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Woman Discovers Message in a Bottle Washed Up on Ocean City, NJ Beach
There's a mystery brewing at the Jersey Shore after the discovery of a bottle on the beach in Ocean City, NJ that held a message. Message in a Bottle Stumps Discoverer in Ocean City, NJ. It's a rare find stirring up excitement in the community and sparking curiosity about the...
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...
Gym owners who defied COVID lockdown won’t get license back, N.J. appeals court 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...
Roadwork to close road in Camden
(Lindenwold, NJ) – NJ American Water will be working on River Avenue in Camden on Thursday, July 25, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a full road closure between North 21st and North 22nd streets. “Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves...
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.
Accountant sentenced to prison for charging $3M on N.J. employer’s credit card
A woman who worked as an accountant for a New Jersey company was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay $3.8 million in fines for charging millions in personal expenses on her employer’s credit card. Jennifer Vandever, 51, of Atco, was also sentenced...
SOUTH PHILLY SHOCKER! Wells Fargo to Remove Their Name From South Philadelphia Arena
Massive changes are coming to one of the biggest and most popular venues in the City of Philadelphia. In fact, it’s getting a brand new name. It was announced Wednesday evening that Wells Fargo would be taking their name off the sports arena next year when their current contract expires.
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!
Plans for 2 new hotels turn ‘junkyard’ area into gateway for N.J. town, mayor says
A plan to build two hotels and an “upscale” restaurant has cleared land-use boards in Cherry Hill, to the delight of some local officials. “It’s a big upgrade to an area that has languished for decades,” Cherry Hill Mayor David Fleisher told NJ Advance Media about the site for the new hotels. “It was pretty much was a junkyard.”
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.
Philadelphia Launches $1,000 Monthly Support Programs for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families
Philadelphia is implementing groundbreaking initiatives designed to provide financial support to pregnant individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity. According to Business Insider, the city’s new programs aim to address critical issues such as high infant mortality rates and childhood poverty through substantial monthly aid. Two key programs, PHLHousing+ and...
Harris-Shapiro endorsed by Philadelphia Democratic party for the 2024 ticket
(WHTM) — A group of Democrats have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Josh Shapiro to be the Democratic nominee for Vice President on the 2024 ticket. The Philadelphia Democratic Party (PHLDems) announced their decision Monday, saying in a news release that the vote among them was unanimous. “I am proud to have Joe […]
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...
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.
$1,000 Monthly Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot: Philadelphia’s Innovative Approach to Combating Homelessness and Maternal Mortality
Philadelphia’s Innovative Basic Income Programs Provide $1,000 Monthly Support for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families Addressing High Infant Mortality and Childhood Poverty: Philadelphia’s Initiatives Aim to Enhance Well-Being in Southwest and Southern Virginia According to the report of Business Insider, Philadelphia is trying out new programs to help pregnant people and families struggling with housing […]
Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
“Philadelphia has given me so much, and I'm excited to give back to the community in a way that supports our future leaders." Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently donated $200,000 to schools in Philadelphia to equip them with air conditioning units, according to NBC Philadelphia. The money will be...
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