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Stunning $643,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at N. Wildwood, NJ Wawa
Someone who walked into a N. Wildwood, New Jersey Wawa store is a lot richer today after purchasing a lottery ticket worth more than $600,000. Lottery Ticket Worth $643,000 Sold at Jersey Shore. According to New Jersey Lottery, a $1,000,000 Diamond Spectacular scratch off got the buyer of the ticket...
Wildwood, NJ, Native heading back to West Virginia to play hoops
Wildwood native and 2020 Wildwood Catholic graduate, Taj Thweatt, is heading back to the state of West Virginia to continue his basketball career. Thweatt started his college career at West Virginia University, appearing in 12 games over his two seasons, averaging 0.7 points per game. Now he will be heading...
Police say 'gun battle' in West Philadelphia that killed 3 people and wounded 6 started as an argument
The gunfight that killed three and wounded six at a party in West Philadelphia early Sunday morning started with an argument, city officials said Monday. Police say almost 40 shots were fired, and three guns were recovered from the scene.
A new Pennsylvania law protects homeowners against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
NJ man admits to decapitating seagull after it attempted to take fries from daughter: Affidavit
A South Jersey man is facing charges after authorities say he decapitated a seagull.Officers responded on July 6 to a report of animal cruelty at Morey's Piers located at 2501 Boardwalk Avenue.According to court documents obtained by Action News, Franklin Zeigler, 29, of Cape May, admitted to killing the seagull after it attempted to take french fries from his daughter.He then reportedly asked Morey's Piers staff for a trash bag while holding the dead seagull.Zeigler allegedly became irate and uncooperative with officers on an unrelated investigation, which led to his arrest on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.On July 18, he was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after officers obtained witness statements and photos, investigators said.He was released on a summons pending a future court date.If you have any information related to this case or any other criminal activities, please contact the North Wildwood Police Department Detective Division at (609) 522-2411.
School district of Philadelphia announces fourth annual back-to-school celebration and bus tour
Powered by financial support from Independence Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross Foundation, Keystone First and Comcast, the bus will make seven Mega Event stops throughout the City of Philadelphia, bringing families critical information and resources. PHILADELPHIA, PA — The School District of Philadelphia announced plans for the fourth annual Back-to-School...
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
Wildwoods Baseball on the Beach Returns for Two Exciting Weekends August 9-11 and August 16-18
The Wildwoods, NJ – July 22, 2024 – Step up to the plate and enjoy one of the big hits this summer! The 9th Annual MudHen Beach Baseball Tournament returns to the Wildwoods’ beaches for two exciting back-to-back weekends, Friday August 9 through Sunday, August 11 and Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August18.
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
Pa. election integrity group met with 2 architects of 2020 effort to overturn election
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series about the “election integrity” movement of people who believe recent elections are illegitimate and are preparing to challenge the election result in Pennsylvania this November. On a Tuesday night in June, about 150 people gathered online to...
‘Fired’: Controversy surrounds Christina School District as its longtime lawyer severs ties with its dysfunctional board
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The troubled Christina School District could soon be left leaderless and without legal...
Information from JCP&L Regarding Planned Outages in Lakewood
Multiple residents today reached out to TLS regarding a message they received from JCP&L about a planned outage in Lakewood tonight and tomorrow. TLS reached out to Mayor Ray Coles, who reached to JCP&L. JCP&L responded with the following statement, provided to TLS:. ”Hi Mayor,. It appears that about 1100...
New stores and experiences are coming soon to a popular NJ mall
A popular New Jersey mall is undergoing a transformation. Sports and health lovers will like some of the new additions. New developments are coming to a Monmouth County mall. Freehold Raceway Mall is transforming with a new painting and lighting project. The refresh is just the beginning. The retail center...
Decades-old ShopRite in NJ is getting a facelift
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old ShopRite located at the South Freehold Shopping Center is about to get a makeover, according to NJ.com. Saker ShopRites, which owns 39 stores in New Jersey, got consent from municipal officials to renovate and enlarge the Freehold location. NJ.com reports that the store will...
Ocean County Man Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash
TOMS RIVER – A local man has been arrested and charged after fatally hitting a pedestrian with his car and leaving the scene, officials said. John Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park, was charged with Causing Death or Injury While Driving with a Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License, and Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death, both in connection with an incident that occurred in Toms River on July 21.
State Monitor Overides Tax Vote
JACKSON – The township Board of Education voted down a property tax increase of 9.9% but State Monitor Carole Knopp-Morris overruled the Board’s decision. The Board unanimously rejected the proposed budget. The sale of the Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School is looming as a way to pay for next year’s education.
Two Winning $10K Lottery Tickets Sold In Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY – Two lottery tickets that were drawn on Sunday each won $10,000, officials said. The $10,000 winning ticket for Power 20X was purchased at the Acme #295 located at Route 35 and 37 in Ortley Beach. The second winning $10,000 ticket was for Wild Cash and was...
Lakewood Mayor Coles: Additional Trash Pickups Impossible, $7 Million In State Funds Will Reduce Property Tax Increase [VIDEO]
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles responded to two emailed questions at the Township Committee’s most recent meeting, which is still being held over Zoom – the only New Jersey municipality to be doing so since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. The first question pertained to garbage. The resident asked if...
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