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The New Jersey Senate approved a same-sex marriage bill yesterday voting 24 to 16, giving same-sex couples the right to marry. For more than two decades same-sex couples have fought for the right to marry in the state of New Jersey, but the fight isn’t over just yet. Supporters are still three votes short of […]
It official, the world record for the longest soul train line is right here in Philly! In honor of Don Cornelius and in memory of the late Whitney Houston, 100.3 WRNB set out to break the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Soul Train Line.” The previous record of 211 people was shattered as almost […]
South Jersey’s first Marijuana dispensary will be opening this fall in Egg Harbor Township. The South Jersey marijuana farm will be the first of its kind after the state legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Six dispensaries have been authorized by the state, but have yet to be opened because of fears they […]
Philadelphia police are offering $20,000 for any information leading to the capture of a murder suspect who gunned down the son of a Police officer in West Philadelphia. Monday afternoon 24-year-old Dennis Gore was shot a killed near a store on 55th and Hunter Street. Gore was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced […]
Shippensburg University, located about 125 miles west of Philadelphia, have come up with an interesting solution to the combat unwanted pregnancies on campus. The Pennsylvania university will provide emergency contraceptive in vending machines located in the school’s health center. The vending machines will provide the morning after pill, condoms, decongestants and pregnancy tests. The machine […]
Committing a crime with a gun in the state of Pennsylvania is like asking for 100 years behind bars, no parole. With the state’s “Mandatory Minimum” sentencing for certain crimes, criminals are being sentenced to 200 sometimes 300 years behind bars with no priors. LaRue Y. Smith was sentenced to 232-years in prison for sticking […]
A part-time bank teller at a Drexel Hill, PA Bank has been accused of stealing $80K from the Bank and it’s customers.. According to authorities, Sarah Simms of Parkside Road used the stolen thousands to buy clothes, pay bills, and gamble. Bank officials noticed small thefts ranging from $3,000 to $8,000 and notified Police. Their […]
The man was near 46th and Walnut streets just after 9 p.m. when he was approached by an unknown suspect who stabbed him in the back four times and stole his wallet, police said. The man was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and listed in stable condition as of 9:45 p.m.
Lil Wayne speaks on the recent success of the Philadelphia 76ers and says not only will the young team make a playoff show but will be strong contenders. WEEZYS SPORTS CORNER NBA 1/28/12 from DERICK G on Vimeo.
According to NBC philadelphia, Six Bucks Country men were arrested Monday for possession of 40 Pounds of Cocaine, which had a networth around $8 million dollars. The cocaine was allegedly smuggled from Mexico to the US, with intent to distribute. Alfonso Vallejo, 45, of Brownsville, Texas; Fernando Garcia, 31, of Philadelphia; Arnaldo Rodriguez, 33, of […]
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has taken crime fighting to a whole new level. At a press conference at Strawberry Mansion High School, the mayor had harsh words for criminals that torment the city. “We are not going to be held hostage by these domestic terrorists in our city any longer. We’re just not going to […]
Former head coach for Penn State, Joe Paterno has passed away. He was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and was hospitalized in December and earlier this month with what he son said was minor complications to his cancer treatment. According to CNN, he died this Sunday morning at age 85. Condolences to his family and friends […]