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City employee stabbed in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square; suspect in custody
A city employee with the Parks and Recreation Department was stabbed in Rittenhouse Square on Sunday.Philadelphia police say they responded to the incident just after 4 p.m.According to investigators, a 34-year-old man went inside a booth in the park and laid down.That's when the city park ranger reportedly told the suspect he wasn't allowed in the booth.Police say the suspect then stabbed the city employee, who was overseeing security at Rittenhouse Square.The 40-year-old victim suffered injuries to his face above his eye, according to police."He suffered a laceration to the face above the eye. Pretty serious injury," noted Inspector DF...
More, Bolder Phone Scams Statewide says Sheriff's Association
CAMDEN, NJ - The past twelve months have brought a "significant increase" in the number of fraud cases throughout the state, according to the Sheriff’s Association of New Jersey (SANJ). The SANJ warned that scammers are bold and inventive, often pretending to be members of law enforcement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Fraudulant callers claim to be sheriff’s officers and have gone as far as spoofing the phone number of the local sheriff’s office to make their victims believe that the call is originating from a legitimate agency," said the organization. It said fraudulant callers...
North Philadelphia motorcycle crash leaves person dead, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A motorcycle crash in North Philadelphia on Sunday morning left a person dead, police said. The crash happened at the North Broad and Blavis streets intersection at around 4:45 a.m.Police said witnesses saw a person driving a 2008 blue Suzuki GSX650 motorcycle southbound on North Broad Street at a high rate of speed. The 33-year-old driver then lost control of the motorcycle and "struck the ground," according to police. The 33-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by medics, police said. The crash is under investigation. Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact PPD's Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180.
N.J. college sends students on a cruise to map the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean
A nationwide search for college students for an inaugural series of cruises with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration included six from Stockton University in New Jersey. Stockton was one of only six schools in the country invited by NOAA to send students, the university said. They lived and worked...
Free College Tuition? One New Jersey University Is Making It Happen
Seeking higher education after you graduate from high school is both exciting and scary all at the same time. I remember getting ready to go to West Chester University after graduating looking forward to the new adventure but also being very nervous about leaving my home. The financial aspect of...
Temple University warns of phone scam where caller impersonated police
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Temple University Department of Public Safety is warning parents of a phone scam involving a caller who impersonated school police.In a social media post, the department said Temple Police were notified on Aug. 31, 2024 that two parents got calls from a 215-area code phone number from someone who identified themselves as a Temple police officer.According to the school, the caller told the parents that their sons were arrested and they needed to send money for their release through Apple Pay or Cash App. "Both parents knew this to be a scam, did not send any money, and confirmed the well-being of their sons. Our Temple University Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating these two incidents," the department said.If a student is arrested, Temple Police said officers and detectives will never call parents or guardians to request money for their child's release.Parents or students who get similar calls are urged to report them to the Temple University Police Department at 215-204-1234.
Philadelphia Police Hunt for Driver After Stolen Car Chase Leads to Injuries of Officer and Civilian
Philadelphia is currently on the lookout for a driver responsible for a series of events that led to a civilian and a police officer sustaining injuries. According to FOX 29, the trouble began late Friday evening when Philadelphia police were attempting to disperse a substantial car meet on the 8600 block of Bustleton Avenue. During this effort, officers noticed a 2020 grey Nissan Altima, a sedan reported as stolen from Lower Moreland Township. Police initiated a pursuit when the driver fled, crossing a median on Roosevelt Boulevard and setting off a chain reaction of crashes.
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora Joins the Hunt Institute’s Inaugural Early Learning Nation Fellows Program
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora has been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of The Hunt Institute’s Early Learning Nation Fellowship (ELN). The ELN Fellowship is a prestigious, invitation-only program designed to support locally elected officials who are committed to establishing their communities as national leaders in early childhood education. This Fellowship program was founded on the belief that all young children deserve a great start in life, and this critical goal can be met only if local leaders are at the center of the work. This inaugural cohort of Fellows will include more than 100 mayors, school board members, city and county council members, and other elected stakeholders from across the country.
Center City District Announces Seasonal Events for Parks and Office District
Center City District (CCD) welcomes the arrival of autumn with a full lineup of free-to-attend programs starting in September at parks and public spaces across Center City, including Dilworth Park’s 10th anniversary, a hay maze and events for office workers. A full schedule can be found at centercityphila.org. Highlights include:
Cannonball Festival goes further out on the Fringe
If the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival is not enough, the adjacent Cannonball Festival is also bringing some of the most intriguing art and performers together this month. Cannonball will take center stage as the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, offering independent performances from artists of every discipline at every stage of their careers.
Bucks County Italian Market Launches Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster
Inside of Altomonte's, the Italian grocery store in Warminster and Doylestown that will be soon launching Alto Bakery & Caffe. Altomonte’s, the iconic Italian market and delicatessen operating in Doylestown and Warminster, is launching a bakery and cafe, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Alto Bakery & Caffè, which...
New Jersey Drivers to Pay More to Cross Into PA
Bad news for anyone who plans to drive into Pennsylvania. The Delaware River Port Authority has raised the cost of tolls on 4 major bridges into the Keystone State. Effective immediately, the cost to cross the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges will rise twenty percent, from five dollars to six.
State’s Bold Investment Sparks Major Expansion: Discover How C&J Industries is Transforming Pennsylvania’s Economy
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making a significant investment to bolster its economic landscape. The Commonwealth is injecting over $3 million into the expansion of C&J Industries, a leading plastics manufacturing company based in Meadville, Crawford County. Known for its diverse manufacturing capabilities across health care, technology, consumer, and transportation sectors, C&J Industries is set to use this investment as part of a larger $7 million expansion effort. This initiative will create at least 66 new full-time jobs and secure 262 existing positions within the company.
Inflation explained: It seems everything is more expensive than 5 years ago. Here's why.
Sep. 1—As she walked the aisles of Walmart in Frazer, Ashley Williams of Pittsburgh's Morningside neighborhood wanted to know the "mathematics behind" the rising cost of milk, eggs and other staples. Terry Riehle of Greensburg struggled to understand why Land O'Lakes cheese costs more per pound than most cuts of meat at Shop 'n Save in Greensburg. Jennifer Vislosky of Verona wondered aloud how ...
These Five Chester County High Schools Made the Top 20 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in PA, according to the Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report. Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in The Keystone State, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report.
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Pennsylvania state agencies were encouraged to spend more taxpayer money with minority-owned and veteran-owned small businesses over the past two years and did just that, government contracting data shows.
NJ’s cheating employers: 19 more added to public list
🔴 NJ's WALL has 19 businesses that owe $1.4 million total. 🔴 Officials say they've failed to follow rules related to wages, taxes and benefits. 🔴 The public database now has close to 200 entries. New Jersey's list of cheating employers has grown again, and not one...
Big law change could help drunk drivers in New Jersey
⚫ Drivers have another option when fighting a DUI charge in NJ. ⚫ In appropriate cases, drivers can reduce penalties significantly. ⚫ NJ records tens of thousands of DUI cases yearly. Until recently, individuals facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey have had two choices: admit responsibility or fight the...
New Jersey Is Top Ten In This Mosquito Category
New Jersey finds itself in the top ten in one particular mosquito category. New Jersey doesn't often land in the top 10 in most categories on national studies, but when it comes to this particular mosquito category, we are among the top states. New Jersey Is Top 10 For Mosquitoes.
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