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1 dead, 8 injured after shooting at 'pop-up' event in Southwest Philadelphia
One person is dead and eight others were injured in a drive-by shooting on the Fourth of July during what officials are calling a "pop-up event" in Southwest Philadelphia.Police say the nine victims, including three juveniles and six adults, were shot near the intersection of 60th Street and Kingsessing Ave. around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.Police said they believe a vehicle pulled up and someone inside began firing at the crowd. Officials said the crime scene spans over two blocks.Commissioner Kevin Bethel said in an update Friday that police were tracking the pop-up event, which he said actually began in North Philadelphia...
Edgemoor and surrounding areas raise environmental, health concerns from Port of Wilmington expansion
Residents and community groups in and around Edgemoor are pushing back on the Port of Wilmington expansion. The state announced the $635 million public-private partnership project in May – the new facility in Edgemoor will quadruple the port’s capacity for container cargo and handle newer and larger ships.
Cops searching for missing endangered man last seen at Wawa in Galloway, NJ
Authorities in Galloway Township are asking for your help finding an endangered 21-year-old man. The Galloway Township Police Department says Ethan Vialva was last seen at Wawa at Jimmie Leeds and Pitney Roads at about 5 PM on the 4th of July. Vialva is described as follows:. Approximately 6’ 1”...
Man shot dead on Wilmington, Delaware, street
A man was shot to death on a Wilmington, Delaware, street early on July 4, 2024. Wilmington police said that officers responded to the 900 block of Lombard Street just after 1 a.m. Thursday. The officers found a 49-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds, police said. He was not immediately...
Hang Out with the Flyers This Summer in South Jersey
In South Jersey, there are many traditions that locals and vacationers look forward to each year. From Christmas in July Festivities to Lifeguard Race Competitions and numerous fundraisers, summertime is always busy at the Jersey Shore. One of those traditions is now in its eighth year: The Flyers Community Caravan...
Wanted by the City of Wildwood Police
Given the large number of visitors to the Jersey Shore this holiday weekend, things are relatively quiet. We're not seeing a repeat of the disorder and craziness of the Memorial Day Weekend. Police want it to remain that way. The Jersey Shore markets to families as a place you can...
North Wildwood lifts ban on some beach tents after progress on beach nourishment project
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) -- Thanks to progress on the city's beach nourishment project, North Wildwood is scaling back on its beach tent ban just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello posted on Facebook Tuesday that the city council approved a resolution to suspend restrictions on beach tents, cabanas and canopies."Tents or similar shade structures that are 10' by 10' or smaller are now PERMITTED on the North Wildwood beaches. Any structures larger than 10' by 10' are still restricted," the post said.Back in May, the North Wildwood City Council approved banning large...
Missed fireworks on the Fourth? There’s still more in NJ
So you think you missed out on fireworks before the Fourth of July? Think again!. There are still some displays scheduled through the Independence Day holiday weekend around New Jersey. Check our list below by date for a display. NOTE: All displays are not updated for postponements or cancellations due...
Man dies on the beach in Wildwood Crest, NJ, early Tuesday morning
Authorities in Wildwood Crest say a man died on the beach Tuesday morning. According to the Wildwood Crest Police Department, which has not yet released many details, officers were called to the beach at Myrtle Road at about 6:20 for a report of an unconscious and unresponsive man. A person...
Safety rules to protect workers during heat waves issued by feds
Biden administration officials rolled out a long-awaited heat standard on Tuesday meant to protect workers from the deluge of heat waves and extreme weather advocates say are becoming more commonplace because of climate change. The regulation would cover an estimated 35 million workers across the nation, though it would not go into effect...
Tattooed Gunman Charged With Shooting Jackson Victim In Face In Tag-Team Assault: Prosecutor
Michael Vulpis, 26, was arrested at his home in Freehold on Wednesday, July 3, in connection with the June 27 incident in Jackson Township, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The 27-year-old victim and a female were sitting in a parked car outside of a home on Larsen Road...
Man charged with attempted murder after shooting at party in Wellsville
Wellsville, N.Y. — A Pennsylvania man faces charges after police said he shot another man at a party Wednesday night in Allegany County. New York State Police responded to a report of a shooting on Smith Hollow Road in Wellsville around 9:45 p.m. Investigators determined Gregory Miller, 54, of...
Will rain impact July 4 fireworks in NJ and NYC?
Sunny skies and seasonable temperatures are forecasted this morning and afternoon for much of North Jersey as Independence Day celebrations begin. But come evening for fireworks displays, it's anybody's guess. ...
About 1 in 3 people live near an N.J. warehouse and its pollution. What will it take to stop?
Noxious plumes and truck noise surrounded Tolani Taylor on Sherman Avenue on Monday morning. The environmentalist says she is particularly concerned about what warehouses mean for constant truck traffic and, by extension, air quality. And while where she stood is among the city’s hotspots for this kind of activity, Taylor...
Sen. Bob Menendez's defense rests in federal bribery trial; Closing arguments next week
Sen. Bob Menendez, in his first words in court since his federal bribery trial started eight weeks ago in Manhattan, told the judge Wednesday that he would not speak in his own defense and rested his case after just two days of witnesses testifying on his behalf. “I’m not seeking to take the stand at this time,” New Jersey’s senior senator told Judge Sidney H. Stein, assuring the jurist he had discussed the matter “at length” with his attorneys. ...
28 road deaths so far in 2024: NJ county is stepping up patrols
Expect more messaging and crackdowns related to unsafe driving. Through the first half of this year, 28 people have lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes on roads in Atlantic County. That's second only to Middlesex County (34), and officials say they're dedicated to stopping the trend from continuing...
NJ State Troopers searching for Warren County stabbing suspect
Authorities are asking for your help locating a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in North Jersey late Tuesday night. Officials say at around 10:20 on the night of July 2nd, state troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a home on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, Warren County.
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