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Philadelphia Airline Employee Pleads Guilty to Evading Airport Security, Faces Possible Decade in Prison
A Philadelphia airline worker has landed in hot water after pleading guilty to bypassing airport security measures. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania stated that Lester Santana III, who is 34 and from Philadelphia, avoided the Transportation Security Administration's mandated screening procedures by using his job credentials to smugly carry significant sums of U.S. currency into Philadelphia International Airport's secured areas.
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...
Cyclists take to streets to protest lack of progress on safety measures
On a pleasant summer evening, Philadelphia’s biking community took back the streets. Hundreds of Philly cyclists rode from the Philadelphia Art Museum to City Hall Friday night to protest Mayor Cherelle Parker’s inaction on road safety, after the recent death of cyclist Dr. Barbara Friedes, pedestrian Christopher Cabrera, and others this month.
Retail Chain Closing Nearly 150 Stores: Are Any New Jersey Locations On The List?
The full list of closures is out. About a month ago, Big Lots announced it would be closing almost 150 stores nationwide due to inflation. We were left wondering if any of the stores here in New Jersey would be forced to shut down. Big Lots in New Jersey. The...
Aaliyah Chavez impresses LSU and South Carolina, others make headlines at Nike Tournament of Champions
The Nike Tournament of Champions has been a the meeting ground for elite coaches to get further acquainted with talented prospects. Although Chicago's McCormick Place was filled to the brim with college-ready, high school standouts, there were a few players who shined brighter than the other stars. Let's take a...
Mayor Parker signs two new bills expanding public health services
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed two new bills aiming to improve public health and quality of life in the city at the Saint Christopher’s Childrens Hospital. These public health bills are targeting the most vulnerable neighborhoods, with one allowing the City’s Department of Public Health to open a health center on the Friends Hospital […]
Teen Swimmer Drowns in Gloucester County, NJ Lake
A day at a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey turned tragic after the drowning of a teen. Saturday was sunny and warm, a much milder day than we've had so far this summer. It should have been a day of fun for all who spent time outdoors but that ended up not being the case at one lake in South Jersey.
New Jersey is one of the most charitable states in the U.S.
We may not have the best reputation around the rest of the country, but people who live here know what real New Jerseyans are like. We are more likely than most people in other states to do things like help a stranger, donate money at least once a month, volunteer time at least once a month and even plan to be an organ donor.
‘Historic venue’ to serve as space for education-based microbrewery
Moorestown council approved an ordinance to permit breweries, distilleries and winery salerooms in town in 2021. Fast forward to February of this year, when the Community House of Moorestown, Rowan College at Burlington County and King’s Road Brewing Company in Haddonfield announced plans to launch New Jersey’s first education-based microbrewery at the Community House.
Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California, Illinois and New Jersey
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Friday (July 27) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. There were three tickets sold matching five numbers in California, Illinois and Jew Jersey. The tickets sold in Illinois and New Jersey are worth $1...
Philly bicyclists find lack of rider, pedestrian protection 'exceptionally frustrating'
Hundreds of people went on a protest ride through Center City Friday demanding the mayor and other city officials do more to protect bike riders and pedestrians in the city. It comes a little more than a week after a CHOP doctor was fatally struck.
In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia’s Hunting...
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