South Jersey
Coverage of South Jersey in the Nexus archive.
- Semiquin- what? Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
Independence Day is celebrated on July 4, though the vote for independence occurred on July 2. The date became symbolic due to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Historians highlight how the spread of news and commemoration solidified July 4 as the nation's birthday.
- How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 10-year high in emergency room visits for tick bites. A case involving Alpha-gal syndrome from a lone star tick bite highlights the risks, with 70% of tick bites occurring in backyards. Landscape maintenance, such as mowing grass and removing debris, is recommended to reduce tick encounters.
- Philadelphia’s 6abc calls upon viewers to support station amid FCC’s early license review
Philadelphia television station WPVI-TV (6abc) is urging viewers to submit comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) amid an early license review, claiming the agency is threatening to take the station off the air. The station provided a link to an FCC comment form, with a deadline of July 29th, as part of a proceeding involving ABC’s eight owned-and-operated stations.
- ICE agent reportedly fires shot during incident in Ocean County, New Jersey
An ICE agent reportedly fired a shot during an incident in Ocean County, New Jersey. The agent was struck by a fleeing car in South Jersey.
- ICE agent reportedly fires shot during incident in Ocean County, New Jersey
An ICE agent reportedly fired a shot during an incident in Ocean County, New Jersey. The agent was struck by a fleeing car in South Jersey.
- Son of South Jersey kebab shop owners facing his own deportation fight
Muhammed Emanet, son of South Jersey kebab shop owners, is fighting a deportation case after U.S. immigration officials denied his green card application. His case, pending since 2016, was reportedly marked as denied in 2014 by officials, complicating his bid to adjust status through marriage to an American citizen.
- REAL ID appointments now easier and quicker to make according to New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission
New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has improved REAL ID appointment availability, reducing average wait times from 75 to 40 days. Appointments are now offered at previously vehicle-only offices, and applicants can upload residency documents via mobile devices. North Jersey faces longer waits, but applicants can opt for Central or South Jersey locations with available slots.
- Grubhub driver accused of stealing cancer‑research donation jar in South Jersey
A Grubhub driver is accused of stealing a donation jar intended for cancer research in South Jersey. The incident involves the theft of funds meant for cancer research.