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| Pope Benedict on Twitter, Harrisburg Mayor Spoofed, Paulsboro Residents Demand Answers |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/12/12 11:56 am | updated: 12/12/12 11:56 am |
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The Pope is now on Twitter. Pope Benedict XVI has joined hundreds of millions of followers and tweeters. The Pope already has almost 680,000 followers. His first tweet this morning read, “Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart.” You can follow the Pope on Twitter, He is @Pontifex
The Mayor of Harrisburg was spoofed in a video shown at a Chamber of Commerce awards... Read More |
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| Port Richmond Child Shooting, Philadelphia Guinness Book Soul Train Entry, Flu Cases Higher in 2012 |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/12/12 9:50 am | updated: 12/12/12 9:50 am |
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A child was rushed to the hospital after shooting herself in the foot in the city's Port Richmond neighborhood Tuesday night. It happened at about 11 p.m. on the 1800 block of Wishart Street. Police do not believe the shooting to be suspicious.
Philadelphia is officially in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest Soul Train line in the world. February 13th, 2012 as a tribute to Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, more than 2000 people gathered outside the Art... Read More |
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| Family Awarded $4.7M by Jury, New Pennsylvania Turnpike Interchange, Fralinger Props Survive Fire |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/11/12 8:47 pm | updated: 12/11/12 8:47 pm |
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The family of the man shot by an off duty Philadelphia police officer three years ago has been awarded $4.7 million dollars by a federal jury. The jury also found the City of Philadelphia not responsible, ruling that Officer Frank Tepper was not acting as an officer during a drunken scuffle outside a baby shower. Tepper was convicted of murder and is in prison for life.
A new interchange to the Pennsylvania Turnpike opened today. Governor Corbett was on hand for the ribbon... Read More |
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| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Announced; Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Rush, Heart, Randy Newman |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/11/12 7:56 pm | updated: 12/11/12 7:56 pm |
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The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. From the longer list of possible nominees Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Heart, Randy Newman, Rush and Albert King were voted to join the Hall next year. Quincy Jones and Lou Adler will join them in the non-performing catergory via the AHMET ERTEGUN award. Left out from this year's class were Joan Jett, Kraftwerk, N.W.A., The Marvelettes, The Meters, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Procol Harum, and Chic.
This was the... Read More |
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| Mummer Warehouse Fire, Turnpike Free Rides Audited, Beach Tag Fight |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/11/12 11:46 am | updated: 12/11/12 11:46 am |
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A fire in a South Philadelphia warehouse destroyed the props of the Fralinger String Band they were planning to use on New Year’s Day at the Mummers Parade. The four alarm blaze sent one woman to the hospital and destroyed one home while affecting others. The fire is believed to have started in an illegal auto repair shop that has had previous citations.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is cracking down on more than 7,000 employees and contractors getting a free ride on... Read More |
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| NJ Beach Tags Going Away, Four Alarm South Philly Warehouse Fire, Man Charged Luring Delco Teen |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/11/12 9:58 am | updated: 12/11/12 9:58 am |
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| Many New Jersey beach towns will need beach replenishment funds following Superstorm Sandy. If legislation sponsored by state Senator Michael Doherty and state Senate President Steve Sweeney becomes law, storm damaged towns that accept federal replenishment funds must provide free beach access and public toilet facilities. Senator Sweeney says beach replenishment will cost taxpayers over a billion dollars. He says beach towns have other revenue streams and can also look for ways to operate more... Read More |
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| Ashley Ryan Hareford, 20, Charged With Sex Crimes and Luring 13-year-old Radnor girl |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/10/12 9:18 pm | updated: 12/10/12 9:18 pm |
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Last Tuesday, 20-year-old Ashley Ryan Hareford of Grottoes, Virginia allegedly lured a 13-year-old Radnor, PA girl away from her home and took her on a bus to Washington, D.C. The two were stopped at Union Station by authorities after they received a tip from someone who saw them board the bus at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Hareford was initially charged with corruption of a minor on December 6th. Upon his arrival back in Delaware County today, Ashley Ryan Hareford faces... Read More |
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| Mummer Warehouse Fire, SEAL Killed from PA, Nutter Pitches Obama Plan |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/10/12 8:52 pm | updated: 12/10/12 8:52 pm |
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A fire broke out this afternoon in South Philadelphia at the storage location for the Fralinger String Band. The four alarm blaze started about 2 this afternoon where Fralinger stores its props at 2nd and Wharton Streets. Dozens of firefighters were called in to bring the blaze under control. At least one injury was reported and a wall has collapsed during the fire, which is still under investigation.
The US Navy SEAL killed during a mission in Afghanistan to free an American... Read More |
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| Teresa Mastracola's Death Ruled Suicide, Body Found Missing in Ridley Creek State Park |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/10/12 7:02 pm | updated: 12/10/12 7:02 pm |
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The Delaware County medical examiner's office has ruled that Teresa Mastracola death was by suicide. The 44-year-old Millbourne woman had been missing for a week when her body was found in Ridley Creek State Park. The coronor’s report says Mastracola killed herself by inhaling helium causing asphyxiation.
Mastracola was last seen on December 3rd leaving her home on Milbourne Ave. She was an avid hiker and bicyclist who often frequented Ridley Creek State Park in Edgemont. She... Read More |
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| Ocean City Elderly Couple Found; Walnut St. Water Main; Philly Bike Share; Bucks County Teen Crash |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/10/12 5:18 pm | updated: 12/10/12 5:18 pm |
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| This past weekend's water main break along the 1600 block of Walnut Street in Center City is still causing disruptions downtown indefinitely. The water main broke at around 4:30 Saturday afternoon and was fixed by Sunday morning, but the street is still shutdown and a large hole remains. PECO and the gas company PGW still need to determine if there was any damage to the infrastructure and make necessary repairs before the road can be repaved and opened. The busy shopping district is open for... Read More |
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