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$10.7 million Kings Highway improvement project breaks ground in Camden County
On Monday, the Camden County Board of Commissioners broke ground on a $10.7 million investment into Kings Highway, a major thoroughfare that runs through Haddon Heights, Audubon and Mount Ephraim. The project aims to transform the roadway from Market Street to Hopkins Road, making it safer and more navigable for all users.
Stores are cracking down on retail theft in Pennsylvania | Opinion
Over the summer, the Philadelphia Police Department reported the arrest of a retail theft ring dubbed the “Diaper Crew,” named for their alleged method of clearing diapers from store shelves to resell on the black market. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Upper Darby school board approves weapons detection system
A $1 million weapons detection system is coming to a Pennsylvania school district weeks after a gun scare at one of its high schools.On Tuesday night, the Upper Darby school board unanimously approved a measure to install the new security systems at Upper Darby High School and Drexel Hill and Beverly Hills middle schools.According to the school district, the open gate weapons detection system uses artificial intelligence to scan for any weapon.Superintendent Daniel McGarry says students would walk between a set of metal poles, and if a student is carrying any compressed metal, an orange box would appear on the screen...
LGBTQ+ community members worry about impact of proposed 76 Place on Gayborhood
The proposed 76 Place, which would be the new home to the 76ers, now has a new set of opponents: members of the LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia.They spoke out against 76 Place in front of City Hall on Thursday morning, expressing concern for how the arena will impact the nearby area known as the Gayborhood.The project has always gotten pushback from Chinatown residents worried about businesses being negatively impacted and housing prices becoming unaffordable.Residents, businesses, drag performers and allies of the Gayborhood share those concerns, along with other worries about the proposed arena taking away safe queer spaces."We are claiming...
Camden County flu shot program begins at Senior Health Fair on Oct. 9
The Board of Commissioners has scheduled 10 locations for the 2024 Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program. As is the tradition, the program begins at the annual Senior Health Fair, which this year takes place on Oct. 9 at The Forum Wedding & Catering Hall at 109 N. Black Horse Pike in Blackwood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pier 40 in Philadelphia reopens amid revitalization of city's waterfront
Developers cut the ribbon on Pier 40 in Philadelphia on Tuesday, breathing new life into a formerly-abandoned property along the Delaware River.The once-closed pier welcomed a new tenant: CubeSmart Self Storage facility by PrimeSpace Capital.The grand opening of this new storage facility is one small part of a revitalization of the city's waterfront space.Further north, there are plans for Grafitti Pier, which partially collapsed on July 31. The pier and six surrounding acres are set to be sold by Conrail to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.Portion of Graffiti Pier collapses into Delaware River in Philadelphia"We thought a light touch would...
Celebrate Squash Day at the Burlington County Farmers Market This Saturday
MOORESTOWN, NJ – Fall is here and the Burlington County Farmers Markert is celebrating with a special market day dedicated to one of the season’s signature crops: the squash.Squash Day at the Burlington County Farmers Market will be held this Saturday, September 28, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, located at 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe special squash-themed day will feature several varieties for sale, including pumpkins, zucchini and butternut squash, along with numerous squash prepared foods.There will also be a squash cooking demonstration, squash...
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