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Welcome to Stone Harbor: Taylor Swift exhibit draws visitors to local museum
STONE HARBOR, N.J. (CBS) — Teri Fischer is having a busy summer at the Stone Harbor Museum.Inside the museum, hundreds of artifacts are on display celebrating the Jersey Shore town's history. "We've always advertised 5,000-plus artifacts from Stone Harbor," Fischer said.But this summer, a new exhibit is drawing a big crowd — a section of the museum all about Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift may be a Pennsylvania native, but her Jersey girl roots run deep. The singer spent many summer days in Stone Harbor, and now the town's museum is honoring the pop star with a special new exhibit, thanks to...
Wildfire smoke spreads into the Lehigh Valley, could hang around 'for the foreseeable future'
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — With wildfires exploding across the West and in Canada, smoke has spread across the country and once again is in the Lehigh Valley. “Noticing a haziness to the sky today? That is due to the smoke spreading into the region aloft from the wildfires in western North America,” the National Weather Service said on X.
Baby girl died after being stuck in hot car for 4 hours while dad was in N.J. synagogue, cops say
The New Jersey father whose daughter died after he left her in a hot car in a synagogue parking lot for more than four hours mistakenly thought he had dropped her off at day care earlier that morning, authorities said. Details about Avraham Chaitovsky’s actions on the day his infant...
Brick, NJ police release surveillance photos of bank robber
BRICK — Police have released two photos from Ring surveillance footage of the person believed to have robbed a bank in the Ocean County township on Wednesday afternoon. On July 24, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Brick Township police were dispatched to the Santander Bank, located between Brick and Beaverson Boulevards, for a report of a bank robbery that just occurred.
8 guns, ammo, body armor found after man made threats in Montgomery County: police
ABINGTON, Pa. - A man is charged with terroristic threats after a scary series of events unfolded Friday evening in Abington Township,. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Walnut Avenue after a 911 caller reported that an armed suspect had just threatened him. The victim told police the suspect,...
Fisherman, all alone, encounters great white shark off NJ shore
Let’s just say a New Jersey guy by the name of Travis Bogin is a lot closer to “Jaws”’ Quint than he is to Chief Brody. He’s not a coward when it comes to sharks. In fact, he goes out looking for them. He’s 39,...
From Pennsylvania to Paris: Temple University student tackles Olympics coverage
PARIS, France — The 2024 Olympic Summer Games are in full swing and for one college student from Mechanicsburg, it's time to be a part of something that once felt like only a dream. Natalie Koranda is a senior communications major at Temple University and earned an opportunity to...
Temple University police K9 passes away due to medical condition
A Temple University police K9 passed away due to a medical condition on Sunday.The Temple Public Safety Facebook page posted the announcement, writing in part, "It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart we announce K9 Chandler passed away today due to a medical condition."The dog was 10 years old and had served the Temple community for six years, officers say.There is no word yet on what the medical condition in this case was.K9 Chandler worked with his handler, Temple Police Officer Natalie Sherman, every day, according to the post.Officers described Chandler as selfless, brave, and a dedicated dog who spent most of his life in public service and community outreach."He was also a special member of our department family and holds a beloved place in all our hearts," the Facebook announcement read. "Please keep K9 Chandler and Police Officer Sherman in your thoughts and prayers."A formal memorial service is expected to be announced next week.
Judge declines request to move former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial's trial out of the city
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) -- A judge has turned down a request to move the trial of a former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist as he sat in his car, saying there's insufficient evidence that the defendant would be unable to get a fair trial in the city.Attorneys for former officer Mark Dial sought the change of venue last spring, citing not only what they called an "avalanche" of press coverage about the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry but also street protests and public comments by elected officials.Common Pleas Court Judge Barbara McDermott, however, ruled last week that despite...
A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. A surge of federal money for environmental justice and climate action is flowing to the...
Howard Eskin apologizes for making unwanted advance toward Aramark employee
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Longtime sports radio host and media personality Howard Eskin broke his silence about an incident that got him banned from multiple Philadelphia sports venues involving an unwelcome kiss to an Aramark employee.Eskin spoke candidly on his Saturday morning radio show, The Howard Eskin Show, which airs on 94WIP from 8-10 a.m."I'm not going to get into specifics other than to say, that I recognize that my actions have offended and upset her," Eskin apologized on the air. "I feel awful about that, I really do. I apologized to her at the time of the incident and I apologize...
Princeton Enjoys a Quiet Week on the Municipal Agenda -- and a Chance to Catch Up on the Seminary's Renovation of Historic Houses
Princeton, NJ – This is the week that wasn’t – or this is the week that isn’t – in Princeton municipal circles. It’s the last week in July and the beginning of August. Almost everyone has figured out how to take the week off. Almost. Except for the good guys from Mercer County Improvement Authority who collect our recycling on Monday, July 29; the Board of Education, which has a closed meeting later on Monday with an undisclosed agenda; Council member Leighton Newlin, who will hold his weekly listening session on Wednesday, July 31, at 11 a.m....
Manchester Township Seeks Applications for Class III Police Officer
Apply Today for Class III Special Police Officer in Manchester Township. The Manchester Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Class III Special Police Officer. The Class III Special Police Officer, under the direction of the Chief of Police, shall conduct school safety and security duties within the Manchester Township School District.
NJ company asked to pay up thousands after OSHA violations
BERKELEY — A Berkeley Township incident from January is coming back to headlines, but now some serious cash has to be handed over. The U.S. Department of Labor has decided to cite New Jersey-based water tower painting company U.S. Tank Painting Inc. with “three willful and 19 serious violations,” OSHA said this week, which is part of the department. They claim the company didn’t supply the needed safety equipment for workers to do the job, among other concerns.
Ocean City Masters Swim Attracts More Than 100 Competitors
Ocean City held its annual T. John Carey Masters Swim on Saturday. The race saw 110 finishers in a one-mile ocean race. The Masters Swim has been one of the premier open-water swimming events on the Jersey Shore since 1979. The race follows a point-to-point course that runs parallel to...
Story of Jamison Bachman, a ‘serial squatter’ who killed his brother in Elkins Park, to be made into a movie
Jamison Bachman, an Elkins Park native, will be featured in an upcoming (and so far untitled) movie based on the Netflix series “Worst Roommate Ever”. The backstory: In 2017, Alex Miller of Chestnut Hill sublet a room to Bachman, who told Miller his name was Jed Creek and claimed to be a New York City lawyer. Bachman “knew just enough about tenancy laws to take advantage of roommates by not paying rent, refusing to leave, and, eventually, forcing them to move out of their own houses,” the Inquirer reported in 2022.
Per Engblom’s stable thrives on meat and potatoes, but he wouldn’t mind caviar
As of July 25, Per Engblom is the second leading trainer in North America in terms of number of wins and money earned by his stable — 203 and $4,32,685 respectively — second only to perennial leader the Burke Stable juggernaut. Much like third-ranked trainer Travis Alexander, of...
A Real Life Barbie Dreamhouse For Sale on Zillow Goes Viral For Happy Seller in New Jersey
A real-life Barbie Dreamhouse in New Jersey has become the talk of the town after going viral on the Instagram account Zillow Gone Wild. This vibrant, three-bedroom bungalow, located on Hughes Drive in Hamilton Township, is an explosion of bright pinks and calming lavenders. The unique property includes a cinema room, a large walk-in wardrobe, a craft room, and even a handbag wall, all meticulously designed to capture the essence of Barbie’s dream world. From the moment you step through the pink front door and encounter the daisy wallpaper, it’s clear this home is unlike any other, making it a perfect match for a Barbie superfan. The cinema room, adorned with dark purple walls and rows of recliner seats, is just one of the many delightful features that make this home stand out.
Upper Moreland man sentenced for choking, beating, and stabbing a woman in their shared apartment
Darrius Lennard Showers, 33, of the 3800 block of Blair Mill Road in Upper Moreland, was sentenced to 2 to 5 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to choking, beating, and stabbing a woman during an argument inside the Blair Mill Village East Apartments on October 23, 2023, the Pottstown Mercury reported.
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