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| 75th Dad Vail Regatta Opens, Kutztown University to Allow Guns, Gosnell Jury Rehears Testimony |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/10/13 10:35 am | updated: 05/10/13 10:35 am |
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It's a beautiful day for the start of the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta. Boat House Row activities are underway beginning two days of rowing events on the Schuylkill River with 128 colleges participating. This is the 75th anniversary of the Dad Vail in Philadelphia. Road closures on Kelly Drive will be in effect today and tomorrow for the event.
Kutztown University has lifted its ban of guns on campus. The Berks County School is one of 14 state-owned universities encouraged to... Read More |
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| Dover Man's 6th DUI, Southwest Philly Police Shooting, Whole Foods Salad Confusion |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/10/13 2:45 am | updated: 05/10/13 2:45 am |
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Police say a Dover man, Takoi A. Morris, was charged with his 6th DUI offense on Thursday.
The incident happened at about 12:45 p.m. at South DuPont Highway (US13) and South State Street in Dover. Morris was arrested and charged with his 6th Offense Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, No Proof of Insurance, and Driving While Using an Electronic Communication Device. He was arraigned and ordered held on $11,000 secured bail.
A man... Read More |
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| Mayor Nutter Signs LGBT Bill; Welcome America 4th July Lineup; Camden Murder Rate on Record Pace |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/09/13 9:14 pm | updated: 05/09/13 9:14 pm |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation today that is some of the most comprehensive in the nation in assuring equal rights for the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. The bill makes Philadelphia the first large city in the United States to offer tax credits to businesses that extend health benefits to partners of LGBT employee's and their children equal to what is already provided to heterosexual couples. It also offers tax credits to businesses that... Read More |
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| Body of Missing Paige Aiello Found under George Washington Bridge |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/09/13 6:45 pm | updated: 05/09/13 6:45 pm |
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The body of missing 22-year-old Paige Aiello has been found under the George Washington Bridge. The senior communications major and tennis captain at The College of New Jersey went missing from her parent's home on April 9th in Hillsborough, NJ.
Her purse, cellphone and car keys were found along the south walkway of the George Washington Bridge a month ago and her car was recovered from a parking garage in New Brunswick, NJ near the train station. New York Harbor police searched... Read More |
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| Bon Jovi is out on the road for his "Because We Can: The Tour!" |
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 by: liaferrante - Wildwood Crest, NJ
started: 05/09/13 4:10 pm | updated: 05/09/13 4:10 pm |
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Bon Jovi's Because We Can: The Tour is the fifteenth concert tour for the popular American rocker, Bon Jovi. During the 2013 tour, Jovi will be performing in all five major continents around the world. There will be 40 shows played in North America, 2 in Africa, 25 in Europe, 1 in South Africa, and 5 in Oceania. Bon Jovi will be performing in 75 total shows for his 2013 tour.
Announced North America Tour Dates include:
July 12th, 2013 - Chicago, IL at Soldier... Read More |
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| Eagles Single Game Tickets, Villanova Plan Rejected, Reward in Cab Driver Murder |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/09/13 10:59 am | updated: 05/09/13 10:59 am |
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Eagles tickets went on sale this morning for single game seats. Typically, Eagles fans gobble up all available seats within about an hour and this season is no exception. Many fans are excited about the changes on the team since the departure of Andy Reid and the addition of new coach, Chip Kelly and his high speed approach to offense.
Villanova University’s plan to convert parking lots on Lancaster Avenue into a parking garage, dorms, retail stores and a... Read More |
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| East Norriton Hit and Run, Chester High School Fight Video, Delaware Gun Safety Law Signed |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/09/13 1:13 am | updated: 05/09/13 1:13 am |
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A pedestrian was struck in a hit-and-run accident in Montgomery County on Wednesday night. The incident happened on Norris City Avenue and Stanbridge Street in East Norriton. Officials say a male was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. There is no word on the victim's condition.
Five students are now in police custody after a school fight captured on cell phone video was posted online on Tuesday in Delaware County. Police confirm the fight happened inside... Read More |
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| TV Falls on 2-year-old Boy; Bishop McFadden Funeral; Roy Halladay to have surgery |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/08/13 9:01 pm | updated: 05/08/13 9:01 pm |
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A young child was injured in the Cedarbrook section of Philadelphia when a large television fell on him. Police were called to the 1100 block of East Sydney Street in Cedarbrook at around 4pm. A 40 inch tube-style TV had toppled over and fell on a 2-year-old boy. He suffered head injuries and was in critical condition. He was rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center.
Funeral services were held today for Roman Catholic Bishop Joseph McFadden in Harrisburg. He died... Read More |
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| Roy Halladay requires surgery for bone spur, no timetable set, announced at press conference. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/08/13 5:11 pm | updated: 05/08/13 5:11 pm |
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| Phillies right-hander pitcher Roy Halladay has a bone spur in his right shoulder that will require minor surgery to clean up. He is optimistic that he will be able to come back and be effective and pitch. He announced at a press conference at 2 pm this afternoon in San Francisco. There is no indication that this is a career ending injury, but any injury that requires surgery at this point in a veteran's career could turn out for the worse. He will move quickly on this so that he can be back as... Read More |
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| Grease Closes I-76, Cab Driver Shot and Killed, Little League Disrupted by Gun Debate |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/08/13 10:42 am | updated: 05/08/13 10:42 am |
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A tractor trailer carrying shortening crashed on the Schuylkill Expressway last night dumping its load of cooking lard on the road. The slippery, greasy mess closed Route 76 westbound lanes between 30th Street and 676. Road crews dumped sand on the lard, but mixed with the morning rain, conditions were treacherous and difficult to clean up.
A cab driver was shot and killed last night in West Philadelphia when a would-be fare pulled a gun on him. It happened on the 6000 block... Read More |
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