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Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County (UPDATE)
A crash with serious injuries closed all lanes of Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said.The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the southbound ramp to Exit 26S in Bellmawr, according to NJDOT.Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda was traveling southbound on I-…
Hammer-Wielding Man Sentenced In Deadly Attack At South Jersey Truck Stop: Prosecutor
Marchello D. Williams, of Browns Mills, was convicted in May of first-degree murder and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon for causing the death of Tysheem Porter, 47, of Newark, Delaware, according to Salem County Prosecutor Kristin J. Telsey. Just before 11 p.m. on May 6, 2021, Porter was attacked...
Five questions as Blue Hens open football practice for unusual 2024 season
The University of Delaware football team commences preseason drills Tuesday morning. When the Blue Hens step onto the turf, they’ll be preparing for a season unlike any other in the school’s prolific football history. The 2024 season will be absent the traditional aim of earning national stature, due to Delaware’s 2025 climb to Conference...
Ongoing effort to fire superintendent poses 'peril, significant liability,' Christina's lawyer warns
As the Christina school board remains embroiled in controversy, Christina's longtime lawyer is dropping the district as a client and issued a stark warning of legal peril if the board doesn't change course. “Legally, if turmoil is not resolved in very, very short order, I see only peril, significant liability and other legal concerns,” attorney James H. McMackin III wrote in a July 17 email to the board. “I urge the board to cure internal differences in short order.” ...
Older apartments demolished to make way for 190-unit complex on South Chapel Street
A wrecking crew has been busy for the past week demolishing two student housing complexes to make way for the construction of what will be one of the largest apartment buildings in Newark. The demolition includes Continental Court, which is a three-story apartment building on South Chapel Street that contains 41 units, and University Commons, which is a 32-unit townhouse community on Haines Street. In their place, Tsionas Management will...
Amazon Fresh Expanding in Bensalem Amid Philadelphia Area Growth
Pictured above is an Amazon Fresh store in London, UK. Amazon has confirmed the upcoming opening of an Amazon Fresh store at 1837 Street Road in Bensalem, amid expansion in the region. Amazon has confirmed the upcoming opening of an Amazon Fresh store at 1837 Street Road in Bensalem, writes...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Amish Outlaws get crowd up and moving at Lebanon Area Fair
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Lehigh Valley officially on the way to becoming a Blue Zone
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An initiative to make the Lehigh Valley a healthier place to live, work and play is officially underway. Over the next few years, local officials are committed to making the area a Blue Zone. Blue Zones are places around the world where people are reaching age...
Former York County garbage company Vice President allegedly embezzled $60K on concerts, alcohol, other items
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A former Vice President for a York County garbage collection company is being accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business for years, according to police. York County Regional Police said Jeremy Knaub’s duties at Tiger Trash included keeping track of bank and credit information and he […]
Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on $14.3M Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has commenced a significant construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield, a move aimed at ensuring safe and reliable drinking water for the residents of Delaware County. The groundbreaking event, held on Wednesday, saw the participation of Aqua leadership, elected officials, and community leaders.
SEPTA shares renderings of new Market-Frankford Line trains: Find out when they’ll be on the tracks
PHILADELPHIA - SEPTA says it will replace the aging railcars on its Market-Frankford Line with a fleet of new trains set to hit the tracks by 2029. The transit authority announced Thursday that it awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. for 200 new railcars with an option for 40 more.
Woman killed, person in custody following shooting in Kensington, police say
A person is in custody after Philadelphia police said they fatally shot a woman in Kensington early Friday morning. According to police, the shooting happened on the 3800 block of Kensington Ave around 5:54 a.m. The woman - identified as "Jane Doe" and approximately 30 years old - was shot...
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