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Wistar Institute opens research center dedicated to finding an HIV cure
The Wistar Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to biomedical research, is investing $24 million to advance its efforts to identify a cure for HIV. Part of the goal in creating a center at a second Philadelphia campus is to find a vaccine to immunize against the virus or a way to eradicate the virus once people have contracted it – or both, said Dr. Dario Altieri, Wistar's president and CEO.
CCC Celebrates First Surgical Technology Pinning Ceremony
Camden County College held its first Surgical Technology Pinning Ceremony as a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) on July 16 at the Blackwood Campus. 16 graduates were recognized, and are now eligible to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technologist certification. This certification is widely recognized as the gold standard of the surgical technology profession.
Philadelphia Police Appeal for Help in Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Amor Hartsfield
The Philadelphia Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the community in the urgent search for Amor Hartsfield, a 14-year-old girl reported missing since July 15. According to the police, Amor was last seen on her home, the 2200 block of South Beechwood Street, at about 6:13 p.m. Described as...
Centre Square firefighting brothers transfer volunteer skills to their careers
WHITPAIN — Volunteering at Centre Square Fire Company helps members achieve their career goals no matter what profession they work in. Brothers Tom and Matt Kozeniewski, ages 34 and 26, have volunteered together at Centre Square Fire Company for the past 10 years. The skills they utilize volunteering are transferable to both Tom’s career in IT and Matt’s career in teaching.
Man, 67, shot woman after argument in North Philadelphia, police say
A 67-year-old man has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old woman in North Philadelphia last week.Police say the suspect, Jerome Edens, turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday.The shooting happened July 9 on the 2100 block of North Camac Street.Edens and the victim, Rasheedah Lane, were reportedly arguing when he shot her.She was taken to the hospital and later died of her injuries.Edens is facing several charges including murder and tampering with evidence.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Another jet ski abandoned on Philly street with same name written on its side
PHILADELPHIA - More questions arise as the mystery of Philadelphia's abandoned jet skis deepens. A second jet ski was dumped illegally on North 5th Street near Lehigh Avenue in the city's northern section. The unusual discovery comes just two weeks after a different jet ski was abandoned on the same...
Dog dies at groomer in South Jersey; business owner facing drug charges
The owner of a pet grooming business is facing drug charges after authorities responded to reports of a dog death last week in Gloucester County.According to Woodbury police, officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. on July 12 to K9 Kingdom.Ashley Jenkins says her family's 3-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd mix named Harley was dropped off at her regular grooming appointment. It's a spot she had been before.But the family's life changed in an instant when the business owner, Trevor Hunt, called to say the dog died in his care."(He said) that she had just suddenly passed and that her heart just...
Severe Storms Ravage Philadelphia and Wilmington, Injuring Residents and Leaving Thousands Powerless
Philadelphia faced severe weather challenges as storm systems swept through the region yesterday, leaving a wake of destruction and thousands without power. According to reports from FOX29, the storms escalated quickly in the late afternoon, moving from the Lehigh Valley south and east, marked by damaging winds, intense lightning, and heavy rainfall. The weather conditions caused widespread damage, with early reports around 5:15 p.m. indicating numerous trees and wires down in upper Bucks County. One report detailed a tree toppling onto a fire chief’s vehicle, resulting in it overturning and the firefighter sustaining injuries.
Pro boxer indicted for 2nd time in crash that killed N.J. woman
It’s been nearly five years since a Gloucester County woman was killed in a head-on crash with a vehicle driven by a professional boxer who was later indicted on a vehicular homicide charge. A grand jury has now indicted the driver for a second time in the case. Robert...
Dog tossed over animal shelter's fence in South Jersey; 4th time in recent months
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is asking for help after a dog was tossed over its fence early Monday morning.It happened around 2 a.m. on Absecon Blvd. in Atlantic City.Officials say it's the fourth dog in recent months to be dropped off in the early morning hours, and they believe it could be the same person.Video shared with Action News shows a man walking up to the humane society and tossing a pit bull mix over the fence.The animal has very distinct scarring on her back.The humane society says the man drives a black Cadillac sedan.Back on April 8,...
Trenton Young Professionals Network to Host Roundtable for Startups & Entrepreneurs
TRENTON, NJ – A roundtable geared towards start-ups and early stage entrepreneurs, educating business owners on government programs and opportunities which may help them to jump start their businesses set to be hosted by the Trenton Young Professionals Network will see the support of the Mercer County Department of Economic Development and the Mercer County Office of Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs The free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th and be held at Much Better Studios in downtown Trenton.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “When I was elected, we committed Mercer County...
Pools of mosquitoes with West Nile virus exterminated in Delaware County
Several pools of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were discovered and treated across Delaware County this month. Officials say residents should take action in mitigation, but there is no need for alarm.
Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery of Brinks Truck in Chester, Authorities Urge Public Assistance
Delaware County authorities are currently seeking two armed individuals in connection with a brazen midday robbery of a Brinks armored truck in Chester, officials confirmed. The incident occurred near an AutoZone store on 9th Avenue and the Avenue of the States around 12:15 p.m., as reported by CBS News Philadelphia. The suspects, wielding long guns, allegedly assaulted the truck's driver, making off not only with an undisclosed sum of money but also the driver's firearm.
Cooper Health Making Big Investment in Atlantic & Cape May, NJ
In an exclusive on-air interview with George Norcross, the Chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees … held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 … Mr. Norcross confirmed for the first time that Cooper University Health Care will be making a $ 500,000,000 investment in Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey.
Lifelong friendships and memories are made during the 21 Down Beach Day in Wildwood
Kids and adults with down syndrome were given a specially curated day at the Wildwood beach.The 21 Down Beach Day is something people look forward to all year, with lifeguards and community members coming together to support each other."We're a down syndrome awareness group serving Cape May and Atlantic County. So we help families that have kids with down syndrome. We do community events...Beach Day is our biggest event of the year. Every year they say how excited the kids are," said President of 21 Down, Jill Patro.For more information, check out the video above.Also, visit 21 Down on their website
Woodbury City Police Seek to Identify Persons of Interest in Suspicious Incident
WOODBURY, NJ — The Woodbury City Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify two individuals connected to a suspicious incident. The department has released images and is actively seeking…
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.
Burlington County Bridge Commission makes history with new leadership
The Burlington County Bridge Commission recently made history with the appointment of Sandra Nunes as its new chair and Evesham Mayor Jaclyn Veasy as a new board member. Nunes, who previously served as vice-chair, is the first woman to lead the agency’s governing board. Veasy’s appointment marks the first time two women have served simultaneously as commissioners.
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