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| Security for Penn State v Michigan; Woman Charged in Torching Neighbor's House; Please Touch New CEO |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/18/15 11:59 am | updated: 11/18/15 11:59 am |
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| Penn State officials are beefing up security at Saturday's football game and other larger events in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris. There are no known threats to the game against Michigan - the final home game for 19 Penn State seniors - but the school decided to increase security anyway. One change is that gates to Beaver Stadium will open at 10 a.m. for the noon game, 30 minutes earlier than usual. That's to give staff more time to search fans as they enter. Fans and employees... Read More |
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| AAA Thanksgiving Travel Info, Source4Teachers Falls Short, Philadelphia Marathon Security |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/18/15 8:57 am | updated: 11/18/15 8:57 am |
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| It looks like the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday may be one of the busiest travel periods in recent years. AAA Mid-Atlantic is expecting more than 500,000 people to hit the roads in the region starting next Tuesday, and traveling an average of 50 miles to visit relatives for the Thanksgiving holiday. 90% of those traveling for the holiday will go by car enjoying the lowest gas prices for the holiday since 2008. The airport will also be busy with nearly 45,000 expected to fly to get to their... Read More |
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| Missing Student, Classes Canceled; New Parking App; DE Choir Director Raped 13-year-old |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/15 9:11 pm | updated: 11/17/15 9:11 pm |
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| A missing college student has prompted the cancelation of classes at his Maryland college and for his high school alma mater to go on alert. 19-year-old Jacob Marberger was last seen at a Wal-Mart in Berks County Monday morning after leaving his parent's Cheltenham, Montgomery County home. He left the home with a guncase, but it is not clear if there was a gun inside. Cheltenham High School went on 'lockout' status. Washington College in Chestertown, MD has cancelled classes until... Read More |
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| Mayor Nutter Notes Domestic Terrorism; New Terror Threat; Casino Plans Advance |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/15 10:05 am | updated: 11/17/15 10:05 am |
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Mayors from across the country attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington yesterday. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was just one of the Mayors who talked about terrorism. In fact all acknowledged the tragedy in Paris that killed 129 people and injured 350 others. Nutter called gun violence in American cities "domestic terrorism" that is no different from international terrorism.
Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday that countries taking part in air... Read More |
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| PA Governor Wolf Welcomes Syrian Refugees, THON Canning Cancelled, Patti's Pies |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/17/15 9:00 am | updated: 11/17/15 9:00 am |
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| The governors of Michigan and Alabama have halted the resettlement of Syrian refugees, but Governor Wolf says Pennsylvania will not follow suit. Governor Wolf says those responsible for the Paris terrorist attacks must be brought to justice. But in a written statement released by his press office, Wolf says "families leaving Syria are trying to escape the same violence and unimaginable terror." In the statement, the governor says Pennsylvania officials will continue to work with federal... Read More |
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| Bodies of Babies Were Medical Specimens; Wolf to Accept Syrian Refugees; Cherry Hill Santa Now Free |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/15 9:17 pm | updated: 11/16/15 9:17 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's office nows says that the bodies of two newborn babies found discarded in Kensington over the weekend were "medical specimens" used for research. The bodies of a boy and a girl were discovered by a 9-year-old boy and his friend in alley on the 1800 block of N. Palethorp Street on Sunday morning. The medical examiner said the corpses were preserved in formaldehyde and had undergone autopsies. They died some time ago and may have been stillborn or died... Read More |
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| Radio and TV Legend, Harvey is the New Voice of iRadioPhilly’s Libra Station |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/15 7:43 pm | updated: 11/16/15 7:43 pm |
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You don't have to wait for Throwback Thursday. The sound of "Hello there, Harvey here!" oozing from your speakers or headphones will deliver a smile and fond memories right now. For Philadelphia baby boomers who spent their formative years in the 70's, 80's and 90's tuning into WIOQ and WMGK, their days started with a one-named morning dj, "Harvey."
Listen to iradiophilly's Libra for Adult Alternative
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| November 14/15 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment |
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 by: mtearson - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/15 6:32 pm | updated: 11/16/15 6:32 pm |
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November 14/15 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment
1) "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)" by Jimi Hendrix Experience (Winterland 10/10/68)
2) "Dreams" by Allman Brothers Band (Atlanta Pop, 7/3/70)
3) "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" by Grateful Dead (Fillmore East, 2/11/69)
4) "My Old Man" by Joni Mitchell (Vancouver 10/16/70)
5) "San Francisco Bay Blues" by Richie Havens
6) "Dopico/House Un-American Blues Activity Dream" by Richard &... Read More |
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| Cherry Hill Mall Santa Charges; Fattah Appoints Campaign Manager; Love Park Gathering for Paris |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/15 11:42 am | updated: 11/16/15 11:42 am |
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The Cherry Hill Mall has some parents venting on social media about their Santa Claus display (pictured). The colorful, elaborate North Pole village requires visitors to pay $35 to $50 to sit on Santa's lap. Kids can't even get a peek at the jolly old elf through a window. $35 gets a photo with Santa. For $50 you get video. The mall's management, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, says it is unique - one of only 12 Adventure to Santa attractions in the country.
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| Muslim Nations Condemn France Attacks, File and Suspend Strategy Eliminated, Widows Stand Strong |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/16/15 8:52 am | updated: 11/16/15 8:52 am |
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| The world's largest body of Muslim Nations - the Organization of Islamic Cooperation - has condemned the attacks in Paris and has expressed unwavering support to France. Meanwhile, local Muslim groups are also speaking out. Part of the problem is misdirected backlash. Attacks like the one in Paris can result in hate crimes against peaceful Muslims around the world, including in Philadelphia. Muslims want to make clear - they are not terrorists and have nothing to do with ISIS. Philadelphia... Read More |
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