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Thousands at Philly's largest block party honor history and good food — and watch some people fall off a greased pole
Thousands of people flocked to the annual South Ninth Street Italian Market Festival over the weekend for food, music, community, and the spectacle of people slipping and falling during the fabled greased-pole climb.
Pennsauken man charged over fatal crash on Route 130; state plans improvements
PENNSAUKEN — An accident on this town's deadliest highway has resulted in criminal charges against a local man. Gage Patton, 20, was allegedly speeding when his vehicle rear-ended a tractor trailer on the 9000 block of Route 130 on April 16, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Rumors persist in Bensalem Halloween shooting. Teen victim's family sets record straight
Peter Romano was just trying to be a good friend on Halloween night. It cost the 14 year old his life. A bullet meant for someone else struck him. He was an innocent bystander. But in the months since his murder, his family's devastating loss has been made worse by...
Man charged with arson, stalking, harassment in connection with incidents in South Jersey
HADDONFIELD, N.J. (CBS) -- A man from Haddon Township was arrested and charged Friday in connection with an arson incident in South Jersey last October and other incidents of criminal mischief, harassment and stalking in Haddonfield and Medford Township.The Camden County prosecutor, Haddonfield police chief and Medford Township police chief announced the arrest on Saturday.Haddonfield police said Michael McNeely, 42, was charged with second-degree aggravated arson and third-degree criminal mischief in connection with an arson in October 2023 where a car was intentionally set on fire. McNeely was also charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief for a June 2019 incident. Both incidents happened...
Penn’s Landing Development Project Remains on Hold More Than Three Years After Bid
The Durst Organization won a bid over three years ago for a Penn's Landing development project that has since remained on hold due to a number of reasons. It has been over three years since the Durst Organization submitted its winning bid to develop a 12-acre site at Penn’s Landing, but the project is still on hold, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Camden County officials honor veterans ahead of Memorial Day
Cherry Hill, NJ – Camden County officials paid tribute to veteran days before Memorial Day at Locustwood Cemetery. Community members and volunteers placed an American flag on veterans’ graves to honor their service to the country. Camden County Commissioner Melinda Kane believes we have to commemorate all our veterans for their work in the armed […]
‘The perfect spot’: Weavers Way opens new grocery store in Germantown
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. On an overcast afternoon last week, general manager Jon Roesser stood on Chelten Avenue to...
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