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Collegeville man sent to prison for raping intoxicated, unconscious woman in Skippack
NORRISTOWN — A Collegeville man will spend up to a decade in prison on charges he raped an intoxicated and unconscious woman after a night of drinking among friends at a Skippack Township residence. Zachary Thomas Brandt, 25, of the 400 block of Bridge Street, was sentenced in Montgomery...
2 kids break arms after intoxicated driver hits utility pole, N.J. cops say
A motorist and two kids were treated for serious injuries after a car ran off a Gloucester County roadway and struck a utility pole Thursday night, police said. Sean P. Asman, 31, of Audubon, was driving east on Hurffville Grenloch Road in Washington Township shortly before 6 p.m. when his car left the road and hit the pole near Quay Park, according to township police.
6-month-old dies after found inside parked car in New Jersey: Police
An infant girl died after after she was found inside a parked car in New Jersey, law enforcement said, during one of the hottest days of the summer. Officers from East Hanover were called to a parking lot near South Ridgedale Avenue and Route 10 around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday after a child was inside a parked car, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Paramedics at the scene treated the 6-month-old girl found in the car.
Providers, advocates share best maternal health practices
Experts discuss how NJ can improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Montclair State University convened a conference Friday around the issue of maternal health in New Jersey, where the state still suffers from poor outcomes in many ways. Stephanie Silvera, a public health professor and epidemiologist at the university, organized...
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Lives in Translation Program Helps Hundreds of State Residents Be Heard and Understood
More languages are spoken in New Jersey than almost any other state in America, yet there is a critical shortage of translators. Students and faculty from Rutgers-Newark’s Lives in Translation program, the only one of its kind in the state, are helping to fill the void. “NJ is one...
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
New Jersey Businesses, Flights and First Responders Impacted by Global Technology Outage
NEW JERSEY — Some businesses and travelers in New Jersey are feeling the impact of a global technology outage. Gov. Phil Murphy said businesses and banks are impacted and flights are grounded.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says Friday's outage happened when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows. The company said that a fix was on the way. As of 9 a.m., there were major disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport. On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, the airport's handle posted "The PANYNJ is not affected by the ongoing global outage, but airlines are experiencing delays/cancellations. DO NOT head to EWR unless your flight is confirmed." Murphy said the state's Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was activated as of 3 a.m.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. "(The SEOC has) provided guidance to relevant executive branch agencies on how to address the situation. We are also engaging county and local governments, 911 call centers, and utilities to assess the impact and offer our assistance," Murphy said in a statement. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Top takeaways as Eric Law fuels Outlaws, Chaos win OT thriller
Topher Adams: Pieces starting to come together for young Outlaws. After a dismal 17-4 loss to the New York Atlas, the Outlaws faced a reflection point. Early returns are showing they learned the right lessons from that defeat. The issues that plagued them against the Bulls hardly showed their head in Fairfield, and Denver moved about .500 on the year.
Man Dumps Fourth Dog Over Shelter Fence in New Jersey
On July 15, a New Jersey man dumped yet another dog over an Atlantic City shelter’s fence, making this his fourth offense. His latest act was caught on surveillance cameras. Authorities are looking for the suspect, and any leads provided will be much appreciated. The pup will be under the shelter’s care as she serves […] The post Man Dumps Fourth Dog Over Shelter Fence in New Jersey appeared first on DogTime.
Woman Killed In Northeast Philly Double Shooting, Authorities Say
The victims were shot on the 6700 block of Marsden Street around 11:20 a.m., authorities said. The woman was shot multiple times in her arm and back before succumbing to her injuries at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, according to police. Her name and age were not reported. The 23-year-old male victim was...
Dramatic changes coming to the Neshaminy Mall. What we know
Say goodbye to the Neshaminy Mall. About half of it, anyway. The old mall’s new owner is set to demolish half the retail dinosaur, maybe more, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal and BisNow.com, a commercial real estate publication. ...
Quintessence Theatre To Present World Premiere Adaptation of GIOVANNI'S ROOM And More
Since 2010, Quintessence Theatre has produced classic works for the Contemporary Stage at the historic Sedgwick Theater in Northwest Philadelphia. Quintessence now announces a spectacular 5-show XV Anniversary Season featuring a Philadelphia Premiere, a holiday musical, two Shakespeare classics in repertory and a World Premiere produced exclusively for Philadelphia. The...
UArts Faces Unfair Labor Practices Complaint from Shuttered School’s Union
A union representing faculty and staff members at the University of the Arts has filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the Philadelphia art school, which abruptly shuttered earlier this summer.Rubens Sketch Returns 80 Years After Theft, Ontario Rejects Plan to Build Spa on Modernist Island Complex, and More: Morning Links for June 24, 2024 The complaint, filed with the National Labor Relations Board, alleges that the school declined to “furnish information” following attempts the negotiate severance pay and other matters in the wake of the school’s closure this past June. News of the complaint was first reported by Artnet News...
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
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