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Democrats line up to run for New Jersey House seat after Bill Pascrell death
The death of longtime Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) has set off a sprint for Democrats looking to replace the late congressman on the November ballot for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Pascrell, who was 87, died last week after a series of hospital stays. He was set to be the oldest member of the House […]
NJ’s oldest operating roller coaster just celebrated a big birthday
Opened on Great Adventure's 4th day of operation — July 4, 1974 — 50-year-old Runaway Mine Train is the oldest of New Jersey's 53 operating roller coasters. Since opening day, it has been the "first roller coaster" for countless young thrillseekers and scaredy-cats alike. Is Runaway Mine Train...
N.J. football preview, 2024: A look at the WJFL Memorial Division
It proved to be a bit of a rough season a year ago for the six teams in the Memorial this fall. None finished with a winning record and only Cherry Hill East proved to be a .500 team. Triton, Egg Harbor, Deptford and Bridgeton combined to win the same number of games as Cherry Hill East, while Atlantic Tech played a JV schedule in preparation for its varsity debut in ‘24. Look for Cherry Hill East to continue its resurgence and take the division crown, with the remaining squads also getting the opportunity to play against division opponents that are in a similar situation and taking steps in the right direction.
Cumberland County to Host Fugitive Safe Surrender Event on September 9
BRIDGETON, N.J. — The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office has announced a Fugitive Safe Surrender event scheduled for September 9, 2024, offering individuals with outstanding municipal warrants for non-violent offenses an…
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR STARS: Jon Young Jr., Cherry Hill West baseball
As good as Garino was on the mound, Young Jr. was nearly as good on offense and defense. The University of Alabama commit had a tremendous senior season, batting .458 with 44 hits, 47 RBIs, 38 runs, seven home runs, 14 walks and eight steals. His slugging percentage was better...
Bollendorf explains how and why of district bond referendum
Moorestown’s interim school superintendent Joe Bollendorf held an information session regarding a March 2025 bond referendum at the library on Aug. 22. Bollendorf outlined the scope of the referendum, the impact it would have on the school district and the rationale behind the administration’s request for additional funding. A second information session will be held at the library on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Opera Philadelphia cuts all tickets to $11 in ‘pick your price’ model, hoping to widen audience
Opera Philadelphia is lowering all tickets to $11 under new general director Anthony Roth Costanzo, establishing a “pick your price” model aimed at widening the company’s audience. Costanzo announced Tuesday the company has raised $7 million since June 1 when he replaced David Devan, who retired after...
Temple University Band selected to perform in 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Temple University Diamond Marching Band was just selected to perform in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Along with this remarkable nomination and chance to perform in front of the nation, the Temple University Diamond Marching Band also received $10,000. And as if the excitement doesn’t stop there, this historic performance is happening on […]
Hot and humid today, excessive heat and chance for severe storms Wednesday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Today will be hot once again in the Philadelphia region, with high temperatures right back into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. The chance of rain, however, will stay away, allowing the heat and humidity to carry us through the entire day.An air quality alert is in effect from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Tuesday due to increased ozone in the air from the heat, sunshine and light winds. Even more heat will build in the region Wednesday as temperatures soar into the low to middle 90s tomorrow afternoon, with feels-like temperatures likely ranging...
South Philadelphia event honors chefs' Afro-Caribbean roots
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As part of Black Business Month, local chef Chaz Brown hosted A Night Out with The Oxtail Exchange & Friends.The event on the rooftop of Bok Bar in South Philadelphia offered a stunning view of the city skyline as Chef Chaz Brown previewed his upcoming restaurant, The Oxtail Exchange. The menu and concept of the restaurant, Brown explained, are deeply rooted in his Caribbean roots."The reason why we call it The Oxtail Exchange is it's like the New York Stock Exchange. It's the cultural currency of who cooks the oxtail the best ... It's like alchemy. It's...
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington welcome students on first day of school
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. “Great morning! Welcome to school young man,” gushed Yuseff Gilmore-Bey as he reached out to high-five students entering Franklin S. Edmonds School in Mount Airy on Monday.
New Jersey’s Ridiculous Beach Badge Laws Mocked by The World After Belmar Surfer Arrested
BELMAR, NJ (OP-ED) – New Jersey’s infamous beach badge policy is making headlines again after a surfer was arrested in Belmar for not displaying his badge. The incident involved Liam…
THE HANGRY VEGETABLE MARKET KINGSWAY Q&A: Dragons QB David Oravetz
Ever since he walked off the field after suffering a close 28-21 loss in the South Jersey Group 5 semifinal round to top-seeded Cherokee last November, David Oravetz has had one goal in his mind: not only to make it back to that game, but this time win it — and inch further toward bringing home a South Jersey championship for Kingsway Regional High.
Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave
The school district on Monday, Aug. 26 announced school will close three hours early on those days due to hot temperatures in the forecast. Schools will adequate air-conditioning will remain open. to follow Daily Voice Aston-Brookhaven and receive free news updates.
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
Philadelphia Rapper, Who Dug Up Enemy’s Grave, Shot Dead
Philadelphia rapper YBC Dul, who went viral for digging up one of his enemy’s graves, has been shot and killed. Breonna Taylor Raid Officers Dismissed Of Felony Charges In Her Death The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the incident took place on Friday (Aug. 23) on the 5500 block of North Sixth Street in Olney, where Dul was shot multiple times in the chest and his right hand. The rapper, né Abdul Vicks, 25, was then transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead twenty minutes after the shooting. A white Hyundai SUV, which was spotted at the scene of the...
Beach In Cape May Reopens After Man Found Dead, Authorities Say (UPDATE)
A beach in Cape May was shut down after a man was found dead, authorities said.Cape May police found the roughly 50-year-old man's body early in the morning on Monday, Aug. 26, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release. His body was discovered on Cove Beach near the …
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
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