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Haddon Heights woman finds message in a bottle on Ocean City beach
Amy Smyth Murphy was walking on the beach at Corson's Inlet State Park in Ocean City when she saw something unusual."I noticed it because the bottle was like a really nice aqua," she recalled.It was early in the morning on July 3, and she says the glass bottle - corked with something inside - was right there on the sand.She couldn't wait to tell her 14-year-old nephew Jack Smyth and 16-year-old niece Avery Smyth."We made a group chat," Jack said. "Everyone was decoding it and looking things up.""She takes out a message in a bottle with a cork and it...
Mantua neighborhood mobilizes over housing proposal
MANTUA TWP. — A proposed housing subdivision here appears set for an Aug. 20 public hearing, but with upset neighbors primed to turn out in opposition with their own attorney. Local builder Karen Salerno wants to create 13 single-family house lots at 120 Woodlawn Avenue, a property totaling about 7.16 acres. At present, that...
Police will read to kids at library storytimes
The Deptford library is partnering with township police to host three storytimes that will feature officers reading to kids. The free sessions will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 14; Thursday, Aug. 15; and Friday, Aug. 16, all at 11 a.m. Officers will read a series of themed stories as a way to make young readers more comfortable around the police. Titles have yet to be determined.
Township plans for late-summer, early-fall events
The township is hosting a number of events to close out the remaining days of summer and celebrate the arrival of fall. Kicking things off Tuesday will be National Night Out, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the township recreation center. Representatives of the fire and police departments and township EMTs will explained their everyday work at the free event, open to all residents.
Plans for 2 new hotels turn ‘junkyard’ area into gateway for N.J. town, mayor says
A plan to build two hotels and an “upscale” restaurant has cleared land-use boards in Cherry Hill, to the delight of some local officials. “It’s a big upgrade to an area that has languished for decades,” Cherry Hill Mayor David Fleisher told NJ Advance Media about the site for the new hotels. “It was pretty much was a junkyard.”
SOUTH PHILLY SHOCKER! Wells Fargo to Remove Their Name From South Philadelphia Arena
Massive changes are coming to one of the biggest and most popular venues in the City of Philadelphia. In fact, it’s getting a brand new name. It was announced Wednesday evening that Wells Fargo would be taking their name off the sports arena next year when their current contract expires.
Camden County sees nearly 40% dip in overdoses in 2024, data finds
CAMDEN — Camden County officials are celebrating the latest data on overdose numbers. For the first half of 2024, there has been a 39% drop in overdoses when compared to the same months in 2023. "Honestly, the numbers were a bit surprising. We've been leveling off over the last...
Accountant sentenced to prison for charging $3M on N.J. employer’s credit card
A woman who worked as an accountant for a New Jersey company was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay $3.8 million in fines for charging millions in personal expenses on her employer’s credit card. Jennifer Vandever, 51, of Atco, was also sentenced...
Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
“Philadelphia has given me so much, and I'm excited to give back to the community in a way that supports our future leaders." Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently donated $200,000 to schools in Philadelphia to equip them with air conditioning units, according to NBC Philadelphia. The money will be...
A Star Wars Burlesque Show Is In Philadelphia For A Limited Time
Are you looking for a night out with your fellow Jedi friends in the Philadelphia area? Star Wars fans are super passionate and will never miss an opportunity to talk about the classic movie franchise and this is for sure a brand new experience for members of the fan base.
Mayor Parker signs two new bills expanding public health services
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed two new bills aiming to improve public health and quality of life in the city at the Saint Christopher’s Childrens Hospital. These public health bills are targeting the most vulnerable neighborhoods, with one allowing the City’s Department of Public Health to open a health center on the Friends Hospital […]
Colls Borough Offers to Buy Good Shepherd, BOE Says No
In a July 2 letter signed by Collingswood mayor Jim Maley, the borough commissioners offered to purchase Good Shepherd School for Collingswood School District use, as part of a proposal for the district to pause its proposed school bond referendum. On July 11, the school board’s Ad Hoc Facilities Committee met with the borough to reject this proposal and outline a counterproposal, detailed in a letter signed by board of education president Regan Kaiden, for how the borough can assist the district if the proposed bond referendum passes.
$1,000 Monthly Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot: Philadelphia’s Innovative Approach to Combating Homelessness and Maternal Mortality
Philadelphia’s Innovative Basic Income Programs Provide $1,000 Monthly Support for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families Addressing High Infant Mortality and Childhood Poverty: Philadelphia’s Initiatives Aim to Enhance Well-Being in Southwest and Southern Virginia According to the report of Business Insider, Philadelphia is trying out new programs to help pregnant people and families struggling with housing […]
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