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Major Retail Store Will Raise Membership Prices In New Jersey
For the first time in seven years, the membership fee at this beloved chain is going up in New Jersey and all across the nation. According to the US Sun, membership fees at Costco are on the rise, and you will either pay five or ten dollars more annually, depending on which plan you have.
When NJ should never allow sports on artificial turf
Have you ever noticed lately how many schools around New Jersey seem to be converting their fields to artificial ones? Maybe not all of them, but some at least. Artificial fields do have some benefits over live grass fields. For one, they tend to be much sharper in appearance. They'll...
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
N.J. winery set to roll out a ninth season of its charity summer concerts
The Rootstock series of weekly concerts is underway again at one of New Jersey’s best wineries. Hawk Haven Winery in Rio Grande, a short sea gull flight from Cape May, was scheduled to begin its signature event last weekend, but lightning forced it to be canceled. So Kaleta &...
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Beloved N.J. Indian restaurant known for insanely spicy curry is closing for good
A popular Indian restaurant that is home to New Jersey’s spiciest curry is closing one of its locations after 15 years of business. Brick Lane Curry House announced via social media on Monday its Montclair outpost will shutter for good on July 21. The eatery, located at 540 Valley Rd. in the Upper Montclair business district, was beloved for its British-style curries and became a staple of the highly competitive Montclair dining scene. It was recently named among the 11 best restaurants in Montclair by NJ.com.
International tech outage disrupts Penn’s operations
A global technology outage impacted several aspects of Penn’s operations on Friday. A flawed software update sent by the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which helps to detect and block cyber threats to Microsoft Windows operating systems, caused the international issue, which produced widespread outages at Penn. The outage most heavily impacted the University of Pennsylvania Health System, resulting in cancelled appointments and delayed elective surgeries.
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
PHLY Phillies Podcast: Pirates walk off Phillies in ninth, take game 1 of weekend series 8-7 in Pittsburgh
Join Renee Washington, Tyler Zulli and John Foley, as the PHLY Phillies team breaks down all the action from the first game of the weekend series between the Phillies and Pirates!. Stay Ahead of the Game: Sign Up for the PHLY Daily. Subscribe now to receive exclusive content, insider insights,...
Things to do in Philly this weekend – Olivia Rodrigo, Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson take center stage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This weekend is packed with star-studded events and activities for all ages across the Delaware Valley. A world tour makes a stop in South Philly. Comedians Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson take over two major casinos in Atlantic City. And Lucy the Elephant's 143rd birthday bash in Margate promises a day of fun activities, from mini golf to a 22-foot water slide.With so many exciting events, this weekend promises to be unforgettable.Olivia Rodrigo at The Wells Fargo CenterPop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is embarking on a world tour with a stop in South Philly along the way. The...
Nick Sirianni Will Be the First Head Coach Fired in 2024
Robert Saleh. Mike McCarthy. Dennis Allen. Sean McDermott. Those are some of the top names you think of when it comes to coaches on the hot seat entering the 2024 NFL season. While that is the case, none of them will be the first head coach fired, that will end up being Nick Sirianni.
Suspect in custody in shooting of 7-month-old boy in Holmesburg, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A suspect in the shooting of an infant in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood was arrested Friday evening.Police said the woman was taken into custody in Oxford Circle.The parents of the 7-month-old boy were also arrested Thursday night on burglary warrants, according to police.The 7-month-old was shot Thursday night in his thigh in the area of Frankford Avenue and Meridian Street.Police believe he was hit by stray gunfire from a semi-automatic weapon. The parents were not hit.The motive for the shooting isn't known at this time.
Union II see unbeaten run conclude at New York City FC II
Eddy Davis netted his 10th goal of the season but two goals late from the hosts saw Philadelphia Union II’s three-game winning streak end by a 2-1 scoreline at New York City FC II. With the first team in the midst of two games in three days there were...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Philly’s technology operations back up after being affected by global outage
Philadelphia’s systems are back up and running according to officials, who held a press conference Friday to detail the city’s efforts to get its computers and servers back on line after being impacted by the global tech outage.
Aqua Pennsylvania Secures $77.5 Million for Infrastructure Overhaul
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has secured $77.5 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to upgrade aging infrastructure. This funding aims to replace old water mains and install new fire hydrants across several counties over the next three years. The projects, funded by...
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