Person Struck And Killed By SEPTA Train In Delaware County

Person Struck And Killed By SEPTA Train In Delaware County

 

HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) – Police are on the scene of the SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line Pennfield station where a person was fatally struck by a northbound train.

SEPTA says shuttle buses are currently operating in place of trains between 69th Street and Wynnewood Road.

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Community Throws Surprise Prom For Mayor Of Darby Borough

Community Throws Surprise Prom For Mayor Of Darby Borough

 

DARBY, Pa., (CBS) — Going to the prom is a rite of passage for many high school students.

It’s something the Mayor of Darby Borough never got to do — until today.

During an interview with student Da’Shawn Jenifer, Mayor Helen Thomas said she never went to her prom.
Jenifer, along with campers and staff of the Fresh Start Program, decided to organize the event for her.

Mayor Thomas thought she was attending an award ceremony for the Police Chief of Darby, but instead, she received the surprise of a lifetime.

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DA: Sixers Legend Charles Barkley Offers To Pay For Funeral Of 3 Children Killed In Carjacking Crash

DA: Sixers Legend Charles Barkley Offers To Pay For Funeral Of 3 Children Killed In Carjacking Crash

 

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Sixers legend Charles Barkley is offering to pay the funeral expenses of three young siblings who died tragically in a hit and run crash in North Philadelphia.

Fifteen-year-old Keiearra Williams, 10-year-old Joseph Reed and 7-year-old Terrence Moore, were killed on July 25th when a stolen vehicle crashed into them while selling fruit to raise money for their local garden. Their mother, 34-year-old Keisha Williams, was also injured.

“All Philadelphians have been moved to tears by this crime,” said District Attorney Seth Williams.
Williams said former NBA player Philadelphia and 76er Charles Barkley has even reached out and offered to pay for the funeral of the three children.

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Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers

Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2010, file photo, Shelly Sterling sits with her husband, Donald Sterling, during the Los Angeles Clippers' NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles. Only final arguments and a ruling remain in the trial to determine whether Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion. Lawyers for Sterling plan to argue Monday, July 28, 2014, that Shelly Sterling had no right to make the deal with Ballmer, even though Donald Sterling had given her written authority to pursue a sale.

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

In allowing the deal to go forward, Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas sided Monday with Sterling's estranged wife, Shelly Sterling, who negotiated the record sale after the NBA banned the 80-year-old billionaire for making offensive remarks about blacks.

Shelly Sterling sought the probate judge's approval to ink the deal after taking away her husband's control of the family trust that owned the team because doctors found he had signs of Alzheimer's disease and couldn't manage his affairs.

The judge said Shelly Sterling had negotiated a good deal and that her removal of her husband as a co-trustee was in good faith and not part of a secret plan to seize the team.

Shelly Sterling hugged her lawyer and wept after the judge explained his ruling from the bench.

"I can't believe it's over," she said. "This is the best thing."

An unusual provision of the ruling bars Donald Sterling from seeking a court-ordered delay of the sale as he appeals. His lawyers plan to seek permission from an appellate court to file an appeal.

Sterling was not in court for the ruling. Bobby Samini, one of his lawyers, said Sterling reacted calmly to the news and told his lawyers they had to keep battling on other fronts. Sterling testified during the case that he would fight the NBA until his death.

With lawsuits pending in state and federal courts, the ruling in Los Angeles County Superior Court is unlikely to put an end to the bizarre saga that began in April when a recording surfaced of Sterling scolding his young girlfriend for bringing black men to Clippers games.

The NBA moved quickly to ban Sterling for life and fined him $2.5 million.

Sterling was apologetic after the audio recording went viral, but his mea culpa backfired when he criticized Lakers great Magic Johnson, who had been photographed with Sterling's girlfriend, as a bad role model for kids because he had HIV. Sterling was roundly condemned from locker rooms to the Oval Office, where President Barack Obama called Sterling's remarks "incredibly offensive racist statements."

With the NBA threatening to seize the team and auction it, Sterling initially gave his wife of 58 years permission to negotiate a sale but then refused to sign the $2 billion Ballmer deal, which would be a record price for an NBA team. He said he would sue the league instead and then revoked the trust, which his lawyers said effectively killed the deal.

The nonjury trial held over several weeks focused mainly on whether Shelly Sterling properly removed her husband as a trustee and whether her actions carried any weight after he revoked the trust.

Donald Sterling claimed his wife had deceived him about the medical exams. His lawyers argued Monday that Shelly Sterling's lawyers were in cahoots with the doctors who examined him and that his wife conspired with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to remove him from the trust.

"There's no evidence, I'll repeat that as loudly as you allow," attorney Maxwell Blecher said during closing arguments, his voice rising. "There's no evidence that Mr. Sterling was incapable of carrying out his duties as a co-trustee."

Levanas said there was no credible evidence that Sterling was defrauded.

Blecher said he was deeply disappointed in the judge's legal analysis.

The ruling Monday was tentative until the judge files it in writing.

NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement that the league was pleased and looked forward to the transaction closing as soon as possible.

At the conclusion of his lengthy ruling, Levanas envisioned what might happen if Donald Sterling remained the owner.

Citing testimony of Clippers interim CEO Richard Parsons, he said the team would go into a "death spiral." Sponsors would withdraw, players would quit and coach Doc Rivers would leave.

"The Clippers would suffer a massive loss of value if the team survived at all," Levanas said.

The judge was adamant that a team owned by Donald Sterling would not draw a price anywhere near the "stunning" $2 billion pledged by Ballmer. Sterling, a lawyer who made a fortune as a landlord, bought the team in 1981 for $12 million.

"Ballmer paid an amazing price that can't be explained by the market," he said.

On the witness stand, Shelly Sterling was more credible than her husband, who was more evasive, gave inconsistent answers and presented wild fluctuations of damage estimates, Levanas said.

He noted that the couple presented genuine professions of love for each other despite Donald Sterling's outburst calling his wife a "pig" after she testified.

Outside of court, his wife said she thought her husband would be happy with the ruling. She said she thinks he will ultimately drop his antitrust suit in federal court against the NBA and the lawsuit he filed in state court against his wife, Silver and the league.

Her lawyer wasn't so sure. Asked what might stop the deal, Pierce O'Donnell said: "Donald."

"He never met a lawsuit he didn't like," he quipped.

 

Phila. Front Page News Exclusive Photo- Van Stone Dominican Republic & USA: Nicki Minaj Delays ‘Anaconda’ Release, Posts New Bikini Pic

Phila. Front Page News Exclusive Photo- Van Stone Dominican Republic & USA: Nicki Minaj Delays ‘Anaconda’ Release, Posts New Bikini Pic 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After getting her fans worked up with a provocative pose for the cover of her upcoming single “Anaconda,” Nicki Minaj now says the song's release is being delayed.

Minaj shared a racy new photo of herself Sunday on Instagram along with the bad news. “My darlingz, I've pushed the release of Anaconda to next week, Monday 8/4. I promise you will understand why before the week is out. Loveeeeeeee uuuuuu,” she wrote in the caption below the photo that showed her wearing a pink sports bra, matching bikini bottoms and blue sneakers.

In what may have been a suggestion that we all hit the gym, Minaj stood on a pink yoga mat that was placed next to a pink exercise ball and pink hand weights.

On Thursday, the hip-hop star bared her backside in another racy picture announcing “Anaconda” was about to drop.

The previous photo of the “Pink Friday” rapper — showed her in the same pink sports bra, a pink G-string, and sneakers — leaving very little to the imagination. At the time, Minaj said the single would be available on July 28.

“Anaconda,” which is on Minaj's upcoming album “The Pink Print,” will now be available on iTunes on Monday, Aug. 4.

Directly above  is Minaj's earlier NSFW “Anaconda” pose:

Brother IB Photography Joins The Philadelphia Front Page News And Power WVSR 1360 by Van Stone frontpagenews1@yahoo.com (267) 293-9201.

Brother IB Photography Joins The Philadelphia Front Page News And Power WVSR1360 by Van Stone frontpagenews1@yahoo.com (267) 293-9201.

Brother IB, Phila./Delco Front Page News, 
Director of Photography Operations. Founder 
of Brother IB Photography.

  

Award-winning videojournalist and photographerjournalist Abraham EL, aka “Brother IB,” was born in Augusta, Ga. February 26 1980. Ten years later, a move to the Westside of Philadelphia dramatically changed his future. In the 90’s and 2000’s he made his name as a pioneer of rhythmic Hip-Hop at the City of Philadelphia Unity Daybreak and Welcome Americabreak. Brother IB has a unique talent for taking Urban Videography and Urban Photography pictures news in a hopeless neighborhood filled with blight and gun violence days and nights and surviving in one piece. In the end of it all IB presents photos that tells quite a different story of positive news and community hope. Today he has founded his own photography group called Brother IB Photography.  

In 2005, Brother IB discovered his ability and passion to capture the extraordinary beauty of the City Park, music artist, political leader, children service worker, and barber when his friend wanted a picture of the Fairmount Park to decorate the classroom wall. With the confidence of an experienced photographer, Brother IB went out and bought a videocamera setup, walked in the park, and started snapping away, capturing the beauty and power of Philly statues. "IB’s view" is a unique and often high tech perspective of kids, community leaders, urban parks, music artist, and barber hair styling from the inside out, captured in photos for all to enjoy from the comfort of the kitchen table, porch or living room.

Brother IB on the Philadelphia Front Page News Newspaper

In a short time, Brother IB has gained citywide recognition for his urban videography and urban photography with exhibitions and internet websites in Philadelphia, PA and throughout the US along with news reports on Philadelphia Front Page News –newspaper, magazine and television.

In the early 2000’s Brother IB’s photography was combined with him starting and funding “Thurobred Kids” an organization that provided positive alternative activities for West Philadelphia youth.  As a hip-hop artist he has created his CD, “Operation Freedom” on Akhenation records.   Brother IB promoted free hip-hop music themed concerts and showcases for peace starring young children and “Bro. IB’s Hip-Hop All Stars. Several of the shows were at the Huey Samuel B. Huey Elementary School, 52^nd and Pine Street and the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street. 

During the month of July, 2014, Brother IB has joined the Philadelphia Front Page News, www.frontpagenews.us / www.fpnnews.us, Delaware County Front Page News, www.delcofrontpagenews.com, and POWER WVSR 1360 Internet Radio Station, www.powerwvsr1360.us  Photography Team as Director of Photography Operations. He will mainly take very important pictures for both radio and newspaper news reports. And Brother IB will continue his contribution in video work for the news feed.

Philadelphia Grand Jury Clears Police Officers In Patdown Of Teen

Philadelphia Grand Jury Clears Police Officers In Patdown Of Teen

 

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia Grand Jury clears police in an incident earlier this year involving a 16-year-old boy who claimed excessive force led to a severe injury.

Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has announced that a Grand Jury has concluded Philadelphia police officers, in his words, “acted responsibly” in a January 7^th confrontation with a group of teenagers at 15^th Street and Girard Avenue.

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World Cup 2014: Germany pulls off last-minute win over Argentina in final

World Cup 2014: Germany pulls off last-minute win over Argentina in final

Mario Goetze of Germany (L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Thomas Mueller during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

RIO DE JANEIRO - Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday.

Goetze controlled the ball with his chest and then shot past Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero in the 113th minute.

Argentina had created more chances, but failed to really test Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer throughout the 120 minutes of regulation and extra time.

The win is Germany's first as a united country. West Germany won the World Cup in 1954, 1974 and 1990.

Southwest Philly Gesner Street Fire Draws Attention of Yeadon Mayor and Staff by Nathaniel Lee and Van Stone frontpagenews1@yahoo.com (267) 293-9201.

Southwest Philly Gesner Street Fire Draws Attention of Yeadon Mayor and Staff by Nathaniel Lee and Van Stone frontpagenews1@yahoo.com  (267) 293-9201.

 

From L to R:  Lenny T. Tanzymore, Jr., Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 

Yeadon Borough, Minister, Dr. Carolina Harris, Philadelphia Police Clergy,

Mayor Rohan K. Hepkins, Yeadon Borough, Lenard Travis, Official 

Spokesperson, Office of the Mayor, Yeadon Borough. 

Photos by Nathaniel Lee

  

Nearly a week after a fire consumed several houses on the 6500 block of Gesner Street in Southwest Philadelphia, with a large population of African immigrants, community leaders met at the 12^th police district which included officials, local activists and concerned residents to discuss next steps and to help begin the healing process.

Four children are believed dead as a result of the blaze and several others remain hospitalized.

After the fire outraged residents held protests complaining that fire fighters arrived in an untimely manner.

Since the fire, residents and concerned citizens, both inside and outside the Southwest Philadelphia community, have joined in relief efforts and activities to help a grieving community find closure and to resolve hostilities.

Among those attending the meeting was the Hon. Mayor Rohan K. Hepkins, Yeadon Borough and Lenny T. Tanzymore, Jr., Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, Yeadon Borough.  Lenard Travis, Official Spokesperson, Office of the Mayor, Yeadon Borough, attended also.

Mayor Hepkins not only represents Yeadon but is also a member of the African –Caribbean community himself, being a naturalized citizen with Jamaican origins and whose wife hail from South Africa.

Hepkins said that he hoped to help the dialogue between the Liberian community and city officials and to help the community grieve while seeking ways to prevent a repeat of such tragedies.

“I’m here to support the Liberian community being that we are neighbors of Southwest where this happened,” said Hepkins.

“This is the beginning of a healing process, says Travis who said he couldn’t speak on the particular details of the horrific fire itself until investigations were finalized.

“Here, this evening, I would just like to have the citizens and city come together and we are going to discuss the issues,” he said.

This discussion of the issues, said Spokesman Travis, was critical.

“I believe that when we discuss the issue we’ll be in a better position to make some decisions on what direction we need to take in this,” said Travis.

Although representing the mayor of Yeadon, Travis says that he is also a resident of Philadelphia who believes everyone should come together during times of crisis.

“I think we just need to come together to help the community heal, to help the healing process,” the spokesman said.

“Back in the day we used to call Yeadon the suburbs of Philadelphia, and actually we borderline Southwest Philadelphia and so we are neighbors; neighbors help neighbors,” Travis said.

“We are really one community and we want to get together to help the community to grieve and sooth frayed nerves,” Mayor Hepkins said.

Those nerves had to do with the outpouring of discontent from members of the Liberian community who expressed outrage at the response of the local firefighters. Although details of the event are still being investigated, Hepkins says that details are still unfolding.

Records show that the fire was initially mislabeled by dispatchers as a minor trash fire but was later reclassified as a house fire. Despite the error call records seem to show that firefighters responded within minutes of the call.