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Howard Eskin suspended from CBP after making unwanted advance toward employee
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Howard Eskin, a longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster and radio personality on 94 WIP, has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season after he made an unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee. "We learned of an unwelcome kiss by Howard Eskin towards an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park," Audcacy, the parent company of WIP, said in a statement on Tuesday. "We take these matters very seriously. We immediately investigated and took action to address the matter." The Philadelphia Phillies said the team takes the "allegations very seriously." "We support Audacy's decision to suspend Howard...
Atlantic City's discarded oyster shells are helping the New Jersey oyster population
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) — Ever wondered where the shells of the oysters eaten in Atlantic City end up? It's not a landfill. Instead, they're returned to the place they were first scooped up. And now, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection plans to expand its program to recycle oyster shells after receiving more than $1 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.The Shell Recycling Program works by collecting used oyster shells from restaurants and casinos in Atlantic City before transporting them to a barge. Using high-powered water cannons, crews spray the shells off the barge into the Mullica River.NJDEP fisheries biologist Scott...
Gloucester Township police officer charged for striking bicyclist in hit-and-run, officials say
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- A Gloucester Township police officer was charged in connection with striking a bicyclist last month during a hit-and-run, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office announced on Tuesday. Christopher Bucceroni, a 28-year-old officer with the Gloucester Township Police Department, was charged with third-degree knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury, officials said. An 18-year-old man riding a bicycle allegedly struck by Bucceroni remains in critical condition at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, following the incident, officials said. "I can assure the community that we are disappointed, and that this type of...
Delaware transplant recipient joins Philadelphia team for Transplant Games in Alabama
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The world's largest celebration of life will happen this weekend in Alabama at the Transplant Games. A big group from the Philadelphia Gift of Life program will be there.The Transplant Games aim to help increase awareness about the need for more organ donors and celebrate life for transplant recipients.One of the competitors from Delaware will be part of the Philadelphia team.Onyi Kenine is back at Nemours Children's Hospital, the place that saved her life."When I was 10 months old in 2005, I got a liver transplant done here," Kenine said.She's 20 now, interning at the hospital and...
Sunny skies draw families to Jersey Shore ahead of 4th of July, record traffic expected
MARGATE CITY, N.J. (CBS) — Experts are predicting a record-high week when it comes to holiday travel volume. In the Philadelphia area, AAA said more than 80% of people will drive to their destination."We do go down the shore every holiday, as long as we can, we'll stay. We love it," Margot Chletcos, of Lansdale, said.According to AAA, more than 809,000 people from the Philadelphia area are set to drive to their destinations this week. That is a 4.5% bump from last year, according to the travel agency.The travel sometimes can be a headache during the holiday rush. Two days...
As Hurricane Beryl marches through Carribean, Philadelphia woman worries about family in Jamaica
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As Hurricane Beryl tore through the Caribbean Sea Tuesday, people in the Philadelphia area are concerned about loved ones bracing for the storm."I mean, it's kind of nerve-wracking," Careda Matthews said.She was nervous and torn. She tried to focus on her customers as owner of Careda's Caribbean Cuisine in the Reading Terminal Market. She said she also worried about her family back home in Jamaica."Right now, we are doing WhatsApp and Facebook because calling the lines are jammed," Matthews said.Hurricane Beryl devastated part of the Caribbean including Grenada and was charging toward her home country. The Category...
Gin Blossoms, fireworks and a patriotic light display. How Camden is celebrating July 4.
CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) — A staple of "Summer Hits of the 90s" playlists, fireworks and a light display. Camden County workers spent Tuesday beautifying Wiggins Waterfront Park ahead of the 26th annual Freedom Festival, which features 90s band Gin Blossoms.On Tuesday, Camden County workers spent the afternoon preparing the grounds of the Camden Waterfront for the 26th annual Freedom Festival. The July 3 event, which is free to attend, kicks off at 5 p.m. at Wiggins Waterfront Park and goes until 10 p.m.On the main stage, attendees will be able to hear a concert from local singer Tara Hendricks at...
Woman charged with 43 counts of animal neglect in Galloway Township
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — A woman was charged with over 40 counts of animal neglect after more than two dozen cats and dogs were found living in inhumane conditions in Galloway Township, New Jersey. Galloway Township police executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue on Monday. During the search, Galloway's Humane Law Enforcement officers said they found 29 cats and seven dogs living in inhumane conditions. They also found multiple dead animals inside a freezer, including two dogs, one cat, and four kittens. Nancy Santos, the 57-year-old resident of the...
Trump sentencing delayed as judge weighs Supreme Court immunity ruling
The judge who presided over Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York agreed on Tuesday to postpone Trump's sentencing hearing until September as he considers a challenge stemming from the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.Justice Juan Merchan informed Trump's lawyers and Manhattan prosecutors of his decision to delay the July 11 sentencing in response to a pair of letters from the two sides following the Supreme Court's ruling on Monday. The high court found that former presidents enjoy broad immunity for official acts, and said evidence involving those acts cannot be used in prosecutions over unofficial activity.Hours after the...
Flyers release 2024-25 regular-season schedule. Here are some highlights.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Flyers fans excited for the Matvei Michkov era will have to stay up after dark to see his NHL debut.The Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday announced its 2024-25 regular-season schedule, which opens with a four-game West Coast trip.Philadelphia begins the season against Rick Tocchet's Canucks in Vancouver on Oct. 11, then head to Calgary, Edmonton and Seattle. All four games begin at 10 p.m. ET.The Flyers then host the Canucks in their home opener on Oct. 19. It's the third time in four years the Flyers will face the Canucks in their home opener.Jan. 11 is a game Flyers fans...
City workers union coalition sues Philadelphia Mayor Parker over return-to-office policy
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A coalition of unions that represent thousands of Philadelphia city employees announced a lawsuit against Mayor Cherelle Parker over her return-to-office policy.The civil suit was filed Tuesday in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County.In May, Parker announced that all city workers would be required back in the office effective July 15, 2024, a policy change said to affect about 4,700 workers across all departments."Employee presence at the workplace allows for more personal and productive interactions," Parker said at a May press conference. "It facilitates communication. It promotes social connection along with collaboration, innovation and inclusion....
Best deals on portable monitors ahead of Prime Day 2024
Sometimes one monitor just isn't enough. Whether you're a digital nomad, a traveling pro or just someone who wants more screen real estate, a portable monitor can dramatically boost your productivity. It means extra space and extra chances to get some work done. if you're looking to pick up a portable monitor right now, you'll be excited to know that there are a few options available ahead of Amazon Prime Day that you can save big on. The big 48-hour sale event is on its way, but you don't have to wait until it's officially here to save on a few...
First House Democrat — and other lawmakers — call on Biden to drop out
Washington — Rep. Lloyd Doggett became the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to drop out of the presidential race in the wake of his debate performance last week, with Doggett saying on Tuesday that he is "hopeful that he will make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw.""While much of his work has been transformational, he pledged to be transitional," the Texas Democrat said in a statement. "He has the opportunity to encourage a new generation of leaders from whom a nominee can be chosen to unite our country through an open, democratic process."A group of House...
3-year-old grabs unattended gun, shoots woman in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 3-year-old shot an adult woman after grabbing hold of an unsecured gun on Monday, police in Wilson, Northampton County, said in a news release.The child was at a home on Forest Street in Wilson with Brian Siegfried, a 41-year-old resident of Williams Township. Citing witnesses, police said Siegfried was holding a handgun while on the porch of a home."At some point, Siegfried cocked the gun and placed it on a table and walked the street. Siegfried also stated to police that he was tired of holding the gun and put it down," Wilson police said.The 3-year-old...
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York for falsehoods about 2020 election
Washington — Rudy Giuliani, who served as former President Donald Trump's personal attorney, was disbarred from practicing law in New York on Tuesday after he was found to have spread falsehoods about the integrity of the 2020 presidential election.A New York appeals court concluded that Giuliani is disbarred effectively immediately and ordered his name "stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-large" in the state. The court also ordered Giuliani to "desist and refrain" from practicing law in any form, appearing as an attorney before any court or judge, offering legal advice or "holding himself out in any way as...
White House proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Employers would have to take steps to protect tens of millions of U.S. workers from extreme heat under a rule proposed by the Biden Administration on Tuesday. In what would be the first major regulation of its kind, the new rule would add safeguards for workers nationwide, requiring employer training to identify heat hazards and provide "rest breaks, access to shade and water and heat acclimatization for new employees," the White House said in a news release.Those affected by excessive heat at work include farmworkers, delivery and construction workers, landscapers as well as those who earn a living in warehouses, factories...
The best 4th of July patio furniture deals you can shop now
Now that summer is here, it's officially time to give your outdoor living space a much-needed makeover. This year, the best patio furniture deals can be found at major retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Wayfair. Thanks to these amazing Fourth of July deals, finding low-cost outdoor furniture for your porch or patio has never been easier or more affordable.Best patio furniture deals for the 4th of JulyOur team of outdoor living and shopping specialists has done the research to provide you with this roundup of great deals on patio furniture available before the Fourth of July.Costway 4-piece rattan patio set: $200 (save...
3 killed in crash on Route 1 bypass in Pennsylvania
UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- Three people were killed after a small bus rear-ended a truck and caught fire on the Route 1 Media Bypass in Delaware County on Tuesday.The driver of a paratransit bus rear-ended a truck hauling a dumpster. The bus then caught fire, a spokesperson for the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said.The three people killed were all in the bus, the spokesperson added.The driver of the bus was pronounced dead on the scene.Passing drivers tried to pull two people from the wreckage of the bus via the rear door but those victims were also pronounced dead.The driver of the truck was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.The crash was first reported just before 8 a.m.Traffic heading southbound on the bypass was blocked all morning through noon. The lanes have since reopened. This article has been updated to reflect which vehicle struck the other according to police.
Supreme Court kicks gun cases back to lower courts after major ruling
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions in the wake of its ruling upholding a law that bans people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.The cases had been pending before the court for months while it considered the constitutionality of the 30-year-old law that disarmed alleged domestic abusers. In an 8-1 ruling last month, the court found that the Second Amendment allows an individual who poses a credible threat to the safety of others to be banned from having firearms temporarily.On...
Parades, food, special events: What to see during the "Red, White, and Blue To-Do"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- While we celebrate Independence Day on July 4 in memory of the Declaration of Independence, founding father and second President John Adams envisioned July 2 as a day of "pomp and parade." That's the date in 1776 that the Continental Congress voted and officially declared freedom from Great Britain.Now, Philly is celebrating this pre-Independence Day with the Red, White, and Blue To-Do. Around Old City, museums, historic sites and businesses will honor the founding of the United States with decor, concerts, games and extended hours — plus specials at many Old City restaurants.This is...
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