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Flash flood warning issued for Burlington County

At 7:43 a.m. EST, flash flooding was reported across portions of Monmouth County and Northern Burlington County. NJ 35 in Belmar was closed. NJ 71 was also closed with a vehicle stuck in flood waters. Heavy rain is still falling right along the immediate coast. If you are currently driving between Mantoloking in northern Ocean County and Long Branch in Monmouth county, use extra caution. If you encounter flood waters, turn around and use another route. HAZARD: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Toms River, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Lakewood, Jackson, Howell, Tinton Falls, Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach, Lakehurst, Farmingdale and Wrightstown. A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 6:12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. This warning applies to Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. The NWS warns: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." Burlington County weather radar .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What are NWS

Burlington County, NJ · 2d

newtownpress.com

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Swedesboro Council Adopts Ordinance to Control Invasive Species

SWEDESBORO — The Swedesboro Council adopted a new ordinance at their regular meeting on Oct. 19 regulating the planting and containment of invasive plants within the borough. The ordinance adds an Invasive Plant Species section to Chapter 190 of the borough code, allowing the borough to “prohibit new plantings...

Swedesboro, NJ · 2d
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6abc Action News

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City, state leaders condemn boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia

AG Dave Sunday said in a statement that the timing is "deeply unsettling," as it's scheduled on the eve of Kristallnacht, the nationwide attack on Jewish citizens in Nazi Germany and Austria 88 years ago.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

South Jersey Media

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School board highlights student achievement, staff milestones and district initiatives

The Voorhees Township Board of Education celebrated student achievement, honored longtime employees and reviewed several district initiatives during its Oct. 28 meeting, which also included the appointment of a new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Among the evening’s highlights were a presentation by Kresson Elementary School’s Math Olympiad Club, recognition of 17 employees marking […]

Voorhees Township, NJ · 1d

newtownpress.com

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East Greenwich Approves New Parking Restrictions

EAST GREENWICH — The East Greenwich Council formally adopted an ordinance amending the parking restrictions at the Mickleton Friends Meeting property at its regular council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The ordinance formally prohibits overnight parking on the property area, near the intersection of Harmony and Democrat Roads. Mickleton...

East Greenwich Township, NJ · 2d

phillyvoice.com

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South Jersey contractor 'abandoned' projects and refused to refund homeowners, lawsuit says

A Gloucester County contractor performed faulty or incomplete home improvements on properties throughout the Philadelphia region, according to a new lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania prosecutors, who are asking a judge to force the contractor to pay back the customers. The lawsuit alleges that JC Home & Construction Management, LLC and...

Gloucester County, NJ · 1d

957benfm.com

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Toys“R”Us Plans Store Openings in Philadelphia Area

You might think Toys“R”Us is only a distant memory after the popular children's toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and closed or sold all 735 locations across the country. Just in time for the holiday season, Toys“R”Us is opening 120 new standalone shops across the country, including...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

fox29.com

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Philadelphia is back to being the poorest big city in America

Philadelphia is once again America's poorest big city, reversing the progress that briefly knocked it out of the top spot last year. The city's poverty rate has climbed to 20.4%, up from 19.7%. This marks Philadelphia's first increase in poverty since 2011. At 20.4%, Philadelphia sits noticeably higher than the...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

hoodline.com

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South Philly's 1889 Church Set to Become 30-Room Hotel by 2029

A 137-year-old church complex at 1900 S. 16th St. in South Philadelphia is set to become a 30-room boutique hotel, following an $8 million renovation. Huttenlock purchased the former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church building for $2 million, and the project has already secured zoning permits for the hotel conversion.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

wheninyourstate.com

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Philadelphia’s city hall is the world’s tallest building made of only brick and stone

You can see Philadelphia City Hall from blocks away, and that is not an accident. The building rises 548 feet from the sidewalk at Broad and Market Streets, right where William Penn laid out the center of his original city plan. It is the largest city government building in the...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

metrophiladelphia.com

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Luminiscence brings dazzling Christmas light show to Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love is set to shine a little brighter this winter. Beginning Nov. 19, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will be transformed into “a spectacular celebration of Christmas” with Luminiscence: Christmas Wonder. The immersive performance will dish out holiday songs, imagery and visual effects for its winter iteration, following on the heels of its summer series, which debuted this past June in Philly.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

merchantville.com

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A Word From Our Mayor Elect

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the support of our residents and grateful for the opportunity to serve as your next Mayor. I am excited to get to work, build on all that makes Merchantville special, and work together to create an even stronger community and brighter future for our borough. Congratulations to my running mate Sean Fitzgerald and Kim Brady on their election to Borough Council. I look forward to working alongside them and the rest of Council to support our small businesses, strengthen our borough, and make Merchantville an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Merchantville, NJ · 2d

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Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

Philadelphia's weekend lineup blends history, laughter, and hands-on creativity. The 52 Weeks of Firsts series honors the city's claim to the nation's first Thanksgiving Day Parade with a festive "Firstival" and a colorful new sculpture by local artist Caresh Walker. At the Academy of Music, Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp pairs sharp stand-up with live music. Family Art Day at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts invites families to turn a Winslow Homer painting into a pop-up keepsake. A pierogi festival, improv comedy, and pop concerts round out the mix.

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

billypenn.com

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The Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge is ready to open

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Philly pedestrians and cyclists will finally have easy access to the Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge that will connect Bartram’s Garden and Grays Ferry Crossing. The Schuylkill Crossing will be unveiled...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

NorthEast Times

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Part of Bridge Street Closes Weekdays and Southbound Roosevelt Boulevard Loses Two Lanes Near Cottman as PennDOT Work Hits the Northeast

Two PennDOT work zones could slow Northeast drivers this month, on Bridge Street at I-95 and on southbound Roosevelt Boulevard near Cottman Avenue, according to PennDOT. Bridge Street is closed and detoured between Tacony Street and James Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 20, for overhead construction on the I-95 bridge, PennDOT and PhillyVoice reported. Tacony Street will remain open between Bridge Street and Aramingo Avenue during the weekday closure, PennDOT said in its Nov. 3 notice.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

CBS Philadelphia

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Philadelphia honors The Links, Incorporated with street renaming

The intersection of South 46th Street and Kingsessing Avenue in Philadelphia is now known as The Links, Incorporated Lane.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

FOX 2 Detroit

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Owner behind 'Freedom Fuel' faces lawsuit

New Jersey · 1d

fox29.com

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Why so many historic Philadelphia street lamps are shaped like the letter 'P'

Hundreds of historic lampposts in neighborhoods like Society Hill and Old City curve into an arch resembling a capital "P," carrying fixtures known as "Franklin lights." The design traces back to the 1750s, when Benjamin Franklin set out to improve fragile, soot-covered round glass globes imported from London. Franklin’s four-pane...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

NJ.com

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10 most expensive homes sold in Burlington County, Oct. 26-Nov. 1

A single-family home in Moorestown that sold for $2.75 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Burlington County over the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1. The county saw a total of 120 residential real estate sales during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, averaging...

Burlington County, NJ · 2d

6abc Action News

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Philadelphia officials announce fall edition of cleaning program

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the fall edition of the recurring citywide cleaning program on Friday.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d