Archives: Articles
Another small plane crashes in Cape May County
Cape May County officials say the Cessna 140 was trying to land on Runway 24 at the Ocean City Municipal Airport before 10 a.m. Sunday.
7 years ago
Former Pa. congressman Joe Sestak announces 2020 presidential bid
Former Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak entered the crowded 2020 presidential race on Sunday, making him the 24th Democrat to announce their bid.
7 years ago
South Philly refinery fire extinguished; city continues to monitor air quality
A massive explosion rocked the oil refinery in South Philadelphia early Friday morning, city officials confirmed.
7 years ago
A retail rainbow: Vendors mark LGBTQ Pride on sales racks
Not everyone praises the Pride merchandising, which some see as thinly disguised corporate promotion.
7 years ago
Gun silencers would be barred under new federal legislation
New Jersey already bans silencers, but they're lawful in many other states, including neighboring Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Pa.’s year-end surplus is official. But it won’t last long.
The IFO said that the commonwealth can count on ending the year with $910 million to spare. But the number dwindles when factoring in the amount the state overspent.
7 years ago
New Wildwood roller coaster set to debut in time for Fourth of July
The family-friendly Runaway Tram — a nod to Wildwood's famous tram cars that have operated along the two-mile boardwalk for 71 years — will start running on July 2.
7 years ago
Three Pa. med schools tapped for medical marijuana research programs
The Health Department says it plans to approve five more partnerships between marijuana growers and research centers this summer.
7 years ago
Police: Man driving over 100 mph dies after Long Beach Island crash
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his vehicle in Long Beach Island early Saturday morning, authorities say.
7 years ago
West Philadelphia welcomes Juneteenth parade and festival with open arms
Hosting this year’s festival in their neighborhood, rather than Center City, was a point of pride and positivity, spectators and vendors said.
7 years ago
Trump postpones nationwide immigration enforcement sweep
He said in a tweet Saturday he would delay for two weeks to give lawmakers time to discuss border solutions.
7 years ago
Conservation groups led by New Jersey Audubon are renewing their efforts to persuade the other bay states — Delaware, Maryland and Virginia — to ban the crab harvest.
7 years ago
N.J. Attorney General mulls creating statewide tracking system for rape kits
An audit shows police departments in New Jersey have different standards for handling rape kits. The N.J. Attorney General is considering implementing a statewide standard.
7 years ago
Small fire still burning at Philadelphia oil refinery
Philadelphia Energy Solutions said Saturday that workers are trying to isolate the remaining line, but access is limited.
7 years ago
‘Betty’s Summer Vacation’ in hell, from Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium
Christopher Durang’s one-act play, produced by the Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium, brings its own laughs as it dallies with taboos.
7 years ago











