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Emilio Tarr Drowned Swimming With Friends, Family Says
Emilio Tarr died on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 1:13 p.m., according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by his mom, Elaina Tarr. He was a sixth grader at Elkins Park School in Cheltenham. Emilio was swimming with friends on Sunday, Sept. 1 when he suffered "a tragic drowning accident," his mother...
Child nearly dies; Burlington County, NJ, man facing drug and gun charges: Feds
A Burlington County man has been charged after a child nearly died and then he was allegedly found with guns and a massive stash of drugs and cash. 27-year-old Daniel Garcia, Jr., of Maple Shade, is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.
GoFundMe Launched For St. Joseph's Russell Hollister
Russell Hollister, a junior student whose social media pages show he hails from Denville, NJ, was struck by a 2021 Mazda CX-5 traveling south in the 200 block of City Avenue in Philadelphia at 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, as Lower Merion Township police told Daily Voice. Hollister was...
New Leash on Life Philly helps imprisoned, rescue dogs find hope and new lives
Norberto Rob Rosa is the Senior Vice President of programs at New Leash on Life.The non-profit reentry program pairs dogs at the pound at risk of being euthanized with prisoners deemed worthy of a fresh start.The dogs live with the inmates for 11 weeks, during which they learn life skills, career readiness, and how to care for animals.By the time they graduate from the program, the pups have the training they need to be successfully adopted.The prisoners are eligible for early parolec, with a new Leash providing an additional three months of support to help them successfully re-enter society.Rosa experienced the criminal justice system at the age of 19; his 12 years in the penitentiary is what drives him to help others.Joining a prison program at Graterford changed his life and allowed him to find his purpose.There, he met Marian Marchese, who founded New Leash on Life with Rosa's help.With his love of animals, he's helping create fresh starts for both sheltered dogs and prisoners.New Leash on Life| Instagram |Facebook
Giant Foods Claims Top Spot as Grocery Chains Consolidate in Montgomery County
Out of roughly 120 grocery stores in Montgomery County, 17 percent are Giant Food locations, followed by Aldi at nine percent. Grocery chains like Giant Foods have become bigger than ever by acquiring their smaller local and regional competitors, with Walmart, Kroger, Aldi (Süd), and Albertsons now owning a third of all the grocery store locations in the country, write Kevin Schaul and Jaclyn Peiser for The Washington Post.
NJ sues hospital for snitching on pregnant patients
TRENTON – State officials have filed a discrimination lawsuit against a South Jersey hospital network for secretly drug testing women as they arrived to give birth to newborns. Virtua Health — and its network of hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden — were the focus of the suit...
Kensington's Rock Ministries builds boxing foundation for Johnny Rivera and father
Pro boxing sensation Johnny 'Different Breed' Rivera is being touted as the next big thing from Philly.The 18-year-old was raised in the sport -- along with his siblings Isaac and Valery -- by his father and coach, Johnny 'Rocket' Rivera.Johnny and his longtime wife Daiana have based their children's training at Kensington-based Rock Ministries, founded by another former boxer - Pastor Buddy Osborn.'Pastor Buddy' started his combat sports program more than 20 years ago to give the kids of the neighborhood an outlet away from the trauma they live through growing up in Kensington.He charges no money, no child is turned away, and the only requirement to join is participation in Bible study.Johnny's father and coach came up through the program and says it saved him from becoming a statistic.The Rock Ministries | Facebook | Instagram2755 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134215-739-3927Johnny 'Different Breed' Rivera
Haunted houses in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware
Philadelphia may be the City of Brotherly Love, but during spooky season, this region loves nothing more than a good scare. In fact, there are several haunted houses and hayrides available for thrill-seekers looking for something frighteningly fun this fall. Here's a list of haunted houses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware that you can check out this spooky season. Just don't say we didn't warn you.Haunted Houses in Pennsylvania Halloween Nights at Eastern State PenitentiaryWhen: Now - Nov. 9Where: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130How much: General admission and VIP tickets vary depending on the night you choose...
Penn imposes 1-year suspension on law professor over comments on race
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions along with a public reprimand on a tenured professor over her comments about race in recent years. The university said Professor Amy Wax — who has questioned the academic performance of Black...
Family, friends recall giving nature of CD coach Paul Hackney
A perfect example of who Paul Hackney was as a person can be summed up in his one season of being the head coach of the Cardinal Dougherty High school varsity football team. In 1994, after coach Dominic Damico resigned to take a job at McDonogh School, Dougherty hired Ryan coach Glen Galeone, who had just won his fourth straight Catholic League championship with the Raiders to take over the program.
On the waterfront: Threat of longshoremen's strike looms over local ports
A possible strike by port workers could hit hard at a key force in the Delaware Valley’s economy. Ports on both sides of the Delaware River support thousands of jobs and move vast amounts of cargo through the South Jersey-Philadelphia area. ...
Hungry? There’s A New Arby’s Now Open in Warminster, PA
Hey Warminster, you have a new fast food option in town. If you’ve been craving some classic roast beef sandwiches, you're in luck, a brand-new Arby’s is now open. It’s located in the Center Point Place shopping center on Street Road and York Road, right by the Giant grocery store. The Giant gas pumps are right behind it.
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