The Philadelphia Police Department’s Central Detective Division is currently speaking with two persons of interest in connection with the recent gunpoint robberies in the 9th and 22nd Police Districts. The investigation remains ongoing. No charges at this time. Updates will be shared as they become available.
110-Pound Black Lab Found Dead in Hot Van
WHEELING, Ill. (WLS) (September 25, 2026)— The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has dropped an animal cruelty charge against the owner of a Wheeling pet resort where a 6-year-old dog was found dead in a hot van earlier this month. The incident happened on September 3, 2026
Miller, a 110-pound black Labrador, was found dead in a hot van after being transported to Waggles Pet Resort.
Waggles Owner Ross Niehaus was charged, but the state’s attorney’s office dropped the charge Friday.
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Draconids Meteor Shower Active
This week the Draconids meteor shower will be active. Although this shower is not a blockbuster, it can produce up to 10 meteors per hour. The best viewing is in the early evening. With a new moon on Oct. 10, the sky will be very dark, providing good viewing conditions. Generally, you have to stay up late to see a meteor shower, but this one will start just after nightfall around 9 p.m. Look to the north.
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On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 1:29 p.m., police responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on the 5100 block of Westminster Avenue.
Preliminary information indicates that a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling westbound on Westminster Avenue when it struck the rear of a Nissan Sentra that was stopped at a red traffic signal. The Chevrolet then struck a Lexus traveling eastbound on Westminster Avenue before leaving the roadway, striking a pedestrian and coming to rest against a building.
The 51-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 2:12 p.m.
The driver of the Nissan was evaluated at the scene and released. The driver of the Lexus was transported to Lankenau Medical Center in stable condition. The pedestrian was transported to Einstein Medical Center with a leg injury.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation with the Crash Investigation Division
2026 General Election Important Dates
General Election Day is November 3rd, 2026
Camden County is encouraging residents to get ready for the 2026 General Election and make a plan to have their voices heard. One of the easiest ways to vote is to Vote By Box. The deadline to register is October 13th, don’t wait and check it off your to-do list today! Ballots are currently being mailed out, keep an eye out and be sure to return yours right away!
Continue reading “2026 General Election Important Dates”Van Drew Secures $500,000 for HERO Campaign Expansion
Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured $500,000 in federal funding for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign to expand its Police Patrol Car program beyond New Jersey. The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Justice, will help the HERO Campaign wrap police vehicles across the country with its signature designated driver message: Be a HERO. Be a Designated Driver.® The grant is expected to support approximately 125 additional police cruisers.
Continue reading “Van Drew Secures $500,000 for HERO Campaign Expansion”NJ Reminds Residents to Continue to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
State officials are urging residents to continue to take simple, proactive steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne illness.
To date in 2026, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is reporting 26 cases of West Nile virus (WNV), including the State’s first confirmed death. Of these, 19 individuals have experienced neurological illness, and 69 percent of all cases have occurred in persons 60 years of age and older. Fourteen of the WNV cases became ill in the last week of August or in September, and several more cases are currently under investigation. Monmouth County has reported the highest number of cases (6), followed by Mercer (4) and Camden (3) counties.
Continue reading “NJ Reminds Residents to Continue to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses”Virtua Earns Advanced Certification for Total Hip & Knee Replacement
Virtua Voorhees Hospital has received advanced certification in total hip and knee replacement surgery – the highest level available.
The Joint Commission, a prestigious international accrediting agency, has awarded the Voorhees, N.J., hospital its Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification. This accreditation, conducted in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care.
Continue reading “Virtua Earns Advanced Certification for Total Hip & Knee Replacement”Cleanup Volunteers Removed 21,000 Pieces of Trash from Delaware Beaches
Volunteers across Delaware joined together on Sept. 19 for the 39th annual Coastal Cleanup organized by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Individuals, families and community groups turned out at more than 45 sites – from Fenwick Island to Battery Park – and removed more than 3,800 pounds of trash from shorelines, wetlands and waterways. More than 1,200 volunteers of all ages signed up for the three-hour DNREC Delaware beautification event.
Continue reading “Cleanup Volunteers Removed 21,000 Pieces of Trash from Delaware Beaches”First Annual Camden County Run for the Heroes
First Annual Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk will take place at Veterans Island at Cooper River Park on October 17th at 10am followed by a wellness event free to everyone. All proceeds benefit the Camden County Heroes Scholarship Fund.
Following the race is a free wellness event for everyone.
STRONGER TOGETHER: MIND, BODY AND HOME- A community safety and wellness fair.
This event will celebrate Camden County’s First Responders
Food Trucks, vendors, music, kids zone, games and much more! Click here for more information.
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