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New Jersey has scaled back its indoor gathering limit to a maximum of 25 people or 25% of a room’s capacity – whichever figure is lower. Additionally, students will be required to wear face masks at all times this fall. The restrictions are a response to rising COVID-19 cases and an increased transmission rate. Top…

Free Library of Philadelphia locations are remaining closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but several neighborhood branches are now offering limited in-person services to patrons. Those limited services include book returns and drop-offs, requested material pickups, and phone reference. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

As Tropical Storm Isaias makes landfall in the Carolinas, a live stream from the Frying Pan Ocean Cam, located off the Outer Banks, shows storm conditions. The Eastern Seaboard of the United States is expected to see significant rainfall, flooding and damage from Isaias from late Monday into Tuesday. Several cameras positioned at the Jersey…

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in New Jersey as Tropical Storm Isaias made its way up the Eastern Seaboard on Tuesday. Heavy rain, flooding and strong winds are forecasted through the night. A tornado watch is in effect in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philadelphia has suspended recycling collection on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday due to heavy rain, flood and strong winds that Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to bring to the region. Trash pickup will continue on its usual schedule. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

IBEW Local 98 recently partnered with the Chabad of Fairmount and the Spring Garden Development Corporation to feed hungry families in the Spring Garden community who have been struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a violence data dashboard that will track trends in homicides and hospitalizations across the state. The goal is to develop insights that can help guide policy to reduce violence in Pennsylvania. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

As coronavirus infections continue to increase across the state, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that restrictions could be reimplemented to further mitigate the spread of the virus. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecasted to arrive in the Philadelphia region on Monday and is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds through Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Atilis Gym owners Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti reopened the Bellmawr, Camden County facility on Saturday by kicking down the boarded-up entrance of the fitness center. The entrance had been boarded up since earlier this week after the owners were arrested for violating New Jersey’s COVID-19 business restrictions. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press…

Spotted lanternfly sightings have increased greatly in Pennsylvania and New Jersey this year. Sightings of the bug are up around 500% in Pennsylvania and more than 1000% in parts of New Jersey. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Pennsylvania will pay the postage for mail-in ballots in the November 2020 general election, state officials announced Friday. Any voter who applies for a mail-in or absentee ballot will receive an envelope with pre-paid postage – once their eligibility is verified by county election officials. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Annarelli’s Bike Shop in Ocean City, New Jersey will close as a result of a bicycle shortage spurred by a rush buyers during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. The family-owned business had been run by four generations since opening in 1935. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Airbnb suspended or removed 35 rental listings in New Jersey, including some in Atlantic City, Brigantine, Ventnor city and Stafford Township. The move was made in response to several complaints about house parties, including one that drew 700 people to a Jackson, Ocean County mansion. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The eviction moratorium for Philadelphia renters has been extended to March 2021, the Philadelphia Housing Authority announced Thursday. The longer extension comes with certain requirements but is made to help low-income renters amid the expiration of state and federal protections. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Vai Sikahema, the longtime sports and news anchor at NBC10 in Philadelphia, will retire in November after 26 years with the station. Sikahema, 57, spent eight seasons in the NFL, including two with the Eagles, and has received numerous awards and distinctions in journalism. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Civil rights leader John Lewis will be eulogized by former President Barack Obama on Thursday. The longtime Congressman’s funeral service will be streamed live on C-SPAN. It begins at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush also will attend the ceremony. Top Featured Tags: -…

A Martic Township farm caught fire on Tuesday, killing more than 42,000 chickens and causing nearly $2 million in damage. Fire officials say the blaze likely was caused by an electrical malfunction in one of the buildings. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

More than 4,000 fraudulent claims for Pennsylvania’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance totaling $44 million have been uncovered by federal and state investigators. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Have you ever wondered why there isn’t a better way to sell your car? Generally, there’s two ways to do it – trade it in to a dealership or sell it privately. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

A 50-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed Tuesday after he ran a red light and was struck by a car in Northeast Philly, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Precious A. Etsekhume and Kathryne Ivana Simon, of the Bronx, allegedly conspired to steal more than $400,000 from Bucks County Community College by pretending to be affiliated with a construction company seeking payment for legitimate business. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service