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Buying a car? NJ giving you a break if you get an EV
TRENTON — New Jersey is getting a fifth year of the state’s Charge Up New Jersey electric vehicle incentive program, which promotes clean vehicle adoption by incentivizing the purchase of EVs and EV chargers. Starting Wednesday, all eligible vehicles with a sticker price of $55,000 can receive a...
Is your town ready for older residents? NJ launches age-friendly effort
A big opportunity has opened up for local governments and organizations that want to make their communities more "age friendly," so that residents of an advanced age can stay where they're living and feel welcome to do so. A $5 million grant program is up and running from the New...
4 More Lottery Jackpots Where Won In New Jersey This Past Week
The odds of you winning the lottery are slim to none, somewhere in the ballpark of 1 in 303,000,000, give or take. But you can't win if you don't play, and it seems like the odds of you winning the lottery in New Jersey are higher than in other states.
Stop & Shop to Close 32 Stores, Including 10 in New Jersey – Here’s Where
Bad news if you're a Stop & Shop lover. Grocery retailer, Stop & Shop has announced they are closing 32 locations in the tri-state area, including 10 of them in New Jersey. The company is moving forward with growth restructuring to improve the customer experience, so they're closing down under-performing locations. The good news is, employees at the impacted locations will be offered opportunities within the company.
100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Simir Fuller is a rising 10th grader, who attends programs with the 100 Black Men of Philadelphia, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship to young Black boys. Today,...
Woman dead, 1 injured after crash involving Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck
A woman is dead following a crash involving a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck in North Philadelphia on Saturday.It happened at the intersection of West Lehigh and West Sedgley avenues just after noon.Investigators say a vehicle cut the ladder truck off, which resulted in the crash.That vehicle then also reportedly struck an unoccupied, parked car.A 23-year-old passenger inside the car died at the hospital after the crash.The driver of the car was taken to the hospital in critical condition.There is no word yet on the victim's identity or whether charges will be filed in this case.
First day of school for Philly, VP Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination | Inside Story
Host Matt O'Donnell interviewed newsmaker Dr. Tony Watlington, Sr. - The Philadelphia Superintendent of Schools, ahead of the first day of school starting Monday, August 26.Dr. Watlington discusses his stance on cell phone bans for students during schools hours, his increased safety plan for certain buildings and the improved attendance and drop-out rates, plus his take on why teachers are hard to find, hire and retain in this era.Then, Matt and the panel speak all about the Democratic National Convention and Vice President Kamala Harris introducing - or re-introducing - herself to the national audience as she officially accepts the historic nomination as the democratic candidate for President.They discussed the energy and enthusiasm during the week, President Joe Biden's speech and gratitude from the Chicago DNC crowd, how Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro handled the runner-up status in the veep-stakes against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and how Former President Trump is reacting to this past week's speeches. Get the Inside Story.Other panelists include:- Nia Meeks- Jeff Jubelirer- Farah Jimenez- Bob Brady
The Week in Philly: SS U.S. stress, a NJ bridge break and a look back at the DNC
It’s back-to-school time again! What’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District and those University of the Arts students who transferred to Temple University last week? Find out that and more with “The Week in Philly.”
Gauthier Touts 911 Center Operators; PHA Buys Brith Sholom
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier met with press at the 911 call center at 400 North Broad Street to discuss improvements to the center’s operations and new benefits for its employees. Amongst the items touted by Gauthier included a 10% pay increase for dispatchers, which brings them near the salaries of...
There's a pop-up clinic in Philly this weekend and it's completely free
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and Remote Area Medical have set up shop at the Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School on Torresdale Avenue, offering overall health, vision and dental services to anyone in need, no questions asked.
Eagles battle for backup QB job was close but Saturday’s loss to Vikings showed there was a winner
PHILADELPHIA – Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore stood next to quarterback Jalen Hurts, both looking at the play call sheet during Saturday afternoon’s preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings. They were discussing what would be radioed to quarterback Kenny Pickett. Barring an injury to Hurts, Saturday was likely...
Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 78
GRIMVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Philadelphia man is behind bars after state troopers say he struck a man on a Berks County Interstate and never stopped. Akhmadkhon Ubaykhonov, 42, of Philadelphia, was arraigned Saturday morning on a felony charge of accidents involving death or personal injury. According to the...
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
The ATL ONFIYA RADIO SHOW Hosted by K-Swab Presented by Perfect Legacy Promotions Debuts on Indie 101.5 FM
The ATL ONFIYA RADIO SHOW, hosted by the multifaceted hip-hop artist, producer, and entrepreneur K-Swab, is now airing on Philadelphia’s hottest station, Indie 101.5 FM. Known for its dynamic mix of Hip Hop, RnB, and the best hits from the ’80s and ’90s, Indie 101.5 FM streams 24/7, showcasing both mainstream hits and the freshest sounds from local artists.
Job Huts to pop-up all over Lehigh Valley for PA Careerlink® Awareness Days
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA. - Job seekers in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton will have several convenient locations to discover their next career journey starting Monday. From August 26 through September 13, PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will be hosting PA CareerLink® Awareness Days with Job Huts throughout the valley, and job services at their comprehensive PA CareerLink® Workforce Center located at 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109.
School board member addresses social media posts about Kamala Harris
The following letter was sent by the Souderton Area School District to community members on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, with a message stating that “Earlier this month, we shared a message with you regarding the actions of one of our school board members, Mr. Formica. Today, Mr. Formica has asked that we share with you a letter he has written in response.”
Oklahoma's offense vs. Temple's defense - 'Should' be off to a good start
The Temple Owls head into the 2024 season with significant challenges on the defensive side of the ball, primarily due to the departure of key playmakers. One of the biggest losses is linebacker Jordan Magee, who has moved on to the professional ranks. Magee was a standout for the Owls in 2023, leading the team with 80 tackles and 14 tackles for loss. He also tied for the team lead with 3.5 sacks. Replacing Magee's production will be a difficult task for the Owls, as his presence was felt in both run defense and pass rush.
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