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Philadelphia 18-year-old arrested over firearm found in Ambler
The Ambler Borough Police Departments reported on July 22nd that on July 16th its officers responded to a residence on the 100 Block of South Chestnut Street after receiving a report of a found firearm. Responding officers investigated and discovered that the person who possessed the firearm was 18-year-old Anthony...
Trail opens in Fox Chase
The city Departments of Streets and Parks and Recreation, in partnership with SEPTA and Montgomery County, last week officially opened the city’s portion of the Fox Chase Lorimer Trail project with a ribbon-cutting event. The project included the construction of a 0.45-mile shared-use walking and bicycling trail, ranging from...
Longtime Lehigh Valley baker to set up shop with unique, sweet and savory scones
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. – As a popular bakery prepares to close its storefront in Lehigh County, a new business – offering made-from-scratch scones, bagels, soft pretzels and other treats – is readying to open in its place. Sunny Moon Sconery, a small-batch sourdough baker specializing in artisan...
Commissioners unveil new public health nursing facility to better assist Hunterdon County residents
FLEMINGTON, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The Board of County Commissioners hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday celebrating the grand opening of the new Public Health Nursing Annex, located at 1 Walter E. Foran Boulevard, in Flemington. The new space offers expanded areas for clinical care and public health programming...
Former Northampton County assistant solicitor wins more than 4 years of back pay, benefits
Northampton County’s president judge has awarded a former county assistant solicitor more than four years’ worth of back pay and benefits stemming from a yearslong dispute over her termination. The award comes in addition to the $94,000 in damages and $186,000 in legal fees Jill Mancini won in...
Fisherman Stuck In Mud Rescued In Hunterdon County: Authorities
A young fisherman certainly got more than he bargained for in Hunterdon County on Sunday, July 21.The fisherman had to be rescued after he got stuck in the mud in Lake Solitude, the High Bridge Fire Department said on Facebook. The manmade lake has become filed with sill, the fire department said. …
Animals Rescued After Trailer Crashes Into Hunterdon County Barn: Authorities
At 9 a.m., the Whitehouse Rescue Squad in Readington responded to a report of a tractor crashing into a barn, they said in a release. The trailer of an 18-wheeler broke free from a tractor, overturning and then striking the barn, first responders said. Numerous animals were inside and crews...
Baraka wants equity to be the ‘north star’ of state budget, proposes tax cuts for poor and middle class, huge tax hikes for wealthiest N.J. residents
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is pledging to reimagine the New Jersey state budget with equity as its guiding principal if he wins next year’s governor’s race, promising to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners and positioning himself as the furthest left in a burgeoning field of Democratic candidates.
‘Fired’: Controversy surrounds Christina School District as its longtime lawyer severs ties with its dysfunctional board
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The troubled Christina School District could soon be left leaderless and without legal...
Isolated storm chances throughout Tuesday in Philadelphia region, more rain on the way
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The week ahead in the Philadelphia region slips into a somewhat unsettled pattern. There will be several rounds of rain through Thursday night as well as very high humidity levels with dewpoints in the 70s -- meaning there will be lots of available moisture for these storms to work with.The chance for rain will taper off a bit for a good portion of the day on Tuesday before ramping back up later in the night and Wednesday. While it won't rain all day, locally heavy showers are likely in spots through Thursday when we'll have the best chance...
PHL Airport: Nasty weather Monday creating storm of delays
With over 100 flights delayed and more than a dozen cancelled, folks at the Philadelphia International Airport are dealing with stressful travels due to weather and the aftermath of last week's CrowdStrike outage.
Ex-Philadelphia police officer sentenced to at least 8 years in shooting death of 12-year-old boy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fired Philadelphia police officer who pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy was sentenced Monday to at least eight years in prison. Edsaul Mendoza, a five-year veteran of the force who was fired a week after the shooting in 2022, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in […]
Athletic fieldhouse coming to Holy Family
Holy Family University recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new athletic fieldhouse. The project is slated for completion in December. The fieldhouse will provide locker rooms for home and visiting teams and officials, public restrooms for students, families and fans, game-day concession stands and an athletic training room. The...
Bethlehem Township planners advance plan to redevelop former pharmacy
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. - The Bethlehem Township Planning Commission recommended approval of a site plan to redevelop a former pharmacy Monday night at the administration building. The plan, offered by Deibel Laboratories, calls for the redevelopment of the former Young's pharmacy located at 3708 Freemansburg Ave. The pharmacy closed in...
Woman 'shot 7-month-old boy' in stroller as mom screamed 'my baby' amid 'argument gone wrong'
A Philadelphia woman stands accused of shooting a 7-month-old baby boy late Thursday night in what has been described as an argument gone wrong. Dominique Billips, 28, was arrested and charged in the shooting that occurred in the 4000 block of Meridian Street, which is located in Philadelphia's Holmesburgh neighborhood, which is located right along the Delaware River in the northeastern portion of the major Pennsylvania city.
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