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9 Baby Names That Are Now Banned in New Jersey
Sometimes there is pressure naming a baby. It's an exciting time and picking a name can be stressful. Do we name the baby after a family member? Do we make it a unique name? Will his or her name be a popular name in their class? Then it's about the nicknames, see there's a lot to think about.
Stay Clear of The Most Dangerous Intersection in Philadelphia, PA
Driving in Philadelphia during your work commute is for sure not the easiest task. If you’re a Philadelphia resident or a commuter who finds themselves sitting in Philly traffic every morning, there’s a specific spot on the roads that you need to keep your eyes peeled at all times.
Mount Laurel Community Reacts to Sentencing After Viral Racist Incident (video)
A Burlington County community in New Jersey is finally finding peace after a long and turbulent period following a racist incident that went viral two years ago. Edward Matthews, the man at the center of the controversy, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. The sentencing brings closure to an episode that deeply impacted the Mount Laurel neighborhood and sparked wider conversations about racial intolerance and justice.
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
⚫ Mitigation practices kept the infection at bay for a while. Cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough, are on the rise in the Garden State. And as New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection. The number...
12 top festivals and events in New Jersey this September
🍎 There is plenty to do in September in the Garden State. 🍁 Harvest fests, beer fests, and Italian feasts are just a few. It’s time to welcome the “er” months. September is a great month for festivals and events in New Jersey. The weather is perfect too. It’s not too hot. It’s not too cold. Apples, pumpkins, hay rides, flannel, and bonfires are beginning to explode onto the scene.
‘The pressure for action is intensifying': Phila. mayor opposed Penn’s pleas to address encampment
This is the first part of a planned multi-part series about Penn's Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Check back at thedp.com for more inside information about the discussions behind the encampment's 16-day duration. On May 2, Penn's provost was striking a hopeful tone with pro-Palestinian organizers, offering concessions if they took down...
Is It Illegal to Record Someone Without Consent in New Jersey?
Lately, I've been stuck in the TikTok vortex, where the scrolling goes on and on until that funny video appears, telling you to chill, get some food, or go to bed. For whatever reason, I've been getting a lot of videos that involve one person recording another person without their knowledge.
PennDOT, Parker administration displace about 30 people in I-95 encampment sweep
Last week, Michael Hurd woke up under the I-95 overpass at Girard Avenue surrounded by state officials, Philly police, city staff, trucks, and a bulldozer. The cleanup was organized by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) “in conjunction with staff from the City of Philadelphia,” according to a PennDOT spokesperson.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
West Nile virus kills 2 in New Jersey as death toll across US rises to 5
Two people have died in New Jersey after contracting West Nile virus — marking the fourth and fifth deaths in the US this year from the mosquito-borne disease. The state’s health department disclosed the deaths in a statement Friday. Little is known about the victims, beyond that they’ve been identified as “older adults.” One lived in Cumberland County while the other called Mercer County home. Alleged drunk driver who killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew is US Army major who worked at rehab center: LinkedIn The deaths come on the heels of two virus-related fatalities in Wisconsin, the state’s health department announced Thursday, and...
Big law change could help drunk drivers in New Jersey
⚫ Drivers have another option when fighting a DUI charge in NJ. ⚫ In appropriate cases, drivers can reduce penalties significantly. ⚫ NJ records tens of thousands of DUI cases yearly. Until recently, individuals facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey have had two choices: admit responsibility or fight the...
6-week-old puppy rescued after falling into 8-foot drain in Philadelphia
A puppy is now safe at home after falling into an 8-foot drain in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood. According to the owners, the puppy -- who's name is DoDo -- fell into the drain while they were on a walk outside. The drain is typically closed, but unfortunately, DoDo fell in...
Rescheduled Frankie Valli Tribute Show Comes to Doylestown Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Frankie Valli tribute show scheduled for early August will come to town this week (weather permitting), bringing tight harmonies and lots of choreographed dance moves to Doylestown’s summer music series on Wednesday night. The band Lights Out will play songs from Valli’s solo career and his time with the Four Seasons, as well as other music from that time period. Expect to hear songs like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Who Loves You,” and more at the show that was originally scheduled for Aug. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
SS United States could move to Florida, turned into artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In keeping with the Sept. 12 court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia, the SS United States very well may be sunk off the Okaloosa County, Fla. coast as part of an artificial reef, CBS News Philadelphia has learned.The county's board of commissioners is expected to take up the matter at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources, as well as public meeting agendas and briefing documents.A spokesperson for the SS United States Conservancy said a short time ago by phone that the organization has had conversations with a handful of Florida counties because of...
Philly Gas Commission passes rules that limit public participation in PGW budget process
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