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Officers Injured By Belligerent Man At Apartment Complex In Gloucester Township: Police
Police called to the Fairways Apartment Complex in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township on Monday, Aug. 19 for a disturbance inside an apartment when John R. Marchetti Jr. opened the door of the home and began yelling at officers to leave, police said in a news release. Marchetti, of...
Celebrity Cake Artist Closing New Jersey Bakery
It was a huge hit on TLC for 15 seasons. The reality show "Cake Boss" featured cake artist Buddy Valastro and his family running Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken. I used to love that show and was so excited when the Cake Boss opened Carlo's Bakery in Marlton on Route 73 in the Marlton Square Shopping Center. It was such a great location.
Ex-MMA fighter sentenced for gruesome Atlantic City, NJ hotel killing
ATLANTIC CITY — A former professional fighter has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for stabbing an Egg Harbor Township man to death at Ocean Casino Resort. Andrew Osborne, 35, of Philadelphia was sentenced to 25 years in state prison on Thursday. He must serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Wilmington University to offer Spanish language immersion online class this fall
Wilmington University has a added live, online, Spanish immersion class this fall. The onlin3 class is designed for students who speak Spanish and English but prefer Spanish instruction.
1 dead, 3 hospitalized in quadruple shooting in Chester
Police are investigating a shooting out of Delaware County.Officials say at least 30 shots were fired in a deadly shooting in Chester.It happened at the intersection of Butler and Concord streets around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.Police say four people were shot.One victim died at the scene.Three others are hospitalized.One of the men is listed in critical condition, while the other two are listed in stable condition.Investigators have not revealed a motive for the shooting.
Man injured at South Jersey beach after possible shark bite
A man was injured at a beach in South Jersey on Sunday after a possible shark bite.It happened at approximately 9:30 a.m. at Surrey Avenue Beach in Ventnor.The Ventnor City Beach Patrol told Action News a man was in the water when his hand may have been bitten by a shark.Authorities say they are still working to confirm the details, but a shark was not spotted in the water.The man was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to be OK.Beachgoers are now only allowed into the water up to their knees until local leaders say otherwise.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
When Conshohocken’s children were asked to run home from school during the Cold War
During the Cold War, students participated in civil defense drills that followed the advent of atomic and then nuclear weapons. In a photo dated December 12, 1961 that appeared in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, students at Conshohocken Elementary School are shown running home from school as part of Operation Run.
Teens get paid to work and learn through Allentown School District internship program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Hundreds of Allentown teens spent their summer earning money and picking up job skills that will help them after graduation. This is the second summer that Allentown School District has offered a paid internship program to high school students, placing them in jobs throughout the district and the city.
Manni’s Fried Chicken in Lawrence, NJ Closed Permanently
A little over a year after it opened, another local restaurant has closed for good. Manni's Fried Chicken on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence Township has announced its permanent closure on social media (Monday, August 12, 2024). The post read, "We have decided to permanently close. We want to thank each...
Delaware State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Newark Teen, Seek Community Support
The Delaware State Police are actively seeking the public's aid in the search for a missing Newark teen, Sadie Word, who was last seen on the 90 block of Christiana Road in New Castle. The 14-year-old has been missing since 4:30 p.m. on August 23, as reported by the Delaware State Police Troop 2. The authorities have increased their sense of urgency by issuing a Gold Alert, which indicates a genuine concern for her safety and well-being given the unsuccessful attempts to reach her.
NJ Transit Fare Holiday begins today
New Jersey Transit’s fare holiday begins today! Governor Phil Murphy made the announcement that all service will be free for a week to compensate for months of nightmare commutes. All fares will be waived on all modes of NJ transit today through September 2. If you’re a monthly pass holder and already bought an August […]
Action Park ‘survivors’ to share memories of N.J.’s most insane amusement park
Eric Fiorito has fond memories of visiting Action Park in Sussex County as a teen in the 1980s. That includes the time he broke his nose on the Cannonball Loop, the infamous looping water slide that was among Action Park’s beloved and hazardous attractions before the iconic waterpark closed in 1996.
Camden County to hold Remembrance and Hope Memorial Vigil for addiction awareness
The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force invite the community to the Camden County Remembrance and Hope Memorial Vigil on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Timber Creek Park, 236 Taylor Ave. and Chews Landing Road in Blackwood. The event will take place rain or shine.
UPDATE: POLICE INVESTIGATE ASSAULT RESULTING IN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING – CROFTON
(Bear, Delaware 19701) On August 24, 2024, at 11:41 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the unit block of Augustine Place in the community of Crofton for assault in progress. As Officers approached the scene, the suspect fled in his vehicle, colliding with a...
Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on eight counts of election fraud
PLAINFIELD – A former city mayoral candidate has been indicted on charges of submitting hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then attempting to cover up his actions. Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, 70, was indicted on eight counts – the second-degree crimes of election fraud and trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person; the third-degree crimes of criminal attempt to commit false registration or transfer, tampering with public records or information,...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Vineland area, Aug. 12-18
A house in Vineland that sold for $435,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Vineland area in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $272,781. The average price per square foot was $155.
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