Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: Philly Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: Philly Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: Philly Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth'
Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: Philly Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' A veteran public school teacher and activist has admitted she lied for years about being Black and Palestinian, prompting two organizations she worked with to permanently cut ties with her. Hannah Gann, a teacher at The Workshop School in Philadelphia, publicly acknowledged the deception after members of Philly Educators for Palestine and the Racial Justice Organizing Committee confronted her about her background, the organizations said in a joint statement. "Members met with Hannah and questioned her about her background on Thursday and after an hour of discussion, Hannah finally admitted …
Drive-By Shooting In Lakewood: Police Drive-By Shooting In Lakewood: Police Drive-By Shooting In Lakewood: Police
Drive-By Shooting In Lakewood: Police A drive-by shooting in Lakewood on Monday, Sept. 21 is under investigation, authorities said. At 11 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Massachusetts Avenue after receiving a report of gunfire on Sunset Road, Lakewood police said. A witness told police they were driving by a white four-door sedan when an occupant fired a single round toward his vehicle, police said. The sedan was believed to have been stolen in Lakewood earlier that evening, police said. A vehicle matching the same description was reportedly involved in another shots-fired incident in a neighboring town, police …
Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take
Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape Cod — Talk About A Double Take Wanted: Judo rat to train a pre-teen mutant turtle recently hatched on Cape Cod, but crime-fighting can wait — for now.  Wildlife experts are caring for the diamondback terrapin that hatched with two heads at a protected nesting site in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Both heads are alert and showing interest in food — encouraging signs for the tiny turtle.  “We are monitoring and making sure they’re bright and alert; they’re reactive. We’re making sure that we’re offering food and that both heads are active and looking around and trying to eat. So far they are, which is awesome,” Zak M…
Inspection Of NJ's Largest Data Center Ends In $1.07M Fine Inspection Of NJ's Largest Data Center Ends In $1.07M Fine Inspection Of NJ's Largest Data Center Ends In $1.07M Fine
Inspection Of NJ's Largest Data Center Ends In $1.07M Fine New Jersey's largest planned AI data center has been hit with a record $1.07 million fine after state inspectors found 62 large natural-gas generators operating without required permits, officials said. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced the penalty against DataOne in Vineland, Cumberland County, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, citing violations of the state's Air Pollution Control Act. The controversial facility, one of the largest planned data centers on the East Coast, has faced pushback from residents over concerns including noise, air emissions, water use, and electr…
Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police
Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police A 51-year-old woman missing since 2023 was identified as remains recovered in Woodland Township earlier this year, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. Denice Smith had been missing since she walked away from her Woodland Township home on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, New Jersey State Police said. In the days following her disappearance, the New Jersey State Police conducted multiple search and rescue operations throughout the area but were unable to locate Smith, law enforcement said. On Sunday, April 12,  a coordinated search by the Burlington County Search and Rescue Volunteer Team…
NJ Man Stabbed Roommate To Death: Prosecutor NJ Man Stabbed Roommate To Death: Prosecutor NJ Man Stabbed Roommate To Death: Prosecutor
NJ Man Stabbed Roommate To Death: Prosecutor A 49-year-old Highlands man was arrested and charged with stabbing roommate to death on Monday, Sept. 21, authorities said. At 5:58 p.m., Highlands police responded to the 20 block of North Street and found Angus McDougald suffering from two stab wounds, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. McDougald was pronounced dead at the scene, Santiago said. Michael Dunzello, McDougald's roommate, was charged with murder in the first degree and a weapons offense, Santiago said. 
Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial
Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial An off-duty Philadelphia police officer accused of repeatedly shooting his unarmed uncle in the head and face before leading Pennsylvania State Police on a 100+ mph chase will face trial, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Kenroy Anthony Cummings, 25, of Philadelphia, had charges of criminal homicide and felony fleeing or attempting to elude police held for court following a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Robert Hawke on Monday, according to Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta. The charges stem from the July 24 killing of Cummings' uncle…
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Two brothers-in-law building a business together were killed near Hersheypark by a 17-year-old driver who was high on marijuana and traveling more than 70 mph, police announced following a monthlong investigation. Ronald "Ron" Lindenmuth, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, and James "Jim" Eyerly, 63, of Harrisburg, were killed in the head-on crash at West Hersheypark Drive and North Hockersville Road on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Harrisburg teen has now been charged as a juvenile with homicide by vehicle while DUI and DUI involving a controlled substance or metabolite, Derry Township police announced in a…
Brick Vehicle Burglar Busted: Police Brick Vehicle Burglar Busted: Police Brick Vehicle Burglar Busted: Police
Brick Vehicle Burglar Busted: Police A man who broke into multiple vehicles in Brick has been apprehended, authorities said. Throughout September, officers investigated multiple vehicle burglaries, Brick police said. Anthony Cericho specifically targeted work vehicles and stole approximately $15,000 worth of tools, equipment, and other property, Brick Township police said. Cericho was identified following an extensive investigation, police said, and a search warrant led to the recovery of the tools and other property that he stole, police said. He is charged with three counts of burglary, three counts of theft, receiving…
'I Don't Care' Says NJ DWI Driver After Striking Cop Car, Firetruck: Police 'I Don't Care' Says NJ DWI Driver After Striking Cop Car, Firetruck: Police 'I Don't Care' Says NJ DWI Driver After Striking Cop Car, Firetruck: Police
'I Don't Care' Says NJ DWI Driver After Striking Cop Car, Firetruck: Police A 46-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with striking multiple vehicles on Sunday, Sept. 20, authorities said. At 8:51 p.m., officers were on the scene of a pedestrian struck at West Broad Street and Water Street when they hear a horn honking, Bridgeton police said. The vehicle sounding the horn struck a marked police vehicle and then accelerated and drove directly at several officers who were conducting the investigation, police said. Officers had to quickly move to avoid being struck, police said. As Cesar Torres continued through the scene, he then struck a Bridget…
NJ Mom Says Son, 7, Killed In Minibike Crash 'Did Everything Right' NJ Mom Says Son, 7, Killed In Minibike Crash 'Did Everything Right' NJ Mom Says Son, 7, Killed In Minibike Crash 'Did Everything Right'
NJ Mom Says Son, 7, Killed In Minibike Crash 'Did Everything Right' A 7-year-old boy died after the gas-powered minibike he was riding collided with a car in Atlantic City, authorities said. The boy was riding near Massachusetts and Melrose avenues around 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, when the minibike collided with a 2012 blue Nissan Altima, Atlantic City police said. The Nissan driver remained at the scene, and both vehicles were towed for further investigation, police said. The boy was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center before being airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he was pronounced dead, police said. A GoFundMe started by …
Children Of Slain Barnegat Bus Driver Face New Burden After Mother's Killing Children Of Slain Barnegat Bus Driver Face New Burden After Mother's Killing Children Of Slain Barnegat Bus Driver Face New Burden After Mother's Killing
Children Of Slain Barnegat Bus Driver Face New Burden After Mother's Killing For 14 years, Eileen Garvin helped get Barnegat children safely to and from school. Now, her own children need help. The 69-year-old woman, who spent 14 years as a school bus aide and driver in town, was strangled by her husband, William Garvin, at their Windward Drive home earlier this month,  the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. Now, with William behind bars, Eileen's children are left mourning the loss of their mother while facing the financial and legal responsibilities that came with her sudden death. “Eileen was much more than a school bus driver," Diane Lundy, who organiz…