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City workers union coalition sues Philadelphia Mayor Parker over return-to-office policy
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A coalition of unions that represent thousands of Philadelphia city employees announced a lawsuit against Mayor Cherelle Parker over her return-to-office policy.The civil suit was filed Tuesday in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County.In May, Parker announced that all city workers would be required back in the office effective July 15, 2024, a policy change said to affect about 4,700 workers across all departments."Employee presence at the workplace allows for more personal and productive interactions," Parker said at a May press conference. "It facilitates communication. It promotes social connection along with collaboration, innovation and inclusion....
Good Samaritans who saved children from burning car in Wilmington describe heroic actions
A mom and her two children are lucky to be alive after escaping a car fire thanks to the help of good Samaritans in Wilmington, Delaware.It happened just after 7:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of A and South Walnut streets as the mother was leaving a gas station.Fortunately, at that gas station was a group of men who jumped into action to save the family."They have a little business here. They wash cars," said Wilmington Firefighter Alex Ortiz, who served as an interpreter as the men spoke to Action News.As she left the parking lot, the men who work...
2 men shot in Wilmington
Two men are hospitalized in critical condition after being found with gunshot wounds in Wilmington. The shooting was reported Monday at about 8:35 in the area of Vandever Avenue and Northeast Boulevard. The victims are 25 and 23 years old. Detectives are still looking for a suspect or suspects in...
Truck Flips On Route 48 In Carneys Point (Developing)
The crash occurred at about 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 in Carneys Point Township, according to NJ DOT. Traffic in both directions west of Route 40 was affected, 511nj.org reported. All lanes remained closed westbound as of 10 a.m. Check back for updates. to follow Daily Voice Cumberland Salem...
Award-winning “River Road Residence” stands out in Solebury
New Hope and Solebury are filled with beautiful traditional homes in front of the Delaware River. However, one special property on River Road looks far different than any other home most have seen and it just landed an international award from Architecture & Design Community, a collective that works to recognize architects and designers from around the world and celebrate their innovative contributions.
Teenage girl shot, injured after fight ends with gunfire in Montgomery County
A teenage girl was shot and injured after a fight broke out in Pottstown, Montgomery County.It happened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Myrtle Street in the Bright Hope Community.Officers say they responded to reports of a fight involving multiple teenage girls.According to police, shots were fired as a result of that dispute.When police arrived at the scene, officers found a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest.She was treated at the scene and transported to a local trauma center. There is no word yet on her condition.Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Pottstown Police Department at 610-970-6574.
Surfside Casual Show House Tours in Linwood to Benefit Stockton Foundation
The 2024 Surfside Casual Furniture Summer Show House will open for public tours this summer on weekends from Friday, July 19, through Sunday, Aug. 11. The 10,000-square-foot waterfront Cape Cod home is presented by Surfside Casual Furniture of Somers Point and Manahawkin, and 7Mile Design of Egg Harbor Township and Stone Harbor.
Blew Appointed Head of School at Woodland Country Day School
Woodland Country Day School announces that the Board of Trustees has appointed Lara Blew to serve as the Head of School beginning July 1, for the 2024-2025 school year. Blew brings t20 years of student-centered experience to the Head of School position. For the past 10 years, she has served as the Upper School English and reading teacher. In this capacity she created and implemented the Reading and English curriculum for grades 5-8, served as the advisor to the National Junior Honor Society, and played a leadership role in multiple administrative committees. Prior to her time at Woodland, Blew held a variety of roles in local public schools including special education teacher, applied behavioral analysis therapist, and disabilities specialist. She was awarded the honor of Teacher of the Year for her excellence in this work.
Christopher Bucceroni, Gloucester Township Officer, Charged
Christopher Bucceroni, 28, a Gloucester Township police officer from West Deptford, was off-duty and driving his personally-owned vehicle, a 2020 Toyota RAV4, when he struck the 18-year-old bicyclist around 2:30 a.m. June 20, on Erial Road and Blackwood-Clementon Road, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said alongside Bucceroni's chief, David Harkins.
N.J. man threw 25 explosives from his car near a railroad bridge, cops say
A Camden County man was arrested and charged with hurling over 25 explosives from his car in the area of a railroad bridge in South Jersey and possessing a stockpile of explosives and high-capacity magazines, Winslow Township police said. Kenneth Baldino, 71, of Winslow Township was arrested on July 1...
Fireworks Will Fill the Sky This Fourth of July
Families will have ample opportunities to look skyward this Fourth of July and see an array of fireworks celebrating the nation’s Independence Day. The city of Bridgeton kicks things off with the annual adult horseshoe tournament set for 11 a.m. at the Dr. Berkowitz Picnic Area, adjacent to Alden Field. Then, later in the day, a fireworks display will be held at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.).
Man Who Injured Trooper Recently Arrested Again
Jacob Singleton, a 24-year-old resident of Bear, Delaware, has been arrested by the Delaware State Police for felony criminal mischief at a Townsend business. This arrest comes just weeks after Singleton was previously detained for multiple felony offenses in Newark. On June 27, 2024, at approximately 7:10 p.m., troopers responded...
BmoreArt’s Picks: July 2-8
This Week: Meet Ashely Minner Jones and fellow artists-in-residence at KCA, AVAM’s 4th of July Pet Parade, Illuminating the Unseen opening reception at Alchemy of Art, Rapid Lemon’s ‘Variations on Courage’ at BBOX, A GENTE fundraiser at Creative Alliance, Democracy in the Crossfire First Friday opening reception at IA&A Hillyer, Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage opens at The Phillips Collection, Jai Sallay-Carrington opening reception at Baltimore Clayworks, and Anson Asaka’s opening art show reception at Douglass-Myers Museum — PLUS apply for an Emerging Artist Fellowship at Touchstone Foundation for the Arts in DC and more featured opportunities!
Dover Man Charged after Laundry Burglary
A Dover man has been arrested after a burglary Monday morning at the Laundry Lagoon on South Dupont Highway in Dover. During their investigation, Dover Police found that around 1am a suspect entered an unsecured door at the business and damaged a vending machine and stole merchandise before leaving. Police identified 32 year old Tyler Keenan as the suspect – he was arrested at a nearby business.
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