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Fans Urged to Take Advantage of Extra Service on Subway, El & Trolleys; Regional Rail Trains Will Follow Regular Weekend Schedules PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 28, 2012) – SEPTA will bolster a number
Fans Urged to Take Advantage of Extra Service on Subway, El & Trolleys; Regional Rail Trains Will Follow Regular Weekend Schedules PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 28, 2012) – SEPTA will bolster a number
Philly Set For 'Made In America' Music FestivalMore>>
Tens of thousands are expected to pack the Ben Franklin Parkway for the two-day "Made in America" music festival.
FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson has been out there all day keeping an eye on the crews. She was live along the parkway Friday night watching crews listening to soundchecks.
The city said there are sound barriers. Neighbors have already been complaining it's too loud.
But the show must go on, and it will.
"I'm trying to figure out who is playing. I want to hear something that I know," said Greg Dewar, biking by the event area for the Made In America 2-day concert on the Parkway.
"I've been watching the set up all week it's been pretty cool," said Jennifer Moore who works nearby. But Friday evening people got to see more than just the set up. They got somewhat of a sneak peek from one of the main stages where curator Jay-Z will headline the mega show in front of the Art Museum.
"We're just watching the sound check and watching Jay's band," said Steven Harris and Jennifer McKay. They came down from New York. They were standing with a crowd of people watching with wide eyes and excitement.
McKay said, "You see how it's born. So then when you see it come to life it's like wow I saw what it was before so that's pretty cool."
Tents and vendors are set up too.
"We're a mobile food vendor. We'll be vending here with our pizza," Jona Fliegelman.
While there's sure to be plenty of food and drinks throughout the event area, the long list of mega stars set to perform is no doubt what people will be watching most for. That includes Priya Patel, visiting from Chicago.
"Oh gosh it's going to be crazy. Drake and Jay-Z performing, I don't' think it gets any crazier than that."
The concert is Saturday and Sunday from 2pm until 11pm. The Parkway and Eakins Oval will be closed through Monday.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:47 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:47:08 GMT
"They just keep buying time. It's 60 days here and 60 days there. It's a small victory," said Brian Hathaway. He's one of hundreds of residents who left a meeting at Garnett Valley Middle School hesitant
Neighbors say developer that withdrew application to build is a stall tactic.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:37 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:37:01 GMT
Gregg Wolfe, like most parents, always thought he would look back on precious moments, like receiving Father's Day cards, with a smile. But instead he's fighting back tears.
Gregg Wolfe, like most parents, always thought he would look back on precious moments, like receiving Father's Day cards, with a smile. But instead he's fighting back tears.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:16:07 GMT
Heroin is killing young people at an alarming rate. And, parents, you think you'd recognize the signs. See what two grieving families missed until it was too late.
Heroin is killing young people at an alarming rate. And, parents, you think you'd recognize the signs. See what two grieving families missed until it was too late.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:32:02 GMT
A college student from Pennsylvania who went missing last week on his drive home from a New England college has been "located unharmed," almost a week after he disappeared, authorities say.
A college student from Pennsylvania who went missing last week on his drive home from a New England college has been "located unharmed," almost a week after he disappeared, authorities say.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:37:35 GMT
We have been following the story of Herbert and Catherine Schaible for a while now. This couple lives in Philadelphia and are a faith healing couple who is facing murder charges for the death of their
We have been following the story of Herbert and Catherine Schaible for a while now. This couple lives in Philadelphia and are a faith healing couple who is facing murder charges for the death of their
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:55:29 GMT
A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:43:10 GMT
Thirteen paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.New Jersey businessman Eric Sambol sold the works by Andrew, Jamie and N.C. Wyeth
Thirteen paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.New Jersey businessman Eric Sambol sold the works by Andrew, Jamie and N.C. Wyeth
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:31:19 GMT
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New Jersey's invasion of cicadas has started in the wake of two days of warm weather.The insects have started to emerge from the soil in droves for the first time in 17 years and that could make for
New Jersey's invasion of cicadas has started in the wake of two days of warm weather.The insects have started to emerge from the soil in droves for the first time in 17 years and that could make for
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:23:02 GMT
A small street in the city's Fern Rock section is closed off to traffic - for a good reason!Volunteers from Rebuilding Together Philadelphia and the Sears Heroes At Home program have gathered at the Reed
A small street in the city's Fern Rock section is closed off to traffic - for a good reason!Volunteers from Rebuilding Together Philadelphia and the Sears Heroes At Home program have gathered at the Reed
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:03:40 GMT
In the aftermath of the tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, residents are starting to sort through their belongings that were scattered about as a result.
In the aftermath of the tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, residents are starting to sort through their belongings that were scattered about as a result.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:35 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:35:48 GMT
To the everyday on-looker, Lacey Barchart is just your average young girl.She likes playing with her stuffed animals and her friends. But, she sees the world just a bit differently than one might guess.
Brave little Lacey lives a normal life, but there is more to her than what meets the eye.
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