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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.
$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...
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.
Family-operated pizza restaurant in the heart of Southern NJ abruptly closes
A family with nearly a century of experience in the restaurant business has decided to close a popular pizza spot in the heart of South Jersey. Before we dive into the details, consider this: the National Restaurant Association says only about 20% of restaurants are successful — about 60% fail in their first year, and 80% fail within five years of opening.
Police seek suspects in armed carjacking of scooter in Southwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Southwest Detective Division is searching for three suspects involved in an armed carjacking that occurred early Thursday morning in Southwest Philadelphia. The incident took place on the 5800…
Phillies fans, Alec Bohm's parents celebrate Red October in Fishtown
Phillies Fever is heating up in the city."We are ready to rock and roll. Go Phil's," one fan said.The countdown is on until the Phillies take on the Mets and fans couldn't be more excited. They brought the energy and spirit to Fishtown for a Red October rally."I am a catholic school principal and so we pray every day for the team to win. Yes, that is a superstition. Pray," said Jayda Pugliese, from South Philly.Dickie Noles says Mets-Phillies is always a good rivalry."What I like about this team the most is the character of the players. They got great...
This weekend in Philly: October 5 and 6 🎃 🍂👻
This weekend (October 5 and 6) is set to be jampacked with events like Roxtoberfest, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s 7th Annual Night of Lights, a celebration of the Spooky Season with Halloween pop-up bars, Haunted houses, and Halloween events throughout the area, and much more. If you want to attend, need some info, or just […]
Dockworkers strike suspended after tentative agreement
Dockworkers in Philadelphia and in ports from Maine to Texas are back on the job after suspending their strike Thursday night. The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on wages. The agreement includes a 62% pay raise over six years. Both sides said they will return to the […]
Delicious new authentic restaurant in South Jersey
Just a couple of months ago, a new place opened up around the corner from where I live. All of a sudden, I noticed a lot of cars in front of this place that used to be an empty building for a while. I slowed down to look at the...
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