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| Good Friday and Passover, Wild Fires in NJ, Rick Santorum Daughter Bella Hospitalized |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/06/12 11:17 am | updated: 04/06/12 11:17 am |
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| Today is both Good Friday for area Christians and the beginning of Passover for Jews, a weekend that is both highly religious but also mixed with some secular culture. Family is of course the center piece of the celebration. Whether it is at the seder meal or Easter dinner, we will gather around a table to share with our friends and family. If you are remembering the death and resurrection of Christ or the Exodus from Egypt, or perhaps just a visit from a rabbit, I do hope you enjoy your... Read More |
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| $10k Reward for Brick Assailant, Free Wifi in Philadelphia, Shore Town May Close Bars at Midnight |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/06/12 4:21 am | updated: 04/06/12 4:21 am |
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The company that owns the E-Z Park lot in Center City where an attendant was attacked with a brick this week, is putting up a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the attackers. Anyone with information can call Philadelphia’s Citizen’s Crime Commission at 215-546-TIPS.
Mayor Nutter launched a program aimed at providing free internet wifi service. Connect Philly is a service that helps users find free hotspots. Users text their location to... Read More |
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| $10k Reward for Brick Assailant, Clergy Abuse Testimony, Avalon Beachfront value under $285,000 |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/12 4:45 pm | updated: 04/05/12 6:20 pm |
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The company that owns the E-Z Park lot in Center City where an attendant was attacked with a brick this week, is putting up a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the attackers. Anyone with information can call Philadelphia’s Citizen’s Crime Commission at 215-546-TIPS.
In testimony in the clergy abuse trial, a former altar boy from Bucks County testified his parish priest, James Brennan molested him when he was 14. The defense reminded... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL playoffs Round 1 Showdown now set |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/12 6:19 pm | updated: 04/05/12 6:19 pm |
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| The Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres tonight 2-1 knocking the Sabres out of the playoff picture. The Penguins garnered a win over the New York Rangers 5-2. That will officially place the Flyers as the #5 seed and the Penguins #4 in the Eastern Conference. The two Atlantic Division rivals will meet in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs. The way seeding works, Division champs get the first three seeds and then the highest point totals line up after. If seeds went in straight order of points the Pens and... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Area Pop. Keeps Growing, Virgin America Lands At PHL, Phillies Win Season Opener |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/12 1:41 pm | updated: 04/05/12 1:41 pm |
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| According to the Census Bureau, Philadelphia and the surrounding counties' population all continued to grow since the 2010 National census. The 2010 Census was the first since 1950 that Philadelphia showed an increase. From April 2010 to July 2011 they estimate that the population of Philadelphia County had an increase of 10,465 people or a +0.7 percent jump. The new estimates took into account numbers of birth vs. death records, as well as migration data such people moving into vs moving away... Read More |
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| Mail Line Mansion Destroyed, Reassessment Plan Questioned, G-Boys Closes. |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/12 12:17 am | updated: 04/05/12 1:21 pm |
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Bloomfield, known to neighbors as The Old Ewing Estate, a huge historic Mail Line mansion was destroyed by a fire yesterday. The Villanova estate had 19 bedrooms, 12 and a half baths in over 22,000 square feet. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The estate served as the set for a movie called "Safe" to be released later this month. The mansion was located on S. Ithan Ave near Villanova's South Campus.
Philadelphia City Council is concerned about Mayor... Read More |
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| Phillies Win Opener 1 - 0 |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/12 10:59 am | updated: 04/05/12 10:59 am |
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| The Phillies have won the opener beating the Pirates on opening day in Pittsburg. Phillies ace Roy Halladay pitched eight strong innings giving up two hits in the first inning then shut down the Pirates hitters the rest of the way. Halladay threw 92 pitches in eight innings and the Phillies only run came on an RBI by catcher Carlos Ruiz. The Phillies new closer, Jonathan Papelbon got the save in a 1,2,3... Read More |
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| Jerry Sandusky in Court, Philadelphia Reassessment Plan Questioned, Romney Visits Broomall |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/12 4:49 am | updated: 04/05/12 4:49 am |
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Jerry Sandusky makes a court appearance today. The judge will hear a motion from Sandusky's counsel to dismiss the charges because he claims details of past molestation accusations are so vague, he cannot adequately prepare a defense.
Philadelphia City Council is concerned about Mayor Nutter’s plan to reassess properties. Council’s fear is that longtime residents will experience sticker shock when they see their new tax bill. Of particular concern are Philadelphia’s blue... Read More |
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| Prince Edward Visiting Philly, Peco Drops Summer Rates, Identify Your Stolen and Recovered Bike |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/04/12 10:41 am | updated: 04/04/12 10:41 am |
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| Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son, is coming to the Philly on April 26 and 27. He'll be in town for a series of events marking his mother's 60 years on the British throne. He'll meet with students at Girard College, Science Leadership Academy and Valley Forge Military Academy who've been honored by the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program. Edward will plant a tree at Girard College like his great-great grandfather King Edward VII did in 1860. He will also dine at the Restaurant... Read More |
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| Councilman Kenney's $29k Twitter Help, Estrogen Cancer Link, Romney Lead Widens |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/04/12 4:00 am | updated: 04/04/12 4:00 am |
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Would you pay someone to Tweet for you? According to Philly.com, Phialdelphia City Councilman Jim Kenney paid a PR firm $29,000 in taxpayer money. No other Council member uses an outside contractor for Twitter help. And Kenney already has one of the priciest staffs on Council including 10 staff totalling $654,000 in salaries.
Give the Councilman a holler @JimFKenney on Twitter.
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