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By Alex Lloyd Gross Busy Market Street was closed to traffic for an entire block today, September 12 2018 as police and fire officials displayed motorcycles and fire apparatus. They were there to drum up interest in the Hero Thrill Show. These people raise funds to pay for the college education for police and firefighters…
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By Alex Lloyd Gross Police said that speed was most likely the factor behind a one car crash on the 8700 block of Roosevelt Boulevard yesterday, September 11, 2018. According to police, Edwin Rodriguez of the 2800 block of Home Ave. was southbound inner drive when he tried to use a crossover to go to…
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By Alex Lloyd Gross Deep Purple headlined a concert in Camden at the amphitheater on the waterfront and brought Judas Priest with them .It was a night of hard rock that those who showed up will not soon forget. The attendance could have been better. You can blame that squarely on booking a show on…
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By by Alex Lloyd Gross Glenn Hughes is best known for his time with Deep Purple in the early 1970,s. He had a stint doing solo material in the 1980,s but it is the era with Deep Purple he is best known for. He returned to the area at the Keswick Theater this weekend to…
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By Alex Lloyd Gross Thousands of people showed up yesterday, September 6 2018 in hopes of becoming the next American Idol. Some came with guitars or other instruments. They all came with dreams and ambition. Some were successful in getting to the next step, which is an interview and future auditions. The public auditions…
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By Alex Lloyd Gross Burt Reynolds died today, September 6, 2018. He was 82 years young and he was a legend. He was besieged with autograph requests even in the waning days of his career. It was announced that in May 2015he would come to Philadelphia to meet his fan sat the Wizard World convention. …
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By Alex Lloyd Gross Fans going to the NFL Kickoff need to remember to bring two things. The first is patience. The attractions ares scarce, compared to the NFL Draft. There is and there will be a long line for the Lombardi Trophy. It’s behind glass so there is no way to pick it up…
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By Alex Lloyd Gross A motorcyclist was killed today, September 5 2018 when a vehicle turned in front of him as he was traveling straight on Comly Road. The other driver was making a left onto Dutton Rd, when the two vehicle collided. The driver of the car was not injured and did not seek…
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Crime
UPDATED WITH MORE INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 4 2018 by Alex Lloyd Gross A woman was struck by a pick up truck on the 10900 block of Academy Rd September 2, 2018. As she was laying in the street seriously injured, the driver sped away. There is no doubt the driver knew he hit someone. In this…
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By Alex Lloyd Gross Usually, Oktoberfest is held in October. Not in Northeast Philly. It’s going on now and runs until Labor Day. The yearly even features beer, fine German and American food and more beer. Located at the corner of Academy and Holme Avenues. Parking is free. It’s not all beer and food, there…
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