Jet Fuel Spill In Philly-Area Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene Jet Fuel Spill In Philly-Area Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene Jet Fuel Spill In Philly-Area Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene
Jet Fuel Spill In Philly-Area Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene Approximately 60,000 gallons of jet fuel spilled from an underground pipeline in Montgomery County after a drilling crew struck it, prompting a shelter-in-place order, road closures, and a massive hazardous materials response, authorities said. Residents near the spill in Upper Merion Township may continue smelling fuel as weather conditions change, but air monitoring has not detected contaminants above health-based safety levels, according to an update issued by township police at 10:27 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The spill happened near East Fourth Street (River Road) and Coates Street on Thursd…

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Sherrill To Name Former Federal Prosecutor NJ's Next Lieutenant Governor: Reports Sherrill To Name Former Federal Prosecutor NJ's Next Lieutenant Governor: Reports Sherrill To Name Former Federal Prosecutor NJ's Next Lieutenant Governor: Reports
Sherrill To Name Former Federal Prosecutor NJ's Next Lieutenant Governor: Reports Gov. Mikie Sherrill is expected to name former federal prosecutor Shirley U. Emehelu as New Jersey's next lieutenant governor on Monday, Nov. 9, according to reports from the New Jersey Globe and NJ Advance Media. Emehelu, who has more than 20 years of experience in law and public policy, would become the state's fifth lieutenant governor. She currently serves as New Jersey's acting secretary of state, a position she has held since September. New Jersey has been without a lieutenant governor since late September, when then-Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned following the release of a…
3 Found Dead In NJ Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor 3 Found Dead In NJ Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor 3 Found Dead In NJ Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor
3 Found Dead In NJ Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor Three elderly people were found dead inside a South Jersey home after a postal worker discovered a note on the door instructing someone to call 911, authorities said Friday, Nov. 6. The bodies were discovered inside a home on the unit block of Winding Way in Mount Holly, near the township's border with Eastampton, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount Holly Police Chief Clifford Spencer said. Reports that the home is that of former school board member William Monk could not be independently verified by Daily Voice, however, records show that Monk does live on Winding Way…
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NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside PA Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing A father of 17 was shot in the head while sitting in a parked vehicle outside a Pennsylvania convenience store. More than three years later, a second Philadelphia man has been convicted in his killing, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Rasheed Quayle Tisdale, 32, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy to commit criminal homicide following a four-day jury trial before Northampton County Judge Abraham P. Kassis on Thursday, Nov. 5, District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta announced. The conviction stems from the Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, shooting death of Legious Robert Minder Sr., 46, a N…
Manslaughter For Wildwood Woman, 61, Following Fight That Left Man, 72, Dead: Prosecutor Manslaughter For Wildwood Woman, 61, Following Fight That Left Man, 72, Dead: Prosecutor Manslaughter For Wildwood Woman, 61, Following Fight That Left Man, 72, Dead: Prosecutor
Manslaughter For Wildwood Woman, 61, Following Fight That Left Man, 72, Dead: Prosecutor A 61-year-old Wildwood woman has been charged with manslaughter after a 72-year-old man died from injuries suffered during a physical altercation last month, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 5. Lisa Jones, of the 100 East block of Pine Avenue, was charged with second-degree manslaughter following an investigation by Wildwood police and the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy said. Jones was involved in a fight with the man on Tuesday, Oct. 6, authorities said. The victim was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medi…

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This NJ Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K
DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K The federal government is suing Penn State University, accusing the Pennsylvania school of illegally offering reduced tuition rates to undocumented immigrants while charging some American citizens more than $71,000 annually in tuition and related costs. The U.S. Department of Justice filed the 14-page lawsuit against Pennsylvania State University and its Board of Trustees on Thursday, Nov. 5, challenging a policy that allows certain undocumented students living in Pennsylvania to qualify for in-state tuition. Federal prosecutors argue the policy violates federal law because U.S. citizens li…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …