Cherry Hill man loses father and home in Main Street fire; community raises funds
CHERRY HILL, N.J. - A Cherry Hill man is receiving support from his community after losing his father and his home in a fire on the 500 block of Main Street. Hazem Abdalla, 27, lost his father Eid Abdalla in the fire and was unable to save him. Eid Abdalla was his only family in the United States.
3 Philadelphia Eateries Cited for Multiple Violations During Health Inspection
Please note that the results mentioned here are from inspections conducted on May 13 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments. The Philadelphia health department conducted a routine inspection across the area on February 5. The report flagged several health code violations...
Woman, 67, Dies After Falling on Icy Walkway Outside Housing Authority Property: ‘It’s Messed...
The family of 67-year-old Florence Miller is grieving after she died following a fall on ice at the Whitehall Apartments in Frankford, a property managed by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). The incident occurred last Tuesday outside the building where her 87-year-old mother resides, and Miller served as her...
Philly worker dies while removing snow following recent winter storm
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
Man accused of raping two Pennsylvania teens arrested after months on the run
A 27-year-old man accused of raping two Pennsylvania teenagers in separate cases last year has been arrested by U.S. Marshals.
Tragic Cherry Hill Fire Claims Life and Injures Firefighter
In the heart of Cherry Hill, a tragic event unfolded as a house fire claimed the life of one individual and injured a brave firefighter who risked it all to control the blaze. The unfortunate incident occurred on the early hours of a cold autumn morning, leaving the community in a state of mourning and shock. Such...
Nearly 40 cats taken from Philadelphia home, ACCT Philly says
Nearly 40 cats were taken from a home in Philadelphia this week, according to a spokesperson with ACCT Philly. The organization said that a person called them on Jan. 30 asking for help because she was no longer able to care for her cats. Léelo en español aquí
A School District Is Under Scrutiny After Parents Raise Safety Concerns
Parents expect school to be the safest part of a child's day, which is why even a single bad inspection report, a threat, or a troubling allegation can send a community into a tailspin. Across the country, families are pressing districts for answers about everything from building conditions to staff conduct and...
NJ Fire Department Only Had Two Firefighters to Respond to a Fire Call at...
Ongoing staffing issues in Collingswood’s fire department created a delayed response at a recent fire call to a high-rise residential building, according to officials. The fire company only had two firefighters to respond to a fire call at Parkview Towers, a 10-story residential high-rise, at 3:45 p.m. on Jan. 18 for...
3 arrested as protesters disrupt construction of proposed CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry
Dozens of officers were at the protest, made up of about two dozen demonstrators who blocked the construction entrance to the planned 1,000-car parking garage at 30th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue.
