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Helicopter makes emergency landing on Philadelphia pier after fuel issue
PHILADELPHIA - A helicopter made an emergency landing in South Philadelphia early Friday morning. It happened on Pier 82, near Columbus Boulevard and Snyder Avenue – next to the SS United States - around 3:30 a.m. The four-seat helicopter had to make a hard landing on the pier after...
Driver shot multiple times, killed in Fairhill
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the Fairhill section of the city Friday morning. The shooting happened on the 100 block of Cambria Street around 3:30 a.m. Police say a man driving a car was struck several times by gunfire. The driver managed to drive to...
Deli meats added to recall after outbreak kills 1 in NJ
⭕ 34 people have been sickened during the outbreak and a NJ resident killed. ⭕ The outbreak has been connected to sliced deli meats. A specific deli product is being recalled in connection with a listeria breakout that has claimed a life in New Jersey and seriously sickened three dozen in the state.
Indego brings back the single-ride pass in Philly
The single-ride pass is back. Long live the single-ride pass!. The City of Philadelphia today announced the return of riders being able to purchase a single ride for its bikeshare initiative, Indego. “We’ve heard from folks for a while that they want an affordable and accessible single-trip option,” said Nate...
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...
French bulldog that fell down cliff rescued by Port Authority unit in New Jersey
Port Authority officers jumped into action to rescue a French bulldog that had fallen down a cliff in Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey.The Emergency Service Unit received a call from the George Washington Bridge command on Tuesday just before 7 a.m.Within minutes, Officer Nicola spotted the dog named Klipse on the slope.He and his partner, Officer Kuchie, used a rope rescue system to rappel down the cliff. Using an animal snare and K9 harness, they safely brought Klipse back up the cliff.Klipse was unscathed after the incident.Nicola, who has been with the Port Authority for 10 years, had not...
GBCL awaits hearing in UPS appeal
The Greater Bustleton Civic League held a meeting to update members on the proposed UPS sorting facility planned for 1 Red Lion Road. Members listened to GBCL president Jack O’Hara and attorney Paul Toner, of Orphanides & Toner, who is handling the civic group’s appeal of zoning and building permits, issued by the city Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Friday’s Headlines Slim Down
The best way to make streets safer is to make them narrower, according to a Johns Hopkins study published last year (Route Fifty) Streetsblog covered it back then, too. (Streetsblog USA) Another study by the University of Iowa found that road diets had no effect on emergency vehicle response times (Ars Technica).
Philly police step up presence on Aramingo and Island avenues with hopes of reducing crashes
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police are stepping up their presence in high-traffic areas to reduce traffic collisions and fatalities.They say they have seen an increase in accidents and fatalities since 2020 and they are trying to decrease it. Officers will be cracking down on aggressive driving, including speeding and disregarding traffic signals.Their traffic enforcement will focus on Aramingo Avenue between Somerset Street to Frankfort Creek and Island Avenue between Bartram and Woodland avenues. Police say so far this year, they have seen about 26,000 accidents and 61 crash-related deaths, a slight decrease from this time last year."And that's the point of...
Win Green Day Pit Tickets
MMR Rocks Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas – Friday, August 9th at Citizens Bank Park!. Here’s your shot to win your way into the Pit! Listen 3 times each day on Monday 8/5, Tuesday 8/6 and Wednesday 8/7. We’ll announce a Green Day Keyword each time at 12noon, 4pm and 8pm. Enter the keyword each time on this contest page below. Each keyword is another chance for you to win the Pit Tickets.
Shapiro cancels Hamptons fundraising trip before Harris' VP pick
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro canceled a fundraising trip to the Hamptons this weekend amid speculation he could be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 general election. "The Governor's trip was planned several weeks ago and included several fundraisers for his own campaign committee," Shapiro's spokesperson said on Thursday. "His schedule has changed and he is no longer traveling to the Hamptons this weekend."Shapiro is among six candidates who had calls with Harris' vetting team this week as the vice president searches for her running mate in the 2024 general election, CBS News reported. Shapiro is among...
1-800-Plumber +Air Opens First Location in Philadelphia and Eyes Further Expansion
Industry-leading plumbing and HVAC franchise, 1-800-Plumber +Air, is thrilled to announce its plans to further expand in Pennsylvania through franchising. With its first location recently opened in the Greater Philadelphia market, the brand is seeking aspiring entrepreneurs to bring its services to local communities such as Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg, and Lancaster. The new location in Philadelphia is located at 438 Industrial Drive, North Wales, PA.
Jalsa Indian Kitchen Somerdale – Amazing Dishes Photo Post
Jalsa Indian Kitchen opened last month in Somerdale NJ… and after visiting them several times by myself and with the family I thought I’d share with you the amazing Indian dishes that we’ve gotten to eat at Jalsa!. If you are unfamiliar, the all-new Jalsa Indian Kitchen...
West Philadelphia man rents billboard to help him find a date
Sick of swiping dating apps, one West Philadelphia man is putting himself out there in a very public way.Dave Kline, a 28-year-old data manager, rented a billboard in his neighborhood near 34th and Wharton streets and put details about his search for a date on it.He's a good cook, has normal hobbies, and owns a cat, which is pictured on the billboard.Kline spoke with Action News about his unique approach to finding a lady friend."It was just supposed to be funny for the most part, but I am not gonna lie that the added benefit is that girls are messaging...
MiPro Homes seeking Mount Laurel approval to build 19 homes on mostly wooded acres.
A Medford builder is seeking preliminary approval to build 19 homes on nearly 26 acres of mostly wooded property between Elbo Lane and Cemetery Road in Mount Laurel. MiPro Homes LLC is scheduled to appear before the Township Planning Board next week to seek approval for a preliminary major subdivision on the 249 Elbo Lane property, which for decades had been used for agriculture until around 2006.
Unruly passenger from New Jersey wreaked havoc on American Airlines flight: Feds
An unruly passenger from Burlington County, New Jersey, is facing charges after investigators say he engaged in disruptive, life-threatening behavior while on an American Airlines flight.It happened back on July 18 on the Seattle-Dallas American Airlines flight #2101.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah, the flight had to be diverted to Salt Lake City after Eric Nicholas Gapco, 26, of Delanco, NJ, assaulted and intimidated a flight attendant and aircraft crew members.Gapco allegedly refused to stay seated, propositioned a flight attendant for sex, vaped on the aircraft, and even attempted to open the plane's exterior door multiple times on the flight, authorities said.In addition to allegedly being loud and bothersome to other passengers, authorities say Gapco locked himself in the bathroom before he was restrained by the flight crew.Gapco was arrested at the Salt Lake City International Airport.He is being charged with interference with a flight crew, and attempted damage to an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.Gapco was scheduled to make an initial appearance on August 1 in Salt Lake City.
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman in South Jersey, cops say
A woman was assaulted Wednesday by a man in Salem County, police said. Police were called to South Main Street in Woodstown around midnight after a woman reported she had been approached and assaulted by a man, according to a statement from the department. Edward Carter, 44, of Woodstown was...
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