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Ocean County halts all foreclosure auctions, fears NJ law encourages phony nonprofits
Ocean County has postponed the foreclosure auction scheduled for July 23 amid concerns that unproven nonprofit agencies are taking advantage of a new law that was designed to even the playing field at sheriff's sales with investors. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said his office has sold a dozen properties that prompted an...
Teen Mom Star Kailyn Lowry Reveals That She Purchased ‘20 Acres of Land’ in Delaware
Teen Mom star Kailyn Lowry has big plans! The reality star revealed that she had recently purchased a sizable piece of land and said that wants to build a large house on the property. “I am closing on 20 acres of land today,” Kailyn, 32, announced in a TikTok video posted on July 19. “They...
19-year-old drowns while swimming in N.J. lake
A 19-year-old man drowned Saturday in Lake Garrison in Gloucester County, according to the Elk Township police chief. The Gloucester County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the man accidentally drowned, according to Elk Township Police Chief Lance Hitzelberger. The man was taken from the lake to Inspira Hospital in Mullica Hill, where he was pronounced dead, the chief said in a news release.
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in the State
In the quiet corners of Pennsylvania, nestled between the Allegheny River and the Ohio River, lies a seemingly unassuming town: McKees Rocks. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s easy to overlook this small community. But beneath its unpretentious facade lies a troubling reality. Recent data reveals that...
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
CDC Investigates Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats in PA and other States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, which has so far affected 28 individuals across 12 states. According to the latest reports, all 28 infected individuals have been hospitalized, and there have been two fatalities linked to the outbreak—one in Illinois and another in New Jersey.
NY Dad, His 2 Children Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On PA Turnpike: State Police
A father and his two children from Long Island have been identified as the victims of a triple fatal crash on the Interstate 76/PA Turnpike involving a tractor-trailer that happened on Sunday, July 21, Pennsylvania State Police and the Lancaster County Coroner announced in separate releases the fol…
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Antique car and tractor show kicks off 2024 Lebanon Area Fair
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Man sentenced in prison break and fatal brawl outside popular Philadelphia cheesesteak shop
A man convicted of helping two other men escape prison while he was in custody over a fatal brawl among soccer fans outside a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant has been sentenced in both cases.Court documents indicate that Jose Flores-Huerta, 36, was sentenced in the escape case Thursday to 11 months to 23 months plus probation.Flores-Huerta was convicted of helping Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, who cut a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard at the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center in May 2023.RELATED: How an alleged killer and another inmate escaped a Philadelphia prison. Here's what we...
Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States. Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate,...
Amanda Thome Survived 2 Shots To The Face, Dies In Crash
A content creator who is known for surviving two shots to the face died in a crash on PA Route 322 on Friday morning, July 19, Derry Township Police announced in a release on Saturday, July 20. Amanda Thome, 36, of Annville, became internet famous and a bit of a...
Pirates announcers willed an Andrew McCutchen home run into existence
Superstitious Pittsburgh Pirates fans may be inclined to thank announcers Greg Brown and Kevin Young for at least one run during their team’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pirates star Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the 6th inning against Phillies starter Christopher Sanchez. Young predicted that... The post Pirates announcers willed an Andrew McCutchen home run into existence appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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