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West Nile Virus Reported In 4 New Jersey Counties
Do you feel like you're constantly swatting and smacking when you leave the house this summer trying to prevent a mosquito from settling on your skin long enough to bite you?. You're not alone. I can't go in my backyard without being swarmed. They've been really bad in some spots throughout the state.
A Delco man has yet to return to the county prison. He was accidentally released more than 2 weeks ago
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Delaware County man, who prison officials accidentally released on Aug. 9, has yet to return to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton.
Mosquito-borne illness discovered throughout Philadelphia region
Mosquito-borne illnesses have been discovered in nearly every county in the Philadelphia region, and several people have tested positive for viruses.There are six local cases of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and one case of Eastern Equestrian Encephalitis in Atlantic County, New Jersey."If there was West Nile present in a mosquito, we know about it in Bucks County," said Ray Buckley, the mosquito control coordinator for the Bucks County Department of Health.West Nile has been discovered in mosquitoes in nearly every county in the region, thanks to an aggressive testing campaign.Traps are set out to collect specimens...
Former Cheltenham superintendent agrees to resign following ongoing troubles with parents
Dr. Wagner Marseille, former superintendent of the Cheltenham School District, and the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (Delaware County) “have mutually agreed to pursue an amicable conclusion to Dr. Marseille’s service as district superintendent”, according to a letter to the district community sent on Friday morning. A special board...
NJ school district backtracks on plan to charge fee for busing
DEPTFORD — A controversial transportation plan pitched by the Deptford Township School District is now being put in reverse. There was a change of heart after backlash from community members and partners, including Mayor Paul Medany. The idea for the 2024-2025 school year, which was shared on Friday, mentioned...
Chaos erupts at Camden school board meeting amid call to remove president
CAMDEN. NJ - Controversy in the Camden School District is apparent as some parents and students are calling for the removal of the school board president, after the district settled a $2 million lawsuit over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. FOX 29's Dawn Timmeney attended a meeting...
Here Are 4 Essential Hoagie Shops in Delaware County
Here are four Delaware County locales that you can rely on for an outstanding hoagie experience, part of a list of 25 essential shops in the Philadelphia region, writes Bradford Pearson, Regan Fletcher Stephens, and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. 1. Ro-Lynn Deli in Brookhaven offers up its signature sandwich,...
Get Ready To Pay More Going From New Jersey Into Philadelphia💰
Toll Hike For New Jersey Drivers Going To Philadelphia. Commuting costs money, that's no news to people who have to commute to work. Commuting is part of your budget. Car payment, car insurance, gas, and tolls all add up each day you go to work. If you work in Philadelphia you will soon pay more to use the four bridges that take you from the Garden State in Pennsylvania.
Where is The Oldest House in Pennsylvania?
PENNSYLVANIA STATE – Pennsylvania, a state steeped in rich history, is home to numerous historical landmarks. Among them, the Lower Swedish Cabin is a testament to the state’s earliest European settlers and their pioneering spirit. Constructed around 1640, this unassuming log structure holds the distinction of being the oldest house in Pennsylvania.
As Acme parent company defends $24.6 billion merger in court, Temple researcher challenges anti-trust concerns
The FTC wants to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, Acme’s parent company, saying it would kill competition, raise prices, reduce quality and hurt workers — but a Fox School of Business researcher says the suit blows things out of proportion.
Shocking, scary rabies information everyone in NJ should know
Sometimes you go down a bit of a rabbit hole and start looking things up about a subject that makes news. Sometimes what you find is a thing you feel compelled to share. This is one of those times. Camden County has had a third raccoon test positive for rabies...
PUBLIC NOTICE-NOTICE OF DECISION-CLAYTON BOROUGH PLANNING/ZONING OF ADJUSTMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the regular meeting of the Borough of Clayton. Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment held on August 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM, time. prevailing, the following resolution was adopted in the matter set forth herein:. APPLICANT: CLAYTON PROVIDENCE HOUSE, L.P. PROPERTY: 865 N. DELSEA DR., CLAYTON, NJ...
Keeping the 'Second Home' in Shape in the Camden Fire Department
CAMDEN – Frank Thompson spent time at his second home with his helpers installing the new washer and dryer, after delivering the dryer himself. His second home is 111 years old and at 901 North 27th Street, where Camden Fire Department Engine 11 waits for fire calls to the brick firehouse that sits askew from the street because it was built when there were only dirt paths.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Captain Thompson, who grew up in Camden and now lives in Pennsauken, has achieved legendary status among fellow firefighters for his construction/handyman skills and...
Skate Park construction to start soon in South Jersey
PENNSAUKEN — Skaters will soon have more options in Camden County. Come September, construction will begin on a new skate park amounting to over $900,000 at Cooper River Park. County officials say efforts should be completed by the end of the year. Described as a “6,000-square-foot, streetscape-style skatepark” by...
Chester’s Plan Out of Bankruptcy Taps Public Utility Assets
The City of Chester can move beyond bankruptcy by generating annual revenue from its water, wastewater and stormwater assets, while keeping those assets in public hands. That’s the crux of a Plan of Adjustment filed by Chester Receiver Michael T. Doweary filed Aug. 26 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The...
Chester receiver aims to monetize bankrupt city’s water assets. Chester Water Authority vows to fight it
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Chester’s state-appointed receiver Michael Doweary wants to monetize the bankrupt city’s water assets to make up for fiscal shortfalls. “Monetization has to occur...
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