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Brace yourself: Feel-like temps over 100 degrees blanket the tri-state area
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Heat and muggy conditions will cover the tri-state area on Wednesday, with feel-like temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees. New York City is opening cooling centers. If you need to find a cooling center in the Big Apple, you can call 311. Nassau County officials will also open at least […]
NJ congressman targets 'runaway abuse' of LGBTQ+ seniors in Elder Pride Protection Act
Pointing to growing abuse against elderly LGBTQ+ Americans, U.S. Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Angie Craig (MN-2) just introduced the Elder Pride Protection Act. The idea, which Gottheimer says he developed during his annual LGBTQ+ stakeholder roundtable, would create a Department of Justice task force that focuses on combatting such harassment...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Wed 8/28
HEAT ADVISORY in effect until 8 p.m. Wed. - Heat index values up to 104 expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and.
Football: 2024 Preseason All-New Jersey offensive team
The following players have been selected to the USA TODAY NETWORK preseason All-New Jersey football offensive team. The Network is made up of news organizations APP.com, BurlingtonCountyTimes.com, CourierPostOnline.com, TheDailyJournal.com, DailyRecord.com, MyCentralJersey.com, NJHerald.com and NorthJersey.com. Dominic Campanile ...
Will it be a snowy winter in New Jersey? Old Farmer's Almanac gives its predictions
Each year as the summer winds down and the morning air starts to get crisp, New Jersey residents begin to ask the age-old question: I wonder what winter will look like this year? Depending on preferences, it often leads to either excitement for snow or a wish for none. Well, snow bunnies, you...
With $1.3M Funding, Battlefield State Park Prepares for U.S. Semiquincentennial
TURNING THE TIDE: Artillery reenactors participate in a reenactment of the January 1777 Battle of Princeton. Princeton Battlefield State Park recently received $1.3 million in funding from the State of New Jersey, which it is using to preserve and revitalize the park in preparation for an anticipated influx of visitors celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Photo by Andrew Walker)
A Family Business Serving New Jersey, Expert Chimney & Roofing Offers Quality Work
NEW LOOK: A new roof provided a handsome new look to this house in Hamilton. Expert Chimney & Roofing is known for its expertise in chimney, roofing, and masonry work. If any of these are on your list, Expert Chimney & Roofing is at your service. Headquartered at 0-02 Fair...
Here's why electric bills in South Jersey have been high this summer
BELLMAWR, NJ - Some South Jersey residents are seeing sticker shock this summer over their sky-high electric bills. The local utility company says supply and demand issues along with a hot summer is to blame. "The total amount is $585" said Mays Landing resident when asked about her latest Atlantic...
Wendy Williams Seen for the First Time in Over a Year at Holistic Store in New Jersey After Shocking Dementia Diagnosis: Photo
Wendy Williams has finally resurfaced after more than a year in hiding.The iconic talk show host, 60, paid a visit to the Bolingo Balance holistic store in Newark, N.J., with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., months after she announced her shocking frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Williams looked refreshed as she posed with store runner Victor Bowman, who claimed the former daytime diva was "sharp, upbeat and aware" and "very bubbly" during her time at the establishment.The staffer said Williams was "engaging but wasn't as familiar with what we do here, so her son was more explaining things." "She talked about circulation...
Fire heavily damages Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park in Norristown
The Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park in Norristown, Pennsylvania was damaged by fire early Wednesday morning.Photos from Norristown Professional Firefighters Local 2335 show the bandshell engulfed in flames around 1:40 a.m.That facility is used for the park's summer concert series.The fire eventually went to two alarms. Video from Chopper 6 showed extensive damage to the roof.An investigation into the cause of this fire continues.
SUV slams into Havertown, Delaware County pharmacy after crash
A pharmacy in Havertown, Delaware County was heavily damaged after an SUV crashed into the building on Wednesday morning.It happened at Katz Pharmacy on East Eagle Road around 7 a.m.According to police, the SUV was involved in a crash at the nearby intersection before it slammed into the pharmacy.Haverford Township police say both drivers claim they had the green light at the time of the collision.Pharmacy employees say no one was inside at the time of the crash and they've been able to open for business as restoration crews clean up the mess left behind.Haverford Township police say they won't be filing charges in this crash.One driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Lawsuit against TikTok in Pa. girl's "blackout challenge" death revived
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — A lawsuit against TikTok filed by the mother of a 10-year-old Delaware County, Pennsylvania, girl who died attempting a viral "blackout challenge" she allegedly saw on the social media platform was revived by a U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The viral challenge dared people to choke themselves until they lost consciousness.While federal law generally protects online publishers from liability for content posted by others, the court said TikTok could potentially be found liable for promoting the content or using an algorithm to steer it to children."TikTok makes choices about the content recommended and promoted to...
Suspect charged after woman shot during dispute in parking lot of Rhawnhurst bank
Police have charged a man who they say shot a woman during a dispute in the parking lot of a Wells Fargo bank in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia.Ronald Kling, 26, of the 2700 block of Lardner Street, is charged with aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime and related offenses.Police say the victim, a 61-year-old woman, was shot around 9 a.m. Monday in the 7300 block of Bustleton Ave.According to a friend of the victim, who witnessed the incident, the victim had parked her car but then got into a dispute with a woman parked next to her.The witness said there was an argument over whether the victim's car door hit the other woman's vehicle.It was during that argument that, the witness says, a man inside the other car pointed a gun at the victim's chest and then shot her in the right thigh.She was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital in stable condition.
Opera Philadelphia tries something new with cheaper $11 ticket option
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Announcing a "radical shift aimed at bringing opera to more people," Opera Philadelphia this week announced it would make tickets cheaper with the goal of bringing their art to the masses.All tickets for the upcoming 2024-25 season will be available for a minimum of $11, with guests having the option to pay more if they choose."Price can be a big barrier to entry at the opera, and ticket sales are a metric that too often determines how we program, how we engage, and how we market. If we are worried about making sure we sell expensive tickets,...
Celebrating National Red Wine Day with this Mother-Daughter Duo from the Wine Garden
If you need a reason to grab a glass of red wine today, look no further because today is National Red Wine. Mother-Daughter Duo, Favian, and Nazaret who are the owners of The Wine Garden in Philadelphia joined PHl17’s Jenna Meisner in the kitchen to show us some unique red wine drinks. The Wine Garden […]
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