New Jersey issues guidance allowing students to opt for all-remote learning this upcoming school year

While New Jersey is hoping to resume some in-person learning at schools this fall, the state is now permitting parents and students to choose online-only instruction for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. The decision comes after parents provided feedback and said that they wanted a greater say in the decision-making process of whether their children…

Atilis Gym forced to shut down again after violating New Jersey’s COVID-19 business restrictions

Atilis Gym has been ordered to close its doors again after a New Jersey Superior Court judge found the Bellmawr, Camden County fitness center in contempt of court after violating the state’s COVID-19 restrictions over what businesses can operate. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Mega Millions ticket worth $123 million sold in New Jersey

A lucky lottery player in New Jersey won the $123 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday. It is worth $100.1 million in cash. The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn — 8, 33, 39, 54, 58, and the gold Mega Ball 17. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Mega Millions ticket worth $123 million sold in New Jersey

A lucky lottery player in New Jersey won the $123 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday. It is worth $100.1 million in cash. The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn — 8, 33, 39, 54, 58, and the gold Mega Ball 17. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Boxing coach Naazim Richardson, trainer for Bernard Hopkins in Philly, dies at 54

Naazim Richardson, an influential boxing coach who trained Bernard Hopkins in Philadelphia, has died at 54. Richardson also coached “Sugar” Shane Mosley and several other prominent boxers at the Shuler Gym in West Philadelphia. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Boxing coach Naazim Richardson, trainer for Bernard Hopkins in Philly, dies at 54

Naazim Richardson, an influential boxing coach who trained Bernard Hopkins in Philadelphia, has died at 54. Richardson also coached “Sugar” Shane Mosley and several other prominent boxers at the Shuler Gym in West Philadelphia. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Gunman in custody after two people shot at Mount Laurel doctor’s office

Burlington County prosecutors say a gunman injured two people at a Mount Laurel office building before peacefully surrendering to police at the scene. The victims were transported to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Gunman in custody after two people shot at Mount Laurel doctor’s office

Burlington County prosecutors say a gunman injured two people at a Mount Laurel office building before peacefully surrendering to police at the scene. The victims were transported to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Tony Luke’s cheesesteak shop owners charged in alleged tax evasion scheme

The owners of the original Tony Luke’s cheesesteak shop have been indicted on federal charges of tax evasion and related offenses. Prosecutors say Anthony Lucidonio Sr. and Nicholas Lucidonio concealed approximately $8 million from the IRS. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

South Jersey home catches fire after being struck by lightning

Lightning struck a Camden County home during a thunderstorm Wednesday, setting the house on fire. The family of six escaped safely, but they have been displaced from their Winslow Township home. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

New Jersey man charged in death of woman found in suitcase in Kensington

The body of Christina Gribbin, 25, was found in a suitcase under SEPTA’s elevated Market Frankford Line tracks in Kensington on June 11, 2020. Aaron Mosher, of Brown Mills, is charged with conspiracy and related offenses in connection with her death. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

PennDOT now offering gender-neutral driver licenses, ID cards

Pennsylvania residents can now identify themselves as non-binary on their driver’s licenses and photo identification cards. Gender designation options now include an “X” for people who are gender-neutral. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Bucks County man pleads guilty to posing as former Navy SEAL, POW to receive health care benefits

Richard Meleski, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an alleged scheme in which he posed as a former Navy SEAL and prisoner of war to receive health care benefits from the Veterans Administration. Meleski has been charged with health care fraud, mail fraud, stolen valor and aiding and abetting straw firearms…

Former Congressman Ozzie Myers charged in alleged bribery of South Philly judge of elections

Former U.S. Congressman Michael ‘Ozzie’ Myers is charged with conspiracy and related offenses in an alleged bribery scheme to rig Democratic primary elections in South Philadelphia, federal prosecutors announced. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Fired Philly cop, seen on video pepper-spraying I-676 protesters, now charged with assault

Former Philadelphia police officer Richard Nicoletti has been charged with assault for his use of pepper spray on peaceful protesters during a June 1 demonstration on I-676, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Wednesday. The incident occurred during the June 1 demonstration where protesters marching against police brutality and systemic racism block the Vine Street…

Three people stabbed at Tropicana casino in Atlantic City

Four men were arrested following a stabbing incident on the Tropicana Atlantic City casino floor on Monday, July 20, 2020. Three people were stabbed, including one of the men who was arrested by New Jersey State Police. One of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. housing market has rallied through the pandemic, but uncertainties loom on horizon

The recovery of the U.S. housing market after the first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns has been nothing short of remarkable. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Amish Country accountant gets prison time for running $60M Ponzi scheme

Philip Riehl, a Berks County accountant and former owner of the Franklin County-based dairy Trickling Springs Creamery, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and nearly $60 million in restitution for leading one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Pennsylvania history. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Bloomsburg Fair denies transphobic motive for dunk tank with Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine impersonator

The Bloomsburg Fair has come under fire for using a likeness of Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine, a transgender woman, in a dunk tank game. The fair has denied that the game represented an anti-transgender stance. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Atilis Gym allowed to stay open if it follows New Jersey’s COVID-19 guidelines; Owners say they won’t

Atilis Gym in Bellmawr was found not to be in contempt for reopening while New Jersey has restrictions on health clubs because of the coronavirus. The judge said the gym needs to follow the rules, but its owners already are talking about breaking them. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

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