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Gymnast Simone Biles is coming to Philadelphia
Olympic gymnasts from around the world, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are going to 30 arenas around the nation and one of their stops is here in Philadelphia. “The Gold Over America Tour” is coming to the Wells Fargo Center on October 4th at 7:30 p.m. The team of gymnasts that will be there include: […]
$10M down the drain: Feds say NJ firm never replaced lead pipes
NEWARK – The chief executive officer of a construction company and a foreman for the company have been accused of pocketing money from a $10.2 million public works contract by faking the work on replacing lead water service lines in Newark. On Wednesday, 57-year-old Michael Sawyer, of Burlington, and...
$8,000 In Damages Done By Chicken Shop Vandals In Philadelphia: Police
A customer who vandalized a chicken restaurant on Broad Street did more than $8,000 in damages, according to an update from the Philadelphia Police Department.The incident happened when a woman became irate with employees at Crown Chicken & Grill, 2201 North Broad Street, at 2:50 a.m. on Tuesda…
South Jersey Police Officer makes little Spider-Man smile
I have told the story of my car being stolen when I moved into my Boston apartment many years ago. And my brother's car window was smashed outside our Georgetown apartment so the thief could steal the change in the cup holder. Danika Thanes Cubbage from Willingboro had her car...
Philadelphia officer, 3 others hospitalized after police cruiser collides with SUV
Four people were hospitalized overnight, including a Philadelphia Police officer, after the officer's marked vehicle collided with an SUV at the intersection of 5th and Callowhill streets.According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, the 9th District officer was driving alone to assist with a vehicle investigation near 6th and Market streets when his cruiser and the SUV crashed around 12:30 a.m.The 34-year-old officer was taken to Jefferson Hospital to be treated for injuries to his head and face, though Small said he was able to walk and talk after the crash.Of the four people inside the SUV, three people — two...
In a failing retail landscape, another CVS is closing in NJ
The CVS Pharmacy in Clementon, New Jersey, has announced they are closing, with a final date set for Oct. 23rd. CVS first opened across the street from its current location as one of the original tenants in the Clementon Lake Village Shopping Center, which opened around 1990. CVS Clementon customers...
NJ man allegedly drunk in Chick-fil-a drive thru: Washington Twp. Police
Authorities in one Gloucester County community had a busy weekend, including arresting four people for DWI, one of which was reportedly in a Chick-fil-A drive-thru line. The Washington Township Police Department says from Friday night through Monday morning, their officers responded to 300 calls for service, which also included a dozen motor vehicle crashes, two domestic disputes, three noise complaints, five shoplifting incidents, two missing children cases, and 26 motor vehicle stops.
List ranks Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary 2nd most haunted location in the world
If you are looking for a scare ahead of Halloween, you don't have to go far.One of the most haunted destinations on the planet is right here in Philadelphia.Planet Cruise analyzed TripAdvisor data and ranked Philadelphia as the 2nd most haunted location in the world.RELATED: Halloween 2024: Here's your guide to haunted houses in the Philadelphia areaThey say the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary has the greatest number of "haunted" mentions on the site with 583.The ranking also combines the number of "spooky" and "scary" mentions to get a total score.Thrill-seekers can visit five haunted houses across the historic former prison's abandoned cellblocks and prison yards."Halloween Nights" runs on select nights through November 9.Planet Cruise says the only place in the world spookier than Eastern State is Mary King's Close in Edinburgh, Scotland, a historic close, or alleyway, shrouded in myths and mysteries.
Batteries, tools stolen from SS United States in Philadelphia, police say
The SS United States may soon have a new home — with plans to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef in Florida — but first, Philadelphia Police say they're investigating a burglary at the historic ship.Police say the ship, which is docked at Pier 82 in the 2200 block of Christopher Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia, was burglarized overnight.Sources say police know who the burglars are thanks to posts they have uploaded to Instagram and other social media.According to sources, the pier is wired with video cameras, so the break-in was caught on multiple cameras.It's unclear how the...
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.
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...
Family of Voorhees shooting victim sues New York City, Mayor Adams and NYPD officers, including alleged gunman
The family of a Camden County man allegedly shot by an off-duty New York City cop in May has sued the city, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials, alleging they knew he was “a ticking timebomb.”
First Bank House of the Week: Crisp Colonial with Plenty of Decorative Potential in Lansdowne
A beautiful colonial home on a 6,098-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdowne. This attractive, fully updated residence perfectly blends character with modern amenities and features an open floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. Highlights include a large living room with cozy...
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