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Powerful animal sedative making fentanyl crisis 'even more dangerous,' WH official says
Barb Williamson, a longtime advocate for drug addiction services in the Pennsylvania area, remembers when xylazine first showed up in her community. She said it was just over a year ago when patients started displaying new symptoms. “People would be coming in to Detox,” she said. “And the medication that...
Firearm, Drugs Recovered In Bensalem Traffic Stop: Police
Officers stopped a Chevrolet Tahoe for a faulty brake light, a broken mirror, and a suspended registration on Saturday, April 13, authorities said. Police said the driver, 33-year-old Brittany Dougherty of Philadelphia, was found to have a warrant for theft at a Bensalem Kohl's, a warrant for burglary in Camden, New Jersey, and a warrant for robbery out of Evesham, New Jersey.
“Good Food Bucks” Program Begins in Camden County ShopRite Locations
Camden, Nj – A new initiative is creating easier access to healthy food and fresh produce. Camden County has launched the “Good Food Bucks” Program in participating ShopRite locations, thanks to a partnership between the Zallie Family Markets and City Green, a non-profit organization that focuses on farming and gardening. This program will help SNAP/EBT […]
Cooper River Dog Park Opens
Cherry Hill, Nj – The Cooper River Park of Cherry Hill, NJ is opening its new and improved dog park! This park is just one of 24 outdoor spaces undergoing efforts to refresh amenities, with this new dog park featuring repaved walkways and plenty of seating. Most importantly, though, is plenty of room for pups […]
CBS Philadelphia's Joe Holden honored for coverage of unsolved murder cases
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A member of our CBS Philadelphia family was honored for his work Thursday — in particular for his coverage of crime victims and relatives of murder victims whose cases are still unsolved.Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden received the Media Award from the Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy at the organization's annual luncheon Thursday.Gabrielle Rainey, one of the coalition's co-chairs, noted that Joe has reported extensively on unsolved murders in the area, and in some cases, his coverage has led to cases being reopened. New leads have come about thanks to the publicity his stories shed on cold...
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