Philadelphia Police Crime Report

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating several separate incidents that occurred across the city over the last 24 hours, including two shootings and a chaotic series of hit-and-run collisions involving a stolen utility truck.

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Rowan Women’s Track & Field Takes Home Conference Championship

The Rowan Women’s Track & Field Team won its first NJAC Championship since the 2019 season, unseating TCNJ in its quest for a sixth-straight title as the Profs totaled 211.5 points over the two-day meet held at Ramapo.

The title is the eighth in program history and first under head coach Shedrick Elliott III.

The Profs took home three first-place finishes on Sunday and a bevy of top 5 results to stave off the Lions (207 points) for the NJAC crown. Stockton took third (133) while Montclair State was fourth (113).

Sunday’s recap:

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Rowan Men’s Track & Field Win 11th Conference Title in a Row

MAHWAH, NJ — #1 Rowan ran away with its 24th New Jersey Athletic Conference Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Championship and 11th title in a row on Sunday to cap the two-day meet hosted by Ramapo.

The Profs put together 319.33 points behind three-first place finishes on Saturday and eight more on Sunday. TCNJ was second with 213 points with host Ramapo in third (86.33).

Sunday’s action:

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35-Year-Old Male Arrested Following Multi-Vehicle Collision

Hit-and-Run Involving Police Vehicle Update

PHILADELPHIA — A 35-year-old male is in custody following a series of collisions early Monday morning that left one person injured and a building with significant structural damage. At approximately 3:35 AM on May 4, 2026, 18th District Officers observed a blue 2016 Tesla Model X driving on the sidewalk in front of 4900 Spruce Street. After the officers positioned their patrol vehicle to block the vehicle, the driver continued westward on the sidewalk, striking the driver’s side of the police car.

The offender refused several commands to park and exit the vehicle, instead driving away northbound on 50th Street. A short time later, the Tesla collided with a white 2014 Chevrolet Impala at the intersection of 50th and Walnut Streets. The force of the impact sent the Tesla into a building at 5001 Walnut Street, causing major damage to the property. Following the crash, the male fled the scene on foot.

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Are Leaderboards and iGaming Tournaments Bringing Local Communities Together?

A scoreboard has always done more than track results. It gives people a reason to show up again. That is true in a Gloucester City gym during a weeknight rec game, and it is true on a mobile leaderboard where familiar usernames climb and fall over a season of mini-events. The interesting shift is how many modern tournaments borrow the social rhythms of local sports. Regular match windows. Team chat energy. Friendly trash talk that stays friendly. Participation becomes a badge of belonging, even for players who rarely finish at the top.

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New Cosmetology Clinic Grand Opening at CCC

New Cosmetology Clinic opens today, March 5, at 11 a.m. at Camden County College-Camden City Campus, College Hall, 200 North Broadway, Camden.

The CCC Cosmetology Clinic offers students hands-on training to prepare them for careers in the beauty industry. The space functions as a working salon, allowing students to develop their skills in cosmetology, skin care, and nail technology. Additionally, the clinic serves as a resource for the Camden County community, offering affordable services that help students gain real-world experience.

“We are excited to celebrate the opening of our Cosmetology Clinic,” said Dr. Lovell Pugh-Bassett, President.  “The clinic reflects our commitment to hands-on learning and community service. We see great potential for it to support both student growth and to make an impact on the Camden County community.”

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Amanda M. Metzinger, 40, of Westville

Amanda M. Metzinger, age 40, of Westville passed away in the comfort of her own home after a strong and valiant fight against cancer. Surrounded and cared for by her loving family on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Amanda was born in Camden and had resided in Audubon before moving to Westville. Amanda was a dedicated Registered Nurse and worked at the Voorhees Pediatric Facility in Voorhees Twp. while simultaneously pursuing her Master’s degree. She loved hosting events, taking trips with her family and friends and going to concerts and sporting events. Amanda was also a big Harry Potter fan, relished in taking trips to Universal Studios, and loved all animals. But most of all, Amanda was a huge supporter of her sons and brothers and made it a point to attend as many of their sporting events and activities as she could. She will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind.

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Female Fatally Shot Inside North Philadelphia Residence

Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of an adult female on Sunday afternoon.

Emergency personnel responded to a residence on the 2300 block of N. Cleveland Street at approximately 1:13 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female victim inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 1:49 p.m.

Authorities have secured the residence, and the scene remains held for processing by investigators. No arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered at this time.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit.

NAD+ Peptide Systems: Metabolic Architecture and Emerging Research

Within the intricate biochemical networks that sustain cellular vitality, few molecules occupy as central a position as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). Although NAD+ itself is not a peptide, contemporary biochemical discourse increasingly refers to “NAD+ peptide systems” when describing peptide-regulated enzymes and signaling pathways whose catalytic or regulatory activity depends upon intracellular NAD+ availability. In this context, NAD+ is believed to function as a redox cofactor, a substrate for post-translational modifications, and a metabolic signal integrator. The peptide components of NAD+-dependent systems—most prominently the sirtuin family and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases—form a regulatory architecture that research indicates may coordinate genomic stability, energy metabolism, circadian rhythm alignment, and adaptive stress responses within the organism.

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