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Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Intoxicated woman gets into fight while tubing with toddler in York County, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg woman has been charged with child endangerment following an incident at Yellow Breeches Creek. Shauna Chambers, 33, was arrested after police responded to the 500 block of Trimmer Drive on July 6 for reports of an intoxicated woman with a toddler, according to Fairview Township Police.
Bucks County Shines in Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly Awards
Game Gallery in Langhorne is one of a handful of Bucks County businesses highlighted in Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly list. Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly awards celebrated their 50th anniversary by recognizing four standout destinations in Bucks County, highlighting the area’s unique attractions. At 140 North Pine...
Why Biz Groups Say Tax Credits Aren’t Enough to Solve Pa.’s Child Care Crisis
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — For many families, child care in Pennsylvania is unaffordable and hard to access. It’s also rough on workers in the industry who receive low pay and don’t often remain in jobs. The situation has gotten so bad that business groups from across Pennsylvania recently implored lawmakers to intervene, arguing that “virtually all economic sectors” are affected by the shortage. Working parents can’t find child care so employers...
18,200 Homeowners Struggle to Get Repairs as Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program Fails to Receive Additional Funding
Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program did not receive additional funding this year. Waitlist for Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program Swells to 18,200 Despite High Demand Despite high demand, Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program did not get more money in this year’s state budget. Started in 2022 with $125 million in federal aid and the program helps homeowners with […]
Pennsylvania Powerball winners for Monday, July 22
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Monday’s drawing along with over 24,000 other winners. The $50,000 winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $100,000. According to the Lottery, more than […]
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
Several parent groups in NJ labeled as conspiracy extremists
🔺 Nonprofit organization maps out ‘hate and extremism’ each year. 🔺 Map criticized by some on ‘right’ and ‘left’ for different reasons. Several parents groups in New Jersey were dubbed “anti-government” by a nonprofit legal advocacy organization in its “year in hate and extremism” annual report.
New Jersey school system ranked 4th best in the nation. Here's how NJ stood out
New Jersey's school system ranked fourth in the country in a recent study by WalletHub. The ranking took into account 32 benchmarks including performance, funding, dropout rate and safety. New Jersey schools stood out with the second highest reading test scores and the forth highest spending per pupil among all states. ...
Bensalem police investigating report of man pulling gun on couple at ShopRite parking lot
Bensalem police are investigating a report that a man pointed a gun at a couple in a supermarket parking lot Monday night after a verbal confrontation. A woman told police that she was leaving the ShopRite in the 2200 block of Bristol Road shortly before 9 p.m. when a man made a comment to her under his breath, Bensalem Sgt. Glenn Vandegrift said.
Shapiro on VP shortlist; Philly Olympians; Pissed at Parker office mandate | Morning roundup
Why is Josh Shapiro a frontrunner to be the next VP?. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president under Kamala Harris. What would he bring to the ticket?. Meanwhile, Mayor Parker joined a long list of national and local politicians who are endorsing Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency.
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