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South Jersey Caribbean Festival prez ‘overjoyed’ with ‘overwhelming attendance’
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. Kylla Herbert, president and coordinator of the South Jersey Caribbean Festival in Camden, says she was “overjoyed” with the “overwhelming attendance” on July 13 at 24th Annual event, at Wiggins Park, at the Camden Waterfront.
Rite Aid has announced more store closings in this state than any other
Rite Aid has been closing hundreds of stores since it filed for bankruptcy in October. Of the 699 stores that the company has announced in bankruptcy filings that it is closing, 80 are in Rite Aid’s home state of Pennsylvania. The pharmaceutical company was based in East Pennsboro Township for decades and now calls Philadelphia home.
George Burton presents 'Heard But Not Seen,' on the new 'White Noise'
When we last heard from George Burton on record, he was bringing notable light and heat to the holidays with The Yule Log. Now, Burton — the farsighted pianist, composer, and son of Mt. Airy — is preparing to release a new album brimming with righteous ambition and productive tensions.
Handling of chemical contamination near Bartram’s Garden trail draws fire
The discovery of chemical contamination near a trail at Bartam’s Garden in Philadelphia along the Schuylkill River, a tributary of the Delaware River, set off a round of recriminations and finger-pointing about when regulators first knew about it and how they responded. Since the discovery made headlines last week,...
Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue. Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project,...
‘It’s absolutely changing’: Pew finds Philly is less affordable than it used to be
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. New research shows Philadelphia remains a city of homeowners but is less affordable than it’s...
Medical Report: Should sales of mocktails be restricted to 18 and older?
Sales of non-alcoholic drinks have skyrocketed by as much as 30% since the pandemic. A recent report says this could have an impact on children. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
Fox Chase brings nationally recognized cancer care closer to home
Where you start your cancer journey matters.Everything-from a timely consultation with a renowned oncologic specialist to advanced treatment options and access to innovative clinical trials-affects your outcome.As a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fox Chase Cancer Center is at the forefront of treating even the most complex cancers and ensuring that as many patients as possible receive pioneering research and cutting-edge therapies closer to home.The new Fox Chase network location in Voorhees, New Jersey brings this high-level cancer care to Southern New Jersey patients."At Voorhees, patients can consult with renowned experts who specialize in various types of cancer about...
Man wounded in Philly mass shooting now under arrest on murder charges: Police
A 28-year-old man who was wounded in a mass shooting that broke out at a West Philadelphia party early Sunday in which nine people were shot, three fatally, has been arrested and accused of being one of the gunmen involved in the violence, authorities said Tuesday. The suspect, whose name was not immediately released, was charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder, Philadelphia Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore announced in a statement posted on X. Vanore said detectives with assistance from the Philadelphia district attorney's office "developed evidence to charge one of our shooting victims." Vanore did not comment on the evidence that led police to the suspect. Investigators are continuing work to identify other suspects in the shooting, officials said.
See homes sold in the Gloucester City area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Gloucester City area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,335-square-foot home on Hudson Street in Gloucester City that sold for $260,000.
DEMOLISHED: The Penn Queen Diner in Pennsauken, NJ is No More – What’s Next?
It really is the end of an era now in South Jersey. The Penn Queen Diner, which up until recently was located at 7349 N Crescent Blvd in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is being demolished, according to locals' pictures posted to Facebook groups. Demolition crews were spotted tearing down the decades-old...
Another rash of Fairmount car break-ins leave residents discouraged: 'People are just smashing glass'
PHILADELPHIA - Residents in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood are frustrated after multiple cars were hit by vandals, again!. "It's a nuisance," said Mark Deitcher as he sealed the window of his son’s car with tape and a trash bag. "People are just smashing glass down rows of cars." His...
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
"It's been pure chaos," one city worker tells Philly Mag. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philadelphia Magazine reporters, please direct it here. You can also use that form to send us reader mail. We love reader mail!
Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say
The 31-year-old victim was robbed in a convenience store on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, authorities wrote in a release on Tuesday, July 23. He was shot in the neck when he ran outside to confront the suspect, investigators said. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical...
Delaware funeral home cremated wrong body, tried passing off another to family: lawsuit
A Wilmington funeral home is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating a person and presenting that person's family with the body of another man for burial. Roland Johnson Sr. died in January at the age of 93. He was born in Wilmington where he built a three-decade career with the DuPont Co.,...
Chain Mexican Restaurant to Take Over Former Bertucci's on Route 73
EVESHAM, NJ – The Mexican restaurant chain Plaza Azteca will apparently take over the site most recently occupied by Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant along Route 73 South in Evesham. When a TAPinto Mount Laurel reporter drove by the site on the morning of July 23, a banner with Plaza Azteca’s name and logo indicating the company was hiring was visible. The reporter also noticed several work trucks parked at the site and a ladder leaning against the building.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Representatives from Plaza Azteca did not immediately respond to the reporter’s request...
Two Suspects Arrested for Installing Credit Card Skimming Devices in Pennsylvania Grocery Stores
Last week, two men were caught in the act of placing credit card skimming devices at multiple grocery store locations, sparking concern among shoppers and store owners alike. According to KDKA Radio, an alert employee discovered a skimmer at Community Supermarket in Lower Burrell. Surveillance footage later implicates the men installing a similar skimming device at other stores, including a Shop 'n Save in Scott Township.
Fulton Bank closing at least 9 branches in Southern New Jersey
Published reports say Fulton Bank will be closing at least nine branches across South Jersey over the coming weeks but customers likely won't have to travel too far for access to their money. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the closures come after Fulton took over Republic Bank, which failed...
Morning Commute Challenges Across New Jersey Due to Multiple Traffic Incidents
New Jersey commuters faced a slew of disruptions this Wednesday morning, with multiple traffic incidents reported across key routes. Authorities are addressing several situations that have significantly impacted travel times…
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