Philadelphia Police Investigating Shooting

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 8:14 a.m., 19th District officers responded to a shooting on the unit block of North Dewey Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male who had sustained four gunshot wounds: one to the abdomen, one to the right knee and two to the right shoulder.

The victim was transported by private vehicle to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment. His condition is currently unknown.

The scene was secured and held for investigators. No arrests have been made, and no weapons were recovered.

The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Anonymous tips are welcome.

REAL ID Appointments Available in NJ

With Thanksgiving just weeks away and the holiday travel season fast approaching, REAL ID appointments are widely available at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) locations across the state, with average wait times of just three days — a dramatic improvement from the 73-day wait residents faced at the beginning of 2026.

The expanded availability of REAL ID appointments reflects the Sherrill Administration’s commitment to making government work better for New Jersey residents. Through targeted operational changes, the NJMVC has dramatically reduced wait times while maintaining high service levels — issuing 750,000 REAL IDs in 2026 and approaching the 1 million milestone for the year.

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Wanted: Suspects for Arson in the 22nd District

On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 am, a fire was reported at a commercial property at 19xx Ringgold Street. The following video segments three unknown persons causing damage to the ATM Machine. One suspect will be shown hurting his hand as he wedges a pick axe between his hand and the ATM machine. The final segment shows a suspect squirting a charcoal lighter fluid in the store isle and then a fire seen in the kitchen. Central Detective Division and the ATF Philadelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force is kindly asking for the publics assistance in identifying the following 3 individuals responsible for the arson and burglary of the commercial property.

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Dominic Rizzo, 61, of Tinton Falls

Dominic Rizzo, of Tinton Falls, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Monmouth, New Jersey at age 61.

Born on March 14, 1965, Dominic resided at Aster Creek Nursing & Rehab Center in Tinton Falls, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Catholic graveside service on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 9:30 am at Waterford Memorial Park Cemetery, 629 Pestleton Road, Waterford Works, NJ 08089.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dominic Rizzo. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856 – 456 – 1142

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Overnight Incidents

15TH DISTRICT – SHOOTING – 4700 BLOCK OF BENNER STREET

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 8:39 p.m., 15th District officers responded to a radio call for a person with a gun on the 4700 block of Benner Street.

Upon arrival, officers checked the exterior of the property and observed the rear door open. Inside, officers located a 35-year-old female victim lying on the kitchen floor suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Officers immediately transported her to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where she was treated by Doctors and listed in extremely critical condition.

Officers secured the property as a crime scene for investigators.

The offender is unknown. No arrests have been made at this time.

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World’s Largest Pickle Party Coming to Philadelphia

Get your brine on, Philly. The Big Dill®, The World’s Largest Pickle Party®, is bringing its biggest celebration ever home to Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 1:00pm to 9:00pm, at Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, taking over National Pickle Day itself. This is not your traditional food festival. It is a full-blown pickle party, with unlimited sampling of more than 100 pickle varieties on Pickle Row, more than 50 vendors serving everything from pickle pizza and deep-fried pickle egg rolls to pickle pierogies and pickle milkshakes, a Pickle RAVE with DJ Jay Roy, VIP pickle brunch, pickle beer and ritas, live music from Shot of Southern and the South Philly String Band, the World Pickle Eating Championship®, the Brine Chug Challenge, mechanical pickle rides, TikTok’s Pickle Priest blessing pickles, a 25-foot inflatable pickle jar named Big Brine, Jameson Pickle Backs and Evil Genius pickle beer for the 21+ crowd, and the Parade of the Pickles, where Philadelphians in numbered pickle suits will try to set a world record. Tickets start at $29.99 and are on sale now at bigdill.com.

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SEDAR Pool Nominations Due December 10

What will members do?

Individuals in the SEDAR Pool may participate, if selected, in the various data, assessments, and review workshops associated with shark stock assessments. As part of the workshops, members of the SEDAR Pool review and provide advice regarding the scientific information, data, and models that NOAA Fisheries will use or consider for use in the relevant stock assessment.

In 2027, NOAA Fisheries plans to finalize the sandbar shark assessment and begin the bull shark stock assessment.

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Arts Ed NJ Showcases NJ Student Artists

Arts Ed NJ curated a gallery of student artwork for the 2026 New Jersey School Board Association’s Workshop at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The gallery showcased work from student artists K-12 throughout New Jersey from October 20th to October 21st.

The Student Art Gallery featured work from the following schools.

Franklin High School, Somerset
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Keyport Central School
New Roberto Clemente School, Paterson
Oakcrest High School
Ocean Township School District
Piscataway Public School District
Randolph High School
South Orange Maplewood School District
St. Mary’s School, Williamstown

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Wanted: Suspect Jamal Pistoria for Homicide in the 14th District

The Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s help in locating 33-year-old Jamal Pistoria (Pictureds above). Pistoria is wanted for the homicide by shooting of 34 year-old Bellaniri Ofelia Hernandez Camilo inside 63xx block of Stenton Ave and the assault of two additional women at that location.

THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE.

Suspect Description: Jamal Pistoria, 33 years-of-age, 5’6″, 150 lbs., and could be in the area of the 15xx block of E. Tulpehocken St.

If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)
Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Homicide Unit:
215-686-3334/3335

MCGUIRE CONCEDES NJ-03 CONGRESSIONAL RACE

Michael McGuire, the Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd District, conceded the race today and congratulated Rep. Herb Conaway on his re-election.

McGuire, a Marine veteran, Naval Reservist and retired NYPD officer, campaigned on lowering costs for working families, and championing policies that promote public safety. He spent months meeting voters across Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth counties and pressing Conaway to debate him directly.