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Driver dies in crash after dangerous multi-town NJ police pursuit
🚨 Driver refused to stop for Bloomfield police in Newark, authorities say. 🚨 Officials say the pursuit continued into Bloomfield and then East Orange. 🚨 Crash with three other vehicles ended the pursuit in East Orange, officials say. A driver was killed and several passengers were injured...
Women Step Up in Water, on Beach for Fantastic 16th Coquina Jam
The Jetty Coquina Jam at the 68th Street beach in Brant Beach ran without a hitch on Sunday, July 21. The ocean temps finally warmed after a historically cold stretch. Mia Gallagher of Ocean City and Gemma Kohles of Strathmere took the win in an exciting final. The weather, waves and community support surely had something to do with the success of the 16th annual all-female event, but beneath the surface, that success had a lot to do with the dedication of a few women who have really stepped up to promote the Coquina Jam.
Hundreds of jobs to open at cancer research facility in New Jersey
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) — Developing medicine in the fight against cancer is BeiGene’s global mission. That mission has a new home in New Jersey. The company’s United States Manufacturing and Clinical Research and Development facility is opening up shop in Hopewell Township. It joins other global companies already in the township, like Merrill Lynch […]
Somers Point, NJ, bar looking for your help to name new outdoor bar
A Somers point institution is looking for some help in naming their new bar. The World Famous Anchorage Tavern, located at 823 Bay Ave in Somers Point has a new outside bar on their front porch and is looking for your help in naming the bar. The bar says they...
R&B queens, indie rockers, emo karaoke and all the 'Shore Things' this weekend
Fans of live concerts have a lot to look forward to down the shore this weekend, with SWV, Xscape and Two Door Cinema Club all coming to the area this weekend — plus emo karaoke at Asbury Lanes with a live band.
Wildwood, NJ, Native heading back to West Virginia to play hoops
Wildwood native and 2020 Wildwood Catholic graduate, Taj Thweatt, is heading back to the state of West Virginia to continue his basketball career. Thweatt started his college career at West Virginia University, appearing in 12 games over his two seasons, averaging 0.7 points per game. Now he will be heading...
Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
Hamilton Returns to Philadelphia in October- Tickets on Sale to the Public Tomorrow!
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Ensemble Arts Philly, and The Shubert Organization announce single tickets for Hamilton are on sale to the public as of Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST. Running at the Academy of Music from October 29 through November 23, 2024, tickets are available for purchase at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, in person at the Academy of Music Box Office, or by calling 215-893-1999.
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. Now, the Jalen Hurts Foundation plans to address the needs of the nearly 100 remaining schools without air conditioners. The Keep It Cool campaign aims to address the needs of nearly 100 remaining Philadelphia City...
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...
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