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Passengers fear for their lives as fire erupts on NY Waterway ferry
JERSEY CITY — A New York Waterway ferry bringing passengers to New Jersey was evacuated after a fire on board. The Father Mychal Judge was carrying 37 passengers from Paulus Hook to Liberty Harbor in Jersey City and were evacuated to another vessel by first responders, NY Waterway spokeswoman Hannah Gammond told New Jersey 101.5 in an email.
Philadelphia man looks to win 'Most Benevolent Beard' in America
A man from Philadelphia is one of five finalists vying for the 'Most Benevolent Beard' in America.Joshua Butcher is one of thousands who made the cut -- or lack thereof -- for a good cause.Men's grooming leader Wahl is hosting the contest, combining good grooming with goodwill.Public votes decide the winner, who will get $20,000 for himself and an additional $5,000 for the charity of his choice.Butcher organizes fundraisers for 'Little Smiles.' The local charity provides gifts and adventures for kids who have been impacted by serious illnesses, tragedy, and trauma.You can vote for Butcher or one of the other finalists at woobox.com.
How Much Snow This Winter in New Jersey? Old Farmer’s Almanac Has Their Forecast❄️
I know we have several weeks of summer left and fall can have some warm days too, but everyone likes to see what the Old Farmer's Almanac has to say about the upcoming winter. Will we have a winter with 10 feet of snow or will we barely see flurries? What's in the forecast for us this winter?
Philly elementary school celebrates having AC for 1st time in years
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For the first time in years, students at Gloria Casarez Elementary School in Kensington are staying cool and comfortable in their classrooms, thanks to newly installed air conditioning units. The upgrades mean the school no longer has to dismiss students early due to extreme heat, a routine practice for many School District of Philadelphia schools without full air conditioning.Tara Williams, who has been teaching at the school for 14 years, says she's already noticing differences in the education environment."The kids last year — even though we were here, mentally, we weren't here because it was so hot," Williams...
Who Is YBC Dul? The Notorious Philly Rapper Who Was Fatally Shot In Broad Day
YBC Dul was shot and killed last week in Philadelphia. West Philadelphia is home to several prominent figures in hip-hop but YBC Dul was among the most infamous to emerge from there. Born Abdul Vicks, his unapologetic approach to life and music garnered attention online and among law enforcement officials. Known for his brazen lyrics and audacious actions, including the infamous moment when he desecrated an opponent's grave in a music video, YBC Dul's life was tragically cut short on Friday, August 23rd after he was fatally shot in the Olney neighborhood, per ABC. His rise and fall offer a stark reflection of the violence that pervades the city’s streets. His brief but impactful career left a trail of controversy. And perhaps, it exposed the reality of the glorification of violence in music and the consequences that often follow.
10 kids from Philadelphia recently went missing — see their pictures
Authorities in Philadelphia are asking for your help as they search for 10 missing children. These kids, some as young as 11 years old, have all gone missing since the middle of July. If you have seen any of the juveniles shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. Call...
Program designed to ease Philly teacher shortage helps school aide fulfill lifelong dream
Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Chalkbeat Philadelphia will follow a new teacher, Kahn-Tineta Smith, as she adapts to the joys and challenges of working in the city school district. This is the first of several periodic check-ins we hope will shine a light on the state of the Philadelphia teaching workforce.Kahn-Tineta Smith was facing a crisis. The little girl with the carefully braided hair didn’t like the color of her magic marker and was making her displeasure known.It was time for a hug.Another little girl threw her marker down.“We draw with our markers, we don’t play with them,” Smith said...
Will new money for schools lead to better outcomes for students?
Students at over 60 Philly public schools were dismissed early today because of the heat. In the city’s aging schools, modern cooling systems aren’t a given. But maybe someday soon they will be. A historic lawsuit prompted more than a billion dollars in state funding. that is coming their way. The question now: Will this money make a difference for kids? Will this new influx of school funding in Pennsylvania mean better outcomes for students?
How Temple alum Nadia Harvin reached nearly 30 years with Temple football
After starting her career at Temple University in 1979 as a student worker in the copy center of Ritter Hall, Nadia Batson Harvin, CLA ’06, remains at the university, five decades later. Harvin now serves as the executive assistant to the head football coach, a position she has held for nearly 30 years, working in the program for the last seven coaching regimes beginning with Bobby Wallace.
Temple Faces No. 16 Oklahoma Friday on ESPN
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (80,126/Natural Grass) Friday’s game will be the third meeting between Temple and Oklahoma and will break a 1-1 tie in the series … The Sooners were 9-6 winners in Norman in 1940, while the Owls took the rematch 14-7 two years later in Philadelphia … The teams will play at Lincoln Financial Field in 2025 before returning to Norman in 2028.
3 Pennsylvanians haven't cashed winning Powerball tickets worth $1.25M
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Three winning Powerball lottery tickets sold in Pennsylvania are about to expire with no winners having claimed the prizes, the Pennsylvania Lottery said in a news release Wednesday.The tickets include one worth $1 million, one worth $150,000 and one worth $100,000. All three of the tickets are set to expire in October 2024, on a business day up to one year after the date of the lottery drawing for which they were issued.$1 million lottery winner sold in PhiladelphiaThe Pennsylvania Lottery said a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at United Food Market on Walnut...
Paramount is Looking to SELL a Major TV Station in Philly, Reports Say
A new report says that CBS’ parent company Paramount Global may be looking to sell some their local TV stations. This includes a TV station in Philadelphia, Bloomberg reports. But which TV station in Philly could be sold off?. Well, Paramount Global owns both KYW-TV (CBS 3) and WPSG-TV(that’s...
Burlington County MENSA Hosting Community Trivia Event at Mt. Laurel Library
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Test out your trivia skills at a fun event at the Mount Laurel Library this weekend. Volunteers from Burlington County MENSA will be running a Community Trivia event at the Library on Saturday, August 31 from 1PM to 4:30PM.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mensa is the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world. A non-profit organization, it is open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardized, supervised IQ or other approved intelligence test at any point in their lives — members range in age from 2 to 106! An estimated six million Americans are eligible for membership, according to Central New Jersey Mensa. Those attending Saturday's Community Trivia can form teams, answer tricky trivia questions and compete for a high score. Registration is required in order for organizers to know how many teams to expect. To register, click HERE. The Mount Laurel Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Are NJ Residents at Risk of Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus?
"NJ Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus" It is mosquito season and until we get cold weather moving in it is a time in the Garden State to deal with mosquitos. Living in South Jersey I have dealt with my fair share of mosquitos, so I know they can be a real pest during summer at the Jersey Shore.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in N.J., health officials warn
State health officials are warning people to be on the lookout for symptoms of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, amid a rise in cases across New Jersey and other areas of the United States. More than three times as many cases have been reported in the U.S. as...
New Jersey, California residents snap up NYC real estate as international demand slides
Non-New Yorkers are diving into New York City’s real estate market—and most are from just across the Hudson River. Buyers who live outside of NYC purchased 23 percent of all properties in the city in the first half of the year, with New Jersey residents closing the most deals, according to a report from PropertyShark. That’s an increase from the same period a decade ago, when non-New Yorkers purchased 19 percent of the city’s residential real estate.
Funeral held for longtime Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey
A funeral was held on Wednesday morning for longtime Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. of New Jersey. Pascrell died one week ago at the age of 87.It was a final farewell to a man who served this city and this nation with dignity and determination, held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson.He was a fighter, a passionate person for Paterson. He was one of a kind and on Wednesday dignitaries, former colleagues, and everyday citizens came out to say so long to a true Paterson hero.Congressman Pascrell died last week after a short hospitalization and illness.Pascrell will...
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
Dunkin’ Rolls Out Inflation-Busting Deals for Fall Season in New Jersey, New York
PHILADELPHIA — Dunkin’ is offering a series of new deals and seasonal favorites aimed at delivering value and flavor to customers amid ongoing inflation pressures. The highlight of this fall’s…
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