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| School District Blue Collar Protest, Washer Boy Update (video), 5 Year Minimum For Felons W/ Guns |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/23/12 5:10 pm | updated: 05/23/12 5:10 pm |
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Around 2,000 blue collar workers of the Philadelphia School District created a noisy, traffic blocking protest in Center City during mid-day today. The drivers and maintenance workers were rallying against impending school budget cuts and layoffs. 14 arrests were made when union members blocked traffic at Broad and Race, included SEIU Local 32BJ Union Pres. George Ricchezza. More than 2,000 members of Local 32BJ have received layoff notices from the school district.
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| Northern Liberties Trolley Accident, Women Religious Vatican Protest, NJ-CA Marijuana Bust |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/23/12 8:36 am | updated: 05/23/12 8:36 am |
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A man is in critical condition after being struck by a trolley in Northern Liberties on Tuesday night. The incident happened at Front Street and Girard Avenue. The 57-year-old man was transported to Hahnemann Hospital with a head trauma.
The incident is under investigation.
Dozens of Catholics gathered in Sister Cities Park for a vigil to protest the Vatican's crackdown on the women religious. The vigil is just one of dozens of protests nationwide. Last month,... Read More |
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| Child Stuffed in Washing Machine, Tax Free Airplanes, Comcast Joins Free Wifi Plan |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/23/12 8:02 am | updated: 05/23/12 8:02 am |
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It was a game of peek-a-boo gone wrong. In a Camden County Laundromat, a dad stuffed a 1 year old in a washing machine, closed the door and dizzying mayhem followed. The child was locked in as the machine spun and filled with water. The entire incident was captured on video. A worker cut the power and removed the child unharmed.
Thinking about buying an airplane? Pennsylvania is considering a bill that would extend sales tax exemptions for plane purchases and maintenance. ... Read More |
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| Google Doodle Celebrates 78th birthday of Bob Moog with Playable/Recordable Moog Synthesizer |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/23/12 12:39 am | updated: 05/23/12 12:39 am |
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Today, May 23rd, would be the 78th birthday for Robert "Bob" Moog, the inventor of the analog synthesizer in the 1950's. Moog synths took off in the late 60's after the Monterrey Pop Festival and 1970's when they became used more and more in rock and pop on record and live in concert. Moog became the de facto synthesizer for the entire music industry.
Google's tribute doodle can be played with the keyboard or mouse, has adjustable knobs for mixer, oscillators, filters, and... Read More |
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| Bensalem Man Spends ~$70,000 Mistakenly Deposited, Joe Paterno's Pension Payment and a Donation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/12 8:14 pm | updated: 05/22/12 8:14 pm |
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Joe Paterno earned a state pension of $13.4 million for his 61-year coaching career at Penn State. Paterno's widow, Sue, will receive an initial payment of $10.1 million by the end of May, with the rest to be paid out over the next two years. Calculations were made through the standard formula for anyone in the State Employees' Retirement System, and Paterno received no special consideration, according to his family. Paterno never accessed his pension.
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| iRadioPhilly Presents Sundrop Music and Arts Festival May 25-27 at The Fire in Northern Liberties |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/12 3:01 pm | updated: 05/22/12 3:13 pm |
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Philadelphia, PA - May 21, 2012. Indie Rock and Indie Folk fans in Philadelphia have plenty of reasons to stay in the city this Memorial Day Weekend. iRadioPhilly and The Fire have teamed to present Philadelphia's second annual Sundrop Music and Arts Festival. The weekend-long event will feature three days and two nights of the best multi genre music Philadelphia has to offer.
The Sundrop Festival daytime shows on the outdoor stage are FREE admission and open to all ages from... Read More |
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| Green’s Property Tax Spreadsheet, Philly Cop Stealing From Toy Store, Monsignor William Lynn Defen |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/12 8:31 am | updated: 05/22/12 8:31 am |
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Philadelphia City Councilman Bill Green has posted a downloadable spreadsheet showing property owners how they are likely to be affected by Mayor Nutter's property tax proposal. Green is suggesting the tax burden be shifted to commercial properties. The spreadsheet is available at www.GreenForPhiladelphia.com
A Philadelphia Police Officer was arrested for stealing from a toy store. Internal Affairs conducted an... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Police Officer Arrested on Toy Theft, Pearl Jam Headlines Made In America Festival |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/22/12 8:26 am | updated: 05/22/12 8:26 am |
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A Philadelphia Police officer, Bridgette Paris was arrested Monday for stealing from a toy store. Authorities allege Paris engaged in an on-going conspiracy of theft from a local toy store. She is charged with retail theft, unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, forgery and related offenses.
The names of the musicians who are part of Phase 1 of the Budweiser Made in America Festival were announced on the Made in America Facebook page Monday night. The event will take... Read More |
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| Made in America Fest Announces "Phase 1" of Lineup |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/12 8:44 pm | updated: 05/21/12 8:44 pm |
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It's ON! Here is Phase 1 of the Budweiser Made in America Fest Lineup:
JAY Z, Pearl Jam, Skrillex, Miike Snow, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Odd Future, D'Angelo, Maybach Music (feat. Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill), Passion Pit, Santigold, Dirty Projectors, X, Janelle Monae, Prince Royce, Rita Ora, Savoy (DJ set), The Knocks & more to be announced...
Tickets go on sale May 23rd - More info Read More |
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| Villanova Cabbie Drug Dealer, Rutgers Webcam Gets 30 days, Niagra Falls/Mount Everest/SpaceX/Mariana |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/12 8:34 pm | updated: 05/21/12 8:34 pm |
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| A cab driver for Main Line Taxi has been arrested and charged with possession, and possession with intent to distribute. Leonard Lavender of Philadelphia operated his cab in the Villanova section of Radnor township, and in addition to ferry fares, he had a nice side business delivering drugs to Villanova students. Students in need would call Lavender who'd arrange to meet at a particular location to make the transaction. The police put a stop to it all after a two month investigation. Certainly... Read More |
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