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Blue Comet in Glenside may be making a comeback soon
In late July, signage for the now-defunct Franklin’s Pub in Glenside mysteriously disappeared. On Friday, a “Help Wanted” sign appeared in the building’s window. The sign lists openings for a mixologist and two staff positions and says “apply within” with no phone number listed.
Kidnapping suspect sought after child nearly taken in Delaware town: police
SMYRNA,. Del. - A child is safe after escaping a very scary situation in Smyrna this weekend, but police are still searching for the suspect. Police say the man approached a 12-year-old at Spruce Court in Holly Hills Estates around 9 p.m. Saturday. While asking questions, police say the man...
20+ St Charles Borromeo seminarians move into new home on Gwynedd Mercy University’s campus
More than 20 seminarians moved into Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus at Gwynedd Mercy University Wednesday morning, Mainline Media News reported. Negotiations to relocate the seminary date back to 2020. In 2021, an agreement of sale was signed which included roughly 15 acres of space on the campus’s north border as well as two existing buildings.
Upper Moreland man sentenced for pulling a gun on a woman and her daughter during a ‘road rage’ incident in Willow Grove
Mohammed Al Jumaili, 29, of the 3500 block of West Moreland Road in Upper Moreland Township, was sentenced to six to 23 months in prison for brandishing a handgun and terrorizing a woman and her 18-year-old daughter during a “road rage” incident at the intersection of Welsh and Twining Roads in Willow Grove in July 2022, the Times Herald reported.
Springfield schools announce screen time restrictions for 2024-25, parents feat. in the Inquirer for successful organizing
Meredith McGlinchey, Sue-Im Lee, and Karen Moore Schultz—three parents in the Springfield Township School District in Oreland—were featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer for successfully working with district administrators to lessen screen time in the schools. The parents have been in meetings with administrators about the issue since the...
When Conshohocken’s children were asked to run home from school during the Cold War
During the Cold War, students participated in civil defense drills that followed the advent of atomic and then nuclear weapons. In a photo dated December 12, 1961 that appeared in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, students at Conshohocken Elementary School are shown running home from school as part of Operation Run.
N.J. man wounded, house struck by gunfire in early morning shooting
A man is hospitalized after he was struck by gunfire early Sunday in Cumberland County, police said. Millville Police responded to a residence on the 300 block of Fowser Road shortly after 5:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting victim. Officers found the residence was hit several times by...
Hatboro accident claims 3 lives, including young mom, on County Line Road
Hatboro police continue to investigate an accident that claimed three lives on Friday night at County Line Road and Park Avenue. Three people were killed and two others were injured, police said. One victim was identified as Gabrielle Sims in an online post looking to help her family. She was...
1 dead, 3 hospitalized in quadruple shooting in Chester
Police are investigating a shooting out of Delaware County.Officials say at least 30 shots were fired in a deadly shooting in Chester.It happened at the intersection of Butler and Concord streets around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.Police say four people were shot.One victim died at the scene.Three others are hospitalized.One of the men is listed in critical condition, while the other two are listed in stable condition.Investigators have not revealed a motive for the shooting.
NJ Transit fare holiday begins following summer of service disruptions
After a summer of frustrating delays and cancellations, New Jersey Transit is trying to make it up to riders.Starting Monday, all fares on buses and trains are waived through Labor Day.The agency is calling this a fare holiday but it comes during a week when many riders are on their final summer vacation and ultimately, a lot of customers are going to miss out on the free rides.The governor called this a big thank you to all the loyal customers who have been dealing with delays and cancellations.Those who purchase monthly passes for August will get a discount for the...
Action Park ‘survivors’ to share memories of N.J.’s most insane amusement park
Eric Fiorito has fond memories of visiting Action Park in Sussex County as a teen in the 1980s. That includes the time he broke his nose on the Cannonball Loop, the infamous looping water slide that was among Action Park’s beloved and hazardous attractions before the iconic waterpark closed in 1996.
Camden County to hold Remembrance and Hope Memorial Vigil for addiction awareness
The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force invite the community to the Camden County Remembrance and Hope Memorial Vigil on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Timber Creek Park, 236 Taylor Ave. and Chews Landing Road in Blackwood. The event will take place rain or shine.
Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on eight counts of election fraud
PLAINFIELD – A former city mayoral candidate has been indicted on charges of submitting hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then attempting to cover up his actions. Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, 70, was indicted on eight counts – the second-degree crimes of election fraud and trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person; the third-degree crimes of criminal attempt to commit false registration or transfer, tampering with public records or information,...
METUCHEN, NJ: Yoga with Karolina @ mignolo arts center
Join us on Sundays from 11:30AM - 12:30PM for Yoga with Karolina at mignolo arts center in Metuchen, NJ!. Karolina’s vinyasa yoga class provides an alignment based flow focusing on building strength while retaining flexibility. Each class incorporates a different type of pose (twists, binding, arm balances, inversions, etc.) Modifications will be provided throughout to accommodate injuries and different ability levels.
Barbers Who Care give free haircuts for students ahead of first day of school
Ahead of the first day of school students have the opportunity to look and feel their best.On Sunday, families lined up outside the West Philadelphia YMCA for the Barbers Who Care event.Students had the opportunity to get their haircut before the first day of school Monday. They also got to pick out a backpack and sneakers."I just got these white Puma sneakers, just for like mostly because I'm going to paint over them," said Simone Mac, of West Philadelphia.The event is for students between the ages of 5-17. The goal is to boost their confidence ahead of the first day of school in the Philadelphia School District."We believe that when you look good, you feel good, and it affects how you show up," said Keturah Duncan, co-founder of Barbers Who Care.Family members say the event is great to help boost their little ones confidence."My grandson needs to get his hair done, and I brought the little ladies so they can get their back to school supplies," said Shamane Graves, of Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Cherry Hill swim clubs and decades of resilience: 'Not just a pool; it is a community of pools.'
The Old Orchard Swim Club membership volunteer who called the Rueppel family in Cherry Hill almost 60 years ago had no idea he would alter the scope of the family's history. "I would not be interested in a swim club, but my wife loves to swim," Janice Rueppel recalls her husband, Bob Rueppel, telling the caller.
Lower Mortgage Rates Mean Big Numbers for Toll Brothers
While lower mortgage rates are opening the resale market, Fort Washington homebuilders Toll Brothers think it will be a boon for new homes as well, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent years, higher mortgages and federal interest rates have pushed many home buyers into new construction....
Former Wyncote Public School building, now an office, on the market for $689K
The former Wyncote Public School buiding, now an 11,611 sf office building at 400 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote, is on the market for $689,900. According to the listing, the three-story property is currently fully leased to 10 small businesses and comes with storage areas and 56 parking spaces. From the...
Teens get paid to work and learn through Allentown School District internship program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Hundreds of Allentown teens spent their summer earning money and picking up job skills that will help them after graduation. This is the second summer that Allentown School District has offered a paid internship program to high school students, placing them in jobs throughout the district and the city.
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