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Father killed in shooting, attempted carjacking with kids in SUV
TRENTON — A father is dead after a shooting during an attempted carjacking, according to authorities. Several onlookers saw the tragic incident unfold Friday night, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri. When Trenton police got to the scene near Garfield and Farragut Avenues around 10:20 p.m., they found...
Dr. Willette Jones of Elkins Park included in Marquis Who’s Who in America database
Dr. Willette Jones of Elkins Park has been included in Marquis Who’s Who in America, a database which “documents the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment,” according to their press release.
Jenkintown police warn of scam targeting business owners
The Jenkintown Police Department announced today that it has received numerous reports from business owners who have received fraudulent phone calls. According to police, the fraudulent individual is identifying himself as a Jenkintown police officer and uses the name(s) of retired officers to receive payments under the guise of missed court dates or mandatory payments.
Nominations still open for Jenkintown Alumni Hall of Fame Award, district launches new website
The Jenkintown School District announced that it is still accepting nominations for the annual Alumni Hall of Fame Award which honors “distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions professionally or publicly, positively impacting their workplaces or the broader community,” the district said. Recipients will be inducted during the...
Jenkintown Night Market’s musical guests, vendor lineup for July 16
The Jenkintown Night Market returns to 703 Greenwood Avenue tonight from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with the following highlights:. Hot Food Option: Hermans at the Haus will make their monthly appearance with Smash Burgers, Brats and more. New vendor: The Pickle Dude. Musical Guests: Opener – Run with the Hunted |...
NJ Tree Foundation is hiring tree stewards
NJ Tree Foundation is hiring tree stewards for the summer. Applicants must live in Camden, Newark, or Trenton. Resumes accepted by email. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local news and information.
Fugitive wanted for alleged role in dismembering Toms River man found in Marlboro
TOMS RIVER — A fugitive wanted for his alleged role in dismembering the body of a local homeowner has been taken into custody in Marlboro, said Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer on Tuesday night. Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick, was charged Saturday with hindering apprehension and with the desecration of human remains...
Levittown murder suspect Andre Gordon Jr. committed to psychiatric hospital. What now?
A Bucks County triple murder suspect has been committed to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment, placing legal proceedings in his death penalty case on temporary hold. Bucks County Common Pleas Court Judge Raymond McHugh granted a defense petition on July 10 placing Andre Gordon Jr. in either...
Ex-school board member was ousted over criticism of city’s mayor, superintendent, lawsuit claims
A former Atlantic City school board member has filed a lawsuit against several city officials, including Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta, alleging he was removed from the board after criticizing members for not investigating a former school teacher who is related to La’Quetta. John Devlin...
Dog dies at groomer in South Jersey; business owner facing drug charges
The owner of a pet grooming business is facing drug charges after authorities responded to reports of a dog death last week in Gloucester County, New Jersey.According to Woodbury police, officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. on July 12 to K9 Kingdom, which is located on the 500 block of Woodbury-Glassboro Road.Ashley Jenkins says her family's 3-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd mix named Harley was dropped off at her regular grooming appointment. It's a spot she had been before.But the family's life changed in an instant when the business owner, Trevor Hunt, called to say the dog died in his care."(He...
14-year-old on bike hit by car, seriously injured on N.J. street
A 14-year-old was seriously injured while riding a bike after being struck by a car Saturday night in Mercer County, authorities said. The East Windsor Police Department responded to a reported collision around 9:30 p.m. involving a pickup truck and bicyclist near Twin Rivers Drive North and Ithaca Place, said East Windsor Police Department Lt. Thomas Meyer.
18-year-old from Mays Landing, NJ, charged with attempted murder
A teenager from Mays Landing, who was already being held in custody on an unrelated matter, has now been charged for his alleged role in shooting a 15-year-old boy in Atlantic City back in May. Quamir Kirkland of Mays Landing, NJ, Charged. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office says 18-year-old Quamir...
The secret service agent who protected Trump is now the target of a vicious body-shaming campaign
Almost immediately after shots were fired at former president Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, the Secret Service swarmed the Republican candidate, using their bodies as human shields to cover his. In the days following the event, public discourse has shown concern for American politics to reach this level of violence, to questions on the level of safety ahead of both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions almost immediately intro dragging the women Secret Service agents.
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Heat advisories, storm warnings continue into the week for South Jersey
Forget the summer sun. Heavy rain is in the forecast for South Jersey this week, accompanied by continuing excessive heat warnings through Tuesday night. Storms are expected to occur throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday in areas of the South Jersey region, according to the National Weather Service. Heat...
See all homes sold in Burlington County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Burlington County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 111 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,940-square-foot home on Wyndmere Road in Marlton that sold for $365,000. Beverly.
Main Street in this Burlington County town is getting a European bakery
MOORESTOWN – Cheesecake anyone? The township will soon have a bakery on Main Street. By Zena, a European specialty bakery, plans to open at 41 Main Street, a location that once occupied a Starbucks. It will have café offerings for breakfast and lunch, with indoor and outdoor seating, said...
LaMonica McIver wins special New Jersey primary for Donald Payne Jr.'s US House seat
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.McIver emerged victorious Tuesday amid a crowded field to succeed Payne, who died in April after serving in the House for over two decades.She has served on the city council of the state's largest city since 2018 and has worked as a personnel director for Montclair Public Schools.McIver emerged as a leading candidate in the 11-way primary over the summer, getting endorsements from Payne's family, party leaders and Democratic Sen. Cory Booker.Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy set the special primary...
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