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| Big Wins For Romney, Casey, and Phillies; Nutter Praises School District 5 Year Plan |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 04/25/12 1:32 am | updated: 04/25/12 1:32 am |
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Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is adding Pennsylvania to the list of states he's won on the way to the Republican nomination for president. He also won Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Delaware on Tuesday. Some say the Pennsylvania primary lost alot of its drama two weeks ago, when Rick Santorum suspended his campaign.
Mayor Nutter yesterday praised the Philadelphia school district’s five-year plan as “stark but realistic” and used the occasion to once more lobby... Read More |
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| Beach Boys preview their first new single in 20 years; "That's Why God Made the Radio" |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/24/12 5:02 pm | updated: 04/24/12 5:02 pm |
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| The Beach Boys have just unveiled a clip of "That's Why God Made the Radio," the first single off their reunion album. The album of new material is due to hit shelves on June 5th. The group split up in the late 1990s and toured separately. Last year, they put any animosity off to the side and reunited for a tour. They've spent the last few months at a Los Angeles studio working on their new album. This new album and summer tour is for their 50th Anniverary. They play the Susquehanna Bank Center... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Schools Closing, NJ Troopers Suspended for Death Race, PA Primary |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/24/12 4:17 am | updated: 04/24/12 4:17 am |
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The Philadelphia School District is making major budget cuts. Forty schools will be closed by next year. The cuts are part of a 5 year plan to save money and eliminate the underperforming schools.
Two New Jersey State Troopers have been suspended for participating in Death Races on the Garden State Parkway. Owners of expensive sports cars cover their license plates and race on the public roadway. The veteran Troopers, Nadir Nassry and Joseph Ventrella allegedly lead the... Read More |
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| Police K-9 Cruiser & SUV Collide;Philadelphia Police Officer Assaulted;Nutter Hosts Pro-Obama Rally |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 04/24/12 2:00 am | updated: 04/24/12 2:00 am |
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Two people were injured during an accident involving a police K-9 cruiser and an SUV in Egg Harbor Township last night. After the collision, the K9 cruiser veered off the road and ended up in the woods. This incident remains under police investigation.
A Philadelphia Police officer was taken to the hospital after being assaulted during a routine traffic stop last night at 2nd and Linton Street. A black male, armed with a handgun, punched the officer, attempted to flee on foot,... Read More |
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| Fiona Apple's new album "The Idler Wheel..." set to release June 19th |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/06/12 8:00 pm | updated: 04/23/12 7:04 pm |
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Fiona Apple will release her 4th album on June 19th on Epic. It's called "The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords will serve you more than Ropes will ever do." You may remember Apple's affinity for cumbersome titles, just take a look at 1999's "When the Pawn..." *see below
This is Apple's first new release since "Extraordinary Machine" in 2005.
The expected track list of new songs:
1. Every Single Night
2.... Read More |
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| Brian Dawkins Retires, Camden Cracks Down on Dumpers, Cab Surcharges, Man Jumped in Front of Train |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/23/12 2:30 pm | updated: 04/23/12 2:30 pm |
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| A man wanted for murder in New York was killed this morning when he jumped in front of a SEPTA train between Jenkintown and Noble stations. The suspect's truck was spotted speeding down Route 309 found abandoned at the Jenkintown Elementary School, triggering a lockdown of the school districts 600 students. A pair of officers stopped the man, Thomas W. Borden, 33, near Rodman Ave. and Old York Road in Abington. He broke away and ran through a yard, down an embankment and onto the commuter... Read More |
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| Rain Problems, Dining Out For Life, Philadelphia Teams Giving Back |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/23/12 4:10 am | updated: 04/23/12 4:10 am |
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A rainy Sunday is creating a problematic Monday across Philadelphia. Flooded streams and overloaded storm sewers puddled streets backing up traffic. High winds brought trees down interrupting power. And of course, many basements are under water. Over 2 inches of rain fell here, but this is nothing compared to what is on tap for western Pennsylvania today - a foot of snow.
Philadelphia restaurants are hosting the 22nd annual Dining Out For Life this Thursday April 26th to... Read More |
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| Flyers Closeout Penguins, Carter and Sanborn Co-Host Passes, Body Found In Abandoned Phila. Home |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 04/22/12 7:16 pm | updated: 04/22/12 7:16 pm |
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Flyers 5-1 over the Penguins for a closeout win at the Wells Fargo Center to win the best-of-seven series 4-2. It marked the first time the Flyers beat Pittsburgh in the playoffs since the 1999-2000 season, when the Flyers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. And, it's the first time the Flyers beat the Crosby-led Penguins in the playoffs.
Former radio personality Brian Carter died Sunday morning of a massive heart attack. Carter co-hosted “Carter and Sanborn in the... Read More |
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| Heavy Rain for Philly/Snow in Western PA, Philly Tech Week, Philadelphia Science Festival |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/22/12 1:37 pm | updated: 04/22/12 1:40 pm |
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| Heavy rain is expected to continue across the entire Philadelphia region throughout Sunday and overnight with a total of 2 to 3 inches of rain. A Flood Watch is in effect for the area as well, mainstem river flooding is not expected, but you should prepare for minor flooding of prone areas. All of this precipitation is much needed since we have been well below average for the entire year. This same system, which is typical April showers here, is going to bring havoc in the western half of... Read More |
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| iRadioPhilly Supports the Phillies E-Cycling Earth Day Event |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/22/12 5:30 am | updated: 04/22/12 5:32 am |
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Today is Earth Day 2012, the 42nd Earth Day dedicated to preserving the environment. Earth Day is designed to promote a sustainable future for Earth through responsible use of the planet's resources. Earth Day also promotes the proper re-use, or recycling through proper channels.
In Philadelphia, the Phillies “Red Goes Green” campaign encourages people to show the planet some love. The Phillies hosted an electronics recycling event on Saturday at Citizen’s Bank Park. ... Read More |
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