Temple University’s COVID-19 dashboard tracks on-campus, off-campus and non-campus cases that affect the community at-large. As students move into their dorms to start the fall semester, the university is conducting tests and following various protocols to prevent the spread of virus. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
South Jersey detention officer suspended for ‘shockingly insensitive’ Facebook comment
Rome Smith, an employee at the Cumberland County Juvenile Detention Center in Bridgeton, N.J. was suspended after posting a ‘shockingly insensitive’ Facebook comment about Cannon Hinnant, a 5-year-old shooting victim. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Trump campaign sues New Jersey to stop Gov. Murphy’s vote-by-mail plan for November election
President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign is suing New Jersey over Gov. Phil Murphy’s plan to mail every registered voter in the state a ballot for the November election. The federal lawsuit says Murphy’s plan will lead to voter fraud in the upcoming presidential election, a baseless claim that President Trump has used as leverage in…
Pa. man tries Hail Mary grammar appeal to avoid lengthy prison sentence
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled against a man who appealed his conviction using an argument that challenged the grammar of the law. The case involved an arson in Pittsburgh, where two witnesses to a fatal shooting had their house burned down by a cousin of the gunman. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press…
New Jersey high school sports can return this fall if COVID-19 protocols are met
If COVID-19 health and safety measures can be met by school districts, the upcoming fall high school sports season in New Jersey can go forward as planned, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. The final decision for the upcoming season will be made by the NJSIAA, which is planning how – and whether – fall sports…
WWE star Sonya Deville escapes attempted kidnapping at Florida home
WWE star Sonya Deville, a South Jersey native, escaped an attempted kidnapping at her Florida home on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. Phillip A. Thomas II, 24, of South Carolina, allegedly planned to take the professional wrestler hostage. He was charged with attempted armed kidnapping, burglary, aggravated stalking and mischief for Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…
John Oliver slams Philly attorney over racial bias in infamous jury selection training video
On HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” John Oliver ran a segment on racial bias in jury selection in the United States. A 1986 training video showed former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Jack McMahon instructing prosecutors to avoid certain Black jurors to improve the chance of conviction. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Philly demands protest encampments clear Ben Franklin Parkway, Ridge Avenue
Homeless encampments on Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Ridge Avenue, near the Philadelphia Housing Authority headquarters, will be shut down by the city on Aug. 18, 2020. The encampment protests began in June when leaders demanded permanent housing solutions. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Trash, recycling collection will continue to be delayed in Philly this week
Philly residents should put out their trash and recycling on their regularly scheduled pickup days this week even as the city says delays of collections will be ongoing. Trash collection will be “slightly” delayed this week and recycling pickup will be “significantly” behind schedule, as crews are continuing to prioritize trash pickups over recycling collections,…
Schools in Chester, Delaware counties should begin upcoming academic year virtually, health officials say
All private and public K-12 schools in both Chester and Delaware counties are advised to start with remote-only learning in the fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chester County health officials said. Schools are recommended to conduct all-virtual instruction through at least October 9 before assessing a potential transition to in-person learning. Top Featured Tags:…
Here’s all the Philly-area speakers at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker are among the speakers scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention this week. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Critically-endangered Tamarin monkey born at Cape May County Zoo
A cotton-top Tamarin monkey was born earlier this month at the Cape May County Zoo, the venue announced on its Facebook page on Saturday. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Jersey Shore bar owner charged after patrons violate social distancing orders
The owner of a Jersey Shore bar Flip Flopz was charged with a “disorderly persons order” after patrons violated social distancing guidelines required by Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order #150. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
New Jersey shifting focus to mail-in voting for November election due to COVID-19
New Jersey will send all registered voters mail-in ballots for the November election set for Nov. 3, to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Polling stations and ballot drop-boxes will also be installed. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Coast Guard rescues trapped sea turtle from encircling sharks off Cape May
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.…
