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As a procession began Sunday for slain Philadelphia Police Officer Moses Walker Jr. to a church for public viewing, the second suspect wanted for his murder was nabbed Sunday and taken into custody. 19-year-old Chancier McFarland was arrested in Mobile, Alabama. Walker, 40, was fatally shot August 18 in an apparent robbery attempt shortly after […]
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of 19-year veteran Philadelphia police officer, Moses Walker Jr. He was shot and killed early this morning on a sidewalk; shortly after leaving work. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey says Walker was off duty when he was walking westbound on Cecil B. Moore […]
Local Gospel Artists Kevin Jairdo & Nuvirtu stopped by Praise 103.9 to hang out, share 10 things we didn’t know about him, and update us on what’s new! Watch the video to find out which Praise On-Air personality used to mentor Kevin and be on the lookout for his new music! [ooyala code=”k0YmJqNTpmj5axe6hfjD_B8PIYy1AMWE”] Help PraisePhilly […]
Funeral arrangements for Joe Butterball Tamburro have been confirmed for 10 am on Thursday August 2nd at The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Private arrangements are also planned for Wednesday night. Also Check Out: Philly Radio Legend Joe “Butterball” Tamburro Dies Help PraisePhilly Get To 50, […]
Legendary Philly radio personality, legendary broadcaster, and civil rights leader, Joe “Butterball” Tamburro passed away this morning. He was 70 years old. Please leave his family and friends in your hearts. Philly will miss a legend! Help PraisePhilly Get To 50, 000 Likes On Facebook!
Roman Catholic monsignor William Lynn was sentenced today over his handling of complaints that Philadelphia priests were molesting children. Monsignor William Lynn was sentenced to 3 to 6 years. For more information go to http://tinyurl.com/bvrz3zl. SOURCE: http://www.abclocal.go.com
As the new school year draws near, the Philadelphia School District will not have a superintendent in place to kick off the first day of school for a second year in a row! On June 29, Dr. William Hite was named as the new incoming superintendent by the School Reform Commission; however, he is slated […]
Philadelphia’s City Hall was the sight of a gun standoff Friday morning as an armed man fired on police in front of the Masonic Temple, located on North Broad Street. After a half hour of negotiating with officers, the gunman raised his weapon and fired one shot toward the officers on scene. Police then fired back, striking […]
The Party on the Parkway started at noon and will be going on between 20th Street and Eakins Oval. Along the Parkway will all sorts of food, activities for the kids, three stages of music and more! Then at 7pm, it’s the “Philly Fourth of July Jam” concert featuring several bands and artists; followed by […]
Today, singer and songwriter Gabriel S. Hardeman, Jr. of Philadelphia was laid to rest. Hardeman was known for his group, the Gabriel Hardeman Delegation. Even though Hardeman led his gospel group, he and his wife Annette, also co-wrote many gospel and R & B hits. One of my favorite songs is “Rock My Soul” by […]
It’s the first day of summer and it feels like it! We are heading toward a record high of 98. There is an Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 6am Friday morning. To help you beat the heat: 1. Drink plenty of fluids; preferably water 2. Take plenty of breaks if work outdoors or have […]
We have another case of police officers brutally beating a black male. This time out of the city of “Brotherly Love.” Four Philadelphia police officers are on desk duty after savagely beating 18-year-old Marcus Warryton last week. The incident took place when Warryton was stopped for allegedly running a stop sign, NBC 10 Philadelphia reports. The violent arrest was captured […]