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| Eagles Carson Wentz Will Start Week 1; Missing 19yo Man from MIA; Bensalem Trailer Fire, 1 Dead |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/05/16 9:48 pm | updated: 09/05/16 9:49 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that rookie QB Carson Wentz will be the starting quarterback Week 1 vs. the Cleveland Browns. The Number 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, missed the final three preseason games after injuring his ribs in the opener. The Eagles traded up to secure the number two slot and pick Wentz at the Draft. After trading presumed starter Sam Bradford to Minnesota over the weekend questions quickly turned to who would take his spot, the rookie or backup... Read More |
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| Hermine Still There, Just Missed Us; Mother Teresa Canonization; Man Shot in Kensington |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/04/16 10:47 pm | updated: 09/04/16 10:47 pm |
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| Post-Tropical Cyclone Hermine has tracked further east than expected, reducing some of the threats to our region. The storm still could intensify and move back west but not enough to cause significant impact. The rain from this system will stay well off shore. Coastal flooding, strong surf, rip currents, and winds down the shore will be an issue. Tropical Storm warnings are still in effect for South Jersey and Delaware shore points. High tides on Sunday 10-11:30pm and Monday 10-11:30am... Read More |
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| Shore Points Brace for Tropical Storm Hermine; Two Arrests AC Cop Shooting; Body Found in Frankford |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/04/16 3:05 am | updated: 09/04/16 3:05 am |
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| Tropical Storm (Post Tropical Cyclone) Hermine continues to make its way up the coast. There are Tropical Storm warnings for Delaware and New Jersey coastal areas as they are expected to take the brunt of the storm. Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey and Governor Jack Markell of Delaware have already declared States of Emergency ahead of the storm. All predicted tracks have the storm turning back towards land slightly and sticking around off the coast for a few days. Hermine could... Read More |
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| Watch the Made in America 2016 Live Video Stream from Philadelphia; Rihanna and Coldplay 9/3-4/16 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/04/16 1:01 am | updated: 09/04/16 1:25 am |
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| Budweiser Made in America is back for its 5th year on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. The two-day Labor Day Weekend music festival has been curated by Jay Z and produced by Live Nation since 2012. It features a mix of hip hop, rock, indie, and electronic acts on multiple stages set at the foot of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps. This year, Rihanna and Coldplay will headline the two nights. In case you can't make it out, performances from the four stages will be broadcast in... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Eagles trade Sam Bradford to Minnesota Vikings for Draft Picks |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/03/16 5:35 pm | updated: 09/03/16 5:35 pm |
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The Philadelphia Eagles have traded starting quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings for a first-round pick in 2017 and an additional pick in 2018. Bradford was acquired by the Eagles in a trade two years ago that sent Nick Foles to the St. Louis Rams.
Back in March, Bradford was resigned to a two year $36 million deal. In April, the Eagles traded away several draft picks, including their 2017 1st round pick, to move up and pick quarterback Carson Wentz. Wentz went... Read More |
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| Tropical Storm Hermine Cancels Atlantic City Beach Concerts, Florida Georgia Line and blink-182 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/03/16 2:12 am | updated: 09/03/16 2:12 am |
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| Country act Florida Georgia Line and alternative punk band blink-182 were both scheduled to play beach concerts this weekend in Atlantic City. Due to the impending impact of Tropical Storm Hermine on the Jersey Shore this Labor Day Weekend, the City of Atlantic City in conjunction with the City's Office of Emergency Management and the Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management have decided to cancel the two concerts. Refunds for both the Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th... Read More |
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| Celebrating Coltrane at 90 - September 17th to 25th, 2016 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/02/16 8:11 pm | updated: 09/02/16 8:11 pm |
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One of the most important artists of the 20th century was our neighbor. He walked among us. He lived among us. He was not born here, but he became a man and a professional musician here. We celebrate his birthday next month. September 23rd, 2016. He would have been 90 years old.
His name was John William Coltrane.
Philadelphia Jazz Project in collaboration with Temple University Libraries, WRTI, PhillyCAM, Jazz Near You and other partners will celebrate... Read More |
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| Trump Meets Black Leaders in Philly; Tropical Storm Warnings for Hermine; Alligator in Collegeville |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/02/16 7:41 pm | updated: 09/02/16 7:50 pm |
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| Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump met with African American leaders in North Philadelphia this afternoon. The roundtable meeting was held at The View at 800 N. Broad Street. The reception hall is affiliated with Greater Exodus Baptist Church. 14 African-American business, civic and religious leaders attended the private meeting. Trump has increased his outreach to minorities recently. Polling numbers have shown that he is significantly behind Democrat Hillary Clinton,... Read More |
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| Kenney on Police Tattoo; Trump in Philly with Black Voters; Hermine Impact on Jersey Shore |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/02/16 2:01 pm | updated: 09/02/16 5:09 pm |
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| Mayor Jim Kenney has condemned a photo circulating on social media of a Philadelphia police officer with an apparent Nazi-style tattoo on his arm. Kenney says the tattoo is "incredibly offensive" and not the sort of message police should be giving the community. The Police Department also said its Internal Affairs unit would review the photo, which began circulating on social media Wednesday night. It showed a bike-patrol officer with a tattoo on his left forearm of an apparent spread-winged... Read More |
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| Kenney on Small Business, Tax Abatements Expire, Indego Bike Share Valet Program |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 09/02/16 1:21 am | updated: 09/02/16 1:21 am |
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Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney held an event on Thursday where he announced a major investment in programs to help the city's small business landscape. With the new investment, Kenney says the programs will now be able to provide key financing to under-served businesses across Philadelphia. Kenney expressed that he is optimistic that more business could mean less crime. The new investments are expected to create new jobs and revitalize city neighborhoods.
A report from the city... Read More |
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