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Mother and son from N.J. admit lying about cheap equipment they sold to U.S. military
A mother and son from New Jersey have both pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the sale of cheap parts for military equipment to the U.S. Department of Defense. Linda Mika, 73, of Jackson, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release. Kenneth Mika, 53, of Ewing, pleaded guilty to same charge last month.
Man fatally shot in Kensington, 19-year-old charged with murder
Police have identified the man who was fatally shot in Kensington on Monday night, and caught and arrested the man who did it. 19-year-old Jaylen Holloway has been charged with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, VUFA, and related charges for shooting and killing 27-year-old Jair Mack. Officers were dispatched to Kensington at 10 p.m. on July 22 […]
These Are New Jersey’s Most Expensive Zip Codes
There is expensive and then there is really expensive. Most people who live in New Jersey recognize this is an expensive place to live. Taxes are high, home prices are so out of control that home ownership in our state is simply not attainable. Even rent is ridiculously high. Some...
NJ Spotlight News: July 23, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Volunteers lining up, as NJ delegates back Kamala Harris. Monmouth pollster Patrick Murray: The campaign basically hit reset. Menendez resignation raises questions...
Reactivation of former Greensgrow West planned: Call for ideas
For many years, 5123-5129 Baltimore Avenue operated as Greensgrow West – the West Philly hub of a nonprofit organization with the mission of growing fresh produce and making nutrition accessible to all Philadelphians, regardless of income. Due to unexpected financial challenges, Greensgrow closed in 2022. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s office...
6 people sentenced for illegally running guns from South Carolina to N.J.
Six South Carolina men have been issued prison sentences after conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including nine handguns in New Jersey, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Tuesday. Kendell McFadden, 31, of Florence, South Carolina was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday for his role in a two...
Workers at Starbucks store in Center City vote to unionize
Workers at another Starbucks store in Philadelphia voted this week to unionize. With the 9-to-4 vote, the coffee shop at 16th and Walnut streets became the 13th Starbucks in Philly and the 34th in Pennsylvania to win a union election. Workers said in a statement they are organizing for "core issues like respect, better wages, racial and gender equity and fair scheduling."
Philadelphia Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, High Humidity Today as Clearer Skies Predicted Towards Weekend
The skies over Philadelphia are expected to deliver a medley of showers and thunderstorms today, as reported by the National Weather Service. Commuters might want to grab their umbrellas as there's a 60% chance of precipitation with showers likely before noon and potentially a thunderstorm. This wet pattern is to continue with scattered showers and thunderstorms cropping up mainly between noon and 5 p.m. As the calm morning winds shift to a southern flow around 5 mph in the afternoon, residents can anticipate a high near 85 degrees. The city could see rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half of an inch. NWS Philadelphia notes the humidity to persist at a heavy 91%, surely to make one feel the weight of the air.
Indoor pickleball courts coming to Burlington County shopping center
MOORESTOWN — Indoor pickleball is coming to a shopping center here. The PickleRage chain is expected to open its first South Jersey location this fall at East Gate Square, a shopping center on both sides of Nixon Drive in Moorestown and Mount Laurel. ...
The cost of owning an electric car just went up in New Jersey
TRENTON — A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are “compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues.”. As of...
MoAR gives students insight into revolution-era life for Africans in America
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. The Museum of the American Revolution is welcoming eight local students to participate in this year’s ‘Living History Youth Summer Institute,’ a six-week in-depth course designed for young adults who have an interest in understanding more about the lives of people of African ancestry during the American Revolution.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
30,000 feet in air, Jewish scouts from New York, New Jersey perform CPR to save a life
Be prepared for whatever life throws your way. That's the motto scout leader Evan Gilder tries to live by. Before he set out with 10 scouts from New York and New Jersey on a backpacking trip through the New Mexico wilderness this summer, he was trained and ready for any medical emergencies he thought might surface.
Details In Housing Discrimination Cases Against People With Disabilities Released By NJ AG
The companies and housing providers denied rental opportunities to people with disabilities, permitted severe or pervasive harassment of tenants based on disability, or denied reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), according to AG Matthew Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR)
State and Federal Legislators in New Jersey Announce Joint Effort to Prevent SNAP Benefits Scams
Appearing together at a joint news conference, New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Union City Mayor and New Jersey State Senator Brian Stack announced a joint legislative effort to prevent those receiving federal and state benefits from being scammed. On the federal level, Gottheimer...
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
The Anti-Defamation League files a complaint against the School District of Philadelphia
The Anti-Defamation League, also known as the ADL, claims the School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The ADL filed a complaint on Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The Jewish advocacy group wants […]
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