Bryn Athyn
Politics
Delaware County community 'blindsided' by hiring of new police chief at public meeting
Despite opposition from community members, several council members, and the mayor, the Collingdale Borough Council voted Tuesday night to hire a new police chief.Pending a background check, the new chief of police in Collingdale will be Shanee Mitchell.According to her application for the job, Mitchell currently serves as the police chief in Selinsgrove Borough, Snyder County, and as an adjunct instructor for the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute.The application also states she served the Philadelphia Police Department, first as a sergeant and later as a lieutenant, from 2012 to 2017."At the end of the day, the FOP is willing...
Top ‘A’ Grade Hospitals in The Philadelphia Area for Critical Emergencies
Every year, a list comes out showing which hospitals in the Philadelphia area are the best, based on how well they take care of their patients. These hospitals are given “A” grades, which means they’re doing a great job. The grades come from patient reviews and important...
These Are The 10 Snobbiest Towns To Live in NJ
I'm a Jersey Girl, and proud of it. It was great growing up in New Jersey and I still live here today...that's saying something. I don't want to leave because it's the best. New Jersey is known for its beautiful mix of charming towns, scenic views, and being close to two big cities, New York and Philadelphia.
HGTV Names This Town The Most Charming In New Jersey
When you think of the most charming New Jersey town what's the first one that comes to mind?. There are so many amazing towns across the state with beautiful downtown areas rich with history, lots of delicious restaurants, boutiques showcasing unique clothing and handmade items, cozy coffee shops, and antique stores offering hidden treasures from the past.
NJ counties with the highest cancer rates may shock you
When I was a kid, older folks didn’t even want to say the word cancer out loud. Sometimes, you would hear “the big C.” It was the Voldemort of something that could strike you down. Of course, huge advances have been made. We haven’t beaten the many...
'She has to be with her parents': Bucks County woman is buried at last. An Unclaimed story
Editor's Note: This news organization has been telling the stories of unclaimed dead and their impact on the community since 2019. As of this publication, the cremated remains of at least 155 dead have found final resting places. But hundreds more remain unclaimed in Bucks and Montgomery counties. You can find their names and other information on our unclaimed database ...
Dockworkers go on historic strike in South Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Nearly 100 dockworkers went on strike early Tuesday morning, chanting and walking in a circle with picket signs in front of the gates of the Packer Marine Terminal at the Port of Philadelphia. The deadline to reach an agreement for new contracts with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents the ports, expired at […]
A new Costco is coming to North Jersey
There are hundreds of Costco warehouse stores across the nation. New Jersey has 21 of them. I certainly have a membership for the one in my town of Flemington. You can definitely save money as long as you shop there regularly enough. As with any big box store the key...
Street is Named After New Jersey Music Legend
New Jersey has spawned quite a few legends in the music business. Our history of providing some of the best to the world of music goes back a very long time. The list seems neverending. As time goes by, those in the younger generation may blurt out names like Bruce...
Another New Jersey mayor headed to prison — NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Monday:. ⬛ NJ's fall foliage season could be in trouble this year. The 2024 fall foliage season in the Garden State is going to be a mixed bag because of a tough summer and early leaf drop due to the heat and the lack of rain, said Jason Grabosky, an ecology professor at Rutgers University School of Environmental Biological Sciences in New Brunswick.
NJ sues hospital for snitching on pregnant patients
TRENTON – State officials have filed a discrimination lawsuit against a South Jersey hospital network for secretly drug testing women as they arrived to give birth to newborns. Virtua Health — and its network of hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden — were the focus of the suit...
40th annual Irish festival this coming weekend
The Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its 40th Irish Festival this Friday and Saturday in Hamilton Square. While most festivals are a Saturday and Sunday affair, it makes sense to have a two-day festival in October on Friday night and during the day on Saturday. With football being a...
Bucks County Breaks Record for Biggest Real Estate Transaction Ever, But Sale Wasn’t to Who Was Rumored
The sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead marks the biggest real estate transaction in Bucks County history. A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history, writes Joe Ciavaglia for Philly Blurbs.
Ticket-splitting in Pennsylvania and Maryland
This is an updated version of a column that appears in the October issue of The Business Monthly, serving Howard and Anne Arundel counties. The presidential election this year may well be determined in places like the neighborhood where I grew up in Croydon, Pennsylvania, an aging white working-class town in lower Bucks County, just north of Philadelphia.
Delays over an hour on George Washington Bridge after debris spill
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A disabled truck caused severe delays Monday morning on the George Washington Bridge. Drivers can expect delays of over 60 minutes on the upper George Washington Bridge and closer to 45 minutes on the lower, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. A truck tried to make […]
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
Activities, Traditions at SageLife Communities Foster Sense of Togetherness
The SageLife Olympics feature several Olympic-style events, including the javelin toss. Each year, SageLife communities foster a sense of togetherness and giving by participating in meaningful traditions that support the families of their team members. One such tradition is packing backpacks with essential school supplies for children, helping them prepare...
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