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UConn football overcomes Temple on final play, stays undefeated at home
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn football stole a victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday, defeating Temple 29-20 on the game’s final play. With the win, UConn remains undefeated at home this season, moving to 4-0 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in 2024. After...
$1 burritos! Mexican grill chain opens its 11th NJ location
EVESHAM — The 11th New Jersey location of a growing Tex-Mex chain is now open in Burlington County. This is the second Pancheros Mexican Grill location in the Marlton section of town. The Iowa-based brand has set up shop in Towne Place Center along Route 73 South. The 2,400-square-foot...
Suspect drives down sidewalk, jumps out of car during wild chase in Philadelphia
A shooting suspect is now in police custody after a wild chase through the streets of Philadelphia.It happened around 6:30 p.m. Friday as the suspect, driving in a gray Hyundai, led officers through several neighborhoods.The suspect could be seen driving down Broad Street through Temple University's campus and making illegal turns into oncoming traffic during his daring escape.WATCH THE FULL CHASE BELOWWATCH FULL POLICE CHASE: Shooting suspect leads officers on wild chase across PhiladelphiaOnly Chopper 6 was overhead as the man tried to elude officers by driving down the sidewalk. At one point, the man jumped right out of the...
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...
Philadelphia officer injured after car strikes patrol vehicle: Police
A Philadelphia police officer was injured after being involved in a crash on Saturday.It happened just after 5:30 p.m. on the 700 block of Luzerne Street while the officer was responding to a priority call, authorities say.There is no word on what the priority call was related to.Police say the officer's patrol vehicle was struck by another car. The patrol car reportedly sustained damage to the front passenger side.The officer involved was transported to Temple University Hospital for treatment and is expected to be released.No further information has been released on this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Famous hot chicken restaurant to open 3 New Jersey locations
I’m a sucker for delicious spicy fried chicken, so I was thrilled to read this news. The Red Chickz is opening three New Jersey locations. The chain started on the West Coast but now has intentions of moving eastward. The Red Chickz offers some of the best Nashville Hot...
Cherokee grinds out win over Shawnee behind Therien
EVESHAM — The play is called "Wildwood," and for big guys like Cherokee's Chris Therien, it's a dream come true. "It's kind of like the tush push (that the Eagles run)," said Therien said. "When you get a good push and get three yards on it, that's always great." ...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Cherry Hill area, Sept. 23-29
A house in Haddonfield that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cherry Hill area in the past week. In total, 35 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $530,240, or $259 per square foot.
Arrest Made In Crash That Killed Navy Vet From Vineland, Allen Miller Jr., 45
Christopher Poore, of Bridgeton, was heading east on Route 40 when he struck Allen Miller Jr., 45, near milepost 20.5 in Pittsgrove around 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, New Jersey State Police said. Poore then fled the scene. Miller, who police said was from Vineland, was killed as a...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
Parker kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month with 2 executive orders, commission expansion
Mayor Cherelle Parker kicked off LGBTQ+ History Month Friday by making history of the old Office of LGBT Affairs. She signed two executive orders and expanded the Commission on LGBT Affairs from six members to 25.
NJDOT discusses safety improvements for stretch of White Horse Pike
Officials in South Jersey are working to make a busy stretch of the White Horse Pike safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. They focused on what they call one of the most dangerous stretches, from North Newton Lake Drive to Collings Avenue in Collingswood. "We've seen red lights being run, we've seen people speeding, we've heard honking, we've seen aggressive drivers," said Kelly McGinnis, who has lived in the borough for 11 years.McGinnis said trying to cross the White Horse Pike at Collings Avenue with her children is simply unsafe. So last spring, she voiced her concerns to Camden County leaders."You...
Parker enjoys many offensive choices at Winslow Township
WINSLOW — For Winslow Township sophomore quarterback Jalen Parker, there is no such thing as having too many options. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound has so many choices, a true luxury of riches in a high-octane offense. “I had a lot of weapons last year, but I have more this year,” Parker said. The soph...
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