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Bystander shot, killed trying to break up argument in Philadelphia's Kensington section
Police say an innocent bystander was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Kensington section as she tried to break up an argument that escalated into gunfire.Investigators say they watched it play out on city-owned surveillance footage and saw the woman get between two people who were fighting, but she was shot and killed in the process."It appears the person who was struck by gunfire was an unintended target who was attempting to either mediate or break up the fight between the shooter and another person, who it looks like the shooter was attempting to fire at," said Inspector DF Pace with...
Armed carjacking suspect arrested in Southwest Philadelphia, 2 still on loose
One person is in custody following an armed carjacking that led to a police pursuit in Philadelphia.The suspect was arrested in the 5200 block of Lindbergh Boulevard in Southwest Philadelphia.It started around 2 a.m. on Monday when carjackers stole a Mercedes from the 400 block of Snyder Avenue in South Philadelphia.Philadelphia police and Pennsylvania state troopers chased the vehicle.The carjackers crashed into another car at 10th and Snyder before coming to a stop.Police say two other suspects are still on the loose.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Fire Destroys Cab, Engine of Drilling Truck at Piscataway Rail Yard
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Fire engulfed the cab and engine of an industrial drilling truck being used at a Piscataway rail yard last week. Firefighters from North Stelton, River Road, Possumtown, and Holmes Marshall fire companies responded to the scene on Baekeland Ave. where they used a specialized foam to help extinguish the flames.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER No word on any injuries or the cause of the fire. The fire caused significant damage to the truck. The rail yard is used by Kinkisharyo’s Eastern Rail Division which repairs and overhauls train cars and locomotives for transit systems across the country, including light rail cars for New Jersey Transit. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
9th NATYA DARPAN concludes with resounding success!
Saturday August 24th, 2024 – Edison, NJ: The 9th Annual Natya Darpan 2024 concluded, keeping its tradition of having a sold-out show yet again this year. Indian Heritage and Cultural Association of New Jersey (IHCA-NJ) hosted its annual short play festival at the Middlesex County College in Edison (NJ), with an exciting array of short plays carefully chosen by a panel.
Squad Member Summer Lee Says Pelosi Wrong That Harris Should Govern From Center: ‘Progressive Ideals’ Are ‘What Average American Wants’
Pennsylvania Democrat Rep. Summer Lee said she does not agree with former Democratic Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi that party nominee Vice President Kamala Harris must govern “from the center” if elected in November, saying instead that Americans prefer progressive left ideas and policy. On the...
Website Says Westfield is One of Nation’s ‘Safest and Richest’ Towns
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield is one of the top 10 places in the United States when it comes to being a safe place for people with good incomes, according to a personal finance advice website. The website, GOBankingRates.com, ranked Westfield as ninth in the country in its analysis titled “The 30 Safest and Richest US Cities to Live in 2024.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Right at the top of its article, the site acknowledged that many of the top 30 sites on its list are beyond the means of many Americans. “When choosing where...
Historic Clinton House unveils plans to return to 18th-century roots
CLINTON TOWN – The historic Clinton House wants to return to its 18th-century roots by adding 11 "boutique" guest rooms. The proposal also calls for a rooftop lounge and deck that will offer views of the nearby South Branch of the Raritan River. The plan will be heard by the town Land Use Board...
MORDEVCO breaks ground on 334-unit rental project at key site in downtown Linden
Plans for OneWest Apartments call for 334 upscale apartments and 13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space at North Wood and West Elizabeth avenues in Linden. — Rendering courtesy: MORDEVCO Cos. LLC. Construction is underway on a new mixed-use project that will bring 334 apartments to downtown Linden, in...
Graham sidesteps question on whether Trump should attend Jan. 6 award gala
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) sidestepped a question Sunday about whether former President Trump should attend a Jan. 6 award gala that will be hosted at his golf club in New Jersey next month. The Stand in the Gap Foundation will be hosting the event, dubbed the “J6 Awards Gala,” on Sept. 5 at Trump’s golf…
Trump aides desperately trying to stop him golfing and focus on election as critic says he’s ‘lost his mojo’: Report
Aides to former Donald Trump are reportedly trying to get the former president off the golf course and onto the campaign trail. But as his family visits his Bedminster, New Jersey golf course in August, the president seems to prefer hitting the links and appeared bored during a press conference at the course earlier this month. He didn’t seem too pleased about attending a fundraiser with donor Miriam Adelson either, The Washington Post reports.
Two West Windsor teens suffer life-threatening injuries in crash
Two West Windsor Township residents were trapped in a 2024 Tesla Model Y electric vehicle after it left the road and struck a tree on Lanwin Boulevard near Providence Drive at 3:49 a.m. Aug. 20, according to the West Windsor Police Department. The impact caused significant intrusion into the passenger...
Missing kid in midnight Mercer County, NJ alert found safe
HOPEWELL BOROUGH — An 11-year-old boy is safe and with his family after a large search over the weekend. Authorities sent out a public safety alert to Mercer County residents around midnight early Sunday morning. It said the boy from Hopewell Borough was last seen riding his bike around...
Senior Art Show Highlights Hopewell Borough Talent
A Hopewell Borough resident took home a big prize at the 2024 Mercer County Senior Art Show. Claude Herzberg won first place in the “nonprofessional oil painting” category, but his painting “Storm Coming” is far from amateur. The Mercer County Senior Art Show. Each year, County...
An old fashioned solution to the rodent invasion in NJ
The hot weather has been bringing in some unwelcome guests into New Jersey homes, rodents. Essex County in particular has seen a rise in rodent activity throughout the summer. The heat becomes too much for rodents like rats in the wild so they turn to places like our homes for food and shelter.
Missing N.J. child found safe after massive search effort
A child reported missing Saturday evening in Mercer County was found safe early Sunday, police said. Hopewell Township Police responded to a residence in Hopewell Borough around 9 p.m. Saturday for a report of a missing juvenile, township police said. The child’s family reported that he was last seen around...
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. There will be a buyback day, too
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
Smoke advisory issued for parts of NJ
🔥 Two NJ counties are under a smoke advisory, state forest fire service officials say. 🔥 The smoke condition stems from a wildfire last month that's fully contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a smoke advisory for parts of the state because of a wildfire that started almost two months ago.
Here are 5 places to visit this week to take advantage of free NJ Transit
New Jersey commuters can look forward to a free ride starting Monday, as Gov. Phil Murphy announced a fare holiday on NJ Transit from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. The move comes as a gesture of appreciation after a summer marred by service disruptions across the state’s transit system. “We know it’s been...
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