Joe Rogan apologizes for ‘irresponsible’ claim about West Coast wildfires

Joe Rogan issued an apology on Twitter after falsely claiming on his podcast that wildfires in Oregon were started by “left-wing people” who have been arrested for deliberately contributing to the crisis. Those conspiracy theories were debunked by law enforcement officials days before the podcast. Rogan hosts “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Top Featured Tags: -…

Philly aims to open 17 early voting locations across city

Philadelphia City Commissioners will consider opening 17 satellite election offices that would allow city residents to vote early and complete other services in one place for the 2020 election. The proposed offices, including Temple University’s Liacouras Center, would be open seven days a week from Sept. 29 through the Nov. 3 election. Top Featured Tags:…

Pennsylvania moves last call for alcoholic drinks to 11 p.m.

Pennsylvania restaurants and bars must cut off alcohol sales at 11 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 21 – the same day that establishments can expand their indoor dining capacities to 50%. The new last call is an hour later than Gov. Tom Wolf initially indicated. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Private island home off Long Beach Island coast listed for sale

A Jersey Shore island with a private residence is on the market in Beach Haven, Ocean County, for $1.849 million. The property is listed by John Moore of Weichert Realtors Asbury Group-Oc.. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

How to watch Joe Biden’s town hall in Pennsylvania tonight

CNN is hosting a town hall with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden in Pennsylvania on Thursday night, just two days after President Donald Trump held his own town hall in Philadelphia, as both party nominees campaign for the 2020 Presidential Election amid the coronavirus pandemic. Biden’s event will take place at PNC Field, a minor-league…

Man gets prison time for fatally punching dog walker at South Philly park

Matthew Oropeza, 25, will spend a minimum of two years in prison for fatally punching 38-year-old Drew Justice at Gold Star Park in South Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2019. Justice had asked Oropeza to put his dogs on leashes in compliance with the rules of the park. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release…

Gettysburg tourist captures spooky ghost video at Civil War site

A tourist visiting Gettysburg captured a video of what appears to be two ghosts on the side of a road at the Civil War battleground. The video was filmed earlier in September when New Jersey resident Greg Yueller and his family took a trip to see the historic Pennsylvania town. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…

Pennsylvania Senate considering mask law that would make defiance a misdemeanor crime

A bill under consideration in the Pennsylvania Senate would make it a misdemeanor crime not wear a face mask in public places covered by the state’s emergency orders during the coronavirus pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

St. Joe’s Prep suspends in-person classes for a week due to positive COVID-19 tests

Just six days of classes into the new school year, St. Joe’s Prep has temporarily shifted to all-remote learning after two students tested positive for the coronavirus. Classes at the all-boys private Catholic school will be held entirely online until at least Thursday, Sept. 24. Additionally, all extracurricular activities, including sports, are halted through next…

Community College of Philadelphia to continue all-remote classes through end of spring semester

The Community College of Philadelphia’s suspension of in-person learning for the Fall 2020 semester will continue through the Spring 2021 term due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Coursework for the following semester will primarily be offered online “in order to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff,” Community College of Philadelphia…

Yuengling unveils plans to expand to western states for first time

Pennsylvania-based brewer Yuengling has formed a partnership with Molson Coors that will expand the beer’s distribution beyond its current 22-state footprint. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

What happens to the ATVs, dirt bikes seized by Philly police?

Philadelphia Police are working to get illegal ATVs and dirt bikes off city streets, but what to do they do with the vehicles they seize? Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Hurricane Paulette brings strong rip tides to Jersey Shore

A 60-year-old man drowned while swimming with his 24-year-old son Monday in Lavellette, N.J. during rough currents caused by Hurricane Paulette. The rough waters prompted Seaside Heights to close its beaches. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Police investigating fatal shooting in Lower Merion

A person was shot and killed in Lower Merion on Sunday night, police said. The victim’s body was found next to a vehicle on the 1400 block of Surrey Lane, a couple blocks away from City Avenue, FOX29 reported. Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots around 10:45 p.m. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release…

Schuylkill Expressway stretch reduced to one lane until 2021

PennDOT has reduced I-76 westbound to a single lane between the University Avenue and 30th Street exits in Philadelphia due to construction that will continue until 2021. Motorists are advised to expect travel delays and traffic congestion. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

More than 50,000 birds to fly over Philly on Monday night

The annual fall migration could bring more than 50,000 birds over Philadelphia on Monday night, according to BirdCast, which has the city on a high intensity alert for avian activity overnight. Pennsylvania residents are asked to turn off as many outdoor lights as possible to protect the migrating birds. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News…

New Jersey extends more MVC deadlines, designates specific appointment times for certain groups

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has pushed back additional deadlines and set aside select times at agency locations across the state for specific groups due to the ongoing public health crisis. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philadelphia International Airport can resume international flights starting on Monday

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, international trips may continue at Philadelphia International Airport starting on Monday. The decision to resume transatlantic flights at PHL came after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said that travelers from restricted countries will no longer need to go through enhanced health screenings and…

Trump, Biden separately visit Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville for 9/11

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden attended a memorial service for the victims of the Flight 93 crash which was hijacked by terrorists on 9/11, and crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pa. The event honored the 40 passengers who died in the crash while attempting to revolt against the terrorists. Top…

Toll hikes take effect on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway

Toll increases planned for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the Garden State Parkway, and the Atlantic State Expressway will take effect Sunday, Sept. 13 at 12:01 a.m. The increases by the NJTA will be used to fund a $24 billion construction project. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Wanted man has broken into 1,000 unlocked cars in Bucks County, South Jersey

Nearly 1,000 unlocked cars in Bucks County and South Jersey have been broken into over the last year in a pattern believed to be linked to one person, or a small group, according to prosecutors. Officials are urging car owners to lock their vehicles. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Gov. Phil Murphy declares Juneteenth an official state holiday in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Thursday declaring Juneteenth, the emancipation holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., as an official state holiday. He signed legislation live on Instagram following a 15-minute virtual conversation about racial injustice with R&B star and Essex County native SZA. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…

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