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Mount Laurel Community Reacts to Sentencing After Viral Racist Incident (video)
A Burlington County community in New Jersey is finally finding peace after a long and turbulent period following a racist incident that went viral two years ago. Edward Matthews, the man at the center of the controversy, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. The sentencing brings closure to an episode that deeply impacted the Mount Laurel neighborhood and sparked wider conversations about racial intolerance and justice.
Stay Clear of The Most Dangerous Intersection in Philadelphia, PA
Driving in Philadelphia during your work commute is for sure not the easiest task. If you’re a Philadelphia resident or a commuter who finds themselves sitting in Philly traffic every morning, there’s a specific spot on the roads that you need to keep your eyes peeled at all times.
Interstate 476 Upgrades Set to Begin: Expect Major Delays
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced upcoming paving and utility construction on Interstate 476. This $63.7 million project aims to enhance nearly 17 miles of the interstate, spanning from the Schuylkill Expressway in West Conshohocken to I-95 in Ridley Township. Starting Tuesday, September...
NJ school district backtracks on plan to charge fee for busing
DEPTFORD — A controversial transportation plan pitched by the Deptford Township School District is now being put in reverse. There was a change of heart after backlash from community members and partners, including Mayor Paul Medany. The idea for the 2024-2025 school year, which was shared on Friday, mentioned...
Two West Nile Virus-Related Deaths Among Six New Cases Reported In New Jersey
The six new WNV cases are residents of Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer, and Middlesex counties (one 50+, two 60+, one 70+, two 80+). The two individuals who died were older adults from Cumberland and Mercer counties, the DOH said. Two human cases of WNV were reported earlier this year...
Multiple drownings in NJ this week, with the latest in South Jersey
MONROE (Gloucester) — Another drowning reported this summer in New Jersey, this time in Gloucester County. Rescuers were notified around 2 p.m. Thursday about a missing swimmer around the 4700 block of Jackson Road, according to 6ABC in Philadelphia. A New Jersey State Police helicopter assisted, along with ground...
Get Your Criminal Record Expunged in Several South Jersey Counties
As the saying goes, "We all make mistakes." If your mistakes have clouded your future, there may be a way to clear everything up. If you live in Cumberland, Gloucester, or Salem counties, your criminal record may be able to be erased this fall. The Office of the Cumberland County...
Temporary swing space ready for Camden Eastside High students
CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) -- The Camden City School District is kicking off this year's back to school festivities on Thursday with giveaways and a farmer's market.It's at Eastside High's temporary home, the Alfred Cramer Elementary School, which will serve as a swing space for students over the next five years while the new Eastside school is being built. The dust has settled and now workers are putting the finishing touches on the temporary home of the Eastside Tigers.Superintendent Katrina McCombs says construction crews have been working against the clock, transforming Cramer to meet the needs of Eastside students. The new...
Relief in sight for Route 9 communities after decades of heavy truck traffic
This story is courtesy of Spotlight Delaware, originally published on Aug. 20, 2024. Jerry Collins watched a semi-truck blaze down his neighborhood street on a recent afternoon, glaring from his back porch as the truck threaded the small residential street in New Castle along Route 9. “There goes one now,” Collins calmly said as the truck passed. He’s been living ... Read More
Philly Gas Commission passes rules that limit public participation in PGW budget process
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.
PennDOT, Parker administration displace about 30 people in I-95 encampment sweep
Last week, Michael Hurd woke up under the I-95 overpass at Girard Avenue surrounded by state officials, Philly police, city staff, trucks, and a bulldozer. The cleanup was organized by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) “in conjunction with staff from the City of Philadelphia,” according to a PennDOT spokesperson.
6-week-old puppy rescued after falling into 8-foot drain in Philadelphia
A puppy is now safe at home after falling into an 8-foot drain in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood. According to the owners, the puppy -- who's name is DoDo -- fell into the drain while they were on a walk outside. The drain is typically closed, but unfortunately, DoDo fell in...
Plan to Expand Chester’s Subaru Park Means a River View Sacrifice
The Philadelphia Union is proposing expanding Chester's Subaru Park to allow more fans. The success of The Philadelphia Union means It needs to add thousands of seats to Subaru Park in Chester, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-year-old stadium is in need of an upgrade, said Union...
I-95 Wilmington contractor awarded Phase 1 bid for Key Bridge replacement
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board awarded a $73 million Phase 1 contract to Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for the complete design and construction of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge. Omaha-based Kiewit was the contractor for the Wilmington I-95 reconstruction project. The difficult project included rehabbing 19 bridges, including a mile-long...
Update: Flash flood warning issued for Delaware County until 2 a.m. Friday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning at 12:46 a.m. on Friday in effect until 2:15 a.m. for Delaware County. "At 12:46 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain have mostly moved out of the warned area. However, it will take some time for waters to recede. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," says the weather service. "Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low-lying areas."
Philly residential parking rate hike includes limits on number of vehicles per household
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Philadelphia Parking Authority is changing the pricing structure for residential parking permits and instituting a flat rate for all residents. Along with the pricing change, residents will only be able to get permits for three vehicles per household.
Fifteen Affordable Townhouses to Go Up at Elm and N. Front Streets
CAMDEN – A nonprofit builder of affordable housing has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to environmentally clean a city lot, which, after remediation, will be used to build 15 affordable single-family townhouses for purchase. For years, Camden Lutheran Housing Inc. has wanted to construct affordable homes on the lot at Elm and North Front streets, but the cost of cleaning soil on the 0.62-acre site was not feasible until this grant, according to Brandi Johnson, the nonprofit’s executive director.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER But on Thursday, the nonprofit got the money...
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