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Philly small business owners are adjusting to the new ‘status quo’
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. About 57% of small business owners across the Delaware Valley surveyed by the Federal Reserve of Philadelphia said they weren’t on solid financial ground in 2023. It’s...
Cops: NJ creep tried to kidnap woman from sidewalk
GARFIELD — A 25-year-old city man has been arrested on charges of stalking and trying to kidnap a female while she was walking. Michael Hernandez was taken into police custody on May 16, a day after Garfield police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Investigators with the prosecutor’s...
Huge Asian food court to open in New Jersey
H Mart, one of the biggest international supermarkets in the country, has announced plans to open a huge Asian food court in the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. According to a release, the food court will feature 11 different dining options, featuring things like:. ⚫ K-Town Hero: Crafted by...
More hunting: The simple solution to NJ deer problem
In 2018, Saddle River finally became so fed up with deer overtaking their neighborhoods that in 2018 they began to fight, and they won the right to start removing what was becoming a true menace in their town. In order to protect the quality of life and safety of the...
Study Shows Patient Safety NOT A Priority In South Jersey Hospitals
Let's fact it, there isn't anyone alive that thinks staying overnight for treatment is fun. Sometimes, there's nothing you can do about it. A hospital stay is the only option. When you hear that your main hospital isn't known for patient care, that lead to some serious anxiety if you know you're headed there.
These are the hottest days ever on record for North Jersey
If any North Jersey residents needed a reminder that summer is here, a brief trip outside for much of June certainly would have done the trick. But while the temperatures may feel hotter than ever, historical data shows the region is still well shy of setting any records in the near future.
Tragic Story Sparks New Jersey Swimming Safety Conversation
Despite the depiction of Lifeguards on popular TV shows like "Baywatch", the reality is that these are important jobs and not overly glamorous. At the Jersey Shore, Lifeguards do more than just get a suntan each summer. Dating back to the late 1800s, the job of "Lifeguards" was given to...
Young Phillies Fan From Warminster Goes Viral After Playful Taunts Toward the Houston Astros
The young fan went viral after taunting the Astros. A young Phillies fan from Bucks County recently went viral after a video of him taunting the Astros made the rounds on the internet. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the young fan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Carson Wallace, a 5-year-old...
Is it Legal to Avoid a Police Checkpoint in NJ
You're driving down the road when you suddenly see bright red and blue lights ahead. Signs are posted along the road announcing a police checkpoint. You realize you left your license at home, and you don't want to get a ticket. So you decide to make a U-turn ahead of...
Willie Nelson To Miss Three More Outlaw Music Festival Tour Stops
Willie Nelson provided a significant health update in canceling his appearance at three upcoming tour stops. The 91-year-old will not be at Outlaw Music Festival Tour stops scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 28-30) in New York and New Jersey. Nelson first revealed health issues would keep him from...
June is Foster a Pet Month in NJ thanks to this North Jersey teen
Over the last year, a North Jersey Girl Scout has successfully turned her passion for animals into a statewide effort to advocate for the importance of fostering pets. Sophia Gillen, of Mountain Lakes, has been working on her gold award project, the most prestigious award a Girl Scout can receive, for just over a year. The project is called "Phenomenal Foster Pets" and is made up of various components including a proclamation from the governor and a fun patch to encourage advocacy for fostering pets.
NJ property tax relief could increase tenfold for some residents
⚫ NJ may adjust a tax relief program that hasn't moved from $250 since 2003. ⚫ A proposed constitutional amendment brings that number up to $2,500. ⚫ The increase would occur gradually over four years. Should New Jersey dig deeper into its pockets to award more property tax relief to...
Dog treats sold in NJ recalled over possible metal contamination
🐶 More than 3,500 bags of dog treats are being recalled, according to the FDA. 🐶 The treats were sold in New Jersey stores and nationwide. Before you give your dog a treat, check to make sure it’s not part of a recent recall. According to the...
First Rite Aid, now Walgreens may shutter stores in NJ
Times certainly haven't been pleasant for pharmacy stores across the nation. In particular, national chains. It wasn't that long ago when Rite Aid announced they would be closing stores across the nation, including here in New Jersey. At this point, most have seen these locations get liquidated and shut down (You can read more about the Rite Aid store closures from Jeff Deminski here).
Pizza Hut Closed 19 Locations in the US, Will New Jersey Locations be Affected
What? This is crazy. Pizza Hut is closing more locations nationwide. Pizza Hut shut down 19 locations different states, according Eat This, Not That Reports. There are currently 76 Pizza Hut locations in New Jersey, but it is unknown if any will be closed. Are There any Pizza Hut Locations...
Red Alert issued for severe storms across Tri-State Area today
Alerts and advisoriesA Red Alert is in place on Sunday due to the threat of severe thunderstorms.A Heat Advisory is in place for Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, & Ocean Counties on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a high risk of rip currents at all south facing beaches in New York throughout the weekend.Saturday night forecastA Yellow Alert has been added to tonight's forecast as a potent line of thunderstorms, which has already produced a few tornado warnings in Pennsylvania, is moving towards the area.As that line arrives here, isolated severe storms are possible, with the greatest hazards being heavy rain...
No ‘run-of-the-mill politician’: Gay New Jersey Republican hopes to flip Senate seat with historic win
Curtis Bashaw is an outlier among Republicans: he’s gay, supports abortion rights, and he’s proven he doesn’t need former President Donald Trump‘s endorsement to win an election. However, those qualities could lend him favor among voters in heavily blue New Jersey who are seeking an alternative to Democratic domination in the state’s U.S. Senate race. […]
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