N.J. nursing home faces abuse allegations, report says
Nikki Thompson is a licensed practical nurse who alleges that she was made to leave her job at the Voorhees Center nursing home after claiming that facility residents were being abused, according to...
View ArticlePhilly casino could bring 5,000 jobs; zoning approval OK'd
The project received unanimous approval from the committee that is tasked with planning, zoning and development issues. PHILADELPHIA -- Zoning issues related to the $450 million casino and hotel...
View ArticleWhich N.J. malls have the most expensive Santa photos? (MAP)
Here's what some of the malls in the state are charging for pictures with Santa Claus. CHERRY HILL TWP. -- The extravagant "Adventure to Santa" experience at the Cherry Hill Mall sparked outcry from...
View ArticleQuiz: Can you name N.J. counties just from their shape?
It seems like it should be very easy, but it's trickier than you think. It's a safe bet that faced with a map of New Jersey with the county borders outlined, that any state resident worth their salt...
View ArticleDeptford man charged in robberies out of Camden, Gloucester counties
A Deptford man faces charges related to two robberies reported in Gloucester Township and Deptford, authorities said. GLOUCESTER TWP. -- A Deptford man was arrested Monday on charges related to a...
View ArticleWant to see Philly from 883 feet up? Check out new observation deck
One Liberty Observation Deck will open on Nov. 28. PHILADELPHIA -- Want to get a better understanding of the grid system William Penn successful employed when he mapped out Philadelphia? One Liberty...
View ArticleBuying something on Craigslist? Meet in new safe zones, town says
Cherry Hill Police established two sites for residents who want to want a safe place to complete online transactions. CHERRY HILL TWP. -- The township police department established new "safe zones" so...
View ArticleLook inside new writers' sanctuary in Camden, Walt Whitman's 'Invincible City'
Rutgers University-Camden recently opened the new Writers House on Cooper Street in Camden for students, staff, and the community. In 1885, Dr. Henry Genet Taylor built a three-story home at 305...
View ArticleAnother person caught urinating on N.J. police department
The man police arrested was sent to the Camden County Jail, "where he could properly urinate in the toilet in his cell," police said. BERLIN -- Borough police arrested a Camden County man for...
View ArticleN.J. resident tips cops off to Texas man's threat to 'shoot up a mosque'
A tip from a township resident about a Facebook message led to an arrest of a man in Texas. GLOUCESTER TWP. -- A tip from a township resident about a Facebook message led to an arrest of a man in...
View ArticleNorth Camden has never had a high school... until now
The Pyne Point Middle School will be transformed to serve hundreds of high school-aged North Camden residents. CAMDEN -- Home to roughly 7,500 people and officially the city's very first neighborhood...
View ArticleScenes from South Jersey: Nov. 1-14 (PHOTOS)
Scenes from South Jersey showcases images from the South Jersey Times photographers. In a series called Scenes from South Jersey, the South Jersey Times photographers are showcasing images that they...
View Article10 N.J. restaurants offering a Thanksgiving feast
Establishments around the Garden State are gearing up for the big holiday crowd with special prix fixe menus. For some, Thanksgiving is all about getting together with family and friends for a...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Marathon weather forecast, what to wear
It's going to be chilly this weekend, so be prepared. Here are some clothing tips for runners and spectators. If you're among the thousands of runners who will be hitting the streets this Sunday for...
View ArticleN.J. to Philly commuters can shave $18 off their toll costs, report says
Commuters can take advantage of a discount program to save $18 a month on tolls on Delaware River Port Authority bridges. CAMDEN -- Discounts for frequent crossers of the Delaware River Port Authority...
View ArticleMeet N.J. aquarium's newest resident - an adorable baby turtle (PHOTOS)
Currently, six out of seven species of sea turtle are considered endangered. Camden's Adventure Aquarium has a new resident, but the lease only needs to be for one year. Weighing in at about 80 grams...
View ArticleHow an app could save lives in one N.J. county
Virtua Health and Burlington County officials launched the PulsePoint app, which alerts CPR-trained users to nearby cardiac arrest victims, on Friday morning. VOORHEES TOWNSHIP -- Crowdsourcing apps...
View ArticleHow a misplaced ad on Craig's List could help save a N.J. woman's life
Egg Harbor City residents Nina and Kay Saria decided to ask Craig's List users for a kidney after Nina went into kidney failure. Glenn Calderbank was looking online for building materials to purchase...
View ArticleEagles-Buccaneers kickoff weather: What to wear at the game
Philly will be chilly, but not unbearably cold, Sunday afternoon. If you have a ticket to the Eagles game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, you should expect a chilly afternoon but not...
View ArticleStabbing victim ran down N.J. highway, report says
6ABC reports a man who was stabbed was found on 676 Friday evening trying to seek help. CAMDEN -- A stabbing victim was taken to Cooper University Hospital on Friday evening after he was found running...
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