Edward Snowden Speaks At Philly Library Via CCTV From Russia
A special guest visited the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia Monday night via closed-circuit television.
A special guest visited the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia Monday night via closed-circuit television.
Snowden said he envisions it as a protection for journalists and human rights workers.
Chris discussed Ted Cruz choosing Carly Fiorina as a potential running mate and Philadelphia potentially hosting next year's NFL Draft. He also spoke with author Penny Nance at 7:20 about her book, Feisty and Feminine, and her upcoming appearance at the next WPHT Speaker Series on May 4 at Neumann University.
Edward Snowden's name has become synonymous with the push toward privacy, ever since he started leaking classified details of government mass surveillance programs two years ago. And now he's dispensing some advice on how best to safeguard your communications.
Perino told Rich Zeoli on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT surveillance programs are essential to winning the war on terror.
The photo reveals Gordon-Levitt dressed in Army fatigues, not looking much like the Snowden most of America pictures.
Internet denizens are taking a stand against suspicionless surveillance.
The little search engine from Chester County that could' has really come into its own: DuckDuckGo hit a billion searches last year in the fallout from NSA leaker Edward Snowden's revelations.
The latest revelations from NSA leaker Edward Snowden show that government spies have an eye on smartphone and tablet apps.
Chris discusses President Obama's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the programming biases at MSNBC, and the latest details in the Center City building collapse.He also talks to Pennsylvania's Lt. Governor Jim Cawley and comedian Steve Byrne.
The top-secret US agency says 300 terrorists have been taken down over the past five years using information from the program, called XKeyscore.
Chris assesses yesterday's rulings by the Supreme Court on gay marriage, the murder charges against former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, and an ad opposing privatization of Pennsylvania's state owned liquor stores produced by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. He also talks to Lyle Denniston from the National Constitution Center, John Hayward from Human Events, New Jersey Senate Candidate Steve Lonegan, and Comedian Chris Hardwick.
Chris reviews his Alaskan cruise, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's decision to lower the flags yesterday to honor actor James Gandolfini, and the Obama administration's efforts to apprehend Edward Snowden. He also talks to Dick Yuengling, from the Yuengling Brewery.
Seth Williams announced Monday that he will convene an investigating grand jury to look into the center city building collapse. U.S. officials are in the process of filing charges against NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Publisher and editor of the Germantown Chronicle, Jim Foster holds Mayor Nutter accountable for the Center City building collapse in his article "Mayor and Admin at Fault". New Jersey state senate may allow police officers to confiscate the cell phones of drivers involved in accidents. Tim Butler of the Psychedelic Furs joins Chris and Paige to talk Awesome Fests.
FBI agents on Monday visited the home of a man whose son has identified himself as the source of leaks about top-secret U.S. surveillance programs.
Washington Township police in Gloucester County said a loose pig named Pumba was brought home safely after he escaped his enclosure on Friday.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
A Lewiston, Maine bowling alley, where eight people were killed during the state's deadliest mass shooting last October, reopened Friday.
Exclusive video showing part of a Pennsylvania State Police chase ending in a crash in Delaware County puts the agency's pursuit policy under scrutiny.
Andrew Linder is chasing justice for human trafficking victims and survivors.
Washington Township police in Gloucester County said a loose pig named Pumba was brought home safely after he escaped his enclosure on Friday.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
A Lewiston, Maine bowling alley, where eight people were killed during the state's deadliest mass shooting last October, reopened Friday.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
Exclusive video showing part of a Pennsylvania State Police chase ending in a crash in Delaware County puts the agency's pursuit policy under scrutiny.
Bohm extended his hitting streak to 16 games with an RBI single, Marsh drove in two runs and the surging Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
It's a Philadelphia tradition and it's back for the 45th time. The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is now just days away.
Hundreds of students at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County are participating in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon on Friday.
Washington Township police in Gloucester County said a loose pig named Pumba was brought home safely after he escaped his enclosure on Friday.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey is rising from the ashes following an arson, and it's all thanks to help from the community.
Meet one of the 10 "all-star" teachers the Philadelphia Phillies will honor Friday during their Teacher Appreciation Night at Citizens Bank Park.
Tune in on Thursday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as we help raise money for childhood cancer research.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
Tune in on Thursday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as we help raise money for childhood cancer research.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
A program is working to preserve the past as several military monuments sit near Brandywine Park in Wilmington that haven't been touched or cleaned in decades.
emperatures have climbed back into the 80s for Thursday's weather in Philadelphia. The weekend is colder and cloudy with rain during Sunday's Broad Street Run.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A local teen is leading the charge of over a hundred young people having their hearts checked in Flourtown to honor her sister's memory.
After experiencing female athlete triad herself, medical student Hanna Blankemeier is working to raise awareness.
Cassie Donahue and her mom Jane are lacing up their sneakers for Sunday's Broad Street Run and it's all for a good cause. The duo is helping raise money for cancer research in honor of their late father and husband.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Starting Monday, the city of Philadelphia is cracking down on drivers who park on streets in the 14 neighborhoods being cleaned as part of the Mechanical Street Cleaning program.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Bohm extended his hitting streak to 16 games with an RBI single, Marsh drove in two runs and the surging Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
The report Spencer Turnbull will remain in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation is on hold, for now.
Meet one of the 10 "all-star" teachers the Philadelphia Phillies will honor Friday during their Teacher Appreciation Night at Citizens Bank Park.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suárez was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for March and April after posing a 0.63 WHIP in six starts.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
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See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish on Monday announced a world tour for her third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," that will see the nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer stop in Philadelphia this fall.
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ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
A New Jersey church is planning to resume service two weeks after part of its building was destroyed by an intentionally set fire. Meanwhile, residents are picking up their bibs for the Broad Street Run.
Get a look at an aerial view of the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky ahead of the Kentucky Derby 2024. Plus, Philadelphia police have two people in custody for the shooting of a teenager at 50th and Spruce streets. Meanwhile a protest encampment on University of Pennsylvania's campus is in its 10th day, and the university has released a statement saying divestment from Israel is illegal under state law. Gov. Josh Shapiro has called on Penn to keep students safe.
Brauhaus Schmitz is presenting its 11th annual Maifest spring celebration on South Street! The authentic German festival on South Street features plenty of beer, food and of course a Maypole set up right in the middle of South Street. Ross DiMattei chats with Brauhaus owner Doug Hager as he sets up for the big block party.
Deptford's varsity baseball field has been named after Bobby Shisler, a Deptford police officer and Deptford Spartans Baseball alum who died May 7, 2023 weeks after he was shot in the line of duty.
The Broad Street Run in Philadelphia could be interrupted by rain - but it looks like steady showers will hold off until after 10 or 11 a.m., Tammie Souza reports. Run fast and you can avoid the worst of the rain. But it's looking like wet weather will be in the Philadelphia area for the next seven days.