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Ways to combat the back-to-school scaries
As the summer continues to wind down, the back-to-school scaries become more real! President of Mathnasium, Kama Friedman, joined PHL7 with how best to kick off the new school year. “American Education Journal cites 52% of students lose about 39% of what they learned the previous year. Twenty five percent of that loss is in […]
Natural Lands Reaches Agreement to Purchase Oakwell Site
As of August 20, Natural Lands, a Media-based nonprofit and owner of Stoneleigh: a natural garden, announced its agreement with Lower Merion School District (LMSD) to purchase the 13-acre Oakwell site. Initially subdivided during the 1930s, the Stoneleigh and Oakwell plots will be rejoined for the first time in nearly...
Boston College Football: Quarterbacks Preview 2024
With just under a week left in fall training camp and Game Week 1 right around the corner, the football season is rapidly approaching. Let’s take a look at the most important position on the field: the quarterback room. Key Departures: Emmett Morehead. No surprises here, as the presumptive...
Shelter Me: Meet Blaze, a friendly and social companion with a PhD in cuddling
This week, 6abc's Shelter Me spotlighted Providence Animal Center in Media, Delaware County.Steph VanVogt, Senior Dog Training and Enrichment Manager at PAC, introduces us to Blaze, a 51 lb., 7-year-old friendly and social guy who she says loves to cuddle!Blaze is the perfect mix of energetic and couch potato - he loves long walks but just as much would love a couch to crash on and a family to snuggle up against.He would like to be the only pet in your house, but with such love and affection - you don't need anybody else!A generous donor has also sponsored his adoption fee, which means his adoption fee is waived and Blaze is ready to go home with you today!If you are interested in adopting Blaze or any of his shelter friends, visit Providence Animal Shelter at ProvidenceAC.org and fill out an application.
CHANGES MADE TO 9-1-1 AFTER CITY COUNCIL HEARING AND SUBSEQUENT BUDGET PUSH
PHILADELPHIA – Today, Councilmembers and public safety officials celebrated improvements to the City of Philadelphia’s 9-1-1 system. These changes follow Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s hearing on PPD’s 9-1-1 Call Center. “I worked with the Philadelphia Police Department to remedy challenges facing our 9-1-1 Call Center,” said Councilmember...
Temple professor raises funds for lung cancer patients
Professor John Matthews is spearheading efforts to provide financial support for lung cancer patients in need. This stems from a promise he made to his mother, Kathleen Matthews, when she was diagnosed with the disease. “I just promised my mom when she was sick that I was going to do...
How Philadelphia Imhotep defied the odds to become a must-stop college football recruiting destination
PHILADELPHIA — Night fell and Johncarlo Valentin — a massive 6-foot-5, 320-pound offensive lineman — was standing on the sidewalk outside the fence of Pollock Field. His Imhotep Charter team just rolled over West Philadelphia High 42-0 and he was waiting for the bus. A city SEPTA...
Matchups Set for 2024 Sunshine Slam
PRINCETON, N.J. - The matchups are set for the 5th annual Sunshine Slam, which will take place November 25th and 26th at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Dragons will play in the Ocean Bracket against Purdue Fort Wayne, Radford and Chicago State. Prior to traveling south to Daytona Beach, Drexel takes a trip to Bronx, N.Y. on Wednesday, November 22, to face Fordham, who is in the Beach Bracket. On November 26, Drexel is set to play Purdue Fort Wayne at 12:30 p.m. The winner advances to the championship game on November 26 at 6:30 p.m., while the loser plays in the third place game at 10:30 a.m. The schedule of events can be found below. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.
People moving to NJ from these states the most — #3 is hysterical
Sure, we never think of it. We never think of people actually moving to New Jersey. We only think of people moving from New Jersey. I get it. New Jersey has often been ranked the most "moved away from- state. It’s incredibly expensive to live here. We have the highest property taxes in the nation, the fifth most expensive rents in the U.S., fifth highest car insurance liability coverage in America, etc. It’s hard to retire here. People eye places like North Carolina and Tennessee.
3 in critical condition after quadruple shooting in West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Four people were shot in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night, leaving three young men hospitalized in critical condition, Philadelphia police said.Police responded to the 4000 block of Lancaster Avenue — near Haverford Avenue — just before 11 p.m. after hearing there were multiple shooting victims.Four men were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in connection with the shooting. Police officers transported two of them, medics with the Philadelphia Fire Department transported a third, and a fourth arrived by private vehicle.A 33-year-old man shot in the lower back, placed in stable conditionA 26-year-old man shot in the leg, placed in critical conditionA 23-year-old man shot in the thigh and with a graze wound to the head, placed in critical conditionA 23-year-old man shot in the back, placed in critical conditionPolice did not recover a weapon at the scene, and no arrests have been made. Live rounds from a 9mm and .40 caliber gun were found at the scene, as well as 25 .40 caliber shell casings.Detectives are searching for two men armed with handguns.Police ask anyone with information to reach out to the Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270. Anonymous tips can be given to 215-686-TIPS.
US congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. dead after brief illness & sudden setback as family says he ‘fought till the end’
A US congressman has suddenly died after suffering from a month-long illness. Representative Bill Pascrell Jr., of New Jersey, fought to his last breath before his death on Wednesday morning, his heartbroken family said. Pascrell Jr.’s family shared the news of the US congressman‘s death on social media. A Wednesday, August 21 post to his […]
Fire significantly damaged home that tax records show belongs to a Flyers' player
Fire crews were dispatched to a fire that heavily damaged a home in Haddonfield, New Jersey Tuesday night. At 11:39 p.m., Haddon Fire Company No. 1 was called to 500 block of Jobel Drive for a report of a dwelling fire, according to officials. Crews reported heavy fire from the...
Wild moment massive tiger viciously lunges at woman who jumped zoo fence and taunted beast
TERRIFYING footage has shown the moment a woman is nearly attacked by a tiger at a zoo after she hopped the fence and provoked the wild animal. In a short clip, a young woman leaned against the fence that caged the animal at the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton, New Jersey. When the girl first approached […]
South Jersey consumers complaining of high electric bills from Atlantic City Electric
Some utility customers in South Jersey are experiencing sticker shock with their recent electric bills so the Action News Troubleshooters got to work to figure out what's happening.Those we spoke with said their electric bills have doubled and even tripled this summer.Michelle Nowaczyk of Clayton, Gloucester County said she couldn't believe her eyes when she got her latest Atlantic City electric bill."I just stood there in shock and said this can't be right - this isn't ours," she said.Her bill in June was just over $100. In July it jumped four times to over $450 - and she's not...
Tailgate Party Fundraiser this Saturday, August 24 at Manahawkin Elks in Memory of Kim England
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The Maximilian Foundation invites you to come out to the 3rd Annual Kim's Tailgate party at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge this Saturday, August 24th in memory of Kim England. All proceeds from the event benefit peer leadership/drug awareness, which aligns with their mission statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tailgate starts at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7:30 p.m. There will be food for purchase and raffles. Manahawkin Elks is located at 520 Hilliard Blvd, Manahawkin. The Maximilian Foundation supports programs that prevent self-destructive behaviors created by adolescent insecurities; strengthening the education of our young people by nourishing character, building confidence, and growing the life skills needed to sustain better choices.Our Tax ID & EIN# 47-2427944. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Another toddler drowns in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER — A 3-year-old drowned in a backyard pool Wednesday night becoming the sixth reported drowning involving a toddler in New Jersey since May. Toms River police chief Mitch Little said the toddler went under in a backyard pool on Hazelwood Road after 5 p.m. but referred further inquiries about the incident to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
One Bite! Dave Portnoy Rates Three New Jersey Pizzerias
"One bite, everyone knows the rules." Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has paid a visit to the Garden State to film three episodes of his popular YouTube show "One Bite". The premise is simple, Dave tastes and rates local pizzerias. Hey may even take more than "one bite" so see what he thinks of a pizza.
Over Three Dozen New Jersey High School’s Get National Praise as ‘The Best’
As the back-to-school season quickly approaches, U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the best high schools in the United States. New Jersey was amazing, with 37 schools acknowledged for being above average. This was quite the data crunch. U.S. News and World Report included 25,000 rankings, including...
More N.J. towns are banning restaurants from offering plastic cutlery, condiments
Residents of Eatontown will soon be able to order takeout guilt-free knowing their orders are eco-friendly under a new local law. Restaurants in the Monmouth County borough are prohibited from offering plastic utensils, condiments, napkins or extra containers with takeout or delivery orders under an ordinance passed last week by the Borough Council.
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