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Game over for N.J. gym owners who resisted COVID lockdown rules
The civil rights of two gym owners who defied COVID-19 lockdown orders were not violated when a New Jersey borough pulled their business license and refused to give it back, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, co-owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, filed an appeal...
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
"It's been pure chaos," one city worker tells Philly Mag. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philadelphia Magazine reporters, please direct it here. You can also use that form to send us reader mail. We love reader mail!
South Jersey Caribbean Festival prez ‘overjoyed’ with ‘overwhelming attendance’
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. Kylla Herbert, president and coordinator of the South Jersey Caribbean Festival in Camden, says she was “overjoyed” with the “overwhelming attendance” on July 13 at 24th Annual event, at Wiggins Park, at the Camden Waterfront.
Wells Fargo to remove name from South Philly sports arena
South Philadelphia's biggest arena is once again going to need a new name. Wells Fargo confirmed with NBC10 on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that they will be removing their name from the Wells Fargo Center in 2025. A spokesperson with the bank said that after reviewing their sponsorships, they decided...
A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, ‘We Here’
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Two months after homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue were swept by police as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan to clean up the drug market in Kensington, a large sculpture has been erected in a vacant lot on Kensington Avenue near Allegheny, the epicenter of the crackdown.
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...
Local marching band to perform in nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade
The Leake County High School marching band has been invited to perform in the country’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade. That event is the Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA. This year will be the 105th edition of the parade, which has aired on WPVI-TV (6ABC) since 1966.
‘Deeply personal decision’: Calls for Harris to pick Pa. Gov. Shapiro as running mate swell, as he stays silent
President Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race amid mounting pressure from Democrats and worrisome polling. Biden wants to pass the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work. Lawmakers from Philly and Delaware praised Biden’s decision, saying the move put “our nation before himself”...
Yes, The Philadelphia-South Jersey Bridge Tolls Will Increase By 20%
We warned you last week that this was likely to happen, and now it’s official. It’s going to cost more to travel from South Jersey into the City of Philadelphia. Tolls on four bridges — which connect Philadelphia and South Jersey — will increase for the first time in 13 years.
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...
SPOILERS: A Sneak Peak at Zach Bryan’s Philadelphia Setlist for Lincoln Financial Field
After months of waiting, the big event is finally approaching. And its sure to be two of the biggest nights of the summer in Philadelphia. Zach Bryan’s and The Quittin Time Tour will be in Philly at Lincoln Financial Field for TWO nights on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
Luxe Nail Bar, a salon located at 40th and Walnut streets in the Shops at Penn complex, reopened last Friday after receiving a license revocation and Cease Operations Order four days earlier. The order, issued by an inspector for the City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue, forbade the salon from...
Building Previously Intended as New Home for So. Church Street EMS Gets New Owner
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – There is a new owner for the Catalyst Experimental building at 1112 Route 73 South, the same building that was once touted as the future home of the Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services (EMS) squad located at 1051 S. Church St., a Mount Laurel Township official told TAPinto Mount Laurel. “WPC Carey now owns the project outright,” Township Solicitor George Morris said. “They have not indicated how they will move forward but will keep us in the loop as to the next steps.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously...
Did You Know Kentucky is Home to the World’s Largest Free-Swinging Bell?
Look! There's no question that the Liberty Bell, which is located in downtown Philadelphia, is the most famous bell in the United States. That bell, which is a key symbol of our country's fight for independence, is iconic. It's legendary not just because of what it stands and 'rings' for, but also for its signature crack that "runs from the upper third of the bell all the way down to its bottom."
Philadelphia-area doctor agrees to resolve civil allegations of improper prescribing of controlled substances
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Dr. David L. Mattingly, a doctor of osteopathic medicine in the Philadelphia area, has agreed to resolve allegations that he improperly prescribed opioid controlled substances to individuals. Dr. Mattingly will pay $72,000 to the United States and agree to strict limitations preventing him from prescribing almost all controlled substances, including drugs like oxycodone.
Developer proposes construction of 600 apartments, 160 townhouses, 150-unit senior facility, potential hotel and police substation in Dresher
The Upper Dublin Planning Commission recently received a proposal on behalf of Dresher-based BET Investments to build a residential, retail and commercial development on the Prudential tract at 2101 Welsh Road in Dresher, The Reporter said. The proposal calls for 600 apartments, 160 stacked townhouses, 100,000 square feet of medical...
Water main break closes 7th Street Bridge in Camden
(Lindenwold, NJ) – The 7th Street Bridge in Camden will be closed Wednesday afternoon due to water main repairs. The bridge is expected to reopen around 9 p.m. and members of the Department of Public Works will be redirecting traffic to the 10th Street Bridge. “We are working to...
Delays and cancellations are a daily occurrence on NJ Transit’s River Line. This lawmaker wants answers
Riders are getting fed up with frequently delayed and canceled trains on New Jersey Transit’s River Line. One South Jersey lawmaker is trying to get to the bottom of it.
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