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Temple University warns parents, students of scam involving Temple Police impersonations
Temple University is issuing a warning to students and their parents about a scam involving someone pretending to be a Temple Police officer.The scammer has been calling parents, claiming their child has been arrested and requesting money via a payment app for their release.Fortunately, it appears that no one has fallen for the scam thus far.Temple University emphasizes that officers will never contact parents to request money.
Philadelphia residential parking permit increase now in effect
A reminder to Philadelphia residents who park on the street near their home.The rates of residential parking permits are increasing.The annual fee will now be $75 per vehicle.That's more than double the previous fee.Only three vehicle permits are allowed per household.Motorcycle and scooter permits will now be $50.The ordinance was passed by City Council and signed by Mayor Parker in June.
Philly travelers strategically beat Labor Day Weekend rush
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time in two days, the lines have dwindled at Philly International Airport.Lori Petrashune says she strategically scheduled her flight to Portland, Oregon to avoid the Labor Day weekend rush."I thought Saturday would be a good day, I thought people would be flying out on Thursday and Friday, so yeah," said Petrashune, as she headed to the ticket counter.TSA says more than 17 million passengers are flying for the long weekend, which is the busiest ever for the holiday at airports.Michael Urban is also glad he waited until Saturday night to fly home to Florida."I...
Community day provides kids with school supplies, valuable lessons in non-violence
Sending kids back to school and helping them stay safe is the goal of one local musician working with the community to help students start the year with confidence and stay out of trouble..
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR STARS: Andrew Wehner, Hammonton football
Star running back Kenny Smith grabbed a lot of headlines last fall for the Hammonton High football team, rightfully so, and rushed. for a lot of yards, but there were plenty of other hard-nosed players who helped make Hammonton a playoff team and come within eight points of taking down Mainland, an undefeated state champion.
Eagles Prepare for Showdown Against UMass
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's soccer team takes UMass on Sunday, Sept. 1 , kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. The contests will stream on ESPN+. Game 6 | Boston College vs. UMass Sunday, Sept. 1 | 1:00 p.m. Newton Lacrosse & Soccer Field | Chestnut Hill, Mass. WHAT'S ON TAP . . . The Boston College women's soccer team returns home to take on instate foe UMass. The Eagles enter the weekend 5-0 this is the first time this has happened since. A win on Sunday would mark the second-best start in program history. SERIES HISTORY...
Cocci fuels offensive attack as EHT cruises to win in Battle at the Beach finale
After winning just one game last season, Egg Harbor Township kicked off its 2024 season in style. Following the lead of sophomore quarterback Xavier Cocci, the Eagles rolled to a dominating 40-7 win over West Windsor-Plainsboro in the final game of the fourth annual Battle at the Beach on Saturday.
Car slams into building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center
An 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she drove her car into a building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center on Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. at a two-story brick building that sits apart from the main shopping center structure and houses a Dunkin' Donuts, Dimple's Nail Boutique, Delaware Hospice and other tenants. The impact damaged a stairwell that separates the Dunkin' and the nail salon. Both...
Victim identified in fatal bicycle versus vehicle crash
The identity of the victim who died in a car versus bicycle accident Thursday night has now been released. Pennsylvania State Police in Corry has identified the bicyclist as Daylon Vaughn Hoffman, of Corry. The crash happened between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 on State Route 77 near Summit Road in Concord Township.
Delaware ticket just misses winning $627 million Mega Millions jackpot
One Delaware Lottery ticket holder was just one white ball away Friday night from winning the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Instead of winning $627 million, the person will get $10,000 for matching four of the five white balls drawn and the gold Mega Ball. No one in Delaware has ever hit...
Missing Delaware fisherman missed call with family; Coast Guard asks for help
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Delaware fisherman who was last seen earlier this week.Officials are searching for 46-year-old Dorian Yanke. He last spoke with family members on Monday around 7:30 a.m.During the phone call, he reportedly informed family members he was going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay, Delaware.The Coast Guard says he missed a call with family members on Tuesday. He was then reported missing the next day.Yanke is about 6 feet tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds.He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, navy shorts, and a navy ball cap.Anyone with information is asked to call the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
Elderly Woman Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Building Saturday
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash where a vehicle struck a building in Newark. Officials said an 85-year-old woman sustained serious injuries following a motor vehicle collision on the afternoon of August 31, 2024, at the Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center in Newark. Crews from the New Castle County Paramedics and the Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company of Newark were dispatched to the crash at approximately 4:30, Saturday afternoon.
SS United States could move to Florida, turned into artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In keeping with the Sept. 12 court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia, the SS United States very well may be sunk off the Okaloosa County, Fla. coast as part of an artificial reef, CBS News Philadelphia has learned.The county's board of commissioners is expected to take up the matter at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources, as well as public meeting agendas and briefing documents.A spokesperson for the SS United States Conservancy said a short time ago by phone that the organization has had conversations with a handful of Florida counties because of...
Why this rusty old crane is now sitting in the water at the Jersey Shore
A crane left abandoned decades ago at the site of a bridge where trains once passed over marshlands on their way to the Jersey Shore recently collapsed into the back bay, and local officials aren’t sure they will be able to raise it from the water unless the state lends a hand.
Man shot while sitting outside his home in Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for the person who they said shot a man while he was sitting outside of his home Friday night. According to police, around 10:47 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of N. Peach Street for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival,...
Hookup Goes Wrong When SUV Tumbles Into Philadelphia River With Frisky Couple Still in Back Seat
A Philadelphia couple, who were reportedly "getting busy," had their private time interrupted when their 2020 Range Rover reportedly ended up in a local river — with the two still in the back seat. According to local news outlet NBC10, the lovebirds were doing their thing when one of...
Officer runs over woman sunbathing on Jersey Shore beach
Rose Simone was sunbathing on the Wildwood beach on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon when the screaming started. “People were just screaming, ‘You hit somebody! Somebody’s under your truck! Stop!” Simone recounted in a phone interview Saturday. “Everybody is just gathering around the area and then the cop jumps out of his truck.”
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