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400 Jobs Coming To This New Jersey Area
Good news for job seekers. A new warehouse being built in South Jersey is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It'll be located way down in Salem County but it's close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. Walmart recently announced they're building a nearly 7,000-square-foot...
Investigation underway after man shot, killed in Wilmington, Del., police say
A man was killed after being shot in Delaware on Friday evening, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The 35-year-old man was found by officers who were responding to a shooting that happened just after 7:30 p.m on the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, police said. Officers took...
Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
On Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m., Jersey City will be hosting National Night Out events at Audubon Park, Pershing Field, Arlington Park, and Hamilton Park. There will be food, live music, and giveaways. A goal of these events is to foster relations between police officers and residents, and to promote safety and neighborhood unity.
Former CFO of Morris County law firm sentenced to 5 years in state prison for defrauding firm, dodging state taxes
NEW JERSEY — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Friday announced the sentencing of a Union County man who was formerly the chief financial officer of a Morristown-based national law firm, after he admitted embezzling over $1.5 million from the firm and evading payment of income taxes owed to the State.
Six sites in North Jersey will receive initial markers for the NJ Black Heritage Trail
Sometime between the end of this year and early next, New Jersey residents will see markers placed in front of historic sites statewide like Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson. The markers are part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail that recognizes overlooked sites key to Black history in the Garden State. In September...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
My Take: Avelo quiets doubts about airline service
Avelo's decision to add the Charlotte, NC suburb of Concord and the Orlando area Lakeland-Linder Airport in November has showcased the potential for well-run airline service at Wilmington Airport. In the first half of this year, Avelo ranked first in on-time performance and had the fewest cancelations, with company CEO...
Woman charged with carrying concealed gun during traffic stop in Newark
A Wilmington woman was arrested after police found a handgun in her car during a traffic stop in Newark, authorities said. The incident happened just after 4 p.m. July 24 on East Chestnut Hill Road, according to Lt. Andrew Rubin, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department. An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense and, while speaking to the driver, learned there was a gun in the vehicle. The officer searched the vehicle and found a handgun concealed under the driver's seat. The driver, 26-year-old Summerit Davis, was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, along with traffic offenses. She was released on $2,600 unsecured bail.
Inspiring Confidence with Children’s Healthcare Book Launch
WILMINGTON, Del. – Every good story has a hero, but what if the characters are based on real-life healthcare heroes? This past Wednesday, the Wilmington Public Library united families, healthcare advocates, and elected officials for a children’s healthcare book launch. The book, created by Westside Family Healthcare, is titled Captain Westside and the Health Heroes.
Construction begins on new park at old Rodney Reservoir site
Demolition at the former Rodney Street Reservoir in Wilmington is complete, green lighting a park project slated for completion next spring. More than 20 years after the reservoir closed to the public, construction on the new community park is underway. In 2022 the City announced plans to privately develop the...
FUNERAL HOME ACCUSED OF CREMATING WRONG MAN
Bell Funeral Home, located in Wilmington since the 1930s, is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating 93-year-old Roland Johnson Sr. and presenting another man’s body for burial. Johnson, a retired DuPont executive chef, passed away in January. His family, expecting a traditional burial, were horrified to discover the body presented was not their father’s. Daughter Darla Chase identified the error, noticing the man’s distinct physical differences.
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
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