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Salisbury University delivers 200 cancer comfort kits to TidalHealth
SALISBURY -- Patients receiving cancer treatment at TidalHealth facilities on the Delmarva Peninsula again will receive a little extra care thanks to Salisbury University. For the second year, ...
Fulop taps Evesham councilman for Assembly in primary against South Jersey Dems
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Fulop has picked his first running mate outside of Hudson County: Evesham Councilman Eddie Freeman III will seek a State Assembly seat in the 8th district next year. This sets up a likely primary between Freeman, a lawyer and U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan,...
Author Nicholas Sparks to visit Bucks County book store
Nicholas Sparks will visit The Doylestown Bookshop as a stop on tour for his book, "Counting Miracles," this fall, bringing the international best-selling author to Bucks Count to sign copies and take pictures with fans. Sparks is a world-renowned author of many well-loved novels, including "The Notebook" (2006), "Message in a Bottle" (1998), "A Walk to Remember" (1999) and "Dear John" (2006), several of which have been adapted to screenplays and box-office successes. ...
Downtown Reading’s August First Friday Block Party
The City of Reading is excited to announce the August First Friday on the 600 block of Penn Street, on Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event promises an evening filled with art, culture, and community fun. Attendees can enjoy:. Delicious food from established businesses and...
Going for the gold: Sudlersville Train Station Museum highlights local sports history
SUDLERSVILLE — Showcasing a small town with a rich history of esteemed sports, the Sudlersville Betterment Club presented exhibits of local renowned athletes at the Sudlersville Train Museum in July. Sudlersville Community Betterment Club showcased exhibits earlier this month featuring local sports heroes, according to club secretary Ginny Moran. In addition to baseball Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx, Sudlersville is also the claim to fame local home for extraordinaire Olympic...
Villanova Property That Inspired ‘Philadelphia Story’ Available for $13.5M
The nearly 17-acre property in Villanova that inspired the movie "The Philadelphia Story" with Katharine Hepburn, is for sale. A nearly 17-acre property in Villanova that inspired the 1940 movie “The Philadelphia Story” with Katharine Hepburn is on the market for $13.45 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
PA Couple Charged with Identity Theft at Casino
A Pennsylvania couple is facing several charges after allegedly attempting to profit at someone else’s expense. Nigel Paul Correa, 51, of Sunbury, was arrested on felony charges of identity theft and conspiracy to obtain property by false pretense. Correa also has two extradition/fugitive orders from another state. Jessica R....
FDA Recalls Ground Cinnamon Distributed In NJ Over Lead Contamination
Both Advance Food International, Inc. of Maspeth, NY, and American Spices, LLC. of Ozone Park, NY, recalled the products. Shahzada's Cinnamon powder was distributed to retailers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts between Jan. 1 and May 24. AFI's powder was distributed across the NYC area between Dec. 1, 2023 and May 15.
Camden, NJ offering up cash rewards in illegal dumping crackdown
The city of Camden on Monday announced efforts to crack down on illegal dumping.Officials say 120 cameras will be installed across the city to deter people from leaving debris on streets, lots and other public spaces."I was proud to secure $500,000 in community project funding for a citywide camera network that is now catching perpetrators in the act and being prosecuted," Congressman Donald Norcross said.A monetary incentive between $500 and $1,000 will also be offered to residents who can provide credible evidence that faciltates the arrest of an illegal dumper."Having these tools has been invaluable for our law enforcement professionals and has allowed them to bring to justice individuals who have treated the city like their own personal landfill with no regard to the residents or our community," said Commissioner Al Dyer.Residents are urged to report any illegal dumping to police at (856) 757-7042.
Boar's Head recalls deli meats due to Listeria outbreak reported in 13 states including PA
A Listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats — resulting in two deaths and 33 hospitalizations so far — has led to a recall of Boar’s Head products. According the Centers for Disease Control, the cases have been reported across 13 states, including Pennsylvania, and involve people eating meats sliced at deli counters in grocery stores, delis, and other food shops.
School District of Philadelphia gives out free resources ahead of 1st day of classes
It may not be what kids want to hear, but the first day of school in Philadelphia is a month away.The School District of Philadelphia is helping families prepare with an event that provides free resources and lots of fun.The Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour kicked off at the School of the Future in Philadelphia's Parkside neighborhood on Monday."We want them to come and have fun. Dance to the music," said Adam Northam, the deputy chief of internal communications for the School District of Philadelphia.At first glance, the event looked like a summer festival, drawing in thousands of people who...
Owner of Pa. casino buys hotel
The parent company of one the largest casinos in Pennsylvania has purchased a nearby hotel. Greenwood Racing Inc., the parent company of Parx Casino, has announced that its subsidiary has purchased The Inn at Fox Chase at 3327 State Road in Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Parx Casino is located at 2999 State Road.
Teen dead, three hospitalized after crash involving stolen car in Montgomery County
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — A teenager died and multiple people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, early Monday morning.A 15-year-old was ejected from a stolen Hyundai Elantra and died at the scene of the accident, and two people who were trapped in that car were transported to Jefferson Einstein Medical Center – Main Campus, according to Springfield Township police. The driver of the other car, an Infinity, was also trapped and was transported to Jefferson Abington, police said. The preliminary investigation suggests that the Infinity, a QX80, was traveling north on Stenton Avenue when a 2020 Hyundai Elantra traveling east on East Evergreen Avenue ran a red light and crashed into the Infinity just before 5 a.m. The Hyundai was reported stolen to Philadelphia police on Saturday.The Springfield Township Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash. Witnesses can call 215-836-1601 to share more information.
NJ family wants answers year after grandmother vanishes without a trace
It's been exactly a year since Norma Yates was last seen in her Atco, New Jersey neighborhood.She vanished without a trace leaving her daughter, Nichole Starinieri Ennis, on a mission to find her."Norma is fun, full of life, she made mistakes like all of us. She's a great person, missed by many. We know Norma didn't walk away. Our mom would never leave us," said Starinieri Ennis.When police last made contact with Yates she was charging her phone and asked for water. The last time she was seen was on July 29, 2023."We love her and we know someone knows...
Surgeon at Nemours Children's Hospital shares personal, professional journey with cleft lip
Cleft and craniofacial conditions are some of the most common congenital abnormalities in the world.It's Dr. E.J. Caterson's mission to help children with these conditions.For 15 years, Caterson has done thousands of surgeries on patients with cleft conditions.Caterson is a humanitarian with Operation Smile and is now the chief of plastic surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital.He told Action News his goal to raise awareness became much more personal with the birth of his youngest child, Charlie, who was born with a cleft lip.Watch the video above to learn more about Caterson's journey.
Help ID a pair of dine and dashers at Sack O’ Subs in Ventnor, NJ
A pair of dine and dashers dined at Sack O' Subs in Ventnor, according to a the popular sandwich shop. We would like to take a moment to thank our awesome patrons for another successful and busy weekend. We also would like to give a friendly reminder to the lucky few to pay for your food before you walk out with it. Unfortunately, this issue occurred both Saturday & Sunday at our Ventnor location. That being said, here are our first inductees to the wall of SHAME!
Kyj’s Bakery Closing in Chester, Brookhaven After a 70-Year Run
Kyj's Bakery is closing down operations in a few days after a 70-year run. You have until Aug. 3 and 4 to visit Kyj’s Bakery before its doors close forever, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The 70-year-old Ukrainian bakery will close Aug. 3 in Chester and Aug....
NJ state police trooper admits punching handcuffed woman in face
🔻 Under plea deal, no public employment or office. A New Jersey state police trooper from Gloucester County has admitted to punching a handcuffed woman in the face, while she was sitting in a police vehicle, awaiting a medical evaluation. On Thursday, 28-year-old Nicolas Hogan, of Gibbstown, pleaded guilty...
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