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The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
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Ocean County, N.J. wildfire on pace to be the largest in nearly 20 years, is 50% contained but could burn for a few days

Officials expect the Jones Road Wildfire to eclipse a 2007 blaze by the time full containment happens this weekend.

4 weeks ago

Large waste disposal bins sit out front of the Pennsylvania governor's residence
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on

Shapiro said after Tuesday's annual children's Easter egg hunt there that he's not going to live in fear and plans to begin sleeping in the mansion again soon.

4 weeks ago

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Urban Planning

Trump’s transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using ‘road diets’ to slow speeders

Philadelphia is among major cities that have seen fewer crashes thanks to road diets. Now President Donald Trump's administration is heading in another direction.

4 weeks ago

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4 injured after being struck by car in South Philadelphia

According to police, the driver of a 2004 silver Toyota experienced a medical emergency while driving in the area.

1 month ago

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Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor’s residence

The Democratic governor on Thursday recounted the events after his family served a catered meal to firefighters to thank them for responding to the emergency.

1 month ago

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Community

EMR agrees to pay City of Camden $6.7M following four-alarm blaze in its scrap yard

The operator of the South Camden metal recycling complex agreed to change operations and reduce footprint, but residents are skeptical.

1 month ago

People walk during a march and prayer vigil in Harrisburg, Pa.
Community

Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro’s home

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.

1 month ago

This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Feb. 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, are still on fire on Feb. 4, 2023.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Education

Bucks County Community College to launch railroad safety training program in 2026

The 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, motivated college administrators to establish the program.

1 month ago

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Community

‘We’re scrambling.’ Delaware gun violence prevention group losing federal funding

Coalition for a Safer Delaware will feel the pinch of federal funding cuts for gun violence intervention and community programs.

1 month ago

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Community

A look at recent aircraft tragedies, mishaps and close calls

A private plane crashed in upstate New York over the weekend. It's the latest aviation mishap this year, following crashes in New York City, Philadelphia, D.C. and more.

1 month ago

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Community

Swarthmore College alumni killed in upstate New York plane crash

Six people died in the crash Saturday, including the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year. A preliminary report will be ready within 30 days.

1 month ago

Police outside the home, the morning after the fire
Courts & Law

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say

After he was taken into custody, Cody Balmer told police that he would have beaten Shapiro with a small sledgehammer if he had found him.

1 month ago

Burned remains of the home
Community

What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the alleged arson at his official residence

A security assessment is underway and fundraising is in the works to help cover the cost of the damage. Shapiro says President Donald Trump called him to see how he was doing.

1 month ago

an aerial view of the fire
Community

Fire that swept through New Jersey neighborhood, killing 2 girls, apparently started in their home

Authorities said Friday that the cause of the fire in Millville doesn't appear to be suspicious. The blaze burned six homes and took several hours to bring under control.

1 month ago

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Studio 2 Extra: Meet the O.G. Philly Elmo

You've seen him - the furry red muppet leading the PME drumline down a city street. Tony Royster, founder of PME and often the guy in the costume, joins Avi Wolfman-Arent.

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