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Firefighters install life-saving smoke detectors in Holmesburg homes
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Ladder and drill in hand, Philadelphia firefighter Duvell Harvin was on duty Tuesday — not fighting fires, but preventing them. Harvin spent the day installing what he calls the first line of fire defense: smoke detectors."That can be very life-changing because everyone here in the city of Philadelphia should have working smoke alarms," Harvin said.However, the reality is that not everyone does. On Tuesday, a team of firefighters and American Red Cross volunteers spent the afternoon going door to door in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood, offering to install free smoke alarms with sealed 10-year lifespan batteries.At a home...
Tires stolen from 6 cars in South Philadelphia, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Thieves have taken the tires from at least six cars while they were parked near I-95 in South Philadelphia this month, police said. One of the thefts happened overnight on Aug. 18 when the tires and rims were taken from a 2023 black Ford Explorer near 1 Jackson Street, according to Philadelphia police.Officers said they did not find any surveillance cameras in the area. Five similar incidents were reported in August on the 2200 block of South Front Street, 200 block of Wolf Street, 700 block of South Front Street, 900 block of South Front Street and 800 block of South Water Street, police said.
4 armed robbery suspects sought after roughly $100K stolen from Philadelphia store
Police are searching for four armed robbery suspects after roughly $100,000 was stolen from a store in Philadelphia's Mayfair section Saturday night.It happened just before10 p.m. at a store called Emporio Latino Grocery along the 2800 block of Tyson Avenue. Residents in the area say the store caters to the Brazilian community, offering local favorites.According to police, three female employees were leaving the business through the back door when they were approached by four men with guns."As one of the female employees went to exit out the rear door, four offenders barged into the store," said Captain Jack Ryan with...
With legal battle resolved, historic Philly church now faces restoration challenge
For more than four years, a conflict over control of New Central Baptist Church near Fitler Square has prevented many members of the congregation from attending services there, or even entering the historic house of worship. In mid-July, as a possible resolution to the long-running dispute was coming into view,...
Burlington County announces start of resurfacing work in Mount Laurel and Lumberton
Work is scheduled to start this week on repaving Elbo Lane in Mount Laurel and Lumberton. Pavement milling and overlay work will begin today, Aug. 21, on a 6.7-mile section of Elbo Lane, also known as County Route 612, from Route 607 (Church Street) in Mount Laurel to Route 636 (Fostertown Road) in Lumberton. The work is expected to take between six to eight weeks to complete.
Police investigating multiple ATV, dirt bike thefts in South Jersey
Erika Redrow woke up Monday morning and quickly realized something was off."'That's really weird, the shed is wide open,'" she said when she looked outside.Thieves had come into her yard in West Berlin, broke into the shed and stole an ATV and three dirt bikes, including the bikes built by her kids."I'm not out buying brand new bikes. They're buying pieces here and there. They're gone. Everything my kids worked so hard for is gone," she said.Cameras on the shed captured the suspects covering the lens around 12:30 a.m. Monday morning.She says they scoped out the property before returning with...
Camden County offers FREE vaccines for back-to-school
The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is offering free back-to-school vaccines on August 21 and 24. Children who attend the free vaccine clinics will be able to receive: The vaccines will be administered on the following dates and locations: “With the back-to-school season just weeks away, it is important that we help […]
Dollar General opens 2 N.J. stores, including 1 that offers fresh meat and produce
Bargain retailer Dollar General has opened two new stores in South Jersey, one of which will offer fresh meats and produce. The retailer announced Tuesday that the new stores in Williamstown and Galloway Township have recently opened, expanding the retailer’s footprint amid plans by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to close more than 1,000 stores over the next several years.
Man dies following shooting in South Jersey home
A 27-year-old man died in the hospital overnight, hours after he was shot inside a South Jersey home, officials said. Police responded to a reported shooting at a house on Hancock Lane in Pine Hill at 9:32 p.m. Monday. A man was found inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release.
Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week celebrating its fifth anniversary
More than 75 local restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries and food trucks are participating in Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week, which runs through Aug. 24. Organized by the Burlington County Commissioners, state Sen. Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event is celebrating its five-year anniversary. ...
New Jersey Woman Arrested at Philadelphia Airport for Attempting to Carry Loaded Gun Through Security
A New Jersey woman was taken into custody at Philadelphia International Airport on August 15 after she attempted to bring a loaded gun through a security checkpoint. TSA officers at the airport spotted the .22 caliber pistol in the woman's carry-on items during an X-ray screening process. Local police were promptly notified, leading to the weapon's confiscation and the woman's arrest on a weapon charge.
Atlantic County Launches ‘Safe Place’ Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes, Promotes First Participating Business
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its certification as a partner in the “Safe Place” initiative, joining over 350 law enforcement agencies worldwide in a…
See all homes sold in Mount Laurel, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mount Laurel reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,320-square-foot home on Gardenia Court in Mount Laurel that sold for $345,000.
New Jersey bill seeks to give tax break to drivers
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — New Jersey drivers may get a tax break if two senators get their way. A bipartisan bill introduced earlier this year seeks to give tax write offs to drivers who spend $1,000 on E-ZPass tolls. The proposal by Senators James W. Holzapfel and Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. was submitted to the […]
Commuter misery: Surprise results of NJ Transit investigation
😡 NJ Transit commuters endure the 'Summer of Hell'. 😡 Riders and government officials demand answers to poor performance. 😳 A new study looks into the causes and the results will surprise you. NJ Transit may be the most maligned government agency in New Jersey these days,...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
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