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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Property Tax, Home Repair, and Energy Programs
With property taxes on the rise for most Philadelphians, Hall Monitor, with generous support from the Lenfest Institute, has compiled a list of programs to lower residents’ tax bills. We’ve also included steps on how to appeal your new assessment and other useful programs. We will constantly update this information with new programs as they become available.
Feria del Barrio, a festival to celebrate Latino food, music and art, is turning 40
One of the largest celebrations of Latino culture is entering middle age with its 40th anniversary festival in North Philadelphia next week. Feria del Barrio returns to El Centro de Oro, the section of Fairhill that roughly spans 5th Street from Lehigh to Indiana avenues. (You can find it by literally following the yellow road; a curving painted pattern stretches down the sidewalk.) Musicians, vendors and performers will entertain crowds Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon-4:30 p.m. during this rain-or-shine event.
Eclectic rockers from Bucks County cancel tour due to mental health issues
A popular rock band known for its eclectic mix of styles, and which hails from Pennsylvania, is taking a break from hitting the stage, at least for now. Ween — formed by Aaron Freeman (AKA Gene Ween) and Mickey Melchiondo (AKA Dean Ween) in New Hope, Bucks County, in 1984 — announced the band is going to “step away from the stage for the foreseeable future,” according to a Thursday X post.
Free Coffee: Wawa Is Gearing Up For The School Year In New Jersey
Being a teacher is an incredibly hard job. Not only are you planning out an entire year's worth of curriculum, you're also dealing with kids, parents, and an ever-changing educational landscape. A lot of my friends are teachers, and I respect the heck out of them for doing the job...
Will New Jersey Have A Beautiful Local Summer?
Have you been looking forward to local summer at the Jersey Shore? Have you wondered how the weather is going to be?. We all look forward to the days at the Jersey Shore when the summer weather is still around, but all the tourists have found their way back home.
Get Your Criminal Record Expunged in Several South Jersey Counties
As the saying goes, "We all make mistakes." If your mistakes have clouded your future, there may be a way to clear everything up. If you live in Cumberland, Gloucester, or Salem counties, your criminal record may be able to be erased this fall. The Office of the Cumberland County...
Sooners' Studs and Duds from Oklahoma's 51-3 Win Over The Temple Owls
The Oklahoma Sooners kicked off 2024 well, with a resound 51-3 victory over the Temple Owls. The Sooners got off to a hot start and rode a tremendous defensive effort to start the season 1-0. Who played the best and who struggled? There's not much negative to say about Oklahoma's ...
Philly Black Wine Fest Returns This September At New Location Penn Museum
Get ready to raise a glass of red, white and rose to celebrate Greater Philadelphia's Black wine community!. The 2nd Annual Philly Black Wine Festival powered by Kabila Events returns on Saturday, September 14th, from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Following the event's sold out debut in 2023, the event is back bigger in year two with a new location at the Penn Museum (3260 South Street), in University City. Formerly known as The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the museum will provide the perfect backdrop to the event with its riches of historic and diverse artwork and famed collections.
Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Burlington County, NJ, man gets 60 years in prison for fatal shooting
A Burlington County man will be well into his 70s before he may see the outside of a prison after being sentenced for killing a man. Last Friday, 25-year-old Lesure Funari of Burlington City was sentenced to 60 years behind bars for a fatal shooting in Camden in the fall of 2021.
Thousands of drivers hit the road for the Labor Day holiday weekend getaway
It's the start of Labor Day weekend and plenty of New Jersey residents are hitting the roadways for a final summer weekend getaway before the start of the school year. News 12 spoke with travelers headed down the shore. Drivers from New York told News 12 that it seemed like traffic as usual on Friday afternoon. However, drivers from New Jersey say they're running into more delays than expected.
Kelsey Grammer Returns to South Jersey as Celebrity Bartender
South Jersey has become a popular destination for numerous celebrities in recent years. Former Eagles Legend Jason Kelce hosts his annual Charity Event in Sea Isle City each year and Oscar-Award Winning Actor Edward Norton spent part of his Summer in Cape May. Best known for his role as Dr....
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Watch out! The most drunk drivers in NJ swerve here
👇 Scroll down to see which towns and cities have the most drunk drivers 👇. Around 1 in 3 fatal crashes involve alcohol but that hasn't stopped thousands of drunk New Jerseyans from getting behind the wheel. Police throughout New Jersey made 26,447 DUI arrests between July 2023 and...
Multiple drownings in NJ this week, with the latest in South Jersey
MONROE (Gloucester) — Another drowning reported this summer in New Jersey, this time in Gloucester County. Rescuers were notified around 2 p.m. Thursday about a missing swimmer around the 4700 block of Jackson Road, according to 6ABC in Philadelphia. A New Jersey State Police helicopter assisted, along with ground...
NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
⚫ Mitigation practices kept the infection at bay for a while. Cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough, are on the rise in the Garden State. And as New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection. The number...
Farmer’s Almanac Says Another Mild Winter for New Jersey
PRO TIP: Save some dough and don't buy that snowblower you've had your eyes on. Farmer's Almanac predicts mild winter for New Jersey. The 2025 edition of the Farmer's Almanac is out and it's calling for a "calmer gentler winter" across the country. Here in New Jersey - as well...
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