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Prominent N.J. attorney Donald A. Robinson dies
Donald A. Robinson, a prominent New Jersey attorney who also served as The Star-Ledger’s lawyer, died Saturday in his Monmouth County home. He was 98 years old. “He was a lawyer’s lawyer,” said Ronald Riccio, a former colleague and law firm partner of Robinson who maintained a close friendship with him for 50 years. “He was the kind of person that other lawyers looked to for advice, guidance and counsel.”
Walmart restocking cart slammed into me in N.J. store, woman says in lawsuit
A 67-year-old Burlington County woman has filed a lawsuit against the Walmart store in Marlton claiming she was severely injured when she was struck by a restocking cart filled with Nabisco and Mondelēz International products. Winifred Freeman, of Mount Laurel, states in the lawsuit she was shopping June 28,...
Violent stabbing in Center City leaves victim fighting for his life, officials say
CENTER CITY - A stabbing on a Center City street has left one man in critical condition. The 47-year-old victim was stabbed by someone he knew on the 1200 block of Vine Street early Saturday morning, just before 1 a.m., according to authorities. Medics rushed the man to Jefferson Hospital...
Mother Seeks Justice After Daughter Found Shot in Atlantic City (Video)
A devastating incident has shaken Atlantic City as a 32-year-old woman, Carlie, was found fatally shot in the head near a hotel in the early hours of Thursday morning. The horrific event has left her family and the local community in mourning, with many questions still unanswered. The Incident. The...
4-year-old boy injured in hit-and-run in Cobbs Creek, police say
Police are seeking the driver allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident that injured and hospitalized a 4-year-old boy Friday morning. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. at Cobbs Creek Parkway and Larchwood Ave. The 4-year-old boy was with his mother and getting into a parked car when he was struck by another vehicle.
Memory care in the ‘neighborhood’
Cambridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and Cambridge Enhanced Senior Living in Moorestown have introduced Journeys Memory Care, a comprehensive care neighborhood model. The model was developed by Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports Cambridge. Designed by experts, Journeys neighborhoods feature a standardized approach to care delivery, practice and management. The Cambridge campus’ assisted-living community and skilled nursing center offer two distinct neighborhood areas.
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
Police seek help locating missing 19-year-old N.J. man
Police in Gloucester County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 19-year-old man. Saiph Joyner was last seen leaving his residence in the Mickleton section of East Greenwich Township on Thursday, according to township police. At the time, he was driving a white Acura sedan with New...
Kitten tests positive for rabies
The Burlington County Health Department has announced that a stray kitten found in Mount Holly has tested positive for rabies. The animal was found on an Emma Street property and was brought to the county animal shelter to be tested. The kitten had no direct contact with any animals at the shelter, but the county health department has identified individuals who were exposed.
New owner of iconic South Jersey diner vows to keep it alive
It might not be the prettiest name, but it’s perfectly Jersey. Geets Diner & Bar. That’s pronounced with a hard G. Although how even more Jersey would a diner be if it were a soft G and no S. As in J’eet?. J'eet yet? No? Let's stop...
Chester County Offers Free Potassium Iodide Tablets for Residents Near Nuclear Power Stations
WEST CHESTER, PA — As part of its emergency preparedness initiatives, the Chester County Health Department will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets at no cost for individuals living or working within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station or Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. Many of the previously distributed KI tablets are nearing their expiration dates in 2024.
NWS Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania
The National Weather Service at State College has confirmed a tornado touched in Harrisburg and traveled through the neighboring townships during Tropical Storm Debby on Friday, Aug. 9. The EF1 had estimated peak winds of 105 miles, it was 300 yards at its widest, and was on the ground for...
Sheet-Music Company J.W. Pepper Announces 150th Anniversary Music Scholarships
EXTON, PA — J.W. Pepper is celebrating its 150-year journey supporting music education by offering the J.W. Pepper 150th Anniversary Scholarship Program. This landmark program awards over $150,000 in college scholarships to empower aspiring musicians to pursue their dream of becoming music teachers. The awards include fifty-two $3,000 scholarships—one recipient in each state, Washington D.C., and the combined U.S. territories. The top-rated recipient will receive a $10,000 award.
Suspect, vehicle sought after possible attempted child abduction in Bucks County
Police in Bucks County are asking for the public's help after a potential attempted child abduction took place Friday.It happened just after 3 p.m. near Continental Drive and Liberty Lane in Warrington Township.Authorities are asking that people check their security cameras for any signs of an older model white pickup truck, full-size, possibly a Chevy, investigators say.The vehicle reportedly had rust over the rear tires and was damaged on the front passenger-side bumper.Police describe the suspect in this incident as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect was also reportedly wearing a balaclava-style mask and gloves.No injuries were reported in this incident and the child involved was able to return home to their parents, according to investigators.Authorities have not provided any further information on the suspected attempted abduction.Anyone with information on the suspect or vehicle is asked to call the police immediately at 215-343-3311 ext. 222.
DNREC to manage $2.7 million from FEMA to replace Bancroft Mills Pedestrian Bridge
The Bancroft Mills Pedestrian Bridge in Wilmington will be rebuilt with a $2.7 million federal grant. Delaware’s Congressional delegation recently announced the funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will manage the funds and take the lead on rebuilding the bridge.
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