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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....
Drunk and high: NJ teen driver charged in fatal one-car crash
🔺 NJ driver tested drunk, high, according to bloodwork. An 18-year-old Ocean County driver accused of being drunk and high at the time of a recent crash has been dealt criminal charges in connection with a passenger’s death. Kailyn Gorga, of Toms River, was charged with vehicular homicide...
Sinking Spring new senior living community pays tribute to former Village Greens Golf Course
Donald S. Robitzer Jr. grew up on the Village Greens Golf Course operated by his family for more than 50 years. As a boy, he spent evenings watering the course and days playing golf. Robitzer appreciates the tribute to his family’s legacy at The Residence at Village Greens, a senior...
NWS issues heat warnings for Berks County as extreme temperatures expected
The National Weather Service has issued two weather advisories for New Jersey and Pennsylvania, warning residents of extreme heat conditions over the next few days. An Excessive Heat Warning is currently in effect until 6:00 AM Wednesday. During this period, dangerously hot conditions are expected, with heat index values ranging from 101 to 106 degrees. Following this, an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued, effective from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening, with anticipated heat index values between 100 to 104 degrees.
Community members gather in Wyoming, Del. for farmer’s market
WYOMING, Del. – Community members gathered for the Wyoming Farmer’s Market. Vendors set up shop downtown to share their goods, while patrons came to shop local and enjoy an afternoon of food, entertainment and fun. Billy Rife, owner of Billy’s Chiles and Spices, said markets give him the...
Registration open for Dukes MSI, Dukes Helm and Dukes dames programs on July 17, 24 at MSI Sports Complex
The Dukes MSI Lacrosse Club will host free tryouts for its three programs on July 17 and 24 at MSI Sports Complex in Aston. Register here – https://www.dukesmsi.com/dukesregistration. 2034-35, July 17. 6-7:30 p.m. Register here – https://www.dukesmsi.com/event-details/dukes-msi-final-tryout-2034-2035. Dukes Helm (powered by Dukes MSI) Boys 2026-2027 on July 24,...
Singing its praises: Pine Barons Chorus celebrates 75th year
Every Monday night, 30 to 40 men from Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties get together to sing – a capella – as they practice for local holiday shows, barbershop quartet tournaments and other annual events. They are members of the Pine Barons Chorus, which celebrates it 75th diamond...
New York Times: Delaware County Homeowners Pay More These Days for Insurance
The average Delaware County homeowner paid a lower premium last year, $1,969, to insure their homes than the average U.S. households paid, which was $2,530. Delaware County insurance premiums cost about .6 percent of a typical home’s value. Even so, Delaware County insurance premiums were 29 percent higher than...
Woman jumped from window to escape shooter inside South Jersey home, police say
A woman was injured while jumping from a first-floor window to escape a man who allegedly fired a shot at her in the residence they share in Gloucester County, according to police. The man, identified by authorities as Joseph R. Hansen Jr., 24, allegedly shot at the 26-year-old woman around...
Weather Impact Alert declared for high heat, humidity
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared Weather Impact Alert Days today through Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and humidity that makes for dangerous feels-like numbers that could lead to heat-related illnesses, but stronger storms are possible too. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect...
Artists in South Jersey get creative during 30th annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival
Decades of creativity cultivated in the 30th annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival this weekend."This is incredible for the local economy. It's also something special for residents. You're exposing people who may not normally be experiencing the arts," said mayor of Haddonfield, Colleen Bianco Bezich.The original creator of the festival joined them to celebrate the artistic expression."It's been a joy in my life and I'm very proud of it. I'm proud of the people that are involved with it at every level and the community that supports it," said Barbara Boroff.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
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