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NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Wed 7/17
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect until 8 p.m. for dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
NJ doctors, nurses will now need to take training to address maternal health disparities
Doctors and nurses who provide care to expectant mothers and those who have just given birth will be required to take classes in bias training in an effort to help lower the higher rate of poor maternal health outcomes among women of color in New Jersey, under new rules published this week. ...
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects
LaMonica McIver, the president of the Newark City Council, will win the Democratic nomination in the special election for a deep-blue New Jersey seat, CNN projects, putting her on the fast track to enter Congress later this fall.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Chris Christie Nukes Trump For Picking J.D. Vance as VP: ‘Not a Message of Unity’
CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday night covered former New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie publishing an op-ed in the New York Times The post Chris Christie Nukes Trump For Picking J.D. Vance as VP: ‘Not a Message of Unity’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Andre Speight enters race for McIver council seat
LaMonica McIver’s victory in tonight’s special Democratic primary for Congress in New Jersey’s 10th district cleared the way for Bishop Andre Speight, a pastor and the Central Ward Democratic municipal chair, to announce his bid for McIver’s city council seat. On Thursday evening, McIver is expected...
"Emmy" to make special appearance at East Passyunk "Mannequin" movie night
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District will host a free summer screening of the cult classic "Mannequin" on Friday, July 19 during an outdoor community event featuring a familiar face to fans of the '80s rom-com.With portions of "Mannequin" filmed in Center City's John Wanamaker Building, the 1987 film tells the story of window dresser Jonathan Switcher, played by Andrew McCarthy, who falls in love with the store's mannequin Emmy.The mannequin, played by Kim Cattrall, becomes human after store hours.Legend has it that Philadelphia lifestyle store South Fellini's co-owner Tony Trov worked for a crew member from...
Man charged with murdering Philadelphia convenience store clerk
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store worker during a robbery in Frankford earlier this month has been arrested and charged with murder, according to police.Police said 37-year-old Kharee Simmons was arrested Tuesday in the 100 block of North 54th Street in West Philadelphia.Simmons was charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, robbery and related offenses.The shooting happened around midnight on Thursday, July 11, inside the Frankford Convenience Store in the 1500 block of Pratt Street.According to police, an officer patrolling Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street was told by a woman that someone was shot inside the...
Jerome Edens Charged In Rasheedah Lane Murder: PPD
Jerome Edens, 67, surrendered to police on Tuesday, July 16, PPD wrote in a release. Lane was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the 2100 block of North Camac Street on July 9, according to officials. She was taken to Temple University Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries an hour later, authorities said.
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Philadelphia women are breaking down walls in the male-dominated construction industry
When you think of male-dominated fields, construction probably comes to mind. But here in Philadelphia, women are breaking ground in more ways than one.Emily Bittenbender worked for the Rendell Administration, completing $454 million in capital projects in 3 and 1/2 years.She then led the design and construction of the National Constitution Center. Now, she owns and operates her own construction company."Our tagline is: 'Changing the way you think about construction'," said Bittenbender.Bittenbender Construction is changing the face of construction from the inside out.Twenty years ago, she became the first female founded and owned union commercial general contractor."We have six executives...
Saints Neumann Goretti Catholic High School receives $350,000 gift from alumnus
This gift matches the largest single gift in school history and will establish The John M. Connolly Center for Business and Entrepreneurship. Saints Neumann Goretti High School has received a $350,000 gift from Mr. John M. Connolly and his wife, Kathy. The gift matches the largest single gift in the school’s history. The $300,000 will be used to create The John M. Connolly Center for Business and Entrepreneurship. The remaining $50,000 is funding a scholarship in honor of his sister, Sara Connolly Canuso, a 1969 graduate of Saint Maria Goretti Catholic High School, and his brother-in-law, Vito.
SEPTA Regional Rail improvement project will soon impact service
Improvements are coming to SEPTA's Regional Rail lines between the Fern Rock Transportation Center and Wayne Junction Station, as well as along the Fox Chase Line. It's all part of an improvement project that will affect weekend service for four weeks, starting Saturday, July 27. SEPTA officials said, in a...
New juice bar squeezes into Northern Liberties offering smoothies, toasts and bowls
A new juice bar has squeezed it's way into Philadelphia bringing the energy and flavors of New York. Essex Squeeze - now open in Liberties Walk, at 1030 N. 2nd Street - is serving up fresh made-to-order juices, juice shots, smoothies, toasts, lemonades and bowls. The café offers nearly 40...
Bayou Bar & Grill pours $5 cocktails every Wednesday in Summer Social citywide happy hour
Happy Hour Philly brought back Summer Social, the citywide happy hour each Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. when participating restaurants and bars, like Bayou Bar & Grill on Main Street in Manayunk, offer $4 beer, $4 wine, and $5 cocktails through the summer. “We’re giving $5 Long Island...
University City outdoor summer concert series to return in August
University City District’s popular summer concert series is set to return next month after a few years’ hiatus and will be held at two new locations. The University City Summer Series features family-friendly evenings of free entertainment at standout public spaces in the neighborhood. This year, UCD is...
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