A U.S. Coast Guard crew came to the rescue of a sea turtle that got trapped in a fishing net about 11 miles off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey. The turtle had become surrounded by sharks, but a report from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center helped save its life. Top Featured Tags: -…
Woman’s body found inside Kingsessing home, police say
The body of a 41-year-old woman was found Friday afternoon inside a home in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia, police said. The victim’s identity was not released and the circumstances of her death were not known. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Villanova University threatens to send students home after large gathering
Villanova University threatened to send students home if they fail to adhere to its COVID-19 protocols after hundreds of students gathered on campus, flouting social distancing guidelines. Videos of the social gathering were posted online. President Peter M. Donohue sent a stern message stressing the need to wear face masks and follow other health guidelines.…
These are fastest-selling new and used car models in Philly, analysis shows
Philadelphia’s new and used car market during the COVID-19 crisis shows a mix of popular, pricy and budget vehicles are flying off the lots, according to analysis of sales by car search engine ISeeCars.com. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Philly police officer’s widower charged with fraud for allegedly collecting cop’s death benefits after remarrying
John Higgins, the husband of a Philadelphia police officer who died while on duty, allegedly received hundreds of thousands of dollars in survivor benefits by hiding his second marriage from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, according to prosecutors. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Student backlash prompts Penn State to revise COVID-19 acknowledgement form
Penn State University is amending its coronavirus compact agreement, which originally stated students assumed “any and all risk of exposure to COVID-19,” after many claimed it essentially amounted to a liability waiver. The form must be signed by students before they can return to campus for the fall 2020 semester. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…
Narcan now available for free by mail in Philly
In this time of a global pandemic, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is partnering with local and national harm reduction organizations to launch a new website to make it easier than ever for Philadelphians to access naloxone. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
New Jersey allowing school districts to begin fall classes remotely
New Jersey school districts can begin the 2020-21 academic year by only offering remote classes, a major reversal in plans. Gov. Phil Murphy had been pushing for districts to include in-person instruction, viewing online learning as a supplementary tool. But his plan had drawn criticism from educators and parents worried about the spread of COVID-19.…
Philly Art Commission votes to remove Christopher Columbus statue from Marconi Plaza
The Philadelphia Art Commission voted Wednesday to remove the Christopher Columbus statue from Marconi Plaza and place it in storage until a new location is found. The decision came after multiple tense encounters in South Philadelphia during June. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Bellmawr Borough Council strips Atilis Gym of business license
Bellmawr Borough Council voted, 51, to revoke the business license of Atilis Gym, which has defied a court order to shut down. State officials have sought to implement daily fines and potential imprisonment against the co-owners, Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
South Jersey pool party results in charges against organizers
About 250 people attended a for-profit pool party in Gloucester Township on Sunday, police said. The party was thrown in violation of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. The property owner, Jeffrey Davis, and party promoter, Marheem Miller, are facing criminal charges. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
New Jersey coin dealer set to auction rare 1794 ‘Flowing Hair Silver Dollar’ minted in Philly
A rare Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, minted in Philadelphia in 1794, will be auctioned by New Jersey dealer Legend Numismatics. Collector Bruce Morelan acquired the coin for $10 million in 2013, setting a record for the highest price paid for a rare coin. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Watch dozens of shooting stars as the Perseid meteor shower peaks
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the best stargazing spectacles of the year, will peak Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 as the Eart passes through the debris created by Comet Swift-Tuttle. Dozens of shooting stars are expected, but the forecast calls for cloudy skies in Philly. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Trump campaign adviser calls Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine ‘this guy’ on Twitter
Jenna Ellis, a senior campaign adviser for President Donald Trump, disparaged Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine in a tweet on Monday. Levine, a transgender woman, has repeatedly been targeted by transphobic and hateful remarks in recent months. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Philadelphia trash, recycling collections operating a day late this week, Streets Department says
Philly residents should put their garbage and recycling at their curbs one day later than normal this week, as the city continues to catch up on collections delayed by the increasing volume of residential trash, staffing shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic and last week’s storms. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution…
Philly Public League suspends high school sports in the city until 2021
All high school sports at Philadelphia public schools are suspended through the end of 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a move in accordance with the recommendation from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf that impacts schools’ fall and winter sports seasons. Philadelphia Public League president James Patrick Lynch informed schools on Monday that fall sports —…
Fort Mott State Park in Salem County closed until further notice
Starting on Monday, Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville, Salem County will be closed to the public until further notice. That includes all use, including passive recreation. The decision was made “to provide support to other nearby parks that are experiencing increased visitation,” according to the New Jersey State Park Service. Top Featured Tags: -…
Mayor Kenney joins calls for Philly NAACP president to resign after posting anti-Semitic meme
Mayor Jim Kenney has officially joined the calls for Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad to step down amid a controversey that started when the latter posted an anti-Semitic meme on Facebook in July. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Entire Upper Darby Sanitation Division quarantining for two weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak among staff
Due to a COVID-19 outbreak among its staff, the entire Upper Darby Sanitation Division is self-isolating for 14 days through August 21. The decision to quarantine the Delaware County township’s entire sanitation department was “in the best interest of our township workforce and our township residents” and “in consultation with township employees and their union…
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf seeks loans for victims of Philly fires set during social unrest
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is seeking a disaster declaration for Philadelphia arsons that occured as a result of social unrest in late May and early June. Philly residents and business owners may be able to receive loans from the U.S. SBA for damaging fires set during the George Floyd protests. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…
15 ATVs, dirt bikes seized from illegal riders in New Jersey wildlife conservation area
New Jersey authorities impounded a total of 15 ATVs and dirt bikes recently after catching people operating the off-road vehicles at the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, officials said. The vehicles were seized as a result of separate investigations on July 25 and July 26 by police with the N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife.…
New Jersey grant program will cover unpaid rent during COVID-19 crisis
New Jersey will soon launch a grant program to support small landlords with financial assistance for rent that has not been paid during the coronavirus pandemic. As a requirement to receive funds, landlords must forgive tenants who still owe them money for months during the period covered. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release…
