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| Orionid Meteor Shower set to shine in Philadelphia skies Tonight |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/21/12 3:20 am | updated: 10/21/12 3:20 am |
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The annual October Orionid Meteor Shower is set to peak tonight across the Philadelphia region's skies. Tonight's forecast is for clear skies and cool temperatures making perfect weather to catch the meteors streaking across the sky. The waxing crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving the sky dark and clear.
The Orionid Meteor Shower is named after the constellation Orion "The Hunter", because the meteors appear to "radiate" or come from just north of Orion's bright... Read More |
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| Convent Break In Video, NHL Cancels More Games, Two Arrested For Straw Purchases of Guns |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/19/12 8:19 pm | updated: 10/19/12 8:19 pm |
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Today, police released video of persons of interest regarding the break-ins at St. Gabriel's Convent in South Philadelphia. The burglary happened just before 2 am Wednesday and another break-in the next morning around 3:30. The videos show several men walking near the convent within minutes of the two burglaries.
Today the NHL cancelled another week of hockey. As the lockout continues, this is the third week to be wiped out. The NHL turned down three... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Festival Flashback Weekend 2012 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/19/12 4:30 pm | updated: 10/19/12 4:30 pm |
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| PHILADELPHIA, PA - For the first time in its 51 year history, the 2012 Philadelphia Folk Festival was broadcast LIVE around the world via internet stream. This weekend, the Main Stage broadcast will be replayed in its entirety featuring Little Feat, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Trombone Shorty, John Hiatt, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams and many more. Philadelphia based internet radio platform iRadioPhilly.com carried the live broadcast and will start the replay TODAY at 2 pm. The entire weekend... Read More |
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| Sandusky Victim 1 Reveals Himself, Attacked Mailman Dies, Ligambi Trial Underway |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/19/12 10:18 am | updated: 10/19/12 3:59 pm |
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Jerry Sandusky's Victim #1 has revealed himself. Aaron Fisher, now 19 years old from Clinton County said that he hoped that by speaking publicly he would inspire other abuse victims to come forward. Fisher authored a book to be released next week, "Silent No More: Victim 1's Fight for Justice Against Jerry Sandusky." He'll appear on ABC's 20/20 tonight.
Mailman, Robert Rochester who was attacked by a vicious dog last Friday, has died. Rochester was collecting mail from a... Read More |
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| 54th and Ludlow Double Shooting, PA Liquor Sales Privatization, Sandusky Seeks New Trial |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/19/12 8:40 am | updated: 10/19/12 8:40 am |
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Philadelphia Police are investigating a robbery and double shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition Thursday night. At about 9:15 p.m. near 54th and Ludlow streets. a 23 year old man was shot multiple times and taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he is listed in critical condition. The second male, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have wrapped up another two-year session without action on privatizing... Read More |
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| Garrett Reid Heroin Overdose, Convent Thieves, Warehouse Fire Arrest |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/18/12 7:47 pm | updated: 10/18/12 7:47 pm |
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The Toxicology report was released today revealing what killed Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's son, Garrett Reid. The county coroner declared it was an accidental heroin overdose. The DA added that a substantial number of needles and syringes were found in his room. The investigation is continuing to try to determine who sold Reid the drugs.
A thief has broken into St Gabriel's Convent in Gray's Ferry for the second time in two days despite the convent alarm sounding... Read More |
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| Garrett Reid died of a heroin overdose, according to coroner. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/18/12 6:19 pm | updated: 10/18/12 6:19 pm |
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Garrett Reid, the son of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, died of a heroin overdose on August 5th. The Northhampton County coroner announced in a press conference Thursday afternoon that the 29-year-old's cause of death was "acute opiate (heroin) toxicity" and stated that the "manner of death is classified as accidental."
Garrett was found dead in a dorm room at Lehigh University, site of the Eagles' training camp. He had been assisting the Eagles' strength and... Read More |
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| Terrorist Arrested in FBI Sting, October Fatal In Traffic, Garrett Reid Toxicology Report |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/18/12 12:02 pm | updated: 10/18/12 12:02 pm |
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Terror averted. A 21 year old Bangladeshi man was arrested yesterday by the FBI for his plot to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. The man, Quazi Mohammad Nafis, arrived in the U.S. in January to carry out a terrorist attack using a weapon of mass destruction to avenge the killing of Osama Bin Laden. In a sting operation, the FBI gave the bomber inert materials to build what the terrorist thought was a 1,000 pound car bomb.
A Cheltenham high school student was killed... Read More |
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| Actual Value Initiative, Sexting Crack Down, Felony for 19 Year Old Councilman |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/18/12 8:44 am | updated: 10/18/12 8:44 am |
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Governor Corbett is expected to sign legislation that would authorize a key element of Mayor Nutter's property tax reform plan, the so called "Actual Value Initiative". The mayor's plan will result in higher assessments for properties in the city. The bill passed by the House and sent to the governor will allow the city to lower the millage rate to offset those assessment increases.
A bill designed to crack down on the practice of “sexting†by minors in Pennsylvania... Read More |
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| Terrorist Arrested by FBI, New Jersey Sued By Sports, Butt Fine in West Chester |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/17/12 8:56 pm | updated: 10/17/12 8:56 pm |
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A 21 year old Bangladeshi man was arrested today by the FBI for his plot to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. The public was never at risk according to the FBI. The man, Quazi Mohammad Rezwanui Ahsan Nafis, came to the U.S. in January to carry out a terrorist attack using a weapon of mass destruction to avenge the killing of Osama Bin Laden.
The major pro sports leagues and the NCAA are suing New Jersey to try to block the state from offering legalized sports... Read More |
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