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Pair Convicted In Worldwide Ransomware Attacks, Victimizing NJ Residents: Feds
LockBit was described as "one of the most destructive ransomware groups in the world," by U.S. Justice Department officials. Ruslan Magomedeovic Astamirov, 21, a Russian national from the Chechen Republic and Mikhail Vasiliev, 34, from Bradford, Ontario, a dual citizen in Canada and Russia, pleaded guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware group that targeted critical infrastructure, schools, small, businesses, hospitals, non-profit organizations, police departments, municipalities and multinational corporations as well as individuals, the U.S. Justice Department said in a press statement.
Japanese restaurant Sagami in NJ closed indefinitely after the death of a co-owner
Beloved restaurant Sagami in Collingswood, New Jersey, is closed for the foreseeable future after the death of one of the owners. The authentic Japanese restaurant announced the closure on its website and posted a sign on the front door to alert customers. The sudden closure comes after the death of...
HBO's 'Task' is preparing to film in Wissahickon Valley Park next week
Wissahickon visitors might catch a glimpse of Mark Ruffalo, Fabien Frankel and Emilia Jones next week as the cast and crew of "Task" descend on the park for filming. The new HBO series stars Ruffalo ("Poor Things") as an FBI agent who's leading a task force to break up drug house robberies. Frankel ("House of the Dragon") and Jones ("CODA") are also part of the star-studded cast. Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby is the creator, screenwriter and executive producer of the show, which follows-up his popular series "Mare of Easttown." The cast of "Task" was last seen in the area in June when a scene was being filmed at the Delaware County Courthouse.
All clear given after potential hazmat situation, evacuations on block in Point Breeze
Police, fire, counter terrorism, hazmat and SWAT personnel were dispatched to home on south 22nd Street in Point Breeze on Friday afternoon after neighbors reported a strong smell of ammonia and bleach coming from inside the residence.
Comedy shows in Philly to check out this summer: Tattooed Momedy, Funhouse and Phunniest Person
The bustling comedy scene in Philadelphia is helping people get through the brutal summer heat with several fun shows. As July turns into August, there are several events taking place. Helium Comedy Club is continuing its Philly's Phunniest Person Competition, while Tattooed Mom's flagship stand-up show is coming back. Another...
This Planned Philadelphia Target Was Cancelled: What Happened?
Philadelphia will no longer have a new Target on Chestnut Street and 37th street. The Target was supposed to open next to the 14-story International House building in West Philly which was renamed The Mason. The building served mostly as a residential center for international students in nearby schools, University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.
Wells Fargo Center to host job fair for more than 300 part-time jobs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- If you're looking for work, the Wells Fargo Center is hiring.The arena is holding a job fair to fill more than 300 part-time positions across various departments, including operations, security, guest services, retail and more.The job fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday at the arena.In a press release, the Wells Fargo Center said in part:"Wells Fargo Center is proud to provide employment opportunities for the Greater Philadelphia region and continues to be a pillar of the city, both culturally and economically."You can apply for a job ahead of time online.
Philadelphia Officials Assure Public as Environmental Monitoring Continues Near Bartram's Garden
The City of Philadelphia is actively monitoring an unsettling but seemingly non-toxic situation developing adjacent to Bartram's Garden, where strange discoloration in soil and groundwater prompted environmental concerns; officials, however, have been quick to assure that Philadelphia's drinking water remains untainted. According to the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Randy E. Hayman asserted the safety of the water supply following the discovery.
What is an outage? CrowdStrike, Microsoft issue has people wondering
A global tech outage wreaked havoc on business and public service sectors on Friday morning. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike attributed the incident to a faulty system update that impacted Miscrosoft M365 users across the world. Globally, CrowdStrike customers were victims to a blue error screen, also known as the "blue screen...
Northwood continues fight for historic building
The Northwood Civic Association last week discussed the proposed city district health center at Friends Hospital. 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.
Dramatic changes coming to the Neshaminy Mall. What we know
Say goodbye to the Neshaminy Mall. About half of it, anyway. The old mall’s new owner is set to demolish half the retail dinosaur, maybe more, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal and BisNow.com, a commercial real estate publication. ...
A 20-foot-tall inflatable IUD named Freeda visits City Hall to promote access to birth control
A hard-to-miss demonstration for protecting birth control rights was set up at Philadelphia's City Hall on Friday morning. Nonprofit group Americans for Contraception has been touring a giant inflatable IUD named Freeda (short for Freeda Womb) around the United States to warn about legislation that could threaten contraception access. MORE:...
How did city employees’ first full week back in office go? Depends on who you ask
About 4,000 city workers have wrapped up a full week back in the office. Their union tried unsuccessfully to halt the back-to-office order in court, and workers returned on Monday. So, how did it go? It depends on who you ask.
Philadelphia Woman To Face Trial for Murder of Wrightstown Township Man After Evidence Heard
A Philadelphia woman has been bound over for trial in the murder of a Wrightstown Township man after a preliminary hearing in Bucks County, officials reported Thursday. Meghan Macklin, aged 46, is accused of the October killing of 72-year-old Richard Scott MacFarland at his residence located at 55 Apple Hill Road. The case progressed after compelling video and photographic evidence alongside law enforcement testimonies were presented in court, hinting at a lethal crescendo in what has been described as a sometimes friendly though volatile relationship between Macklin and the deceased.
Temple University Students Head to Paris for Unique Olympic Coverage
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Natalie Koranda, a senior communications major at Temple University, never imagined she would study abroad. “For student journalists, we rarely get to study abroad because that means that we have to give up opportunities here in the home market,” Koranda said. “That is what I think makes this opportunity to go to Paris even more special.”
Amazon driver robbed at gunpoint in Overbrook
An Amazon driver was robbed at gunpoint on Friday morning in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.It happened at 5:30 a.m. on the 7400 block of Drexel Road.The driver told police he was approached by three masked men with guns who stole all of the packages from his vehicle.The victim says he was working as a freelance delivery driver for Amazon.No arrests have been made.The driver was not hurt.
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