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An ‘old-fashioned barbecue’ at Locust Grove
The township hosted its annual Locust Grove block party on the afternoon of July 13, drawing hundreds of people to the area next to Clements Bridge Road, according to Mayor Paul Medany. “It went great despite the overwhelming heat,” he said. “We had close to 500 people attend. It was...
Fire caused by lightning displaces 10 N.J. apartment residents
A fire caused by a thunderstorm that rolled across New Jersey displaced four families from an apartment complex in the Philadelphia suburbs, authorities said. Lightning struck near the Heritage Grove Apartments in Voorhees Township around 9 p.m. Tuesday, igniting the blaze, according to NJ.com. Six units were damaged in the resulting fire and continuing storm, two by the flames and four by the ...
Another jet ski abandoned on Philly street with same name written on its side
PHILADELPHIA - More questions arise as the mystery of Philadelphia's abandoned jet skis deepens. A second jet ski was dumped illegally on North 5th Street near Lehigh Avenue in the city's northern section. The unusual discovery comes just two weeks after a different jet ski was abandoned on the same...
Joe Forkin, President of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Has Major Plan for Philadelphia’s Waterfront
The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive with a new $440 million project. The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine.
Shocking, scary rabies information everyone in NJ should know
Sometimes you go down a bit of a rabbit hole and start looking things up about a subject that makes news. Sometimes what you find is a thing you feel compelled to share. This is one of those times. Camden County has had a third raccoon test positive for rabies...
‘Someone’s going to die:’ Windows keep falling from Pa. city building
A building in Philadelphia appears to keep shedding its windows. And this isn’t a recent phenomenon, either — according to residents, it’s been happening for about the last three years. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Philadelphia city officials say there's still work to do after global IT outage
The overnight IT outage is impacting potentially millions of people worldwide, including many in the Philadelphia region.Still, city officials were breathing a collective sigh of relief on Friday given that the situation could have been much worse.But there was still a lot of work to do to bring city systems back online, and that work isn't over yet."We're going to keep at this until every computer system, every laptop, and every component of our IT apparatus are working exactly the way that they should," Mayor Cherelle Parker said. "That's the City of Philadelphia way."In the early morning hours the Philadelphia...
Don’t let university gobble up this N.J. town | Letters
Media coverage of plans for the Rowan bypass project on U.S. Route 322 in Glassboro has focused on discontented residents, with few mentions of reasons for their objections. The plan, officially called “Rowan By-Pass,” is two-fold. The portion causing controversy involves diverting traffic from Route 322 (which splits the Rowan University campus) and sending it through a residential area known as Chestnut Ridge. This historic neighborhood is dotted with stately 100-year-old homes. Families have lived there for decades and generations.
Hudson River tunnel project CEO quits after being referenced in Norcross indictment
The $16 billion Gateway Project is the largest public works project in the country. Gateway Development Corporation Kris Kolluri was referred to as “Individual-1” in the Norcross case. He wasn’t accused of wrongdoing. [ more › ]
Philadelphia severe weather: Storms knock down trees, taking power lines, leaving thousands in dark
PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday saw the heat rise to a dangerous level in the middle of a third heat wave, but the heating of the day brought severe weather to the region. Storms began to form late in the afternoon, beginning in the Lehigh Valley and moving south and east, bringing damaging winds, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall.
What’s the Plan, Cherelle?
Six months in, and Cherelle Parker has demonstrated the difference a mayor can make, no? She’s as upbeat and inspirational an orator as we’ve had, which makes a palpable change. We’ve gone from a sad sack town with a discernible heaviness in the air, to one with a pep in her step. How about this ad that dropped recently for her Clean & Green initiative? This is what leadership in a city can do — make you feel you’re walking lighter, because you’re called to a project beyond your own tired self.
Severe storms leave behind downed trees, power outages in Philadelphia region
Severe storms brought down trees and knocked out power across the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night, and possibly caused an apartment fire that left several people displaced in South Jersey.Now, clean-up is underway across the area after the wild weather brought down trees and wires.Tree damage can be seen near the Conshohocken home of Richard Miskinis, where he's lived for nearly 50 years. As the storm brewed Tuesday night, he rushed to his porch to stow his cushions, some of which were already scattered on the lawn."I jumped down and got those and then there was a big crash and...
Camden County Commissioners Ban Ski Masks in Specific Locations
CAMDEN – The Camden County Commissioners recently adopted a resolution that bans people who intend to commit a crime or threaten another person from wearing a ski mask or a balaclava on county-owned property. The resolution applies to areas such as New Camden Park, Pyne Poynt Park, Von Nieda Park, and Wiggins Waterfront Park and took effect immediately upon its passage on June 20, Daniel Keashen, a Camden County spokesperson, told TAPinto Camden.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We want to ensure that we are doing everything possible to keep everyone safe in those...
Philadelphia Mayor Expresses Grief Over Fatal Traffic Incidents, Advocates for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker expressed her deep sorrow following a series of fatal car accidents involving a bicyclist and two pedestrians across Philadelphia. The incidents, which transpired last evening in Center City, Kensington, and East Germantown, resulted in two fatalities and left one individual in a critical condition. "Every death caused by a vehicle in Philadelphia is a tragedy," Mayor Parker stated, as per an official statement on the City of Philadelphia's website.
City Council’s Kensington Caucus convenes hearing on access to drug rehab amid conflicting information
Philadelphia City Council’s Kensington Caucus is exploring ways to make drug rehab treatment more accessible as part of its effort to clean up the drug-ravaged neighborhood. It held a hearing on Thursday to clear up some false narratives about access
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