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City Park Ranger, 3 others hurt in 3 separate stabbings in Philadelphia on Sunday
Four people are hurt after three separate stabbing incidents in the city of Philadelphia, according to a spokesperson with the police department. The first stabbing happened just before 5 a.m. on Sunday morning on the Unit block of South Dewey Street in West Philadelphia, police said. A woman in her...
Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park vote to authorize a strike
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Aramark food and beverage workers at Citizens Bank Park voted Sunday to authorize a strike with an 83% majority. The company’s workers at Lincoln Financial Field are also holding a strike authorization vote through the end of the week.
Wildcats Shut Out Sacred Heart in Home Opener
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – The Villanova University field hockey team posted its first win of the season in a 3-0 shutout against Sacred Heart on Sunday (September 1) at the Conshohocken Proving Grounds. Sophomore goalkeeper Maddi Sears earned the shut out for the Wildcats (1-1), the first of her career....
Queens Nets Goal in Loss at La Salle
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team faced La Salle on the road this morning, falling 4-1. SCORING SUMMARY 6'- LA SALLE- Shea Burns (Assisted by Zhao Rodrigo) 7'- LA SALLE- Sofia Pla (Penalty Stroke) 36'- QUEENS- Jarmilla Richter (Penalty Stroke) 55'- LA SALLE- Zhao Rodrigo (Assisted by Malena Balduzzi) 59'- LA SALLE- Gabby LaCroix (Assisted by Darian DeLeo) INSIDE THE MATCH La Salle scored early in today's game before finding the back of the cage again on a penalty stroke. They held a 2-0 lead less than 10 minutes into play, and that score carried...
Families staying home for Labor Day weekend kick it Philly style in Fairmount Park
The city is abuzz this holiday weekend with picnics, cookouts, pool parties and celebrations of all kinds. A number of those gatherings landed in Fairmount Park, including the ultimate Labor Day cookout on Belmont Plateau.
The Good, the bad and the ugly from the Oklahoma Sooners win over Temple
The Oklahoma Sooners had a strong start in their 51-3 win over the Temple Owls. They did just enough on offense to take advantage of a great defensive effort. Oklahoma knew it didn’t need to go deep into the playbook to beat the Owls. While the offensive performance isn’t quite what we’d expect from the Sooners, it didn’t need to be for OU to win and cover the 42 1/2-point spread. There was a lot of good in Oklahoma’s win over the Owls and some stuff that has to improve as the Sooners move through the 2024 season. Here’s a look at...
Numerous South Brunswick Residents Fall Victim to Cryptocurrency Scams, Sum Loss of $250,000
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Police say that several South Brunswick residents have been scammed using cryptocurrencies over the past few weeks, resulting in a sum loss of $250,000. Authorities are urging residents to be aware of these types of scams. In a press release, police did not provide specific examples of crypto scams used on South Brunswick residents. They described the scammer's methods as impersonating technology companies, hacking and mimicking corporate emails, soliciting investments into fraudulent companies, and impersonating law enforcement agents. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The goal of these scams is to...
Toms River PD Joins Jackson Police In Searching For Serial Credit Card Fraudster
Jackson police, in collaboration with the Toms River Police Department, is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a credit card fraud incident. The suspect attempted to use six fraudulent credit cards at the CVS Pharmacy on Don Connor Boulevard on August 25, 2024, at approximately 8:15 PM.
Temple University warns of phone scam where caller impersonated police
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Temple University Department of Public Safety is warning parents of a phone scam involving a caller who impersonated school police.In a social media post, the department said Temple Police were notified on Aug. 31, 2024 that two parents got calls from a 215-area code phone number from someone who identified themselves as a Temple police officer.According to the school, the caller told the parents that their sons were arrested and they needed to send money for their release through Apple Pay or Cash App. "Both parents knew this to be a scam, did not send any money, and confirmed the well-being of their sons. Our Temple University Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating these two incidents," the department said.If a student is arrested, Temple Police said officers and detectives will never call parents or guardians to request money for their child's release.Parents or students who get similar calls are urged to report them to the Temple University Police Department at 215-204-1234.
Philadelphia Police Hunt for Driver After Stolen Car Chase Leads to Injuries of Officer and Civilian
Philadelphia is currently on the lookout for a driver responsible for a series of events that led to a civilian and a police officer sustaining injuries. According to FOX 29, the trouble began late Friday evening when Philadelphia police were attempting to disperse a substantial car meet on the 8600 block of Bustleton Avenue. During this effort, officers noticed a 2020 grey Nissan Altima, a sedan reported as stolen from Lower Moreland Township. Police initiated a pursuit when the driver fled, crossing a median on Roosevelt Boulevard and setting off a chain reaction of crashes.
Robbinsville Schools Celebrate Launch of Universal PreK Program
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Local dignitaries, parents, students and other community members celebrated the launch of universal pre-K in Robbinsville with a pair of ceremonial ribbon cuttings last week. The celebration took place at both Sharon Elementary School and Pond Road Middle School. As previously announced by TAPinto Robbinsville, the Robbinsville School District district will offer an integrated preschool program to serve young learners ages 3-4. The initiative, officials have said, presents an exciting opportunity for the district’s youngest learners and will undoubtedly benefit the entire community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To qualify, a...
Glenside Fire Company contains fire at Towers at Wyncote, cause under investigation
The Glenside Fire Company announced today that their units and mutual aid companies responded to a fire in building two of the Towers at Wyncote on Friday, August 30 at approximately 5:50pm. The fire took place in a kitchen on the building’s 10th floor and was contained after more than...
LED billboard and discussion on single-use plastic ban on September 3rd agenda in Whitpain
On the September 3rd agenda for the Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors is a public hearing involving a LED advertising billboard facing the turnpike at 1625 Union Hill Road in Blue Bell (Whitpain Township) (pictured above) and a “public discussion” about a single-use plastics ordinance. You can view the full agenda here.
Man, woman hospitalized after being shot in Kensington
Investigators are looking into a shooting in the city's Kensington section.It happened around 3 a.m. Sunday.Police say a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man drove themselves to the hospital after being shot.The female victim is said to have suffered a gunshot wound to the head.Investigators later found a scene at Tioga and Harville streets, and determined that was where the victims were attacked.No word on their current conditions.So far no arrests have been made.
Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice Favorites Return for Fall
HORSHAM, PA — As autumn’s signature flavors return, Thomas’® is bringing back its beloved Pumpkin Spice English Muffins and Bagels. Available nationwide until November 2, these seasonal treats are now ready to spice up your breakfast routine. Crafted with real pumpkin puree and free from high...
Cannonball Festival goes further out on the Fringe
If the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival is not enough, the adjacent Cannonball Festival is also bringing some of the most intriguing art and performers together this month. Cannonball will take center stage as the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, offering independent performances from artists of every discipline at every stage of their careers.
Department of nursing introduces a new Mentoring Hub
The College’s department of nursing has launched a new Mentoring Hub for nursing students. According to the hub’s website, it is a space that provides support, fosters character development, enhances leadership skills and builds self-confidence among the College’s nursing majors. On Aug. 28, the Mentoring Hub’s grand...
Two men injured after shooting outside house party in North Philadelphia
Two men are in the hospital after a shooting outside of a house party in North Philadelphia.It happened around 2 a.m. Sunday on the 3100 block of North Judson Street.According to police, the victims say they were standing outside a shot-term rental property house party when a gunman came up and fired at least 16 shots.The two men were struck at least once. They were taken to the hospital where they are listed in stable condition.This is an ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made.
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