PHILADELPHIA – The Associated Press  is reporting that authorities have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Talcony Palmyra Bridge on Saturday, July 4. The 43-year old is Hector Rosa of North Philadelphia. The search for Rosa’s nephew was suspended. They did not identify the boy, whose body was not found.

HARRISBURG – With full implementation of the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS), Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today reminded hunters that county treasurers will begin accepting antlerless deer license applications three weeks earlier than in past years. Applications from resident hunters will be accepted by county treasurers starting Monday, July 13; nonresidents on Monday, July 27.

The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears this Independence Day by a final score of 10-6, in game three of their four game series. Riversharks’ starter Ryan DiPietro (1-2) pitched 5 strong innings, scattering 6 hits, allowing 2 runs, while striking out 4, for his first win of the season. The loss was charged to Newark’s Kyle Kobernus (1-1), who allowed 7 hits, 8 runs (2 earned) over 6 innings of work. With the outcome, the Riversharks climb to 30-35, while Newark drops to 33-33.
With two outs already recorded in the 3rd inning, Riversharks’ starter Ryan DiPietro ran into some trouble. After surrendering a single to right fielder Jacque Jones, and a walk to designated hitter Carl Everett. First baseman Brandon Buckman stepped to the plate and hit a frozen rope up the middle, scoring Jones for the early 1-0 lead.

The first half of the 2009 Atlantic League season will come to an end on Thursday, July 9th, and the Sharks will need a strong push to earn an automatic playoff berth, as they did last season. Just as a reminder, the Atlantic League plays a split season format in which the first half and second half winners of each division automatically qualify for the playoffs at the end of the season.

They will play each other in a best of three Divisional Series. The same applies for the winners of the second half of the season.

In the event a club should win the division in both halves of the season, their opponent will be the club, regardless of division, that has achieved the best overall record for the entire season.

For congestion relief, take one (or more) daily: Region also needs rail

I am proud to support the Delaware River Port Authority\’s plan to expand rail service through southern New Jersey. At a time when traffic congestion is at its highest, pollution remains problematic, population increases are certain and the options for public transit are scarce, this plan offers the vision for the future.

Imagine the amount of stress being lifted off your shoulders because, instead of battling frustrating traffic every morning on Routes 42 and 55, you now ride bus rapid transit into Center City Philadelphia. continue to read