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Haddon Heights woman finds message in a bottle on Ocean City beach
Amy Smyth Murphy was walking on the beach at Corson's Inlet State Park in Ocean City when she saw something unusual."I noticed it because the bottle was like a really nice aqua," she recalled.It was early in the morning on July 3, and she says the glass bottle - corked with something inside - was right there on the sand.She couldn't wait to tell her 14-year-old nephew Jack Smyth and 16-year-old niece Avery Smyth."We made a group chat," Jack said. "Everyone was decoding it and looking things up.""She takes out a message in a bottle with a cork and it...
FUNERAL HOME ACCUSED OF CREMATING WRONG MAN
Bell Funeral Home, located in Wilmington since the 1930s, is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating 93-year-old Roland Johnson Sr. and presenting another man’s body for burial. Johnson, a retired DuPont executive chef, passed away in January. His family, expecting a traditional burial, were horrified to discover the body presented was not their father’s. Daughter Darla Chase identified the error, noticing the man’s distinct physical differences.
Mantua neighborhood mobilizes over housing proposal
MANTUA TWP. — A proposed housing subdivision here appears set for an Aug. 20 public hearing, but with upset neighbors primed to turn out in opposition with their own attorney. Local builder Karen Salerno wants to create 13 single-family house lots at 120 Woodlawn Avenue, a property totaling about 7.16 acres. At present, that...
Delaware State Fair July 25th Guide
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware State Fair on July 25th continues the fun with events for everyone! Head to Harrington for food, concerts, and the circus! DETV brings you a guide organized by type of activity listed as: 00:00 AM/PM Event Title (location). For the daily schedule based on times, check out this itinerary.
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...
Police will read to kids at library storytimes
The Deptford library is partnering with township police to host three storytimes that will feature officers reading to kids. The free sessions will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 14; Thursday, Aug. 15; and Friday, Aug. 16, all at 11 a.m. Officers will read a series of themed stories as a way to make young readers more comfortable around the police. Titles have yet to be determined.
Food truck event draws large crowd to Main Street
The Mullica Hill Business Association hosted its first annual food truck Friday festival on July 19, when vendors on Main Street fed people from both in and out of the township. The event, according to association president George Murphy, drew about 1,000 people and continued well past its 8 p.m....
At This Delaware County Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport
As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways. Here in Delaware County, you can take in the view at Stingers Waterfront restaurant in Ridley Park, writes Jen Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scenery is Darby Creek at the...
SOUTH PHILLY SHOCKER! Wells Fargo to Remove Their Name From South Philadelphia Arena
Massive changes are coming to one of the biggest and most popular venues in the City of Philadelphia. In fact, it’s getting a brand new name. It was announced Wednesday evening that Wells Fargo would be taking their name off the sports arena next year when their current contract expires.
$1,000 Monthly Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot: Philadelphia’s Innovative Approach to Combating Homelessness and Maternal Mortality
Philadelphia’s Innovative Basic Income Programs Provide $1,000 Monthly Support for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families Addressing High Infant Mortality and Childhood Poverty: Philadelphia’s Initiatives Aim to Enhance Well-Being in Southwest and Southern Virginia According to the report of Business Insider, Philadelphia is trying out new programs to help pregnant people and families struggling with housing […]
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 […]
Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
“Philadelphia has given me so much, and I'm excited to give back to the community in a way that supports our future leaders." Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently donated $200,000 to schools in Philadelphia to equip them with air conditioning units, according to NBC Philadelphia. The money will be...
Delaware’s next tool in overdose battle: vending machines
(Spotlight Delaware is a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org) Vending machines are nothing new in the United States. For as long as they’ve been around, they’ve been a quick fix to a small lunch or new pair of headphones before a long flight.
Accountant sentenced to prison for charging $3M on N.J. employer’s credit card
A woman who worked as an accountant for a New Jersey company was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay $3.8 million in fines for charging millions in personal expenses on her employer’s credit card. Jennifer Vandever, 51, of Atco, was also sentenced...
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