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Here are Central Jersey's 2024-25 County Teachers of the Year
Four Central Jersey teachers received high marks from the New Jersey Department of Education in being named County Teachers of the Year" for 2024-25, joining fellow educators from each of the state’s 21 counties. "New Jersey’s public schools are considered the best in the nation because of our outstanding teachers, and this year’s 21 County Teachers of the Year exemplify that excellence," Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. "Exceptional educators are the key to ensuring that...
Top N.J. doctor needed to say thanks. So he teamed with the Giants to save lives.
Matthew Letizia got the worst news of his life in 2019 when his father was diagnosed with leukemia. As the medical director for more than a dozen police, fire and emergency medical services agencies in New Jersey, Letizia has saved countless lives. And his goal was to keep his father alive for as long as he could.
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,...
Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone the pride of her N.J. high school
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. - New Jersey native Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold at the Paris Olympics. She's the pride of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, and is honored in the school's "Tradition Meets Tomorrow" hallway. "This is set up in honor of Sydney and all of her accomplishments," Sister Percylee Hart, the school's principal, said. "So our challenge now is to update it. What a wonderful challenge to have." There are a lot of accomplishments. McLaughlin-Levrone is now a three-time gold medal winner, after Thursday's win in the women's 400-meter hurdles, when she broke her own previous world record. It was the...
Olympics 2024: Here are the athletes raised in New Jersey who won Olympic medals
The Paris Olympic games are about to finalize and the homegrown athletes of the Garden State have amassed 10 medals out of the 105 medals the U.S. team has gotten so far as of Friday. Medal winners who grew up in New Jersey competed in multiple disciplines including gymnastics, swimming and even fencing, earning a total of six gold and four silver medals. ...
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.”
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...
The Prisoner Introduces 2021 Corrections Napa Valley Reserve
The Prisoner, part of the Constellation portfolio, is introducing a new edition in its Corrections series, releasing the 2021 Corrections Napa Valley Reserve. The new entry’s ($150 a 1.5-liter bottle) label showcases the work of Jesse Krimes, a Philadelphia-based artist who was formerly incarcerated and is the co-founder of The Center for Art and Advocacy, a non-profit organization that supports formerly incarcerated artists in the U.S. The Prisoner is contributing 5% of all Corrections sales to support The Center for Art and Advocacy. The new edition is now available nationwide. For more information, visit Theprisonerwinecompany.com.
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.
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health welcomes Class of 2028 to campus
This week Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) at Tower Health welcomed the Class of 2028. This is the fourth class to begin their medical school journey at the West Reading Campus. With the addition of this group of 44 students, the campus is now “full” and educating students in each of the four years of medical school.
Northeast Spotlight: Prospects on center stage when HS season kicks off
The recruiting spotlight shines bright at certain times of the calendar year and the beginning of the season is one of those times. We take a look at which prospects will be in the spotlight, continuing the series with five prospects from the Northeast region. THIS SERIES: Midwest prospects on...
Man Stabbed After Smoking Dispute on SEPTA Train in Philadelphia, Woman Claims Self-Defense
A violent altercation aboard SEPTA's Market Frankford Line led to a man being stabbed after an argument over smoking escalated, officials report. The incident took place around 12:25 p.m. near the Spring Garden Station in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties area. As per NBC Philadelphia, the conflict began when a woman repeatedly asked the man to stop smoking on the train. He responded by punching her in the face, which prompted the woman to defend herself by stabbing the man in the arm and stomach.
Booker has spoken with Murphy about Menendez’s Senate replacement
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) has spoken with Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) about Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-NJ) Senate replacement. Menendez will resign from his seat effective Aug. 20 following his felony conviction in a corruption case. Booker will become the state’s senior senator after Menendez’s resignation. “I think the governor recognizes that when you have an […]
Foundations Underway at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia
Philly YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work has started at a six-story, 65-unit mixed-use building at 1201-15 Callowhill Street in Callowhill, Lower North Philadelphia. Designed by JKRP Architects, the structure will feature 83,667 square feet of residential area. All units will be designated as co-living spaces, boasting 239 beds in total. The project will also include 3,989 square feet of retail on the ground floor and 8,854 square feet of office and amenity space. A 17,790-square-foot underground garage will hold 41 parking spaces, with two being ADA-compliant and three designated for electric vehicles. A total of 22 bicycle spaces will be included, as well. Permits list a construction cost of $17.2 million.
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