Fatal Accident Involving SEPTA Train and a Pedestrian

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a fatal accident occurred involving a SEPTA train and a pedestrian at 4200 North Broad Street on the Broad Street Line (Orange Line) at the Hunting Park Station. Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian exited the train as it arrived at the station. As the train began moving southbound to continue along the tracks, the individual stepped backward, fell into the space between the train and the platform, and was subsequently struck and run over by the train. Philadelphia Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the male pedestrian deceased at approximately 2:03 a.m. 

The decedent was later identified as 41-year-old Terrell Burton of the 1600 block of West Allegheny Avenue.

The investigation is ongoing with the Crash Investigation Division.

In a separate incident, on January 20, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers from the 12th District responded to a radio call reporting a shooting at the 5500 block of Chester Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a crime scene both inside and in front of the Chester Convenience Store. Shortly thereafter, a 17-year-old male victim arrived at Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center via private vehicle, suffering from two gunshot wounds to his right arm. He was listed in stable condition. 

At this time, no motive has been determined, and no arrests have been made. 

The Shooting Investigation Group is continuing to investigate this incident.

CNBNews OPRA Request for Gloucester City Housing Data Incomplete

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNEWS)(JANUARY 13, 2026)—Sixteen years ago, in 2010, we wrote a story about the number of rental properties, which included an interview with Housing Officer Joe Stecklair. Prior to the interview with Stecklair, we submitted an OPRA asking how many rental properties there are in Gloucester City. Who are the biggest landlords?  How much money does the city receive from rental properties, and other questions.  Ten days later, CNBNews received a 46-page list containing the names of landlords and the addresses of rental properties, along with other information.

We updated those numbers in 2022.

To write an current story on housing situation, we submitted an OPRA on December 9, 2025, to Vanessa Little, the City’s Custodian of Records, asking for the same information we requested in 2010 and 2022 . On January 5, 2026, nearly a month after submitting our request, we received an answer. Instead of the 46 pages of information we received in 2010, we received two pages with numbers scribbled on both pages. We also received 83 pages containing addresses of homes located in the City. There was no explanation why the Custodian of Records emailed those addresses to us.  

Gloucester City occupancy rates

According to data released by https://www.point2homes.com/in September 2025, there are 4,117 occupied housing units. However, the recent pencil information from the Custodian of Records states there are 3,639 or 478 fewer.

The same website, point2homes.com reveal that there are 4,117 occupied housing units in Gloucester City, 56.9% are owner-occupied, while 43.1% are occupied by tenants. Meanwhile, 9.3% of all homes or 443 properties on the local market sit vacant. Gloucester City is home to 11,465 residents, according to the most recent Census data. Gender-wise, 50.6% of Gloucester City locals are male, and 49.4% are female.

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Missing Juvenile Brielle Gause from the 39th District

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile, Brielle Gause. The 15-year-old female was last seen on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., on the 5000 block of Newhall Street.

Her height is 5’8″, and weighs 135 lbs.

If you have any information regarding Brielle’s whereabouts, please contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/missing-juvenile-brielle-gause-from-the-39th-district/

Philadelphia CBP officers intercept six more dangerous ketamine smuggling attempts from Europe

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted six separate ketamine smuggling attempts in Philadelphia, most recently on Dec. 11, that shipped from Europe to addresses in the United States.

Ketamine hydrochloride is a Schedule III non-narcotic compound regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. It is a dangerous anesthetic commonly known on the street as “Special K,” “Donkey Dust,” and “Cat Killer,” and is smoked, snorted, or mixed in beverages, or cut with other dangerous drugs. Overdoses can lead to serious health threats, such as nausea, elevated heart rate, unconsciousness, convulsions, and respiratory failure.

Ketamine is used lawfully by medical professionals to treat human and animal patients. However, ketamine is used illegally by street addicts and recreational users as a hallucinogen, similar to phencyclidine (PCP). Sexual predators also use ketamine to incapacitate their victims.

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Camden County Public Works Crews On the Job

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(Lindenwold, NJ) – As a winter storm approaches our region this evening, the Camden County Department of Public Works is working diligently to ensure the county’s 1,200 lane miles of road are safe and passable for motorists.

“Our crews have been called in to ensure that our roads are prepared for this winter weather event,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “As our crews head out to treat the roads, remember to always leave at least six car lengths behind our vehicles while they work and move any cars off the street and into a driveway.”

A brief snow shower is expected in the early afternoon, with conditions transitioning to sleet and freezing rain after sunset and continuing through the night. The winter weather is expected to taper off around midday on Saturday. However, long-term freezing temperatures throughout the weekend will ensure snow and ice remain on untreated surfaces for several days.

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Shooting Investigation

The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be provided as they become available. At approximately 3:01 p.m., a shooting occurred inside the entrance of a supermarket located at 2301 Oregon Avenue in the city’s 1st District. An adult male sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition. At this time, no motive has been identified, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing and is being handled by the Shooting Investigation Group.

Director Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead

Rob and Michele Reiner; Nick Reiner.Credit : Stefanie Keenan/Getty; Adela Loconte/WireImage

Rob Reiner, 78 along with his wife, Michele Singer, 68, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood, California home at approximately 3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time), December 14th.

Reiner’s son Nick, who has had a long battle with addiction, is being questioned by police.

Mr. Reiner began his career as an actor, notably famous for his role in the 1970’s sitcom “All In The Family.” He later went on to become a successful director and producer, with movies “When Harry Met Sally,” “Stand by Me,” and “A Few Good Men.” He was previously married to actress Penny Marshall, who passed away in 2018 due to complications with diabetes. They divorced in 1981.

Reiner married photographer Michele singer in 1989. The couple had three children together.

Woman in Chicago Set on Fire by Career Criminal

Last week in Democrat-run Chicago, a 26-year-old woman was riding the ‘L’ train when a career criminal with 72 prior arrests — including eight felony convictions and seven misdemeanors — doused her in gasoline, chased her screaming through the train car, and set her on fire in broad daylight. She’s now fighting for her life with horrific burns because the predator who did this was walking free.

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Brooklawn Police Arrest Suspect for Multiple Vehicle Burglaries

The Brooklawn Police Department responded to the area of 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a report of a male attempting to enter parked vehicles. The caller provided officers with home-surveillance video capturing the individual pulling on multiple car door handles.

A male matching the description was located a short time later in the 100 block of Pennsylvania Road. Upon contact, the suspect refused officers’ commands and fled on foot, attempting to hide in several locations. Ofc. Blackiston ultimately located the individual concealed under a U-Haul truck. He was safely taken into custody and identified as Eric A. Hunter (DOB 03/28/1982).

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THE GRINCH DESTROYS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AT GLOUCESTER TOWNE; WHY?

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 23, 2025) CNBNews Editor’s Note--Today, we received a complaint from a resident of Gloucester Towne who was upset about the destruction of Christmas decorations that the local community had put up. According to this individual, employees from the Public Works Department arrived at the site on November 21 and dismantled the holiday display. The resident claimed that the employees informed her that the order to remove the decorations came from Brian Morrell, the Chief of Police and City Administrator, as well as Mayor Dayl Baile. The resident expressed confusion over why such an order was given and noted that there had been no prior communication with the property managers or the residents regarding the removal of the decorations. “The people living here used their Social Security checks to pay for these ornaments and trimmings,” she stated. Additionally, she mentioned that the mayor and city council members were contacted on Friday, November 21, but as of today, Sunday, they had yet to receive a response.

Cleary’s Notebook News has submitted an OPRA request to the City’s Custodian of Records in order to seek transparency regarding the puzzling removal of festive decorations at Gloucester Towne. The resident we spoke with is a concerned resident who contacted us to share that for the past three years, residents have been allowed to adorn the area with holiday displays. The pressing question for city officials is: why are residents now prohibited from setting up their cherished Christmas decorations? What led to this unexpected change, and why were residents not notified of the new rules?

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