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North Jersey towns have put restrictions on gas leaf blowers. Will the state move next?
Thar she blows! No, not Moby Dick — whose soothing whale sounds are the stuff of New Age CDs. We're talking about that scourge of the suburbs, that bane of tranquility, the nightmare noise that householders dread each spring. The leaf blower. ...
Hamilton Drivers Reminded to 'Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over'
HAMILTON, NJ- The Hamilton Township Police Division is set to launch the annual end of summer “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign on Friday. Set to run through September 2, the statewide effort will see local and state law enforcement officials conducting saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. “Getting behind the wheel while impaired is a serious and dangerous decision that comes with real-life consequences. The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign is not merely a slogan; it is a reminder that risking lives on the road...
National Constitution Center to host 2024 presidential debate in September
PHILADELPHIA - The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will host a presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in September. ABC News will host the 9 p.m event with David Muir and Lindsey Davis as moderators. It will be the first debate between Trump and Harris, who earned the...
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.
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