Philly’s Largest Beer Festival Returns to Philadelphia Zoo

Get Ready for a Roaring Good Time with Seasonal Beverages, Food, Brand-New Music Lineup and Animals!

Philadelphia, PA – Get ready to go wild at Philadelphia Zoo’s favorite summer bash! Summer Ale Festival is back on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with over 100 beers, ciders, seltzers, meads, teas, spirits and non-alcoholic options, including 13 new vendors. This fan-favorite event is the only place in the region where you can sip with snow leopards, toast near tigers and cheers with Andean bears! Performing live this year on the Impala Lawn Stage are Philly-based bands Nik Greeley and the Operators, Echo Kid and Moonroof. This year’s beverage lineup includes newcomers like Bald Birds Brewing Company, Ship Bottom Brewery, Good Boy Vodka, Ironbound Cider and NA Beer Club.

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Philadelphia PD Investigating Homicides

Homicide—900 W. Hunting Park Avenue

Philadelphia – Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man inside Hunting Park on Saturday night.

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 10:04 p.m., Philadelphia police officers responded to the area of 900 W. Hunting Park Avenue for a report of a person shot inside the park near the baseball field.

Upon arrival, officers located 45-year-old Martin Higgins suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. The victim was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene by responding medics at 10:41 p.m.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made, and no weapon has been recovered.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477). All tips will be kept confidential.

Homicide—1200 W. Hunting Park Avenue

On Friday, June 26, 2026, officers responded to the 1200 block of West Hunting Park Avenue for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.

Police transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:29 p.m.

No arrests have been made, and no weapon has been recovered at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).

FOX 29: Man Arrested After Presenting Fake IDs; FBI Investigation

According to Fox 29, a park ranger saw the suspect, pictured above, and a woman arguing at Sixth and Market. That incident led to a home on Chu Avenue. Federal officials are now searching a property connected to the suspect, 44-year-old Eugene Horsch, after authorities say a variety of chemicals were found in the basement of that home.

Air Quality Alert until 12:00AM Wednesday

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Tuesday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON

Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of June 29 to July 3.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Audubon

· Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue from Monday, June 29, to Friday, July 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a partial road closure eastbound between East Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.

· PSE&G will be working on 257 Crystal Lake Avenue on Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a partial westbound road closure between Prospect Avenue and Hopkins Road.

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Summer Concerts With Pieces of a Dream And The Commodores

The Board of Commissioners will continue its Summer Concert Series with two performances this week. Admission to all shows is free and all are welcome to attend.

Tonight Pieces of a Dream will be performing the Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park (2 Riverside Drive, Camden), beginning at 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, July 4, The Commodores will be performing the 2026 Freedom Festival at Wiggins Park, at 8 p.m.

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Bally’s Beach Bar Hosts Annual Bikini Competition

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Bally’s Beach Bar, located right on the sand at Bally’s Atlantic City, will bring the energy to the Jersey Shore with its annual bikini competition beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday July 25. Contestants will take center stage to showcase their confidence, personality and style while competing for cash prizes, swag and a $5,000 grand prize.

Beachgoers are invited to spend the afternoon at Bally’s Beach Bar, where they will enjoy cocktails, classic beach fare and a lively atmosphere as contestants compete for top honors. Contestants aged 21 and over are encouraged to bring their eye-catching swimwear and sizzling confidence for a chance to win. Registration is now open on the Bally’s website here.

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Two Men Arrested on Threats, Extortion, and Conspiracy Charges

John Alite, 63, of Englishtown, New Jersey, was arrested on June 19, 2026, and charged with multiple counts of theft by extortion (second degree), corporate misconduct (second degree), usury (second degree), and terroristic threats. It is alleged that Alite made loans in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law and subsequently obtained the property and monies of victims by threatening to commit violent acts.

He is also alleged to have misused his corporation, Straightened-Out Entertainment, Inc., to promote his criminal scheme. Alite is a councilman in Englishtown.

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CCPO Promotes Four Veteran Investigators

Camden, NJ – Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay is pleased to announce the promotions of four veteran members of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.

On June 22, 2026, Lieutenant Michael DeGregorio, Lieutenant Thomas McDonnell, Sergeant Matthew DiDomenico, and Sergeant Salvatore Russomanno were sworn-in by Prosecutor MacAulay before Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, First Assistant Prosecutor Timothy Chatten, and Chief of Staff Michael Mangold.