am |
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More federal money has been pledged by FEMA to reimburse New Jersey towns recovering from Hurricane Sandy. The additional $240 million brings the total to 90% of the total costs towns paid for emergency operations, repair and cleanup. The prior commitment had been for 75%, so the additional funding means big relief for taxpayers who will now pay for a smaller portion of the recovery.
Sarah Murnaghan needed her breathing tube reinstalled after struggling to breathe without it. ... Read More |
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| Crane Operator Hearing, Ravens Running Back Bernard Pierce Robbed, Cigarette Tax at State |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/26/13 12:37 pm | updated: 06/26/13 12:37 pm |
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The crane operator involved in the deadly building collapse on Market Street this month is in court today for a preliminary hearing. Sean Benschop is charged with six counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of reckless endangerment and causing a catastrophe. Benschop allegedly had marijuana and pain killers in his system at the time of the collapse on June 5th.
Baltimore Ravens running back and former Temple Owl, Bernard Pierce was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday afternoon... Read More |
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| CHOP Gift of $50 Million, Craigslist Murder Suspect Linked to Other Robberies, Code Orange Air Alert |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/25/13 12:21 pm | updated: 06/25/13 12:21 pm |
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will build a new Pediatric Care center thanks in large part to a $50 million gift from a Fort Washington financial services firm. The building will be called The Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care. The $50 million gift is the largest ever to CHOP and will be a big help covering the $425 million cost of the new building on the University City site.
The man accused of murder after a Craigslist ad may have done the same thing several... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
