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Burlington County, New Jersey, distributes $290,000 to fight food insecurity
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Officials in one part of South Jersey are stepping up efforts to fight hunger and food insecurity. This week, the Burlington County Commissioners...
A Heavily Traveled New Jersey Bridge Is Now Stuck In The Open Position
Traffic at the Jersey Shore is just a part of life; at this point we're used to sitting bumper to bumper on the Parkway, 70, 35, and the bridges to the islands especially during the busy summer months. However, when a key bridge that links two popular shore towns has...
Northwood Civic continues to fight health center at Friends
Northwood Civic Association members heard an update on the proposed district health center at Friends Hospital at their Aug. 20 meeting. The city plans to build health centers at Friends and Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street – just 1.4 miles apart – because of the long wait for appointments at the center at 2230 Cottman Ave.
Young man gunned down outside Kensington corner store years ago; family seeks justice
A young man was gunned down outside of a corner store in Philadelphia roughly two years ago.Now, his family is continuing their search to find out who is accountable for his death.Stacy Moon said her son, 20-year-old Corey Hayes-Williams, struggled in life. She asked Action News not to show her face."He had the mentality of a 10-year-old. He could take care of himself if that makes sense, but with guidance, I guess. He was very gullible. He was very childish," Moon recalled.She believes that made him vulnerable on the evening of November 28, 2022.Earlier that month, she said Corey...
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,...
RED BANK: BALLOON MISHAP CAUSES POWER OUTAGE
A map of the areas affected by the power outage as of 2:48 pm Sunday, from the JCP&L web site. (Photo by Brian Donohue. Click to enlarge.) A balloon release gone wrong knocked out power to a wide swath of Red Bank Sunday afternoon, officials said. One of the balloons...
Beloved gym chain forced to close NJ location after 20 years
RED BANK — Local gym chain, Jersey Strong has announced it is closing one of its locations after 20 years. According to notice posted, the chain’s location at 30 West Front Street in Red Bank will be closing its doors at the end of this month. “It is...
SCAM ALERT: Brick Police Department Phone Number Used in Bitcoin Scam
Residents of Brick Township are being warned of a scam circulating in the area, utilizing the Brick Township Police Department’s phone number (732-262-1100). According to the police department, three complaints have been filed regarding automated calls claiming to be from the Brick Township Police Department. The calls reference a “family report” and mention the names of past and present officers, in an attempt to appear legitimate.
Driver Charged In Crash That Killed A Pedestrian From Brick
A Red Bank man has been charged in connection with leaving the scene of an accident that left a pedestrian deceased in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday. Jose Rodriguez-Jimenez, 40, was charged with one count of second-degree Knowingly Leaving the Scene of an Accident Under...
Troopers Say Man Tried To Kidnap 12-Year-Old In Smyrna
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a child that occurred last night in Smyrna. Officials said on Saturday evening, at approximately 8:41 p.m., troopers responded to Spruce Court in Holly Hills Estates in Smyrna for a suspicious person. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown white male suspect approached a 12-year-old and began to ask the child questions. While the suspect was asking questions, he grabbed the child by the arm. The child was able to get away and call for help. Troopers and detectives searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him. The child was not hurt during the incident.
Nanticoke Indian Tribe to host annual powwow Sept. 7-8
Hudson Fields near Milton will host the Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s 46th Annual Powwow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8, at 30045 Eagle Crest Road, Milton. Entrance fees are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 11-17, and free for children 10 and under.
DNA Links Upper Gwynedd Man to Theft of Trailer Full of Merch from Hilltown Walmart, Police Say
An Upper Gwynedd man is in custody at the Bucks County Correctional Facility after DNA testing allegedly linked him to the theft of a trailer filled with merchandise from the Hilltown Walmart. Timothy Morvin, 38, has been charged with two felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and one felony...
Riva Levy Hopes Princeton's Prevention Programs Can Help Kids Be Inspired, Not Hindered, by Life's Confusion and Chaos
Princeton, NJ – Even as Covid 19 is dissipating, the pandemic is still generating aftershocks – including mental health challenges for the younger generation. One Princeton resident with a front row seat to those challenges is Riva Levy, the municipality’s prevention programs coordinator for youth. When the pandemic was at its height, Riva drew on her expertise and experience and altered her programming slightly, realizing that “during Covid, there was a clear need for teens to give them an opportunity to talk to people and open up.” At a time when in-person social contact and connection was...
WWE Hall of Famer makes surprise appearance at Game Changer Wrestling event
Game Changer Wrestling presented night one of the company’s Homecoming 2024 event on August 24th at the Showboat Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. At the end of the show, WWE Hall of Famer JBL made a surprise appearance. With a couple of clotheslines from hell, JBL was able to help Mance Warner win the GCW world title match.
Watch 6ABC Reporter Get Hilariously Photobombed in Ocean City, NJ
I can't stop laughing about the hilarious TV news photobomber in Ocean City, New Jersey over the long 4th of July weekend. Did you catch it? I hope so. Field reporter, Katie Katro, from 6ABC Action News in Philadelphia was doing a live report up on the boardwalk about how tons of people were down the shore for the holiday weekend and also trying to beat the heat.
Mainland High School’s football field is getting a new video scoreboard
The Mainland Regional High School football team in Linwood, the defending NJSIAA Group IV state champions, is getting a new video scoreboard at the Mustang Corral. The team is taking donations and has space for 14 local donors and sponsors, who will have their logo and name featured on the new scoreboard.
Ocean City School District Ready to Welcome Back Students
The first day of school in Ocean City is on Sept. 3 and school officials say the buildings are ready, the teachers and administration are ready and they are eager to welcome students back for what they expect will be “a wonderful school year.”. “I want to thank everybody,...
N.J. football preview, 2024: Predictions for every division in all 5 conferences
For some New Jersey high school football teams, the preparation for the real games has already begin. Regular-season game start on Thursday. NJ.com continues its preview of the season with a look at every team, in every division in all five football-playing conference across the state. If you purchase a...
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