Lady B’s Local News

Posted on August 30, 2016 by LADY B

5 Charged in Atlantic City Shooting

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Five people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been charged after what New Jersey State Police called a “rolling shootout” on the Atlantic City Expressway yesterday that ended with one person dead and four others wounded.

The incident unfolded when shots were fired among moving vehicles on the eastbound expressway near the Garden State Parkway at about 3 p.m. yesterday.

Troopers found a slain man in the passenger seat of a car. Police also located four wounded men in a bullet-riddled Ford Expedition in the parking lot of a nearby Wawa in Egg Harbor Township.

BODY PULLED FROM SCHUYLKILL RIVER

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A body was pulled from the Schuylkill River in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia on this morning.

The discovery was made near the 1300 block of Schuylkill Avenue.

The body is a man who appeared to be in his mid-to-late 20’s, police say.
There were no visible signs of trauma to the man. It’s believe the body was in the water for about three days, police say.

Christie Vetoes $15 Minimum Wage

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed legislation that would have increased New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15 an hour in the next five years, calling the proposal a “radical increase” that would hurt businesses and consumers.

The minimum wage is currently $8.38 an hour.

Lady B’s Local News

Posted on August 25, 2016 by LADY B

LITTLE GIRL CAUGHT IN A SHOOT OUT

An 8-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting at South 8th Street and Cherry in Camden, New Jersey.

The child was caught in the crossfire while sitting on the porch, police say.

One neighbor says shooting on her block seems to happen daily, “It’s a shame, but it’s normal because this is every day,” the woman said.

No word on any suspects or arrests at this time.

WIFE STABBS HUSBAND

Tracey Giffin is accused of stabbing her husband with scissors and biting him because he drank her beer.

The couple has had history of violence. Back in 2013, Giffin was arrested for getting into a fist fight with her boyfriend because he forgot to bring home barbecue sauce from the store on Christmas Eve.

MAN ON BICYCLE SOUGHT IN MULTIPLE PHILADELPHIA SEX ASSAULTS

Philadelphia police are searching for a man on a bicycle who may be connected to multiple sexual assaults in Center City.

Police says the man rides up to his victims from behind and reaches out touching them inappropriately, then proceeds to ride down the street
He was described as a Latino male, medium brown complexion, 5’4 to 5’6, no facial hair, wearing a turquoise polo shirt, and a black backpack with orange sides.

Lady B’s Local News

Posted on August 24, 2016 by LADY B

MAN KILLED AFTER BREAKING INTO EX-GIRLFRIEND’S HOME

Police say 33-year-old Asa Talley broke into his ex-girlfriend’s West Philadelphia home, and was shot and killed by the woman’s new boyfriend

After entering the house, police say Talley started fighting with his ex and the new boyfriend.

Police say the new boyfriend allegedly pulled out a gun, and shot Talley in the chest

The woman’s and Talley two young boys were also inside the home.

PA. TEEN ACCUSED OF KILLING GRANDMOM

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14-year-old Hunter Riley Reeser has been charged with fatally shooting his grandmother during an argument over school.

State police say he shot 60-year-old Sandra Orton in the head, then called her husband claiming he found her wounded. Police say Reeser later called 911 and confessed to shooting her.

Police say Reeser told them he shot her because he didn’t want to go to an unspecified school meeting.

RESIDENTIAL TOWER PLANNED AT EAST MARKET DEVELOPMENT SITE

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The developers of Center City’s East Market project plans to add a second residential tower on Market Street between 11th and 12th Streets.

The 21-story tower, would add 240 residential units to the 322 rental apartments already under construction at the development site.

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Posted on August 23, 2016 by LADY B

MAN DIES AFTER BEING STABBED IN OLD CITY

Police say 33-year old Andrew Hazelton has died from his injuries after being stabbed inside the Bleu Martini at 2nd and Market streets.

Police say Hazelton was sitting at a table when an argument started and he was stabbed in the neck with an unknown object.
Police have not made any arrests yet.

MAN STUCK BETWEEN BUILDINGS

A man had to be rescued after being trapped between two buildings in Pittsburgh, reportedly after trying to jump from one rooftop to another to impress a woman he just met.

He’d been trapped about four hours after falling awkwardly falling.

APOLLO COMES TO PHILLY FOR A TALENT SEARCH

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The Apollo Theater announced that they will be holding auditions for their iconic Amateur Night show in Philly.

Auditions are open to singers, rappers, dancers, comedians, poets and more, age five and older, who will compete for a chance to hit the Apollo stage and win the $20,000 grand prize.

Auditions will be held in Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center on Saturday, September 17.

PA. BORROW FROM LOTTERY TO PAY BILLS

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With the state treasury running low on cash, Pennsylvania has authorized borrowing up to $2.5 billion from lottery sales and other special funds.

PA has to keep using other recourses until the new cigarette taxes, gambling license fees and next year’s income taxes start flowing to Harrisburg.

Lady B’s Local News

Posted on August 18, 2016 by LADY B

THE VIOLENCE MUST STOP

An anti-violence rally was held after 6 year old Mahaj Brown was hit with nearly a dozen bullets in Philadelphia’s Germantown section.
Mahaj, has had seven surgeries and will likely have more. His mother says he knows what happened to him, but doesn’t understand why.

In the last week there have been more than three dozen shootings citywide – seven of them fatal.

Put the guns DOWN!

POLICE INVESTIGATING ROBBERY AT PHILADELPHIA MILLS

The search is on for three armed men who used sledgehammers to perform a smash and grab at the Zales jewelry store in Philadelphia Mills mall in Northeast Philadelphia.

The suspects ran away with 5-6 Vera Wang rings and 10-12 brand rings. Police say the total value taken from the jewelry store was $100,000.

UBER NOW DELIVERING FOOD IN PHILADELPHIA

The company’s spinoff app UberEATS is now up and running.Users can order from a variety of restaurants in and around the city.
The app gives you a time frame for delivery, and your food is delivered by car or by bike.

SPEAKING OF UBER…

Uber will also be rolling out self-driving cars in Pittsburgh, Uber plans on replacing its human drivers with autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh by the end of the month.

LADY B’S LOCAL BUZZ

Posted on July 19, 2016 by LADY B

ZIKA KITS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

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Pennsylvania officials are taking new steps to protect you and your family from the Zika virus.

The State Department of Health has put together special kits for pregnant women.
They include information about Zika, how it’s spread, and how to avoid it. Also in the kits is bug spray, and standing water tablets to kill mosquito larva.

Pregnant women can pick up the kits for free at health centers around the state.

PENNSYLVANIA‘S CIGARETTE TAX TO RISE BY $1

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Starting Aug. 1, Pennsylvania’s new budget package means that the per-pack tax on cigarettes will rise by $1 to help fund the city’s schools, raising the per-pack cigarette tax in Philadelphia will be $4.60.

Pennsylvania’s cigarette tax will the nation’s 10th highest cigarette tax.

The tax is supposed to generate about $430 million dollars to help balance the state’s budget.

NEW CENTER CITY TARGET STORE OPENING

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A ribbon cutting ceremony happened this evening to mark the opening of a new Target store at 11th and Chestnut Streets in Center City.

The store will have its soft-opening today and grand opening on Sunday.

51-FOOT MARIJUANA JOINT COMING TO PHILLY FOR THE DNC

Posted on July 18, 2016 by nscreven

When the Democratic National Convention comes to town next week, the city will be abuzz with activity at a time when marijuana activists find themselves making political progress much quicker than they’d imagined they ever could.

Marijuana activists plan to bring a 51-Foot Joint to the Funk Parade during the DNC, next Saturday carrying it from City Hall to the Wells Fargo Center

Volunteers will help carry the 51-foot joint the entire length. It will then make a return three days later when local activists take their turn

NORTH CAROLINA SIGNS LAW TO KEEP POLICE BODY CAM FOOTAGE PRIVATE

Posted on July 13, 2016 by nscreven

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North Carolina state Gov. Pat McCrory signed House Bill 972, restricting the release of police body cam and dashboard videos, though officers are not allowed to keep said recordings in their personal files.

Under the new law, only civilians who appear in the recordings are allowed to request the footage — pending approval of a police chief and sheriff. Activists say the decision will make it that much harder for police to be held accountable in officer-involved shootings

The new law goes into effect on Oct. 1.

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Posted on July 7, 2016 by LADY B

LOCAL WOMAN GOES TO JAIL FOR HAVING LOUD SEX

25 year old Amanda Marie Warfel has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for having sex so loudly it shook her neighbor’s furniture, then threatening her neighbors for complaining.

Warfel was sentenced to 45 to 90 days in jail.

Police say Warfel’s neighbor has dealt with the issues for two years.

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WOMAN FOUND MURDERED INSIDE HOME

Authorities say 45-year-old Shannon O’Rourke was found dead this morning in her Lumberton, New Jersey home.

The Burlington County Medical Examiner has ruled her death a homicide.

Police have released no other details on how the woman died.
So far, no arrests have been made.

MAYOR KENNEY LIFTS BAN ON FEEDING THE HOMELESS

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is lifting a four-year old ban on feeding the homeless in city parks.

“The solution to homelessness and hunger is not to stigmatize it and hide it from public view,” said Kenney, in the statement. “The goal is to improve food distribution and ultimately, to end hunger and homelessness in Philadelphia.”

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PROTESTERS ARRESTED AFTER THE ALTON STERLING’S DEATH

Philadelphia police took a dozen people into custody yesterday after demonstrators protesting the death of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana blocked the ramp to I-676.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR ALTON STERLING’S CHILDREN

Posted on July 7, 2016 by nscreven

Department Of Justice Launches Civil Rights Investigation In Shooting Of A Black Man By Baton Rouge Police Officer

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In the aftermath of Alton Sterling’s death, many responded to the call to action to make this ongoing dialogue of police brutality in black and brown neighborhoods louder than ever.

Actress and writer, Issa Rae, launched a GoFundMe for the 37-year-old’s kids which would help to further their education. Within nine hours, people raised nearly $300,000.

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS

Posted on June 30, 2016 by nscreven

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As people start to get their grills, families and foods together for the holidays Old School 100.3 is offering safety tips for families thinking about lighting their own fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday.

Below is a list of very helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones safe this weekend.

Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.
Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting.
A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firework activities. Never give fireworks to children.
Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Save your alcohol for after the show.
Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks.
Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away.
Use fireworks OUTDOORS in a clear area; away from buildings and vehicles.
Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby.
Never carry fireworks in your POCKET or shoot them into METAL or GLASS containers.
Do not experiment with homemade fireworks.
Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials until the next day.
FAA regulations PROHIBIT the possession and transportation of fireworks in your checked baggage or carry-on luggage.
Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department.

Fireworks safty

Community Info: Salus University Helping the Community

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Justin Thomas

Each year thousands of school children receive the vision care they need to be successful learners through Salus University’s community outreach programs. At community health fairs and screenings, Salus faculty and students uncover undiagnosed ocular disease in adults who do not have access to regular vision care. Our students provide care to underserved populations and witness the power of giving back.

To make an appointment:
Description: The Eye Institute Home

Main Line: 215-276-6000
Appointments: 215-276-6111

More info HERE

20th Year Anniversary for The Million Man March {#BlackLivesMatter}

Posted on June 26, 2015 by LADY B

Justice Or Else: What Should We Expect From The 20th Anniversary Commemoration Of The Million Man March?

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Wow, I can hardly believe this year marks the 20th anniversary of the historic gathering of the Million Man March. Minister Farrakhan has announced the theme of this year’s March to be “Justice Or Else!”.

Farrakhan along with other clergy leaders plan to speak directly to the American government about the challenges faced by Blacks in this country. The march will take place later this year in October.

Sounds to me that the men are playing NO GAMES. This years theme definitely speaks volumes. The theme is based around the frustration and thirst for equal and fair treatment to our country in our African American communities.

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From the police brutality to the recent tragic murder of nine Black churchgoers at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, has forces us to demand change and justice for all people of color!

There have been reports that “Black Lives Matter” has been spray-painted on monuments all across the South.

The very first Million Man March, which took place in 1995, drew nearly two million men to Washington for the largest public demonstration in U.S. history and the largest gathering of Black men in the world.

#BlackLivesMatter

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Everything You Need To Know For Election Day May 19th (Philadelphia)

Posted on May 18, 2015 by rnbphilly Staff

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Voting is so important, and in 2015, it’s become a favorable trend to pay close attention to the elections. If you registered in the State of Pennsylvania, be sure to check the Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners website to guarantee you’ll be able to vote during this upcoming election. Access their website HERE.

On May 19th, voters can cast their Municipal Primary ballots for the following:

2015 Primary Election Candidates

This is a vital election! Be sure you double check your district and please pass this info along to your family and friends. All you have to do to find your polling place is use the VoterApp, and type in the address at which you are registered to vote in the search box. The VoterApp will allow you to locate your polling place and give you directions on how to get there.

CLICK HERE FOR POLLING PLACES NEAR YOU