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TEDx To Tax Evasion: Vertical Farming Visionary Jack Griffin Funnels Cash To Wife's Account
Jack Griffin said he was going to save the world.
He told everyone — in interviews, on stage, and in a TEDx Talk — that vertical farming would eliminate food deserts, create green-collar jobs, and change the future.
But federal prosecutors say Griffin was secretly siphoning money from his startup and wiring it to his estranged wife’s bank account, the FBI announced on Saturday, July 5.
Griffin's talk introduces Philadelphia's vertical farming and its exciting future. Vertical farming produces far more produce, with no pesticides, herbicides, or manure, than traditional farming or o…
PA Woman Killed By Estranged Husband, Who May Be Hiding In NJ Or Mexico: FBI
A woman who vanished the morning after her birthday was found dead in the garage of her Philadelphia home — and now federal agents are hunting her estranged husband, the FBI announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Miguel "Cara Gorda" Angel Aguilar Ojeda, 34, of Philadelphia, has been identified as a "person of interest" in the death of Ivelisse Lugo, 51, of the 5900 block of Elsinore Street, on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.
She was last seen with Ojeda, who was believed to be driving a 2006 Chevy Express van with Pennsylvania plate ZRR-4023, according to Philadelphia P…
Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather.
Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28.
"The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Philly Exotic Dancer's Body Found Stuffed In Futon, Co-Worker Arrested 3,732 Miles Away
A 21-year-old woman was found dead, stuffed inside a futon in her Philadelphia apartment, and her alleged killer has been captured overseas, authorities announced on Friday, June 27.
The body of Yuleisy Carolina Torrelles-Martinez was discovered on Saturday, April 5, inside her living room couch in the 4400 block of Frankford Avenue, after friends grew concerned when she hadn't answered the door for days. Police were called to the apartment and found her wrapped in a shower curtain and trash bags, Philadelphia police said.
Medics pronounced Torrelles-Martinez dead at 8:26 a.m. A post-mortem…
1,700 Lose Power In Bergen County Amid Dangerous NJ Heat
New Jersey is sweltering under dangerously high heat and humidity, with feels-like temperatures hitting 106° in multiple cities on Wednesday, June 25, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.
Trenton, Vineland, Allentown, Philadelphia, and Wilmington all reached peak heat indices of 106°, while Easton, PA, topped out at 107°, weather officials said. Long Branch and Sussex hit 100°, and Toms River wasn’t far behind at 103°.
To make matters worse, more than 10,000 residents across the state were without power as of 7:30 p.m., making it even harder to cool off:
PSE&G outa…
See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here
The Who is taking one last bow. After more than six decades of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, smashed guitars, and songs that became anthems for multiple generations, the legendary band is heading out on their 2025 farewell tour—and this time, it looks like the end of the line.
Tickets are already up for grabs, and fans can find seats at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. The clock is ticking, and if history’s any clue, they’ll be gone faster than a runaway magic bus.
Here’s where The Who will be stopping:
August 19, 2025 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
August 21, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA …
Bergen County Faces Air Quality Alert As Temps Climb Into 90s Thursday
It’s not just hot — it’s hazardous.
Air quality across New Jersey and New York is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday, June 12, as temperatures climb into the 90s and Code Orange Alerts are in effect.
Health officials say that ground-level ozone and fine particulates will combine with heat to pose risks for children, seniors, and people with heart or lung conditions.
⚠️ Air Quality Alerts
Code Orange Air Quality Alerts issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Counties affected: Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Mercer, Ocean, Burling…
Family Feared Him Missing — He Was Arrested In Undercover Child Sex Sting At NJ Hotel, AG Says
All Bruce Drelich's family knew on Friday, May 2 was that he'd gone to New Jersey to meet an "online acquaintance" before he disappeared, according to a missing person's post on social media.
And then, they learned why.
The Philadelphia resident is facing multiple charges, including human trafficking, after authorities say he tried to meet a 12-year-old girl in a Bordentown, NJ hotel for sex. That girl was actually an undercover agent, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said on Tuesday, June 10.
So, on May 2, when Drehlich arrived at the hotel, he was taken into custody by authori…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifting Into NJ Triggering Alerts: Check Your Town's Index
With summer-like heat moving in, health officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for much of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and the Philadelphia metro area on Wednesday, June 4 (scroll down to check your town's air quality index).
The alerts, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., warn that ground-level ozone pollution could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with heart or lung disease, authorities in each state said. Click here to see today's air quality forecast.
In New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection iss…
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia through 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31, with storms expected to begin after 8 p.m. Friday.
Here's what to expect:
Tornadoes: A couple are possible.
Hail: Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size.
Wind: Gusts up to 65 mph possible.
The watch covers more than 22 million people, including densely populated areas around Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Dover, and Virginia Beach.
⚠️ In New Jersey, the watch includes:
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland…
47 Counts Of Child Endangerment For Bus Driver Who Left Wheel Unattended In NJ: Cops
A 41-year-old Philadelphia bus driver was arrested and charged with numerous counts of child endangerment on Tuesday, May 27, after committing multiple traffic offenses while driving on the Garden State Parkway in Lakewood, authorities said.
Xiao Lei Lei Tian drove at high speeds, failed to maintain his lane, used a cell phone while driving and at one point stood in the aisle of the moving bus, leaving the steering wheel unattended, Lakewood police said.
The bus, which had 47 juveniles and three adults, was en route from Rhode Island to a school in Lakewood, police said. It was found d…
