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Man killed in Kensington, chased down Allegheny Ave. by gunman, police say
Police in Philadelphia made an arrest on Monday night, shortly after a man was chased down Allegheny Avenue in Kensington and shot to death. According to police, the incident happened at about 10 p.m. when officials were called to assist an officer at the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Monday.
Gunpoint Robbery At 7-Eleven Leads To Two Arrests: Bensalem Police
Christopher Yelverton, 42, and Amanda Petherbridge, 34, are each charged with robbery, conspiracy, and related counts, Bensalem police said in a release on Monday, July 22. The robbery happened at the 2511 Lincoln Highway 7-Eleven in Trevose just before 3 a.m., investigators said. Yelverton walked into the gas station and asked for a carton of Newport cigarettes, then pointed a handgun through his sweatshirt at the cashier and demanded money, according to authorities.
Tahir Shoatz Charged In West Philly Mass Shooting: PPD
Tahir Shoatz, 28, is charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder plus related offenses, said PPD Commissioner Kevin Bethel on Tuesday, July 23. The shooting happened on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in the Carroll Park neighborhood around 2 a.m., authorities said previously. Two groups exchanged gunfire during a cookout, investigators believe.
$643,000 winning lottery ticket sold at North Wildwood, NJ, Wawa
Someone who walked into a North Wildwood Wawa store is a lot richer today after purchasing a lottery ticket worth more than $600,000. According to New Jersey Lottery, a $1,000,000 Diamond Spectacular scratch off got the buyer of the ticket pretty darn close to becoming a millionaire turning a $10 purchase into $643,000.
19-year-old dead after apparent drowning in South Jersey lake
A young man is dead after an apparent drowning in South Jersey over the weekend.LATEST UPDATE | Authorities identify 19-year-old who drowned in South Jersey lakeElk Township police were called to the Lake Garrison Recreational Area around 2 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a missing person last seen in the water.Shortly after their arrival, an unresponsive 19-year-old man was located in the water, police say.The victim was quickly transported to Inspira Hospital in Mullica Hill, where he was later pronounced dead.Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, but this case is being described as a tragic accident.Officials from Lake Garrison...
Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
Tuesday NJ weather: 2 more big pushes of rain coming up
New Jersey is in the midst of a humid, unsettled stretch of weather. And let me remind you that's a good thing. For several weeks now, we have been talking about how badly we need rain. Well, here it is — let's savor every drop we can get. There...
New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of Rite Aid customers in NJ
A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after someone impersonated an employee to gain access to certain business systems. The breach was found within 12 hours. The data...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes, and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/23
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 6 - 13 knots (Gust 18 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Isolated showers. Isolated tstms this afternoon.
New Jersey lottery player wins $500,000 on $10 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to the liquor store turned into a half-million dollar payday for one Hudson County lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Monday night that one of three grand prizes had been won in its new $10 Neon Cash Party Scratch-Off game. The $500,000 winning ticket was sold at ACL Golden Liquors on Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
NJ Rocker is Now a Billionaire
How many people, described as blue-collar workers can say they also have a billion dollars in the bank?. I'm guessing that number would be quite small. However, they do exist. According to Forbes, we have one right here in New Jersey. Welcome to the Billioniares Club. Bruce Springsteen, The Boss,...
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