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Congressman Boyle 'inspired' by Philly-area family of newly freed Evan Gershkovich
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle first met with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s family not long after the journalist was detained in Russia in March 2023. Now, after Gershkovich’s freedom amid a prisoner swap, he pointed to them as catalysts.
From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County
Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigns with Vice President Kamala Harris at Reading Terminal Market last month. Shapiro is a top candidate to be Harris's Vice Presidential running mate for 2024. All the talk this week is about PA Governor Josh Shapiro being one of the top candidates being considered to be...
Closing of two nonprofits drastically limits where Philly residents can find help to get food assistance
When the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger announced in June that it would be closing its doors at the end of the month, it was a major hit to Philly's food assistance community. The coalition, which was founded in 1996, offered help with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit applications,...
Community members fight to save Collingswood band, district says its hands are tied
When Collingswood's beloved band director of 20 years, Joe Lerch, died suddenly in April 2023, students attended his funeral in the morning and took to the competition field that same night. Now, members of the Panther Marching Band say it feels like they're experiencing another death. ...
Parlour Noir Jazzes Up Haddonfield
Since 2017, Parlour Noir has been a well-spring of traditional jazz music from the historic Mt. Airy district of Philadelphia, including Haddonfield native Paul Salter. The eccentric sixpiece ensemble brings joy and energy to the stage across a variety of venues, from bombastic swing dance weekends to intimate restaurant settings. Comprised of vocals, horns, piano, banjo, drums, and upright bass,…
Haddonfield Bulldogs 11 U Little League State Champs
THE BOYS ARE BACK: The Haddonfield Bulldogs 11U Little League team defeated Toms River to become state champions. In the double-elimination state tournament, the team beat Toms River twice 7-6 and 9-5 and Morristown 3-2. The bulldogs celebrated their victory with a car parade through the borough on July 25, ending at the little league fields.
Don't Feed the Landfills Initiative Eliminates 22 Million Pounds of Waste from National Parks Nationwide
CAMDEN, N.J. -- Subaru of America, Inc. and the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today announced the impressive impact of their partnership and celebrate the legacy of the Don't Feed the Landfills Initiative. In coordination with the National Park Service (NPS), and the National Park Foundation (NPF), Subaru and NPCA collaborated with many community partners to significantly reduce the amount of waste that national parks send to landfills. Since launching in 2015, the initiative has helped the National Park System eliminate 22 million pounds of waste through reduction, recycling, composting, and educational initiatives while engaging park visitors to lessen their environmental footprint.
Sky-high electric bill this month? All of NJ suffering consequences
Why are electric bills — for those without solar — unbelievably high in New Jersey this summer?. That’s what throngs of residents have been commiserating about on social media since June bills proved to be double or more their average. June was the first month that reflected...
Garden State themed Olympic events New Jerseyans want to see
A very fun question was posed on the New Jersey subreddit that got us on the NJ101.5 afternoon show intrigued. “If there was a New Jersey Olympic decathlon, what would the events be?”. For instance: the Jersey Slide competition. Competitors can be judged either on how many lanes they drive...
Protecting against floods, or a government-mandated retreat from the shore? New Jersey rules debated
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey officials are defending proposed building rules designed to limit damage from future storms and steadily rising seas in coastal areas, countering criticism that the state aims to force people away from the Jersey Shore by making it harder and more expensive to build or rebuild there.
Arts Programs Receive More Than $500,000 from State Council
Galloway, N.J. — The New Jersey State Council on the Arts recently awarded more than $500,000 to Stockton University to support arts programs. The grants include a record amount of $145,730 for the university’s Performing Arts Center, $56,030 for the Noyes Museum of Art at Stockton University and $300,000 for the co-sponsored “State of the Arts” television program that airs weekly on New Jersey Public Broadcasting Service. The money will be renewed annually for the next three years.
Proposed DEP rules spark debate on development, resiliency
A thousand-page draft rule would alter how companies can develop on flood-prone areas. New rules concerning land use in flood-prone areas have sparked debate on development and sustainability. Resilient Environment and Landscapes (REAL) is a thousand-page draft rule that would drastically alter development in New Jersey. If formally adopted, it...
NJ woman sues Wawa after falling into dangerous hole
FLORENCE — A woman who says she fell into an open manhole in a Wawa parking lot has filed a lawsuit against the company. Courtney Barlow, 20, of Ewing, said she suffered permanent injury after the fall in the Route 130 store parking on Oct. 22, 2023, according to the lawsuit, which NJ.com first reported this week.
NJ utility customers can get paid to recycle certain appliances
🔵JCP&L is looking for four types of appliances from customers. If you’re in the market for a new home appliance like a refrigerator or a freezer, but you’re not sure what to do with it, consider recycling it. The Recycling Program in NJ. The JCP&L Recycling Appliance...
Dead fish, pooping birds a bad combination for NJ shore town
LITTLE EGG HARBOR — Dead fish are creating problems on the water and in the air in a Jersey Shore town. Residents told 6ABC Action News that they've been dealing with what looks like hundreds of fish floating in a lagoon in the Osburn Island section of Little Egg Harbor. They have created a strong odor that makes it difficult for residents to spend time outside.
Video shows Philadelphia's Graffiti Pier partially collapse into Delaware River
PHILADELPHIA (KDKA) -- A portion of Graffiti Pier in Philadelphia partially collapsed into the Delaware River on Wednesday morning, officials said. A video from a Ring camera shows the former public art space collapsing into the river. The U.S. Coast Guard said it received a report that a 10- to...
Resurfacing work to begin on Main Street in Riverton next week
Repaving work on a section of Main Street in Riverton is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 5. The project will involve pavement milling and overlay work on a 0.4-mile stretch of the road, also known as County Route 603, from Broad Street North (CR 543) to Bank Avenue. The...
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