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| Powerball Jackpot over $550 Million, Hite to End Teacher Seniority, Nutter Honors Centenarians |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/13 12:29 pm | updated: 05/17/13 12:29 pm |
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The Powerball ticket buying frenzy for tomorrow's drawing has pushed the jackpot to over a half a billion dollars. Currently the $550 million jackpot ranks the second biggest of all time. However it appears likely that brisk ticket sales before tomorrow’s drawing will push the jackpot past the record $587.5 million Powerball jackpot from November 2012.
Philadelphia School Superintendent William R. Hite is hoping to end teacher seniority in an effort to convince the state to... Read More |
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| Disc Jockey Murder Suspect Arrested, Powerball Grows to $475M, Smoker Drinker School Tax Proposed |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/13 11:56 am | updated: 05/16/13 11:56 am |
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Police have arrested a man charged in the murder of a Philadelphia club disc jockey. Eighteen year old Josephe Murray allegedly shot Tom Watson, aka DJ Fenicx, on Saturday as Watson entered his apartment above the Haagen Dazs ice cream store on South Street. A second suspect in the shooting is being sought.
There was no winner in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday. That means the jackpot will roll over into record territory. The multi-state lottery game is expected to reach... Read More |
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| Eagles and 76ers Players Sued, Powerball Jackpot Nears Record, Abortion Doctor Sentencing |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/15/13 12:42 pm | updated: 05/15/13 12:42 pm |
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A 76ers player and an Eagles player have been sued by women for assault. Sixers guard Nick Young is accused of drugging a woman at a bar and raping her two years ago, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is accused of roughing up a woman then kicking her off a party bus travelling from Philly to New York in December.
Here we go again! The Powerball lottery has reached another eye-popping jackpot. Today’s drawing will be worth at least $360 million making it the 5th biggest cash... Read More |
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| Angelina Jolie Breast Surgery, Abortion Doctor Awaits Penalty, Camilla Hall Expansion Underway |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/14/13 11:39 am | updated: 05/14/13 11:39 am |
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Actress Angelina Jolie (pictured) has revealed she has had both breasts removed in a double mastectomy. The decision on the surgery came after tests revealed she has the BRCA1 gene mutation and an 87% chance that she would get life threatening breast cancer. Jolie’s mother was killed by cancer at the age of 56. Jolie’s procedure required three rounds of surgery, finishing with reconstruction of her breasts on April 27th.
Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty... Read More |
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| Abortion Dr. Kermit Gosnell Deliberations, DJ Shot and Killed on south Street, Pottsville House Fire |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/13/13 2:20 pm | updated: 05/13/13 2:20 pm |
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Its the tenth day of deliberations for the jury in the trial of abortion Dr. Kermit Gosnell. The jury is reviewing evidence and testimony presented by the prosecution piece by piece. Gosnell did not testify in the trial, but the defense claims the babies were not born alive. Gosnell faces 5 counts of murder.
A Philadelphia club dj was shot and killed on South Street after a gig early Saturday morning. Tom Watson aka “DJ Fenicx” was loading his dj gear into his apartment... Read More |
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| 75th Dad Vail Regatta Opens, Kutztown University to Allow Guns, Gosnell Jury Rehears Testimony |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/10/13 11:35 am | updated: 05/10/13 11:35 am |
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It's a beautiful day for the start of the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta. Boat House Row activities are underway beginning two days of rowing events on the Schuylkill River with 128 colleges participating. This is the 75th anniversary of the Dad Vail in Philadelphia. Road closures on Kelly Drive will be in effect today and tomorrow for the event.
Kutztown University has lifted its ban of guns on campus. The Berks County School is one of 14 state-owned universities encouraged to... Read More |
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| Eagles Single Game Tickets, Villanova Plan Rejected, Reward in Cab Driver Murder |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/09/13 11:59 am | updated: 05/09/13 11:59 am |
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Eagles tickets went on sale this morning for single game seats. Typically, Eagles fans gobble up all available seats within about an hour and this season is no exception. Many fans are excited about the changes on the team since the departure of Andy Reid and the addition of new coach, Chip Kelly and his high speed approach to offense.
Villanova University’s plan to convert parking lots on Lancaster Avenue into a parking garage, dorms, retail stores and a... Read More |
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| Grease Closes I-76, Cab Driver Shot and Killed, Little League Disrupted by Gun Debate |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/08/13 11:42 am | updated: 05/08/13 11:42 am |
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A tractor trailer carrying shortening crashed on the Schuylkill Expressway last night dumping its load of cooking lard on the road. The slippery, greasy mess closed Route 76 westbound lanes between 30th Street and 676. Road crews dumped sand on the lard, but mixed with the morning rain, conditions were treacherous and difficult to clean up.
A cab driver was shot and killed last night in West Philadelphia when a would-be fare pulled a gun on him. It happened on the 6000 block... Read More |
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| Gov Christie Has Weight Loss Surgery, Elderly Man Confesses to Murder, Three Missing Women Found |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/07/13 11:04 am | updated: 05/07/13 11:04 am |
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had secret stomach surgery to help reduce his weight. Back in February, Christie underwent lap band surgery after checking in under a false name. In the surgery, a band is placed around the stomach to make him feel full after eating less food. So far, the Governor is said to have lost close to 50 pounds.
A 74 year old man says he killed his elderly wife. Yesterday it was reported as a home invasion in the Lawncrest section of Northeast... Read More |
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| Home Invasion in NE Philadelphia, West Pottsgrove Teen Shot, Eagles Owner Jeff Lurie Marries |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/06/13 11:10 am | updated: 05/06/13 11:10 am |
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A home invasion in the Lawncrest section of Northeast Philadelphia overnight left a woman dead and her husband hospitalized. The couple in their 70's was victimized around 2 am when intruders entered through a window and violently beat the man and woman before fleeing. Police have retrieved surveillance video from several neighboring businesses in hopes of identifying the intruders.
UPDATE: Police have now arrested and charged the husband with the murder of his... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
