Joe, a Toms River native, is a graduate of Boston’s Emerson College. A 15-year radio veteran, Joe arrived at 94.5 PST in the summer of 2018. He's the co-host of Chris and the Crew, plus the station's Brand Manager, and its Digital Managing Editor. An openly gay man, Joe now resides in South Philadelphia. Despite having an early alarm clock, Joe can often be found out late into the night, attending concerts at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly and hosting trivia at Central Jersey bars. In spite of not being athletic, Joe is now an active member of Stonewall Sports Philadelphia, where is the captain of both a weekly bowling and championship-winning kickball team.
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Cleveland Kidnapper Ariel Castro Found Dead in Jail Cell
Convicted Cleveland kidnapper and rapist Ariel Castro was found dead late Tuesday in his prison cell in Ohio. The New York Daily News reports the 52-year-old hung himself.
NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler Dies After Crash In Dirt Car Race
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died late Wednesday after an accident in a dirt car race at New Jersey's Bridgeport Speedway.
Gunman Dead After Holding Five Firefighters Hostage in Georgia
The man who held five firefighters hostage in Suwanee, Ga. earlier on Wednesday has been shot and killed by SWAT members. Four hostages are slightly injured, but authorities say they should be OK.
4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New England
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Hollis Center, Maine (which is located 20 miles west of Portland) was felt across New England at 7:12 p.m on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
This Day in History for October 8 – Great Chicago Fire Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info)
1956 – The New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 8 – Sigourney Weaver, Matt Damon and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Matt Damon
Age: 43
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Activist
Known For: Winning an Oscar for co-writing 'Good Will Hunting' along with close friend Ben Affleck, starring in the 'Ocean's' trilogy and the 'Bourne' series of movies, and his charitable work with organizations such as the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, and Water.
NFL, Refs Reach Tentative Agreement
The NFL and and the NFL Referees Association have agreed to a contract that will send referees back to the field this weekend, according to NFL.com.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that the the refs will be back on the field starting with Thursday night's game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens...
This Day in History for September 17 – US Constitution Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1787 – The United States Constitution is signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (More info)
1978 – The Camp David Accords are signed by Israel and Egypt (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for September 13 – Fiona Apple and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Fiona Apple
Age: 35
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Hits like 'Shadowboxer' and 'Criminal' in the late 1990s before she unfortunately faded from view just a few years later
This Day in History for September 10 – Last Guillotine Execution and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1608 – John Smith is elected council president of Jamestown, Virginia (More info)
1897 – A London man is arrested for drunk driving, making him the first person apprehended for the crime (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for September 10 – Colin Firth, Ryan Phillippe and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Colin Firth
Age: 52
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Academy Award for his portrayal of King George VI in 'The King's Speech,' another nomination for his role in 'A Single Man,' and appearing in other films such as 'Pride and Prejudice'
Ryan Phillippe
Age: 38
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as 'I Know What You Did La