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Bensalem man charged with homicide by vehicle for killing Philly man in Kensington, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Bensalem man was charged with homicide by vehicle for fatally striking a man in Kensington last month, Philadelphia police said on Wednesday. Christopher Sorensen, 41, was charged with homicide by vehicle, accident death, no license reckless driving and other related offenses for killing 38-year-old Christopher Cabrera of Philadelphia in July. Police said Sorensen was driving a black 2012 Toyota Corolla eastbound on the 2000 block of Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday, July 17 when he struck Cabrera, who was standing on the sidewalk. Cabrera was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. Sorensen remained on the scene of the crash but wasn't charged until weeks later. The crash involving Sorensen happened on the same night that 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. Since then, Michael Vahey, a 68-year-old, was hit with numerous charges, including homicide by vehicle by DUI, homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter for Friedes' death. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Vahey had a BAC level of nearly twice the legal limit. Also on that same night on July 17, a 26-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in East Germantown, police said.
New owner of iconic South Jersey diner vows to keep it alive
It might not be the prettiest name, but it’s perfectly Jersey. Geets Diner & Bar. That’s pronounced with a hard G. Although how even more Jersey would a diner be if it were a soft G and no S. As in J’eet?. J'eet yet? No? Let's stop...
Philly's private eviction system to cease operations as Landlord-Tenant Officer fails to obtain new insurance
Philadelphia's system of using private contractors to carry out evictions is coming to an end amid struggles to maintain insurance and mounting calls for reform of the decades-old practice. Two people were shot by eviction officers last year, raising questions about tenant safety and how to overhaul the city's unusual methods.
Pennsylvania man sentenced for using explosives to rob multiple ATMs
Philidelphia, Pa (WJET/WFXP) — A Pennsylvania man will be spending more than seven years behind bars along with other parts of his sentence after being convicted of using explosives to rob six ATMs in 2020 during a protest. A Philadelphia judge sentenced 25-year-old Cushmir McBride, of Yeadon, PA, to 90 months in prison along with […]
ON BURIED GROUND Begins In September At Christ Church Neighborhood House
Christ Church Preservation Trust has been conducting research to discover the lives and everyday acts of resilience and survival by Black people, both free and enslaved in Colonial Philadelphia Records show funeral services were held for enslaved Africans and African-Americans at Christ Church. Historians have speculated they may be buried...
N.J. funeral home sued after woman says they didn't bury father's remains
GARWOOD, N.J. – A woman has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey funeral home after she said she discovered the remains of her father were never buried."For 31 years, I assumed my father was buried at the cemetery"Debbie Uraga said it hurts to think her father's cremated remains sat inside John F. Pfleger Funeral Home in Middletown for 31 years."How did he rest in peace for 31 years if he's treated like nothing down in the basement?" she said.Uraga's father, George Jonas – a veteran, died in 1993.She lost her mother, sister and brother before her father's death. They're...
NJ, Philly Stalker Caught Stalking Again, Prosecutors Say
Shane P. Cassidy, 24, is accused of stalking a Unity Township woman and sending her threatening text messages, said the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office. The victim told authorities she received the messages from multiple phone numbers over a period of months, officials said. Some of the messages allegedly contained "photoshopped and superimposed images" of the victim, according to prosecutors.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mary Powell Lewis dies at 98
Mary Powell Lewis, MD, a pioneer for women in orthopedics, died July 15 at age 98, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Aug. 1. She was one of the first American women to be board certified in orthopedic surgery and was a founding member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society, the report said. Dr. Powell was remembered for championing women in the workplace and led a public discussion for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in 1985 called "Medicine as a career choice for women."
NJ ranks #2 in moving scams — How to protect yourself
❗ Moving scams continue to plague New Jersey residents. ❗ NJ ranks 2nd in the nation for the frequency of moving scams. Moving is stressful enough, imagine finding many of your belongings damaged or stolen or being forced to pay far more than you were told the move was going to cost.
Burlington County Farmers Market voted No. 1 in New Jersey
The Burlington County Farmers Market has been named the best farmers market in New Jersey, according to the results of an online poll conducted by the American Farmland Trust. The market, which narrowly beat out the West Windsor Community Farmers Market, received 1,483 votes in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration poll that ended on July 31.
Haddonfield's Boys of Summer earn trip down Kings Hwy., celebrate state title
The boys on the Haddonfield 11-and-under All-Star baseball team have traveled up and down Kings Highway for most of their young lives. However, this journey was one these lads will never forget. ...
New Jersey sees early and active West Nile virus season, health officials warn
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — At least two people in New Jersey tested positive for West Nile virus this year, the New Jersey Department of Health announced on Thursday. Health officials are now warning of an early and active season. Officials said most cases of West Nile happen from mid-August to mid-September. Medical professionals told PIX11 News that there […]
It’s good to be a teenager in New Jersey
👦 WalletHub released its "Most At-Risk Youth States in 2024" 👧 They compared all 50 states and D.C. across 15 key metrics. Comparing all 50 states and Washington D.C. across 15 indicators of youth risk, the personal finance website, WalletHub has released its list of “States with the Most At-Risk Youth in 2024.”
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn Hosts Gen Z Meeting on Affordability, Addiction
CHESTER, N.J. – Student interns had the opportunity to discuss addiction in New Jersey, family unification and legislative solutions to the state’s affordability crisis at a roundtable hosted by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn at her office in Chester on Wednesday. “New Jersey needs a fresh perspective and that is exactly what these dynamic and engaging young people delivered. They deserve to have their voices heard and I am honored to provide that forum,” Dunn (R-Morris) said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Dunn invited her legislative interns and young people with Jersey 1st, a grassroots conservative advocacy...
Aftershocks from April’s earthquake shake NJ again
⭕Wednesday's earthquake was New Jersey's 181st aftershock since the initial April quake. ⭕Aftershocks can occur years after the initial quake. Seismic activity has fired up again in New Jersey, following the earthquake that rattled the state back in April. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 2.2 earthquake centered east...
Why NJ Shore residents better stop complaining about crowds
It's the thick of the summer season at the Jersey Shore, and the crowds are everywhere. Weekdays? Weekends? It doesn't matter. They're here from Memorial Day through Labor Day and have no plans of going anywhere. For those who live at the Shore year-round, the summer season can be frustrating....
Spooky season starts August 1 in NJ with Spirit Halloween
If you’re over the crazy heat we’ve been experiencing this summer and are ready for the Fall vibe, you’ll love to hear that Halloween officially starts August 1 in New Jersey. Too soon? Not for me. I love the Fall season. It’s the perfect weather and I’m...
N.J. man indicted on murder charges in fatal Fourth of July crash
A New Jersey man accused of killing four people after driving into a crowd on the Lower East Side on the Fourth of July has been charged with murder, prosecutors said Thursday. Daniel Hyden, 44, of Monmouth Junction, was indicted on four counts of second-degree murder, one count of aggravated...
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