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NJ Spotlight News: July 16, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news, along with our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Prosecution leans on bounty of evidence to make its case against Menendez. Interview: Chris Gramiccioni, a former assistant U.S. Attorney for...
Drinking buddies: Matthew McConaughey and NJ Gov. Phil Murphy
I thought it was weird when Snoop Dogg started becoming besties with Martha Stewart. That now seems normal compared to this. If you were going to pick a drinking partner for the guy who made “alright, alright, alright!” a catchphrase from “Dazed and Confused,” doesn’t Phil Murphy seem “all wrong all wrong all wrong?”
Four Major Bridges in Philadelphia Area To See Toll Increases
Philadelphia sunset skyline and Ben Franklin Bridge refection from across the Delaware River. Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, are expected to see toll increases that are speculated to take effect on Aug. 1 at the earliest. Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area...
A 650-piece exhibit on Philly history features items from a sunken British ship and a World Series ring
At an exhibit opening Thursday, visitors can get a snapshot of Philadelphia history from its 17th century beginnings to its more recent baseball victories. "Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic" will tell the story of the city through 650 items. Some, like the teapot fragments recovered from a British ship in the Delaware River, nod to Philadelphia's colonial origins. Others highlight its bygone department stores, such as two enormous murals that hung in the flagship Gimbels on 9th and Market streets. Still more reflect Philly's sports mania. An old turnstile from Veterans Stadium and a Phillies uniform worn by third baseman Mike Schmidt are featured, along with a 2008 Phillies World Series championship ring. (No one stole it off Chase Utley; it was donated by former Mayor Michael Nutter, who received it while in office.)
11 N.J. neighborhoods that will be completely underwater by the end of the century
Thinking about the future ramifications of sea level rise in New Jersey might first bring to mind what rising oceans could mean for coastal and inland homes. Plenty of other infrastructure — from transportation hubs to schools to public utilities — also exist in places climate scientists tell us are likely to be overcome by water in the years and decades to come. Water that comes from the surrounding ocean, and smaller waterways — but also water from more intense rainfall.
New Jersey Senior Freeze: Don't Miss the October 31 Deadline
By now, eligible seniors should have received their application for the property tax relief program called New Jersey Senior Freeze. This tax break program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents, who are senior citizens or disabled persons, for property tax increases on their principal residence like their home. ...
PSPCA launches first Pittie Fest with $5 adoption fees for Pitbulls
Danville, Montour Co. — The PSPCA are gearing up for their first ever Pittie Fest with special adoption fees. Adoption fees for all classic Pitbulls of all sizes and ages will be set at five dollars starting July 16th and ending on August 11th at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville and Lancaster locations.
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.
Christ Church Neighborhood House Uncovers Lost Pieces of Philadelphia History Beginning With “Groundings: An Exhibit”
This summer, Christ Church Neighborhood House pulls back the curtain on a lesser known history in the City of Brotherly Love. Christ Church has been conducting research to discover the lives and everyday acts of resilience and survival by Black people, both free and enslaved in Colonial Philadelphia. Many were buried on the grounds of Christ Church without headstones and this research is designed to shed light on who these people were. This research will culminate in On Buried Ground, an upcoming performance running during the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Part of the experience will also include an interactive art exhibit. Groundings: An Exhibition opens July 26 at 7 p.m, explores history, memory, and hope in 18th and 19th Century Philadelphia. The exhibit is at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 40 N. American Street, Philadelphia. More information can be found at neighborhood-house.com.
Crumbl stores in the region are selling purple cookies inspired by Olivia Rodrigo ahead of her Philly concert
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo is playing a sold-out show at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, and the highly anticipated arrival of her GUTS Tour is bringing along a sweet treat to the Philly region. Crumbl, a Utah-based dessert franchise known for its unique offerings, has partnered with Rodrigo on...
How Philadelphia first responders are taking extra precautions in extreme heat
With temperatures hovering near 100 degrees in many places, first responders are taking extra precautions to stay safe in the heat."We are trying to get through this heat," said Derek Bowmer, the assistant deputy fire commissioner for Philadelphia. "We're going to get through it because we will still respond."Firefighters have to wear 40 pounds worth of gear when they respond, and they know the dangers of overheating.On July 8, several buildings caught fire in Allentown, and six firefighters were taken to the hospital for heat-related injuries.With extreme temperatures, extra crews are called to emergency scenes to help the firefighters cool off, and the crews will be cycled out periodically."We bring in more resources when a fire happens," said Bowmer. "They provide cold towels, juice, water, Gatorade, to get us back."Get the latest AccuWeather forecast visit: 6abc.com/weather.
Snow fell in Pa. over the weekend: ‘Christmas in July’
The news is all “heat wave this” and “heat wave that.”. Which is why it may come as a surprise, then, that one spot in Pennsylvania actually experienced record snowfall over the weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia reports how — despite the fact that it was 94 degrees...
18-year-old from Mays Landing, NJ, charged with attempted murder
A teenager from Mays Landing, who was already being held in custody on an unrelated matter, has now been charged for his alleged role in shooting a 15-year-old boy in Atlantic City back in May. Quamir Kirkland of Mays Landing, NJ, Charged. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office says 18-year-old Quamir...
On the Road World Tour hits Pennsauken High School for 32nd edition
While the word awaits the July 26 start of the festivities in France, South Jersey track and field athletes have two unique opportunities to polish their skills. The On the Road Track & Field World Tour Summer Camp will make appearances at Pennsauken High School on July 20-21 and in Atlantic City on July 27-28.
Dog dies at groomer in South Jersey; business owner facing drug charges
The owner of a pet grooming business is facing drug charges after authorities responded to reports of a dog death last week in Gloucester County, New Jersey.According to Woodbury police, officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. on July 12 to K9 Kingdom, which is located on the 500 block of Woodbury-Glassboro Road.Ashley Jenkins says her family's 3-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd mix named Harley was dropped off at her regular grooming appointment. It's a spot she had been before.But the family's life changed in an instant when the business owner, Trevor Hunt, called to say the dog died in his care."(He...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
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.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
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