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More West Nile-positive mosquitos pop up in NJ
Two positive mosquitoes found this week in Atlantic County. Stock up on the mosquito repellant. Two mosquitos tested positive for West Nile virus this week. The Office of Mosquito Control found these insects in Absecon and Hammonton. This comes just a week after tests came back positive for mosquitos from...
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
Former NJ cop sentenced for drunken crash that killed 2
An off-duty cop that lost control of a vehicle while driving drunk will spend years behind bars for the deadly mistake. The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office says that Amitoj Oberoi, 31, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for two counts of vehicular homicide.The two victims were passengers in the vehicle that Oberoi was driving.
5 arrested after altercation outside Chickie's and Pete's in South Philly
Five people are facing charges following an altercation at Chickie's and Pete's in South Philadelphia.It happened just before 6 p.m. on Aug. 2 outside the sports bar located on the 1500 block of Packer Avenue.While attempting to disperse the group, a police sergeant from the 1st District was struck in the face by a man later identified as 39-year-old Joseph Baldino.Police say Baldino, of Philadelphia, resisted arrest and hit the officer several times in the face before he was placed into custody.Baldino, who is being charged with aggravated assault and other offenses, was hospitalized for facial injuries sustained during the altercation.Four others from Philadelphia were also arrested in connection with the fight, including John Ciancaglini, 68, and his wife, Kathy Ciancaglini, 62, and brothers Richard DiBella, 45, and Michael DiBella, 37.Charges range from aggravated assault to disorderly conduct.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
D-Day Conneaut Drawing Large Crowds Aug. 15-17
D-Day Conneaut knows how to do it big. From Aug. 15-17, not only do thousands of people witness the reenactment of the historic event from June 6, 1944, but also the attire, equipment and music of World War II. "A great opportunity to show our stuff, share the stories of...
WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday at Parx Casino with Fellow Vets
Joe DeMarco, a World War II veteran from Philadelphia, marked his 100th birthday by enjoying a beer with fellow veterans. Joe DeMarco, a World War II veteran from Philadelphia, marked his 100th birthday in a way that reflects his vibrant spirit—enjoying a beer with fellow veterans, savoring beef sliders, and celebrating at Parx Casino in Bensalem, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Summer Restaurant Week kicks off in Burlington County on August 18
Burlington County’s Summer Restaurant Week is back for its fifth year, offering a weeklong celebration of the county’s diverse dining scene from Aug. 18 to 24. More than 75 local restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries and food trucks are participating, with special menus, discounts and unique dishes created exclusively for the event.
Troopers Arrest Man for Identity Theft at Citizens Bank in Wilmington
Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Zacarias Fasil of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for identity theft and related charges at a Citizens Bank in Wilmington on Monday. On August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., troopers responded to Citizens Bank, located at 2098 Naamans Road, Wilmington, for a report of a fraud. Upon arriving, troopers learned a black male suspect was attempting to open a bank account using multiple documents containing a 26-year old victim’s information. Citizens Bank employees were familiar with the suspect for attempted fraud of a similar nature at multiple Citizens Bank locations in New Jersey. The suspect, identified as Zacarias Fasil, was taken into custody without incident.
Millville’s Mike Trout’s Video With His Son is Fire
One of South Jersey's favorite sons is having a rough year professionally. Millville Native Mike Trout has had to sit out most of the Major League Baseball season due to injuries. His home life though, looks awesome. It's in the cards for Mike Trout. While he's not playing ball, Trout...
NJ weekend weather: Unsettled skies, occasional rain, rough surf
This week's weather has been amazing. Something for everyone, ranging from cool mornings to warm afternoons, with mainly dry weather along the way. Now we look ahead to the weekend. And it comes with a return to unsettled weather, as several disturbances ride through New Jersey's atmosphere. That means we face increases in cloud cover, humidity, and rain chances.
NJ Transit announces it will be free for a week
It is not often you will get something for free, but if you are a New Jersey Transit rider, you may want to read this. Governor Murphy announced that all service will be free for a week to compensate for months of nightmare commutes. All fares will be waived on all modes of NJ Transit […]
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
2 admit violent string of armed robberies, 3 of them in N.J. feds say
Two New York men admitted trying to rob a check cashing location in their state and successfully knocking off three others at gunpoint in New Jersey and making off with over $578,000, federal prosecutors said. Ramel Harris, 42, of Brooklyn, and Neville Brown, 40, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to three...
Five Youth Baseball Players from New Jersey learn about Banana Ball from the Pros
One of the most popular sports entertainment properties in the United States can be found on a Baseball Diamond. The Savannah Bananas performs a unique style of baseball featuring dancing players and variations of the traditional baseball rules. Similar to the Harlem Globetrotters, the Savannah Bananas is a family-friendly sports...
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