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"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Camp is a place where life-long friendships and memories are made. One Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.Instead of attending a typical summer camp, these girls look forward to having real conversations. Some of those conversations are around cyberbullying, managing the expectations of social media and even gun violence.It's part of "Mrs. Lanier Presents Girl Talk Mentoring." Last year, we spoke to Edwena Lanier and her daughter Aleemah, who co-authored the book "Let's Help the Bully," inspired by then-12-year-old Aleemah's personal story.Aleemah and her mother aren't...
Rename the Wells Fargo Center; New SEPTA car design; Cavan Sullivan at Temple | Morning roundup
Name that jawn: The Wells Fargo Center is getting a new name. The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal to the South Philly sports complex after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?. Should it celebrate a beloved Philly business that isn’t a corporate behemoth...
DA says driver was drunk when he hit and killed CHOP doctor on her bike
Just over one week after a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctor was killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square, the District Attorney’s Office says they’ve charged the driver, who was drunk behind the wheel. 30-year-old pediatric oncology resident, Dr. Barbara Friedes, was killed while she was riding her bike home on July 17 in […]
SCORE Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Regional Pitch Competition
Small business owners will have an opportunity to pitch their product or service ideas to a panel of experts at a SCORE 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition. Are you ready to take your product or service to the next level?. This summer, be a part of SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition...
Ambler Savings Bank Empowers Local Businesses with Diverse Lending Options
Taqueria Cresta owner Mike Murphy, left, credits Ambler Savings Bank and Commercial Lending Officer Helen Graner, right, for the role they played in helping him secure an SBA loan. As it celebrates its 150th anniversary of reinvesting in the community and its citizens, Ambler Savings Bank remains a paradigm of...
South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
Pray Tell Wines, founded by South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso, in Oregon. If everything goes as planned, a new Philadelphia will open in August. South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Philadelphia pilot dies in plane crash near an air show in Wisconsin
A Philadelphia man was one of two victims of a deadly plane crash on Monday near a Wisconsin air show. The local sheriff’s office identified 37-year-old Sean Tommervik of Philadelphia and 32-year-old James Sullivan of Brooklyn as the victims. Deputies report that Tommervik owned the small aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the […]
Philadelphia Police are investigating a body found in the Delaware River
Police are investigating a body that was found in the Delaware River. Police report this happened in Torresdale, near the Lunden Avenue boat ramp. Officers responded around 3:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, and said they recovered the body of a man in his 40’s. They suspect foul play. “The way we found the body and what […]
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Entries being accepted for Burlington County 48th annual juried art show
Entries are being accepted for the Burlington County 48th Annual Juried Art Show. The show will feature selected works at the Annex Gallery from Oct. 17 through Jan. 4. Artists can submit up to three pieces for a $20 entry fee. Online registration is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The deadline for entries is Oct. 5, when all pieces must be dropped off at the Smithville Annex Gallery between noon and 4 p.m.
Bodycam Footage Shows Gunman Firing Rapidly At Hamilton Officers Before He's Shot Dead
Hamilton (Mercer County) officers were responded to an Orchard Avenue home for a domestic dispute just after 10 p.m. March 8, AG Matthew Platkin said. Hamilton Township Police Officers Derek Fiabane and Paul Piromalli were met with someone, apparently the 911 caller, who told officers that Vincent Correa was drunk and acting "a little bit out of control."
This Sunday's Special "Christmas in July"-Themed Rancocas Woods Farmers Market Lineup
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2024 season is in full swing! After its grand opening last weekend, the Market is back — with a Winter twist — on Sunday, July 28. The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday through October 13 and is located outdoors at 118 Creek Road, behind Creek Mercantile off of Conestoga Road. Every week, residents and visitors will be able to shop farm-fresh produce, local baked goods and more. A donation-based outdoor yoga class will also take place each week starting at 10AM, so bring your mat and water! CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
What $500,000 or less gets you in Camden County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Camden County, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
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...
Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County (UPDATE)
A crash with serious injuries closed all lanes of Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said.The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the southbound ramp to Exit 26S in Bellmawr, according to NJDOT.Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda was traveling southbound on I-…
The Philadelphia 76ers May Build Their New Stadium In Camden, NJ
What would you say if Jersey became home to another professional sports team?. Now, what if I told you that a Philadelphia team was thinking about moving to the Garden State?. NJ Is Trying To Convince The 76ers To Build A Stadium In New Jersey. Over the past few years...
‘Keep going and don’t give up’
Six-year-old Haddonfield resident Ari Crossey crossed the finish line at his second triathlon at the Erlton Swim Club in Cherry Hill on July 21. While last year he was the youngest participant to finish, this year Crossey placed first as the event’s only contestant in the kids category. Crossey enjoyed racing by himself and compared it to racing in his own private triathlon.
Report: Another pro sports team could move to NJ
CAMDEN — The Garden State is hoping to sway the Philadelphia 76ers to relocate over to Camden with their vision of a new arena, according to a new report. ROI-NJ, citing anonymous sources, reported that team owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has been experiencing “repeated roadblocks” with its vision to carry arena operations over to Center City Philadelphia.
Peace Games Return to Camden This Weekend
Leer en español CAMDEN – Basketball is so much more than scoring points and playing defense, says Robert Atwell, a spokesperson for Providing Alternative Resources for Kids.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “A lot of the decisions I made were based on the decisions that my group (of friends) made,” Atwell said. “I was fortunate to fall in with a group…who played basketball, ran track and played football… who focused on doing positive things and those experiences and those activities we were involved in led to other positive experiences.” Atwell was among several city, county...
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