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NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/16
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 4 - 8 knots (Gust 9 knots) FRI: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 17 seconds and S 1 foot at 3 seconds.
NJ homeowner’s electricity-savings DIY project sets house on fire
EDISON — A homeowner's attempt to save some money on his electric bill backfired Tuesday afternoon when the lithium ion phosphate batteries in his garage caught fire. Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan said it took firefighters over an hour to put out the flames after the batteries being used as the power source for his a home on Hill Road caught fire in the garage attached to a home.
Update: Rip current statement issued for 4 N.J. counties until early Monday
On Saturday at 5:01 a.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Monday at midnight for Monmouth, Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," states the weather service. "Swim...
Car recovered from Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park; police say no one was inside
A car was recovered from the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park after an hours-long search on Friday morning.However, police say, neither a driver nor any passengers have been located.It remains a mystery as police work on tracing it to the owner. They have not said if they have made contact with the car's owner but did say it has not been reported stolen.A window was either open or broken, so investigators are hopeful if someone was inside they swam to safety. But, police will continue to monitor the water throughout the day.Video from Chopper 6 showed the black, four-door...
One person dead after a car crash on Kelly Drive
Kelly Drive was shut down for several hours due to a three-car crash that left one person dead. Police say the crash happened around 3:30 yesterday afternoon when the driver of a black Nissan made an illegal left turn trying to cut across Kelly Drive to Reservoir Drive. The crash remains under investigation by the […]
Pennsylvania Weather Alert: Rip Currents and Storms to Impact Beaches
Philadelphia, PA – Pennsylvania residents should brace for an unsettled weekend as thunderstorms and high-risk rip currents are expected to impact the region. The National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly warns that weather conditions will worsen, particularly in the afternoons and evenings, posing a threat to those heading to the beach.
NEXT Weather Alert: Storms Sunday could bring heavy downpours
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As our weather forecast develops for this weekend around the Philadelphia region, we've added a NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday, Aug. 18.It's been a dry, sunny and pleasant week ahead of a wet weekend. But we'll have our final dry day on Friday with increasing clouds later in the day ahead of our next weathermaker, which is set to bring scattered showers and storms this weekend. As that slow-moving system approaches on Saturday, we'll feel the humidity rise and we'll start the day with a few showers north and west as a warm front tries to lift through....
Your $2 Bill Could Be Worth Way More Than You Think, New Jersey!
Have a $2 bill? It could be worth a lot more than $2. You could be holding a rare treasure and not even know it. I'm assuming if you have a $2 bill you keep it in a safe place or maybe it's in your wallet, but you hope to never have to use it because it's so unique.
For second year in a row, Canadian wildfires’ haze reaches Philly
Ongoing Canadian wildfires are bringing a haze to Philadelphia for the second summer in a row. Although not as intense as it was last year, there is still a health risk for anyone in the city who is sensitive to poor air quality. Last year, unique weather conditions funneled the...
Camden unveils new tools in effort to keep city streets clean
CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) -- Camden is doubling down on its effort to clean up the city as it unveils new tools to help keep the streets clean.On Thursday, truckloads of trash were unloaded and the unwanted items were hauled away into a dumpster.Alex Rodriguez was one of the many people living in Camden who waited in line to throw away an old TV, plywood and chairs."I'm glad the city is doing this kind of cleaning for the community," said Rodriguez, who has lived in Camden for 30 years.Rodriguez says large trash items remained at his home because there was never...
Philadelphia singer, cancer survivor launches flexible bra line
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) -- A Philadelphia singer who's also a cancer patient is now venturing into the business world. The business comes after years of fighting cancer and many complications. Now, it's about helping other women.Instead of notes from doctors, Jessy Kyle's laptop is now filled with a different kind of support.Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant."I'm a three-time survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma," Kyle said. "I was 16 when I was diagnosed, so it's almost 35 years. It changed me in the sense that I am...
N.J. is adding a new requirement to graduate high school, but a huge number of kids didn’t do it last year
The number of New Jersey students who filed federal financial aid forms dropped this year, just as the state is implementing a new law that will require public high school seniors to fill out the forms in order to graduate. The law, signed in January, requires the classes of 2025,...
Delaware County in Mourning After 14-Year-Old Boy Dies in Accidental Shooting in Darby
A Delaware County community is grappling with a harrowing incident after a 14-year-old boy died following what police believe to be an accidental shooting. According to 6abc, authorities responded to the 400 block of Darby Terrace in Darby, Pa., shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The scene, visible from Chopper 6, showed officers and medics flocking to the area as detectives processed the evidence.
Philadelphia youth make pitches for a gun-free future
A young girl lies tossing and turning in bed, her sleep interrupted by thoughts of news stories about teenagers falling victim to gun violence. When the sound of gunshots rings out, she jolts up in bed, breathlessly checking herself to see if she’s been hit or if it was just a continuation of her nightmare. The scene was part of “Trauma Dreams,” one of three winning entries submitted by members from Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAHPhilly) in a youth pitch competition hosted Monday at REC Philly. “Guns Change the Story” was sponsored by both YEAHPhilly, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit supporting youth affected by violence, and Project Unloaded, an anti-gun advocacy group. The competition sought short video pitches for a social media campaign aimed at reaching young people and educating them on the impact of gun violence.
Targeted shooting leaves man bleeding outside jeep in gas station parking lot
A young man was shot in his vehicle in the parking lot of a Northeast Philadelphia gas station overnight in what police called a targeted attack. Police officers found the 21-year-old man bleeding from a gunshot wound to his back next to a jeep in the parking lot of the Exxon station along Torresdale Avenue -- near Cottman Avenue -- just after midnight on Aug. 15, 2024, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
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