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NJ taking on severe form of pneumonia … through public water systems
⚫ People can fall ill by breathing in droplets of water containing the bacteria. ⚫ The threat is greater for people with weaker immune systems. ⚫ First-in-the-nation legislation has been sent to Gov. Murphy. It's up to Gov. Phil Murphy whether New Jersey will step up prevention and control efforts...
Former Harleysville restaurant cashier accused of pocketing thousands of dollars in payments
A former Harleysville restaurant employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his employer over a four-month period. Justin Javon Reed, 25, of the 2400 block of Josie Lane, Harleysville, was charged July 1 by Lower Salford Township Police with felony charges of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and theft by failing to make required deposit of funds, according to court records.
Huntingdon Valley Contractor Charged With Home Improvement Fraud (Video)
A Huntingdon Valley contractor, identified as Joseph, is accused of stealing more than $210,000 from four Bucks County homeowners. Investigators revealed that Joseph operated under the name “Three Brothers Waterproofing” and may be associated with other businesses. He is accused of taking money for home improvement work that he never completed.
New Jersey commuters whacked with another toll hike
💲 Tolls to go up on four Delaware River bridges. It is no longer a question of 'if' tolls will rise to cross four Delaware River bridges. The only question that remains is 'how much'.'. For 13-years commissioners at the Delaware River Port Authority have always managed to balance...
Air quality alert in effect for Southeast Pa. until early Tuesday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Tuesday at midnight for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Monday for The...
Kennel cough outbreak, rally victim ID'd, ways to beat the heat
Good morning, Small Wonder. Pace yourself today. It’s a brand-new, still-wet-behind the ears, sweltering work week. Don’t expect a break from the heat anytime soon: Delaware bracing for extreme heat this week. Heat warning for New Castle County. Be safe out there and check in on each other.
Ready for Some Pickleball? Here’s Some Delaware County Places to Play
Hannah Rose Nussbaum of Haverford reports the latest pickleball news via a pickleball Facebook group. The Philadelphia region has 88 places to play pickleball, including 12 locations in Delaware County. It’s a testament to pickleball being one of the fastest growing sports in the country, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia...
Update: The severe thunderstorm warning is likely to expire at 5 p.m.
The warning was for Camden and Gloucester counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm," says the National Weather Service. Preparing for approaching...
Man charged with attempted homicide in Franklin Twp., NJ
A man in Gloucester County has been charged with attempted homicide after he allegedly fired a gun at a woman. Authorities in Franklin Township say they were called to the 1500 block of Weymouth Road around 4:30 early Saturday morning after they received a 9-1-1 call about a shooting. Police...
Lt. Governor’s office hosts first-of-its-kind fair in Dover
DOVER, Del. – From healthy lifestyle to mental health resources, Delaware Lieutenant Governor, Bethany Hall-Long, wanted to touch every area on the holistic health spectrum. The Lieutenant Governor spent five months pulling together different resources from across the First State, to organize the first Kent County Health and Wellness Fair.
PA Turnpike warns drivers of a text messaging scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning drivers about a text messaging scam. The scam is targeting people to provide their personal financial information. The message claims there is an unpaid toll invoice and directs users to follow the link at the bottom. The PA Turnpike Commission said people who get an unsolicited text, email, or […]
This Upper Darby Record Collector Has a Store, But You Shouldn’t Stay Too Long
The owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby has an interesting customer approach: if you must come to his store, don’t stay long and know what you want, writes Beccah Hendrickson at 6abc. Val Shively prefers doing business by mail. “This is a landfill, not a record shop,” he...
Unions make gains in nurse-to-patient ratios but want statewide law
Twenty-one years ago, a small handful of Democratic lawmakers introduced a measure that could have made New Jersey the first state to require nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in its hospitals. The legislation never advanced and a version is still pending today. Supporters of what’s known as the safe staffing bill said...
New electric vehicle fee coming to Pennsylvania
The Center Square — Come 2025, electric vehicle drivers will pay an annual registration fee in Pennsylvania. The legislation headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk will charge owners of battery-powered and plug-in hybrid vehicles $200 next year, the first of an incremental scale that will reach $286 in 2030. Prime sponsor Sen. Greg Rothman, R-Shippensburg, said the fee will help maintain Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges – some of the worst-rated...
Aloha Jay’s Expands Hours, Will Offer Malasada Breakfast Sandwich
A popular Hellertown donut shop that opened in May is expanding its hours and menu to better serve customers. A popular Hellertown donut shop that opened in May is expanding its hours and menu to better serve customers. Aloha Jay’s Malasadas at 1120 Main Street is now open 7 a.m....
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