Category: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wanted: Suspect for Robbery in the 9th District

The Philadelphia Police Department-Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual depicted in the following stills and video clips.

On August 12, 2026, at approximately 10:05 PM, the victim, a 50 year-old female along with her 16 years-old son, parked her car on the 3xx block of Delancey Street. As the victim was gathering her items an unknown black male approached her pointing a handgun at her demanded her wallet and cell phone. The victim handed the suspect her wallet but could not find her phone. After patting the victim’s pockets for the her phone he demanded her son’s wallet, but did not have one. The suspect then fled north on S. 3rd St with the victim’s wallet. The suspect was seen in the area for approximately 45 minutes prior to the robbery.

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Recalls & Safety Warnings

The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.

Cooluli Recalls 10-Liter and 15-Liter Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Goody King Magnetic Building Cubes and Blocks Recalled

Southern Telecom Recalls Brookstone-Branded Tabletop Fire Pits 

More Details at CPSC.gov

Orange Mayor Fails to Reappoint HPC

Longstanding tensions between Orange’s Historic Preservation Commission and the local city government are coming to a head. Last year, Mayor Dwayne Warren refused to reappoint enough commissioners to a new term. Though the HPC still remains a legal commission under an ordinance passed in 2013, Warren’s refusal to make reappointments leaves them unable to form a quorum, effectively ending their work.
This is coming at a time when large developments are happening within historic districts that should fall under the commission’s review authority, according to Jody Leight, HPC chair.
“Some things were getting approved administratively but other larger projects wouldn’t come to us at all,” Leight said. “There was active sabotage from City Hall and the final blow was the walk-on motion.”
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Camden County Roadwork

 Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of August 17 to August 21. 

“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, August 17, to Friday, August 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a lane closure between West Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.

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Philly Zoo Animals to Experience Concert of Lifetime

Celebrated by millions across the globe for his unique sound and special connection with animals, Loris Assadian – better known by his social media name, PLUMES – will visit Philadelphia Zoo as a guest to play his signature pink guitar and sing for the Zoo’s animals. This is the artist’s first appearance at a U.S. Zoo. By regularly singing for animals, PLUMES raises awareness about the beauty of the animal world and the importance of its preservation. This unique opportunity provides additional enrichment for the Zoo’s animals; part of the Zoo’s animal care program includes giving animals opportunities to experience something new, like a performance by a world-famous musician. With his signature style and important message of animal preservation, the Zoo hopes to captivate new audiences to celebrate animals and highlight how to protect the natural world.

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Community Connections with Your County

Stay Engaged Through Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, & Social Media
 Check out the various ways to engage with your local government, get important updates, and be involved! Join monthly meetings with the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross, follow our social media, browse the county website for programs and services, and download the free Camden County App for instant access to all events, alerts, concerts, news, and more right from your phone. To download the app, Click Here. The next Caucus Meeting will be on Tuesday, August 18th, and the Commissioners Meeting Thursday, August 20th. All meetings are at 520 Market St, 6th Floor in Camden. To watch meetings online, Click Here. 

The next Town Hall Meeting will be on Thursday, September 10th, location to be announced soon. If you have any questions or need assistance, please submit them, and we will forward them to the appropriate level of government. If you have a question, Click Here.
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Hahn Stepping Down as ED of Assembly Majority Office

Speaker Craig J. Coughlin issued the following statement today on the announcement that Seth Hahn is stepping down as the Executive Director of the Assembly Majority Office in September.

“Seth has been an invaluable member of our team and an important part of the success of our caucus over the past six years,” said Speaker Coughlin. “Seth’s leadership was instrumental in expanding paid family leave, passing landmark affordable housing legislation, increasing ballot access, and making sure New Jersey has been on the leading edge pushing back against attacks on reproductive care, immigrants’ rights, voting rights and common sense gun safety laws. He was the Assembly’s top negotiator for five bipartisan budgets spanning two administrations. I wish him the best of luck as he enters the next phase of his career, and I know he will be successful.”

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Gov. Shapiro no longer able to attend

Governor Shapiro is no longer able to attend today’s WLL Championship at Subaru Park. Media are still welcome to attend. Game time for the WLL Championship is 5 p.m. and will be live on ESPN. Please RSVP via email if you are not already credentialed.

Also, the Philadelphia Waterdogs are currently facing the New York Atlas live on ESPN for a PLL (men’s) regular season matchup before the WLL Championship. The Waterdogs are Philadelphia’s only professional men’s lacrosse team.

Updated media advisory is below…

EVENT:           INAUGURAL WOMEN’S LACROSSE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP MAKES WOMEN’S SPORTS HISTORY AT SUBARU PARK

PLACE:          Subaru Park, One Stadium Drive, Chester, Pa. 19013

TIME:              Saturday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.

DETAILS:       The inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship will make women’s sports history at Subaru Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title.

The championship marks the culmination of the WLL’s first full regular season and will feature some of the world’s top women’s lacrosse players, including several with ties to Philadelphia and South Jersey.

The championship comes as the league works with state, local and community partners to expand access to professional women’s lacrosse and introduce more young athletes and families across Pennsylvania to the sport.

In partnership with the Shapiro Administration, the WLL provided 2,500 complimentary tickets to nonprofit organizations, youth programs and community groups across Pennsylvania to attend the championship at Subaru Park.

The City of Philadelphia has proclaimed Saturday, Aug. 15, Women’s Lacrosse League Day in Philadelphia.

For tickets and more information: www.thewll.com.

Arrest Made in Lower Township

The Lower Township Police Department responded to the 200 block of E. Delaware Parkway, in the Villas section of Lower Township for a reported stabbing. The victim, a 23-year-old male from Villas, sustained significant injury to his hand as a result of an apparent assault with a knife. The victim was transported to Cooper Cape Regional for his injuries, which were non-life threatening.

Responding Officers determined that the victim had fled the scene of the assault, which had occurred in the 300 block of E Pacific Avenue. Patrol Officers located several witnesses to the altercation. An ensuing investigation conducted by members of the Lower Township Detective Bureau determined that the victim was attacked by the accused after arriving at a 3rd party residence. The altercation continued into the street, where the accused brandished a knife and stabbed the victim. The accused then fled the scene prior to police arrival.

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Governor Shapiro To Attend Inaugural Lacrosse Championship

 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will attend the inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship at Subaru Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title.

Governor Shapiro will participate in a media availability at 4:30 p.m. ahead of the championship game, which begins at 5 p.m.

The championship marks the culmination of the WLL’s first full regular season and will feature some of the world’s top women’s lacrosse players, including several with ties to Philadelphia and South Jersey.

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