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Wells Fargo to remove name from South Philly sports arena
South Philadelphia's biggest arena is once again going to need a new name. Wells Fargo confirmed with NBC10 on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that they will be removing their name from the Wells Fargo Center in 2025. A spokesperson with the bank said that after reviewing their sponsorships, they decided...
Jalen Hurts Foundation to address needs of 100 remaining Philadelphia schools without air conditioning
Jalen Hurts has settled in Philadelphia, and his work across the city has been unmatched since he was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. The Eagles star quarterback signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension last spring and put his new money to work, looking to impact the community. In May, Hurts donated $200,000 to Philadelphia schools for new air conditioning in 10 schools.
Philadelphia's Guide to Affordable Housing
Philadelphia, PA—The City of Philadelphia has produced an action guide for affordable housing and community development in. an effort to inform residents about the impacts of proposed federal funding cuts to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Navigating Affordable Housing in Philadelphia: A Comprehensive Guide. Like...
Howard Eskin to return to SportsRadio 94WIP for first time since allegations of his 'unwelcome kiss' surfaced
Howard Eskin will return to SportsRadio 94WIP on Saturday morning for the first time since allegations surfaced that he made an unwanted advance on an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park, an Audacy official said. Eskin hasn't been on the air for his 8 to 10 a.m. show on Saturdays since late June.
Woman in her 30s shot a 15-year-old girl in the Logan section of Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for the suspect who shot and critically injured a 15-year-old girl in Logan.The shooting happened around 8:19 p.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of West Loudon Street.Police believe the gunfire stemmed from an argument that happened around 2 a.m. that day.The suspect, believed to be a woman in her early-to-mid-30s, fired shots from a passing dark grey Chevy Malibu.The car was last seen traveling eastbound on West Loudon Street."She is in critical condition but expected to survive," said Chief Inspector Scott Small with the Philadelphia Police Department, adding that the girl could walk and talk despite being shot in the neck.Anyone with information is asked to call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.
New video released of West Philadelphia mass shooting; Police ID another suspect after 3 killed
Police have identified another suspect in the mass shooting early Sunday morning in West Philadelphia that left three people dead.Amir Jones, 30, remains at large. Police say he was last seen wearing camouflage shorts and a white t-shirt.Anyone with information on Jones' whereabouts is asked to call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.A total of nine people were shot after gunfire erupted around 2 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of N. Alden Street.The first suspect to be charged in this case, 28-year-old Tahir Shoatz, was among those who were wounded. He...
Two South Jersey HS Grads Part Of Summer Boxing Event In Atlantic City, New Jersey
After a seven-year absence, Boxing returned to the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City on Saturday, May 11th. Boxing Insider Promotions' first event in Atlantic City was a such a success that a bigger event was lined up for the Summer of 2024. Now the biggest boxing show of the Summer...
Atlantic City, New Jersey Announces 1st Time Homeowner Lottery
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small has announced the creation of a 1st time homeowners lottery, that will change the lives of the lucky winners. Each selected lottery winner will have the opportunity to purchase a new $ 400,000 home for approximately 1/2 price. The homes will be located...
E-ZPass customers have a new customer service center in South Jersey
The South Jersey Transportation Authority opened a walk-up E-ZPass Customer Care Center on June 28 in the Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hammonton to provide support and resolve concerns. The new center, which joins locations in Newark and Camden, was created to serve South Jersey residents...
Extra Points: Atlantic City Trainer celebrates 50 years in boxing
ATLANTIC CITY – The routine is always the same. Each weekday afternoon around 4 p.m. – and sometimes on Saturdays. Veteran boxing trainer Bill Johnson dons a t-shirt with his late son Leavander’s likeness on the front, pulls on a faded baseball cap, slings a gym bag over his boney shoulder, and walks about three blocks from his home on Kentucky Avenue to the Atlantic City PAL.
Hard Rock Atlantic City Restaurant Up For USA Today Award
One of the fabulous restaurants at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City is in the running for a pretty big award. USA Today is running a contest for the best hotel restaurant, and one of Hard Rock's places is currently a stone's throw from the top. Kuro...
NJ Education Dept Defends Itself Over Jackson & Toms River’s School Budgets
Today, the New Jersey Department of Education unilaterally adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 school district budgets for Jackson Township School District and Toms River Regional School District. The State says that in both cases, the DOE has not made any reductions or reallocations from the tentative budgets submitted by the districts...
Chuck-E-Cheese’s to Reopen in Brick This Week With Free Food, Games
Chuck-E-Cheese, a children’s-themed pizza restaurant, will reopen its location in Brick Township this week. The chain originally opened in the Brick Plaza shopping center in the 1990s and is now operating at 28 Brick Plaza, a statement from the company said. The restaurant will celebrate a grand reopening ceremony Thursday, July 25.
Lakewood Township Upgrading Infrastructure With $4.6 Million Investment
Lakewood Township has approved the purchase of new capital equipment across various departments, totaling $4.6 million. The investment aims to enhance the township’s infrastructure and services. The IT Department will receive new computer equipment, including laptop and monitor upgrades, networking systems, and servers, at a cost of $973,500. The...
Manchester's Harry Wright Lake tests high for E. coli bacteria
MANCHESTER — Health officials discovered high levels of E. coli bacteria this week at Harry Wright Lake, but as of Wednesday, the lake remains open for swimming, according to the Ocean County Health Department. Water samples collected Tuesday in one of two areas tested by health officials showed levels of Escherichia coli, a bacteria common in the feces and intestines of human and animals, that exceeded New Jersey's safe swimming standards. ...
Barnegat Teacher Goes Above and BEE-Yond
Last September, Briella Pulitano walked into Barnegat High School to begin her first year in the teaching profession. That initial year for the 23-year-old English teacher proved to be quite eventful as she was one of eight educators in New Jersey to receive an Above and BEE-Yond Teacher award from Applebee’s Restaurant.
Monmouth County DWI Task Force announces locations of this weekend’s sobriety checkpoints
At least two sobriety checkpoints will be set up this weekend at the Jersey Shore, according to authorities. In Deal, police will screen motorists on Ocean Avenue from 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. All northbound vehicles will be pulled over into the Deal Casino Beach Club parking lot where officers will...
Saturday Night Fever at the Barnegat Dock
During the day on Saturdays, the Barnegat Township Municipal Dock is a hotbed for fishing, crabbing and boating activities. But come evening, the area transforms itself into an outdoor dance club, with live music and people of all ages making their moves on the floor. One of those might even...
Police investigating robbery at Santander Bank on Beaverton Boulevard in Brick: officials
BRICK - A suspect is wanted in the Santander Bank robbery on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. An unknown individual entered the bank between Brick and Beaverson boulevards just before 12:15 p.m., demanded money from the teller and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was shown, said Officer...
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