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Woman Discovers Message in a Bottle Washed Up on Ocean City, NJ Beach
There's a mystery brewing at the Jersey Shore after the discovery of a bottle on the beach in Ocean City, NJ that held a message. Message in a Bottle Stumps Discoverer in Ocean City, NJ. It's a rare find stirring up excitement in the community and sparking curiosity about the...
The Lenni-Lenape come home to New Jersey this weekend. Come hear their story.
Descendants of New Jersey’s original inhabitants, the Lenni-Lenape people, return to their homeland this weekend for two days of dance, song and storytelling at the Great Falls in Paterson. Members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians are traveling from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to “reconnect” with the land that long ago...
Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94
The story originally appeared on 6abc. Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason has died. Mason, whose real name was Beatrice Turner, started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station WHAT. Then in 1970, she began her talk program “Mornings with Mary.”. Mason...
Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant
As annoying as it can be to step onto, bubble gum is one of Philadelphia’s greatest exports, as it was invented by a local candy accountant. One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY.
Originally Scraped from a Dogwood in a Cemetery, This Yeast Knocks ‘em Dead at a Bucks County Brewery
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is winning accolades from the local beer industry and beyond, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The yeast is being lauded both for the sour...
'Diaper Crew' Suspects Nabbed in Philadelphia Retail Theft Sting
Philadelphia authorities have captured three individuals believed to be part of a theft ring dubbed the 'Diaper Crew,' implicated in an array of retail thefts throughout the city. According to FOX 29, this group has been targeting Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Rite Aid stores, using oversized bags to illegally haul out various items, among them diapers, batteries, and coffee. Police Inspector Ray Evers detailed that the apprehended are charged with a series of thefts that added up across numerous local retail establishments.
A Rock Promoter Saved the Tower Theater From Its Demise
For 50 years, Upper Darby’s Tower Theater has been a premier concert hall. As concert halls go, this former movie theater only seats 3,500, but it’s hosted a legend of performers. The Rollings Stones, U2, Radiohead, Bob Marley, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, The Smiths, Grateful Dead, Bob...
Development of New Homes Underway on Grounds of Philmont Country Club
Plans for residential development on the grounds of the Philmont Country Club. After receiving all the required approvals, the development of 176 new townhouse units on the grounds of the Philmont Country Club in Lower Moreland Township has begun, writes Ryan Genova for the Glenside Local. The plan envisioned an...
Wilmington shooting leaves man dead
A 35-year-old man is dead, the victim of a shooting in Wilmington Friday night. Officers found the victim around 7:35 p.m. in the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, city police said. He'd been critically wounded, and died at the hospital. No other information is available yet, and police...
Troopers Surround Bank Saturday Morning
Delaware State Police have responded to an incident at the Franklin Mint Credit Union on Quintillo Drive in Bear. Witnesses reported a significant police presence, with troopers surrounding the credit union with long guns drawn. Sources indicate that the troopers are also investigating a carjacking or motor vehicle theft believed...
Atlantic City's $22 million project to rebuild Baltic Avenue Canal, prevent flooding is underway
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal in order to protect the city from persistent flooding.As part of the project, the city will install six pumps on Atlantis Avenue to push out water from the underground tunnel into the waterways of the back bay during major flood events.Crews will also install screening systems to prevent litter from entering the back bay.The canal, which was built in 1912, is connected to hundreds of storm drains, and it's supposed to remove floodwaters from much of the city.However, city...
Jersey Shore town’s homeless encampment may be close to shutting down
A section of in Neptune Township that houses dozens of people experiencing homelessness may be on its way to shutting down after the property owner filed court papers to force them out, according to township officials. The property owner, Neptune Boulevard Development Group, is scheduled to go to court Friday.
Retail Chain Closing Nearly 150 Stores: Are Any New Jersey Locations On The List?
The full list of closures is out. About a month ago, Big Lots announced it would be closing almost 150 stores nationwide due to inflation. We were left wondering if any of the stores here in New Jersey would be forced to shut down. Big Lots in New Jersey. The...
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