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Answer your kids' questions: 'Is it dangerous to be outside during lightning?'
This week's 6abc's question comes from 6-year-old Solomon from Philadelphia.He wants to know if it's dangerous to be outside during lightning.The simple answer is yes, it is dangerous to be outside when there's lightning.Lightning is unpredictable and can be deadly. There used to be a common belief that lying flat on the ground was the best way to avoid being hit by lightning.But experts say that is not the case.When a lightning bolt hits the ground it spreads around, creating what's called a "ground current." That's why you should also stay away from trees.But what if you're in the water...
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...
Haverford's Rian Dotsey set to stay close by at St. Joe's
Rian Dotsey found her new college home on a visit Tuesday. She only had to travel about 10 minutes from her current Havertown residence to find the place she’ll live for the next four years. Dotsey, a Haverford High forward, took a visit to Hawk Hill early this week...
Eventing dressage start times for U.S. riders
VERSAILLES, France--All members of the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team passed the first horse inspection today at the Chateau de Versailles and are ready to start equestrian competition at Paris 2024 tomorrow, beginning with the dressage phase. The U.S. Olympic Eventing Team drew sixth in the order out of 16 international...
Undercover cops arrest nine for shoplifting at Newark Acme
Undercover cops caught nine people – including kids as young as 13 – shoplifting from a Newark grocery store during a two-day operation. The enforcement campaign happened July 23 and 24 at the Acme in The Grove at Newark, where there had been an increase in shoplifting incidents. “The Newark Police Street Crimes Unit, along with officers from the Patrol Division working in a plain clothes capacity, teamed with multiple...
Woman charged with carrying concealed gun during traffic stop in Newark
A Wilmington woman was arrested after police found a handgun in her car during a traffic stop in Newark, authorities said. The incident happened just after 4 p.m. July 24 on East Chestnut Hill Road, according to Lt. Andrew Rubin, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department. An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense and, while speaking to the driver, learned there was a gun in the vehicle. The officer searched the vehicle and found a handgun concealed under the driver's seat. The driver, 26-year-old Summerit Davis, was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, along with traffic offenses. She was released on $2,600 unsecured bail.
Audit finds Hall-Long's campaign finances 'incomplete, inaccurate, misleading'
A forensic audit finding Delaware gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign finance reporting to be incomplete, inconsistent, inaccurate and misleading has prompted state attorneys to seek reform to Delaware’s election laws. The state Department of Elections in January hired Pennsylvania-based Forensic Litigation Consultants LLC’s Jeffrey Lampinski to audit Hall-Long's campaign finances as...
400 Jobs Coming To This New Jersey Area
Good news for job seekers. A new warehouse being built in South Jersey is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It'll be located way down in Salem County but it's close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. Walmart recently announced they're building a nearly 7,000-square-foot...
Funeral home swaps body, opioid grant recipients under scope, Weir gives Olympics preview
We can only do this kind of reporting about what matters most to the people of Delaware because of the support we receive from subscribers like you. Thank you! Mike Feeley Executive Editor This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Funeral home swaps body, opioid grant recipients under scope, Weir gives Olympics preview
Delaware County to Honor Coast Guard's Anniversary with Flag Raising Ceremony at Media Courthouse
Calling all United States Coast Guard members, veterans, and community supporters — your presence is requested at the Delaware County Courthouse this August 2nd for a ceremonial flag raising. At 12:30 p.m., the very fabric of gratitude will dance up the pole in front of 201 West Front Street in Media, marking the Coast Guard's prestigious anniversary, which has stood firm since its inception on August 4, 1790.
Peer counseling offers unique approach to mental health services
Mental Health Association of Delaware is contracted by the State of Delaware to train individuals as peer counselors. The counselors work with others who may be dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse or both and the program provides the training they need to become nationally certified. “A lot of times individuals with substance use disorder really do have mental ... Read More
Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
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