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| Urinal Gaming at Iron Pigs Park, Manayunk Wall in Cycling Classic, Truck Hits Cars in Gunfire |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/27/13 11:31 am | updated: 03/27/13 11:31 am |
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Making the men's room experience more fun, The Iron Pigs are introducing a urinal gaming system (pictured) at Coca Cola Park in the Lehigh Valley, home of the Phillies Triple A club. It's the first of its kind in the world. Men's room urinals have a wall mounted monitor that keeps score as guys get points by guiding their stream.
Cyclists will climb the Manayunk Wall in the 2013 Parx Casino Cycling Classic on a more compact course than in prior years. The event will happen... Read More |
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| PennDOT's Pothole Season, Fen-Phen Fraud Case, NJ FEMA Funds Awarded |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 03/27/13 9:11 am | updated: 03/27/13 9:11 am |
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It's going to a bad pothole season, worse than last year, according to PennDOT. The cause is a wet winter with freezing temperatures at night, then thawing during the day. PennDOT spends $2-million a year fixing potholes and roadway patching. If you want to report a pothole call 1-800-FIX ROAD. City and township roads are not under PennDOT’s jurisdiction.
A federal judge rejected a defense request for house arrest and sentenced a 79-year-old Florida cardiologist to six years in... Read More |
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| Celebrities attending different universities in the United States |
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 by: liaferrante - Wildwood Crest, NJ
started: 03/27/13 3:12 am | updated: 03/27/13 3:12 am |
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Have you ever wanted to go to school with a celebrity? Well, make sure you check out these five universities where celebrities will be taking college courses. They want to achieve their goal by receiving a degree in the major of their choice.
At New York University, Dakota Fanning will be creating her own curriculum in the University’s Gallatin School of individualized study. She is best known as her role in Uptown Girls and The Twilight Saga.
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| Baby Left at Philadelphia Train Station, Fumo Property Assessment, Abortion Doctor Trial Disrupted |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/26/13 9:46 pm | updated: 03/26/13 9:46 pm |
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| A young mother and grandmother left an 8 month old infant behind while they beat the train fare at SEPTA's 60th Street Station. The 15 year old mother went through the turnstiles and handed her day pass back to her mother who goes through, then both went to the train without the baby, left behind in a stroller. After a few moments alone SEPTA police took the baby to a safe spot until mom and grandmother returned. The Department of Human Services was consulted and the baby is back with her... Read More |
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| Cherished North Philadelphia DIY Venue "Maggot House" Kick Starts Spring Series |
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 by: SteveKane - Broomall, PA
started: 03/26/13 3:59 pm | updated: 03/26/13 4:02 pm |
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| Last Friday March 22nd, North Philadelphia's esteemed underground circuit venue Maggot House kick started its "Spring Revue" series. On behalf of the recipients moving out in June the collective decided to host three events, each with two different bands, in light of encapsulating the venue's reputation as a staple in showcasing local acts and artists. The first show in the Spring Revue series was... Read More |
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| Southwest Philly Floater Propels LaSalle, Marriage Equality in Supreme Court, Powerball Winner |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/26/13 11:19 am | updated: 03/26/13 11:19 am |
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LaSalle's success in the NCAA Men's basketball tournament is making a Philadelphia playground shot famous. The Southwest Philly Floater from Tyrone Garland (pictured) went down and won the game for the Explorers who advanced to the Sweet 16. The Southwest Philly Floater is a favorite of smaller players trying to shoot over the outstretched wing-span of the big guys.
Marriage Equality will be the topic this week as the U.S. Supreme Court hears two gay marriage cases over the... Read More |
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| Revel Files for Bankruptcy, Fed Charges for Pilot Impersonator, Powerball Winner Identified |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 03/26/13 9:15 am | updated: 03/26/13 9:15 am |
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| Atlantic City's Revel casino filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Camden yesterday. Revel said it was worth no more than $450 million, and it could take four years to become fully profitable. It plans to continue normal operations, paying employees and vendors, and predicts guests will not notice anything different. The deal will wipe out 82 percent of Revel’s $1.5 billion in debt by converting it into equity for lenders. That will leave the company, Revel... Read More |
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| Preliminary Hearing for Cop Car Thieves, Lenfest Foundation Winding Down, Philadelphia Budget Plan |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/25/13 9:27 pm | updated: 03/25/13 9:27 pm |
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The young couple who stole 2 police cars after a drug binge submitted statements to the prosecution at a preliminary hearing today. Blake Bills and Shayna Sykes said they stole a Camden cruiser and a Philadelphia police car admitting it was a "drug induced, stupid decision" and that they wanted to "go out with a bang." The couple faces multiple charges.
SEE ALSO: Two Police Cars Stolen in Chase
SEE ALSO: Car Chase Couple was High on... Read More |
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| Is this the end of 'American Idol?' |
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by: liaferrante - Wildwood Crest, NJ
started: 03/25/13 3:50 pm | updated: 03/25/13 3:50 pm |
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| The ratings for the hit reality singing competition, "American Idol," are slowly decreasing. The numbers for the show are dropping in a fast pace. Even though the show has gotten new judges this season, which consists of: Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Ryan Seacrest, Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban; the show is still going downhill. The beginning of the season during the audition round, the show was a hit with many viewers tuning in every week. Unfortunately, in recent studies the show has dropped... Read More |
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| Powerball Winner in New Jersey, Christie Taking Over Camden Schools, Spring Snow |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/25/13 12:01 pm | updated: 03/25/13 12:01 pm |
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We have a Powerball winner. This weekend’s Powerball jackpot, worth $338 million was won on a ticket purchased in South Jersey, reportedly at the Love’s Travel Stop and County Store in Bordentown Township in Burlington County. According to the store manager, a truck driver called to ask about how to claim his prize.
Governor Chris Christie is taking over Camden’s schools. The New Jersey governor is putting the educational and fiscal management of the Camden School... Read More |
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