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Man fatally shot in Kensington, 19-year-old charged with murder
Police have identified the man who was fatally shot in Kensington on Monday night, and caught and arrested the man who did it. 19-year-old Jaylen Holloway has been charged with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, VUFA, and related charges for shooting and killing 27-year-old Jair Mack. Officers were dispatched to Kensington at 10 p.m. on July 22 […]
South Jersey Caribbean Festival prez ‘overjoyed’ with ‘overwhelming attendance’
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. Kylla Herbert, president and coordinator of the South Jersey Caribbean Festival in Camden, says she was “overjoyed” with the “overwhelming attendance” on July 13 at 24th Annual event, at Wiggins Park, at the Camden Waterfront.
These Are New Jersey’s Most Expensive Zip Codes
There is expensive and then there is really expensive. Most people who live in New Jersey recognize this is an expensive place to live. Taxes are high, home prices are so out of control that home ownership in our state is simply not attainable. Even rent is ridiculously high. Some...
NJ Spotlight News: July 23, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Volunteers lining up, as NJ delegates back Kamala Harris. Monmouth pollster Patrick Murray: The campaign basically hit reset. Menendez resignation raises questions...
Reactivation of former Greensgrow West planned: Call for ideas
For many years, 5123-5129 Baltimore Avenue operated as Greensgrow West – the West Philly hub of a nonprofit organization with the mission of growing fresh produce and making nutrition accessible to all Philadelphians, regardless of income. Due to unexpected financial challenges, Greensgrow closed in 2022. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s office...
6 people sentenced for illegally running guns from South Carolina to N.J.
Six South Carolina men have been issued prison sentences after conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including nine handguns in New Jersey, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Tuesday. Kendell McFadden, 31, of Florence, South Carolina was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday for his role in a two...
Workers in Center City Starbucks location vote successfully to unionize
Workers at another Starbucks location in Philadelphia voted this week to unionize, this time at 16th and Walnut Streets in Center City. The 9-to-4 vote to push for unionization has the coffee shop become the 13th Starbucks in Philly and the 34th in Pennsylvania to win a union election. Workers say they are organizing for "core issues like respect, living wages, racial and gender equity and fair scheduling," according to a statement.
Philadelphia Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, High Humidity Today as Clearer Skies Predicted Towards Weekend
The skies over Philadelphia are expected to deliver a medley of showers and thunderstorms today, as reported by the National Weather Service. Commuters might want to grab their umbrellas as there's a 60% chance of precipitation with showers likely before noon and potentially a thunderstorm. This wet pattern is to continue with scattered showers and thunderstorms cropping up mainly between noon and 5 p.m. As the calm morning winds shift to a southern flow around 5 mph in the afternoon, residents can anticipate a high near 85 degrees. The city could see rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half of an inch. NWS Philadelphia notes the humidity to persist at a heavy 91%, surely to make one feel the weight of the air.
Hundreds of jobs to open at cancer research facility in New Jersey
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) — Developing medicine in the fight against cancer is BeiGene’s global mission. That mission has a new home in New Jersey. The company’s United States Manufacturing and Clinical Research and Development facility is opening up shop in Hopewell Township. It joins other global companies already in the township, like Merrill Lynch […]
MoAR gives students insight into revolution-era life for Africans in America
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. The Museum of the American Revolution is welcoming eight local students to participate in this year’s ‘Living History Youth Summer Institute,’ a six-week in-depth course designed for young adults who have an interest in understanding more about the lives of people of African ancestry during the American Revolution.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
30,000 feet in air, Jewish scouts from New York, New Jersey perform CPR to save a life
Be prepared for whatever life throws your way. That's the motto scout leader Evan Gilder tries to live by. Before he set out with 10 scouts from New York and New Jersey on a backpacking trip through the New Mexico wilderness this summer, he was trained and ready for any medical emergencies he thought might surface.
State and Federal Legislators in New Jersey Announce Joint Effort to Prevent SNAP Benefits Scams
Appearing together at a joint news conference, New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Union City Mayor and New Jersey State Senator Brian Stack announced a joint legislative effort to prevent those receiving federal and state benefits from being scammed. On the federal level, Gottheimer...
NJ Rocker is Now a Billionaire
How many people, described as blue-collar workers can say they also have a billion dollars in the bank?. I'm guessing that number would be quite small. However, they do exist. According to Forbes, we have one right here in New Jersey. Welcome to the Billioniares Club. Bruce Springsteen, The Boss,...
‘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...
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