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Suspected Thief Wanted For Punching Burlington Store Manager, Police Say
Officers responded to a store on the 1100 block of Sunset Road at around 10:51 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, the Burlington Township Police Department said in a news release. A picture released of the suspect appeared to be inside a Dollar General. Investigators said the man tried to hide...
Strawberry Mansion residents concerned after 30 shots fired in neighborhood
Following a shootout on her street in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, a woman tells Action News she feels unsafe."I knew this was going to happen, sooner or later. I knew this was going to happen," said the woman, who did not want to be identified.She believes the shootout in the 2500 block of N. 29th Street on Tuesday was drug-related.Philadelphia police did not confirm any connection to drug activity but did confirm a shooting investigation at that location Tuesday just after 4 p.m."A vehicle, which appeared to be abandoned, and three homes were struck by gunfire. Only one of the...
GoFundMe Launched For Chris McGarvey
Christopher "Chris" McGarvey was killed in a crash at 11:47 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, his ex-wife, Coleen McGarvey, said in the GoFundMe. "Chris was a veteran who served multiple tours overseas with the US Army," according to the GoFundMe campaign. "If you knew Chris you were lucky, because you knew that you had a good friend! You would also know how much he loved his kids."
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...
😢 Burlington Center Mall | Shopping mall in Burlington Township, New Jersey 😢 Extremely sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
Philadelphia's Chart House restaurant closing after 38 years
Chart House, a waterfront seafood-and-steak joint in Philadelphia, is closing next month after 38 years, the restaurant's parent company Landry's said.The restaurant sits on a pier on the Delaware River – close to where the Moshulu and Spirit of Philadelphia ships are docked and a short walk from the pedestrian bridge connecting South Street and Columbus Boulevard.In a statement, Landry's Chief Operating Officer Shah Ghani blamed nearby construction for the closure."After an incredible 38 years, Chart House Philadelphia is closing its doors on Nov. 30, 2024 due to the major construction in the area that has cut off visibility and...
Work zone sting operation puts troopers in PennDOT vehicles
PennDOT is teaming up with Pennsylvania State Police to conduct a work zone operation to improve safety for construction workers.It's called Operation Yellow Jacket.State police troopers will actually be inside yellow PennDOT work trucks running radar guns, while other troopers will be stationed in marked cars nearby.Anyone caught speeding, driving distracted, driving recklessly, or disobeying any laws in the construction zones will be pulled over."The bottom line is that you are responsible for your behavior. Distracted drivers, hostile driving, high-speed driving is all on you. We're looking to change your behavior," said Philadelphia County's Maintenance Manager Dan Graham.The initiative is already underway across Southeastern Pennsylvania, with 17 conducted so far.Last year alone in the Philadelphia region there were 309 crashes in work zones resulting in three deaths.In mid-September, Chopper 6 was over two crashes on I-76 near City Avenue that happened in a work zone.State police say they want the initiative to send a clear message."I know citations are part of it, but that's not the focus of Operation Yellow Jacket. It really is to change driver behavior," said Pennsylvania State Police Captain Gerard Mcshea.For more information on PennDOT's highway safety efforts, visit PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.
Asking Eric: How do I answer questions about my son’s setbacks due to long COVID?
Dear Eric: My adult son was a stellar athlete and scholar in our small Midwest high school. But as the years went on, he ended up suffering from chronic pain due to a back injury, which thwarted a career path after college. A year ago, he was diagnosed with long Covid, which he and his partner still have. He recently also received a mental diagnosis and continues to have challenges.
Uber driver arrested, charged 3 weeks after alleged rape at Villanova dorm
VILLANOVA, Pa. (CBS) — An Uber driver was arrested and charged Friday morning in the alleged rape of a Villanova University student that happened three weeks ago inside a campus dorm, sources confirm.Court records and sources show 26-year-old Mirvan Dinler of Trappe, Pennsylvania, is facing counts of rape, sexual assault, indecent assault and reckless endangerment.The accuser first reported the alleged attack to the school's Department of Public Safety two weeks ago today. That same day, the university notified the school community and issued statements to CBS News Philadelphia.In its statement, the university said it had identified the perpetrator and that...
Rabid skunk found in Gloucester Township, NJ
The Camden County Health Department has announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has found a skunk in Gloucester Township, New Jersey that tested positive for rabies. Camden County officials report that a Gloucester Township resident found the skunk in their backyard. Animal Control picked up the skunk and arrange it to […]
Oxygen’s ‘Philly Homicide’ Trailer Exposes The City Of Brotherly Love’s Most Disturbing Murders [EXCLUSIVE]
The City of Brotherly Love has got a rich history, and Philly native and Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chris McMullin is uncovering its dark and disturbing side in Oxygen‘s upcoming true crime docuseries Philly Homicide. True Crime X TikTok: Katie Santry’s Haunted House Investigation Takes The Internet By Storm McMullin, who spent several years as a patrol officer for the Philadelphia P.D. prior to becoming a detective with Bensalem P.D., is now translating his experiences on the squad to host the new series, in which he will take viewers “inside Philly’s most shocking murder investigations.” Others featured in the show’s trailer...
Chick-fil-A employees help nab drunken driver with kid in the car in N.J. drive-thru, cops say
Employees at a Chick-fil-A in South Jersey acted quickly last weekend when they noticed a motorist in the drive-thru who allegedly smelled like alcohol and had a young child in the car. An employee at Chick-fil-A on Route 42 in Turnersville reported an alleged drunken driver in the drive-thru Saturday...
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