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Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
AG appoints acting prosecutor with background in domestic violence
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has selected an attorney known for her work fighting domestic violence and sex trafficking to lead the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office on interim basis. Platkin on Friday appointed Theresa L. Hilton, a deputy director of the Division of Criminal Justice, to replace Angelo Onofri,...
Judge denies bid to move trial of ex-officer out of Philadelphia due to coverage, protests
PHILADELPHIA — A judge has turned down a request to move the trial of a former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist as he sat in his car, saying there's insufficient evidence that the defendant would be unable to get a fair trial in the city.
Police chief sees a firework issue in Easton. He wants to find a solution.
Easton police Chief Carl Scalzo said while consumer fireworks are legal in Pennsylvania, there are conditions according to state law. Still, the police can only do so much. Scalzo attended Easton’s city council meeting on Wednesday to walk council and the public on Pennsylvania’s fireworks laws after an extensive discussion by council members earlier this month following the Fourth of July.
Demerick Morris tells why he’s back for year five at Temple
Defensive tackle Demerick Morris is one of just six members of the Temple football team who arrived on North Broad Street before Coach Stan Drayton. Maybe that's not unusual in the new world of college football free agency. To understand the pace of change around Morris, though, take a closer...
College Hill PorchFest returns for 6th year, but first they need performers — and porches
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has put out the call for performers who have a knack for tearing it up on porch-based stages. College Hill’s PorchFest has confirmed its sixth annual event for Sept. 29, and organizers are on the lookout for both musicians and porches who would like to play a part in the performances.
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
Teenager, woman injured after shooting breaks out in Germantown; suspect sought
Two people are injured after a shooting broke out in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Friday night.It happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. in Fernhill Park along the 4600 block of Morris Street.Police say at the scene, officers located an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman who had been shot.Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital. The teen was listed in critical condition and the woman was listed in stable condition, police say.No arrests have been made in this case so far.Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the police immediately.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Monster-Mania returns to South Jersey for a celebration of all things scary
This year, Monster-Mania 59 is coming to the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill from Aug. 2 through 4. And, among the guests is one of the biggest names in fright — Clive Barker, the creator of the long-running “Hellraiser” franchise.
Roundabout Construction on Easton Road Will Move to Repaving This Week
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Easton Road south of Doylestown Borough will be repaved this week as part of the roundabout construction that’s been taking place since January of this year. PennDOT announced that paving will take place on Monday, July 29, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. where Easton Road meets Turk Road. There will be a lane closure in both directions during the construction.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER That part of Easton Road has been subject to lane closures since January, so the closures for repaving won’t be news to motorists who regularly use that stretch of roadway. Those closures are scheduled to run through April of 2026. PennDOT is building two roundabouts on that stretch of Easton Road, one at the intersection of New Britain Road and the other at the intersection of Sauerman Road. PennDOT officials have said that the roundabouts are being installed to reduce the number of accidents at the intersections. For more information on the project, see PennDOT’s website. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hundreds of cyclists protested in Center City for protected bike lanes
Hundreds of bike riders took to the streets of Center City Friday evening to demand safer, concrete-protected bike lanes after multiple traffic-related deaths that occurred over a week ago. The cyclists gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art around 6 p.m. and rode to City Hall, affecting traffic in the...
Wawa Just Outside Philly, PA Accused of Pumping Contaminated Gas
Customers of a Wawa not far outside Philadelphia, PA are reporting damage to their vehicles after their fuel tanks were filled with allegedly contaminated gas. After the owner of a 2016 Jeep exhibited signs of malfunction, it was determined by a mechanic at Millevoi Brothers Automotive that the vehicle's was running on less than pure petrol, 6abc.com reports. It resulted in more than $4,000 in damage to the Jeep's engine.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sun 7/28
4 - 6 knots (Gust 11 knots) TODAY: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E early this afternoon, then becoming SE late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds and NE 1 foot at 2 seconds. TONIGHT: S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2...
Willow Grove resident has published an autobiography about his traumatic childhood experiences
Charles “Chaz” Holesworth of Willow Grove recently published an autobiography titled “Life and How to Live It: Volume One: Begin the Begin”. Holesworth, who works in Glenside, said he was inspired to write his life story after witnessing a member of his immediate family die in hospice in 2019.
Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
Governor Phil Murphy, iconic Jersey mascots celebrate National New Jersey Day
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- All hail the Garden State! Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.The official New Jersey government social media accounts posted a video on Instagram, X and Facebook featuring the mascots that call New Jersey home, including the Princeton Tiger, Boomer from the Trenton Thunder, the Rutgers Scarlet Knight, and Buster from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy celebrated...
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