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North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the Philadelphia Folk Festival, but as a solo act, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oates made headlines late last year when his rift with Daryl Hall went public...
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Picks 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has set its 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the Year, all to be recognized at their annual gala. This year’s festivities will honor ten distinguished professionals from across radio and television. Distinguished radio names include former MLB pitcher and longtime Phillies...
2nd Street Festival returns to Northern Liberties on August 4
A popular festival is coming back to Northern Liberties on August 4. The 14th Annual 2nd Street Festival takes over fourteen blocks of North 2nd Street between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street and goes from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. The event will have 200 vendors, 21 food trucks, 100 shopping vendors, 60 local artists […]
Victim, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Philadelphia Robbery: Police
The 26-year-old victim was on the 1200 block of North 41st Street when the suspects tried to rob him around 9:10 p.m., authorities said. In the exchange of gunfire that followed, the victim was shot in the chest and one 16-year-old suspect was shot multiple times throughout the body, PPD said. Both were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in critical condition, according to police.
Pa. sports radio host apologizes first day back on the job
A mainstay in Philadelphia, Pa., broadcasting was banned from a baseball game — and suspended from his broadcasting job — a few weeks ago due to a reported “unwanted advance” on an employee at a baseball stadium. The host has since returned to his job, and...
Former Big Run Man Accused of Animal Cruelty Faces Hearing on Wednesday
JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — A former Big Run resident who is charged with animal cruelty after several dead animals were found on his property is due in court Wednesday. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 68-year-old John T. Benko, of Philadelphia and formerly of Big Run, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, with District Judge David B. Inzana’s presiding.
NJ husband and wife found dead in murder-suicide, prosecutor says
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP (Cumberland) — A married couple was found dead over the weekend in what Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said appeared to be a murder-suicide. On Saturday around 7:44 p.m., State Police from the Bridgeton Barracks responded to a property on Roadstown Road in Hopewell Township. Troopers found...
Shhh! Don’t Tell NJ Politicians. Gas Prices are Coming Down
I'm going to level with you. I didn't want to write this story. We haven't seen a whole lot of good news lately, so this is something that I wanted to share. The problem is we live in New Jersey. Invariably, anytime news like this gets out, our elected officials...
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.
Bergen County lottery player wins $295,216 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where
A Bergen County lottery player won the $295,216 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Sunday, the New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday. The winning ticket which matched all five numbers was sold at 7-Eleven on West Madison Avenue in Dumont. The retailers will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. ...
The 11 Republic Banks, Fulton Banks Set to Close for Good in South Jersey
After Fulton Bank absorbed Republic Bank earlier this year, there's been a development. Fulton Bank will close more than a dozen branches in the South Jersey area in the near future, and some remaining Republic Bank locations are affected, too. Why Did Fulton Bank Buy Republic Bank in New Jersey?
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
Free program at Rutgers helps adults with autism
NEWARK — A Newark-based program is hoping to bridge the gap for services that benefit adults with Autism. "There's a lot of people who have a diagnosis of Autism in New Jersey, but they need services that can sometimes be difficult to find," said Dr. Aaron Dallman, the creator of Nexus and an assistant professor at Rutgers.
Community solar needs to embrace urban rooftops and brownfields
A panel discussion on community solar at the RE+ Mid-Atlantic solar and energy storage conference in Philadelphia made the point that developers many have to embrace opportunities close to the intended customer, even in difficult terrain. While state regulators design programs to encourage solar development on rooftops and brownfields of...
Lucky lottery player in New Jersey just won $4 million — was it you?
Wouldn't it be great to walk around with an extra $4 million in your pocket?. That'll be significantly less after taxes, of course, but still... Officials with the New Jersey Lottery said there was one second-tier prizewinning Mega Millions ticket sold for the Tuesday, July 23rd, drawing that matched all five white balls, winning $1,000,000. However, that ticket was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $4 million.
Listeria outbreak has many asking, is deli meat safe to eat?
NEW YORK -- The listeria outbreak continues to make headlines, with products being recalled and precautions being taken. With a dozen cases reported in New York and one death in New Jersey, is it safe to eat deli meat now?Doctor's advice for avoiding listeria outbreakFirst of all, what is listeria? Dr. Nidhi Kumar tells CBS New York listeria is a "sturdy" bacteria that can be found in plants and soil."It can withstand high temperatures, like being in a freezer and even a regular refrigerator. And it has a biofilm, so it sticks to surfaces, it sticks to hands, and it can easily contaminate...
Produce recall in New Jersey expands due to possible listeria contamination
🔴 Ohio-based produce farm expands recall due to possible listeria contamination. 🔴 The affected produce was shipped to several states, including New Jersey. Out of an abundance of caution, an Ohio-based produce farm has expanded its July 12 recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with listeria, the U.S. Drug and Food Administration has announced.
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