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 expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds to the Philly region
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 reopen facility despite arrest for violating New Jersey’s COVID-19 business restrictions
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 up 500% in Pennsylvania, 1000% in parts of New Jersey
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 to pay postage on all mail-in ballots in November’s election
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
Bike shortage prompts eventual sale of Ocean City shop after 85 years
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 cracks down on New Jersey listings that permit house parties
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
Philadelphia Housing Authority extends eviction moratorium to March 2021
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 to retire in November after 26 years at NBC10
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
Watch: Barack Obama eulogizes John Lewis at civil rights icon’s funeral
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: -…
Lancaster County farm fire leaves 42,000 chickens dead
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
Fraudsters tried to steal $44 million of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 stimulus funds, investigators say
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
This online car auction is getting sellers $4,000 more than trade-in
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
Motorcyclist killed after running red light in Northeast Philly
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
Two women charged in alleged $400,000 theft from Bucks County Community College
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
Ex-boyfriend fatally stabbed teen at Meadowbrook Station, prosecutors allege
Montgomery County prosecutors charged Gilbert Newton III, 18, with murder and related offenses in the stabbing of 18-year-old Morgan McCaffery at SEPTA’s Meadowbrook Station in Abington Township. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Woman, 18, fatally stabbed in alleged domestic incident at SEPTA’s Meadowbrook Station
A 18-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in a domestic incident outside SEPTA’s Meadowbrook Station on Monday, July 27, 2020. A male suspect was taken into custody in Northeast Philadelphia and the investigation is being led by the Abington Police Department. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Rowan University cuts tuition as students grapple with COVID’s financial impact
Rowan University lowered tuition and fees to $12,938 for New Jersey residents and $21,970 for out-of-state students. The board of trustees approved the cuts after assessing the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis on students and their families. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Eagles add Pepsi as official partner, drop Coca-Cola at Lincoln Financial Field
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pepsi Co have agreed on a seven-year partnership at Lincoln Financial Field, ending the team’s eight-year run with Coca-Cola as its official stadium provider. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Woman, 19, fatally stabbed in alleged domestic incident at SEPTA’s Meadowbrook Station
A 19-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in a domestic incident outside SEPTA’s Meadowbrook Station on Monday, July 27, 2020. A male suspect was taken into custody in Northeast Philadelphia and the investigation is being led by the Abington Police Department. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Atilis Gym owners charged after defying New Jersey court order to shut down
Atilis Gym owners Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti were arrested Monday morning amid an ongoing battle over New Jersey’s COVID-19 restrictions. The owners defied a ruling by a New Jersey judge to shut down after failing an inspection by the Camden County Health Department. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Borgata resumes operations after delaying original reopening date
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City reopened to the public on Sunday after being shut down for over four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort was initially planning to reopen on July 6 after New Jersey approved casinos to resume operations across the state ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.…
