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Delaware County community 'blindsided' by hiring of new police chief at public meeting
Despite opposition from community members, several council members, and the mayor, the Collingdale Borough Council voted Tuesday night to hire a new police chief.Pending a background check, the new chief of police in Collingdale will be Shanee Mitchell.According to her application for the job, Mitchell currently serves as the police chief in Selinsgrove Borough, Snyder County, and as an adjunct instructor for the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute.The application also states she served the Philadelphia Police Department, first as a sergeant and later as a lieutenant, from 2012 to 2017."At the end of the day, the FOP is willing...
Only One NJ Restaurant Makes NY Times’ Best Restaurants in America 2024 List
New Jersey has done it again. This time, a South Jersey local gem, Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen, has been named one of the top 50 restaurants in the country by the New York Times. Located in Newfield, this restaurant has been getting serious buzz for its fresh, locally sourced...
Top ‘A’ Grade Hospitals in The Philadelphia Area for Critical Emergencies
Every year, a list comes out showing which hospitals in the Philadelphia area are the best, based on how well they take care of their patients. These hospitals are given “A” grades, which means they’re doing a great job. The grades come from patient reviews and important...
Illegal car meetups causing chaos in Philadelphia at center of City Council meeting
City-wide illegal car meetups that left behind chaos last month were the center of a public hearing involving City County, police, and frustrated Philadelphians on Tuesday.Residents like Sarah Napoli of Center City said the noise from those late-night meet-ups leaves her rattled. She also said they happen multiple times a week.Illegal car meetups lead to violence across Philadelphia; 1 officer injured in crash"You can't sleep. If we're talking about being a taxpayer and you're paying into the city, you're getting what? Your life is not what it should be in a humane way," Napoli explained during the meeting.Other people from...
More Arrests in Philly-Jersey Organized Beef Theft Ring
🔴 Authorities Believe An Organized Ring Involved. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office along with the Philadelphia Police and New Jersey State Police have made another bust in the series of beef heists that have plagued our region. Police Believe This Is an Organized Ring. Authorities have been working to...
Philly police want your help identifying a man suspected of attacking a woman on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
According to police, a man attacked a woman walking along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sept. 15, repeatedly punching her in the face and body. Another woman stepped in to help, and the man pushed her to the ground.
Bar employee shot twice while taking out trash in Philadelphia's Germantown section
An employee at a bar in Philadelphia's Germantown section was shot while taking out the trash.It happened outside Charlie B's cocktail lounge on the unit block of East Chelten Avenue, just after midnight on Monday.The victim was shot twice in the back.Police say gunshots were fired from a pickup truck across the street from the bar.The vehicle is described as an early 2000s Dodge Ram.The victim is in stable condition.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Philly man charged after attempting $1M income tax refund scheme
A Philadelphia man has been charged after he was accused of attempting to defraud the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue of more than $1 million by making online deposits to his income tax account using stolen bank account information. 22-year-old Kaahir Teagle attempted to cash six income tax refund checks totaling just over $1 million. He […]
See all homes sold in Camden County, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Camden County reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 146 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,221-square-foot home on West Gorman Avenue in Collingswood that sold for $345,000.
SEPTA Finally Installing 100 More Gates to Prevent Fare Evasion in Philly
SEPTA — the Philadelphia area's largest commuter transit service — is FINALLY addressing one of the biggest issues customers face each and every day on its services. SEPTA just announced it will be expanding its program to combat fare evasion in a big way. They will be installing...
Now Hiring: Burlington County Board of Social Services
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Board of Social Services is hiring full-time positions, Burlington County announced this week. The Board is seeking candidates who will “help serve our communities and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable residents by protecting their health, safety and well-being.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe full-time positions require 35 hours per week and have a starting salary of $35,700 and include a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, pension and vacation. Candidates must be able to lift files and/or boxes up to 30 pounds; have strong customer service skills; and must live in New Jersey. As the role requires processing documents and paperwork, and candidates must have computer and office equipment proficiency. To apply, e-mail a cover letter and resume to employment@bcbss.org with “Clerk” in the subject line, no later than Friday, October 11, 2024. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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