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Car crashes into fire station in Marcus Hook, Delaware County
A driver was hurt after crashing into a fire station in Marcus Hook, Delaware County.It happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the fire station on 10th Street near Penn Avenue.Police say the driver sped across the lawn and knocked over the flag pole before the car finally hit the building.No firefighters were hurt.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.So far there has been no word on whether the driver will be charged.
Parolee Admits To Shooting Man During Planned Fistfight In Atlantic City, Prosecutors Say
Jawaun Yeoman, 27, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 16 to second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and first-degree unlawful possession of a handgun by a prior No Early Release Act felon. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced the guilty plea in a news release on Wednesday, July 17.
Bob Menendez Will Resign After Corruption Verdict: Report
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who was found hiding over $100,000 in gold bars during a federal raid at his home, has told his pals he will resign from his seat after being convicted of bribery earlier this week, NBC News reported Wednesday.Sen. Bob Menendez Guilty in Corruption Trial Menendez, who is the first sitting member of Congress convicted of acting as a foreign agent, faces 36 years behind bars. Facing calls to resign for the better part of a year, Menendez finally relinquished on Wednesday, a day after he was found guilty on federal corruption charges. New Jersey Gov. Phil...
As meteor streaks across NJ, Spadea’s thoughts turn to ‘last meal’
It's a little concerning that at the time the meteor was streaking fire across the New Jersey sky burning out miles above New York City, that loud noises were heard by many in the Garden State. The noise isn't really the concern, it's that fact that no one seems to...
Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
What?! Snow In July Just Miles From New Jersey
As we struggle to catch our breath here in New Jersey with these scorching hot temperatures across the state, the thought of snow is the furthest thing from my mind and probably yours too. It's been brutal lately with some welcoming relief coming later this week. Friday is supposed to...
Pork roll, egg and cheese vodka now exists, courtesy of this N.J. distillery
For ages, New Jerseyans have asked the question, “is it pork roll or Taylor ham?” But now one Garden State distillery is posing a different question — could the Garden State’s favorite breakfast sandwich be turned into booze?. Keyport’s 3BR Distillery has answered the call with...
Videos show meteor that passed over NYC and New Jersey
NEW YORK -- Did you see that? Several people reported seeing a meteor streak across the sky Tuesday in New York City, along with a loud boom and shaking buildings. NASA said initial reports suggest the daylight fireball passed over the Statue of Liberty before moving west into New Jersey. Social media users report loud boomSome people on social media reported a loud boom and wondered if there had been an earthquake. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan wrote, "Folks from the Jersey Shore to the West Side of Manhattan reported hearing a sonic boom.""I personally spoke with NYC Emergency Management and there is...
New Jersey wildfire at Warren Grove consumes 1,100 acres
BASS RIVER - A wildfire that erupted Tuesday at the Warren Grove Range of the New Jersey Air National Guard scorched 1,167 acres by Wednesday morning, according the state Forest Fire Service. State firefighters and members of the Air National Guard were working to contain the fire on Wednesday, which...
30-year-old woman on bike killed after being struck by speeding driver in Center City Philadelphia
A speeding driver killed a bicyclist on Wednesday night in Center City Philadelphia, according to police.It happened around 7 p.m. while the cyclist was traveling in a designated bike lane at 18th and Spruce streets.Police say the 30-year-old woman was thrown about 20 to 30 feet before she hit the ground. She was rushed to an area hospital for injuries to her head.Witnesses say neighbors and police rushed to help, but she was pronounced dead at the hospital."I just remember what I saw and when I closed my eyes, all I see is that moment of a person upside down...
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
Bicyclist killed in Rittenhouse Square, one of several crashes under investigation
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 30-year-old woman on a bike was fatally struck in Rittenhouse Square, and two other crashes in Philadelphia left a person dead and another critically injured Wednesday night, police said. The crash that left the bicyclist dead happened at the intersection of Spruce and 18th streets at 7 p.m., according to police. A 68-year-old man driving a "blue 2018 vehicle" was traveling west on Spruce Street when he allegedly hit the bicyclist, who was also heading westbound in the bike lane, police said. The woman sustained severe head trauma, police said. She was taken to Jefferson Hospital...
Baribo’s hat trick powers Union past Revs
Tai Baribo netted his first hat trick to lead Philadelphia Union to a resounding 5-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. It was a breakout first half performance for the Boys in Blue as Baribo scored twice before the break while defender Kai Wagner connected with Jakob Glesnes for a thundering finish off a corner. Baribo opened the scoring for the Union just before the half hour mark, directing a cross from Jack Elliott in the middle of the box. Ten minutes later Philly doubled its lead on the Glesnes goal while Baribo made it 3-0 for the Boys in Blue with a counter attacking finish set up by Mikael Uhre and Alejandro Bedoya. The visiting Revs got on the board in the 50th minute but Baribo quickly re-established the Union’s three goal advantage with the completion of the hat trick. Wagner was locked in on both sides of the contest, setting up three of the Union’s four goals to move within one assist of tying Union Ring of Honoree Sebastien Le Toux for the most in club history.
Watch | Jim Curtin's postgame presser after #PHIvNE
Following Philadelphia Union's home win against New England Revolution on Wednesday night, Head Coach Jim Curtin will speak with the media from the press conference room inside Subaru Park. The postgame press conference which will be streamed in its entirity below and will begin shortly before the Union manager starts with his opening statement.
Philadelphia Phoenix To Host Mo'ne Davis Autograph Session During Saturday's Season Finale
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (July 18, 2024) - The Philadelphia Phoenix of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) will host a special autograph signing session with baseball and softball legend Mo’ne Davis during the July 20 season finale versus the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds at Neumann University in Aston, Penn.. The Saturday contest at 3:00 p.m. ET also marks the third annual Commonwealth Cup, featuring the historical in-state rivalry between the two organizations.
Court battle continues for University of the Arts employees still waiting for their final paychecks
Employees left jobless by last month’s sudden closure of the University of the Arts are continuing the legal push for their final paychecks. They say the school violated federal law by failing to give them 60 days’ notice before it closed.
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