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Spirit Halloween opens flagship store in New Jersey for season to thousands in attendance
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — Thousands of people gathered Thursday morning for the seasonal grand opening of Spirit Halloween's flagship store in Egg Harbor Township.Lee Vasquez was first in line to enter the store. He came to South Jersey from Los Angeles."I got here about four in the morning," Vasquez said.Jackson Digangi was number 352 in line. For him, the biggest challenge was staying cool."We've been here since like five [in the morning]," Digangi said. "We're like dying out here. It's so hot."Inside the air-conditioned store, many hot-ticket items, including hundreds of costumes, props and animatronics, were for sale.Spirit...
NJ Family’s Summer Fun Interrupted By SINKHOLE In Front Yard
New Jersey has seen its fair share of natural disasters over the years. The scariest that comes to mind is, of course, Hurricane Sandy. It swept up the coastline in 2012 damaging so many homes in its path. Residents of the shore towns weren't even the only ones impacted by that storm. There was significant damage all the way out in the Philly suburbs of South Jersey, too.
E-ZPass failures — This is why its happening in New Jersey
❓ There are many reasons your E-ZPass may not be working. You go through the E-ZPass lane and out of the corner of your eye you see the message “Call E-ZPass” or “Toll Not Paid.”. Day ruined. That almost certainly means a violation is coming in the...
Chip City Cookies arrives in Philly
Popular New York City-based Chip City Cookies opens its first Philly location in Rittenhouse Square on Friday.Why it matters: You can embrace your inner Cookie Monster with classic and fun new flavors.What to expect: Freshly baked goodness, with some flavors rotated weekly. A new batch of cookies comes out of the oven nearly every hour.The shop's 5.5-ounce cookies come in dairy-free options ($5), together with smaller "thin chips" ($3.50).A scoop of ice cream will cost you $4 each and you can choose from four flavors, including chocolate s'mores.Plus: The store takes on the viral croissant-cookie mashup. Their version — the...
These CEOs are the highest paid in the Philadelphia area
Data: SEC filings, Philadelphia Business Journal; Note: William Sibold became CEO in 2023; Chart: Axios VisualsCompensation for CEOs reached new heights last year across the country, including in the Philly area.The big picture: Of the Philadelphia region's 12 largest publicly traded companies, all but one of their CEOs received pay increases in 2023, per U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Those ranged from 4.6% to 52.5%.John Zillmer, who leads food service giant Aramark, was the lone outlier whose pay dipped last year. He made 4.5% less than he did in 2022.William Sibold became CEO of biopharmaceutical company Madrigal Pharmaceuticals in September 2023,...
New real estate rules in New Jersey give buyers and sellers more leverage starting Aug. 1
The Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act, which is meant to create a more transparent and buyer-friendly housing market, officially went into effect in New Jersey Aug. 1, resulting in several new regulations for the real estate market. These guidelines — which apply to residential and commercial sales, as well as rentals —...
Police Render Image of Hessian Soldier’s Face from Remains Found in New Jersey Battlefield
The skeletal remains of a Hessian soldier found on an archeological expedition in New Jersey finally have a face. The skeletal remains of a Hessian soldier found on an archeological expedition in New Jersey finally have a face, writes Rob Jennings for NJ.com. In 2022, volunteers discovered 15 sets of...
New Jersey lottery player wins $5,000 a month for life on $3 scratch-off lottery ticket
A trip to the liquor store netted one lucky Bergen County lottery player a nice monthly paycheck ... for life! A $3 scratch-off ticket purchased at Budy's Wine & Liquors on Hudson Street in Hackensack was worth $5,000 a month for life through the New Jersey Lottery's Win For Life scratch-off ticket game, the lottery announced on social media on Wednesday. ...
State names cops in Central Jersey who have been suspended, demoted, fired
Central Jersey law enforcement officers were disciplined last year for offenses including fighting with other officers, sleeping on the job, pointing a Taser at another officer and allegedly serving alcohol to minors. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released its report on the number of major disciplines reported by law enforcement departments...
Philly Truce kicks off fall campaign of patrols around the city
PHILADELPHIA - People in this South Philly community in the area of 23rd and Wharton are enjoying a night called Oldies in the Park. "Oldies in the park. Thank you Council President Kenyatta Johnson," said a deejay playing oldies tunes. It’s a weekly event City Council President Kenyatta Johnson brings to Wharton Square Park every week during the summer. Residents enjoy a DJ, food trucks and water ice.
Philly police cracking down on aggressive driving on these two streets in new initiative
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are cracking down on aggressive drivers, starting by focusing on two of the most dangerous roads in the city. The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) announced the latest traffic enforcement initiative aimed at reducing traffic collisions and fatalities. Last year, there were 124 fatal crashes in Philadelphia....
Noah Lyles is the world’s fastest man. A legendary N.J. coach predicted that before he was born | Politi
PARIS — John Moon won’t brag about his prediction. He doesn’t consider himself a track Nostradamus, and before you ask, he does not have any stock tips. His comment to a New Jersey sportswriter three decades ago seems almost eerie now, given what we know about Noah Lyles and what we expect him to do at the Paris Olympics in the coming days. But back in 1995? Moon insists he wasn’t going out on a limb.
Termination of New Jersey Firefighter Upheld
The Appellate Division of New Jersey Superior Court has upheld the termination of a firefighter who was working full-time for the military while employed full-time as a municipal firefighter, and kept each agency in the dark about his employment with the other. John Tayag-Kosky was fired by the Town of Kearny for conduct unbecoming, neglect of duty, insubordination, and hiding the fact that he was employed full-time as military recruiter and an active-duty member of the Army National Guard.
Anonymous ShopRite customer becomes instant millionaire after lucky in-store purchase – the chances were slim
A LUCKY individual is set to become rich after winning $1 million from a singular grocery store purchase. The unknown shopper bought a lottery ticket at a ShopRite in New Jersey last week. The ticket was worth $1 million and was sold for the Friday, July 26 drawing at a ShopRite store in Mercer County, […]
Here's what's trending on Green Philly
Green Philly is your resource for a sustainable, local, and accessible lifestyle. Our mission is to connect you with eco-solutions for a more resilient future, make sustainability fun, and foster a vibrant, inclusive community. Here’s what’s trending on Green Philly:. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. City of Philadelphia Secures...
A student loan forgiveness program is celebrated at Philly City Hall
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The head of the U.S. Department of Education, Miguel Cardona, came to Philadelphia on Thursday to hear how a student loan forgiveness program for public employees is working.
VIDEO: Police seek 2 persons of interest seen leaving area of 'suspicious' Gloucester Twp. apartment fire
Police in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, are looking for two people caught on video leaving the scene of a fire Tuesday night at the Millbridge Gardens Apartments.