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NJ Spotlight News: August 15, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Murphy set to name former aide to replace Menendez as senator. An official announcement about George Helmy, former chief of staff to...
Saudi Arabia national admits stealing school bus in N.J., driving it to Poconos
A Saudi Arabia national has admitted in court that he stole a school bus in New Jersey and drove it across state lines. Bader Alzahrani, 24, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the federal charge of interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release. He was indicted by a grand jury last summer.
Jackpot: Iconic NJ pop star has new slots game named after her
🎰 It's named after a famous singer from New Jersey. Looking for a jackpot that will make you “wanna dance?”. There is a new slots game named after one iconic singer, actress, and Newark native — and it has taken center stage at casinos across the U.S., including one right here in the Garden State.
Armed ‘squatter’: Police say NJ man lied about owning homes, changed locks
FREEHOLD – A 39-year-old man was facing over a dozen charges for lying about being the owner of two different, vacant homes he was found living in, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Thursday. Markies L. Wells, who also goes by the alias Messiah Law-Elbey, had a last legitimate...
Adam Sandler Netflix film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ seeks talent for NJ taping
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A Netflix production is searching for background talent for a planned “Happy Gilmore” sequel starring Adam Sandler that’s filming in New Jersey, according to Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. The casting agency has worked on many films, including “Spider-Man,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Black Swan.” “Since 1992, Grant Wilfley Casting has […]
New findings: Would these changes improve traffic stops in NJ?
A just-completed study in New Jersey gave a makeover to the routine traffic stop, and researchers suggest the new approach goes a long way in improving the relationship between law enforcement and the public. Prompted by strained policy-community relations in the wake of high-profile violent incidents, the study changed the...
Worker files police report against NJ official’s throat-cutting comment
🐶 MCSPCA director Ross Licitra used harsh language to discipline employees. 🐶 One of the workers told police he felt threatened. 🐶 The MCSPCA said the tone was "unacceptable" but accepted Licitra's apology. A former employee of the Monmouth County SPCA has filed a police complaint because...
Emergency crews find car in Schuylkill River
Emergency crews have found a car that went into the Schuylkill River. Police report this happened around 3:30 a.m. Friday morning by Kelly Drive. PHL17 was able to talk to an eyewitness who saw what happened and tried to help. “I called 911 and police said they’d be right out, and five minutes went by, […]
This new Halle Berry, Mark Wahlberg movie is pure New Jersey
If actor Mark Wahlberg really thinks he could have single-handedly stopped 9/11 if he were on that plane (a real thing he said) then I guess the construction worker character he plays in a new movie could really become a secret agent. That’s part of the crazy plot to a...
Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall is moving toward more experience-based attractions to draw in shoppers, including Netflix House. King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following...
Philadelphia's Dîner en Blanc 2024 is being held at LOVE Park
The surprise location for Philadelphia's 12th Dîner en Blanc has finally been revealed. Thursday's outdoor "chic picnic," where attendees must wear white and bring their own food, is being held at LOVE Park, located at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. Organizers expect around 5,000 people to attend tonight's pop-up dinner.
Streets near Rittenhouse Square to be car-free on Sundays in September. Here's why
Shopping and eating out in Center City on weekends are going to be a whole lot easier next month. On Thursday, Center City District announced plans to transform one of Philadelphia’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic.
Police Search for Driver After Woman, 24, Fatally Stricken in Philadelphia Hit-and-Run
Tragedy struck Philadelphia's Feltonville neighborhood early Thursday morning when a 24-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash, details on the incident currently emerging as police seek the driver responsible for the heartrending event. According to FOX29, the fatal encounter occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Front Street and Hunting Park Avenue, where the victim succumbed to her injuries.
DA Krasner convicts 28-year-old for home invasion, gunpoint robbery
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his ‘Prolific” Gun Offenders Unit have announced the conviction of a 28-year-old man for a home invasion and gunpoint robbery in East Germantown. According to Krasner, 28-year-old Marquise Alexander was arrested and found guilty of a gunpoint robbery that occurred in August 2023. Alexander was charged with Robbery, Conspiracy, […]
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