9+ hour, 55+ min ago (656+ words) NEWARK, N.J. " The Flyers closed out a four-game road trip with win No. 3, defeating the New Jersey Devils, 5-3. It extended their winning streak to three games. Philly has now won five of its last six and is 14-7-3 on the season. Owen Tippett scored the 100th goal of his NHL career and earned his 200th NHL point when he gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead just 5 minutes, 18 seconds into the first period. The goal showed off some silky hands as he caught the pass from Christian Dvorak on his forehand and scored on a backhand. The goal is Tippett's second in the past 17 games. "imon Nemec tied the game up later in the first period on a one-timer from between the circles. It was a bit of a wonky play as the Flyers seemed to be in control after an offensive-zone face-off, but the puck…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (684+ words) The president of a major New Jersey organ donation nonprofit told a subordinate at a Camden hospital to continue procuring organs from a patient thought to be dead -- after that person "reanimated" during the organ recovery process, federal lawmakers have alleged. Instead, hospital staff at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital intervened to stop the procedure, members of the House of Committee on Ways and Means said in a letter sent Wednesday. The committee, which has been investigating malpractice among organ donation nonprofits, said it was investigating allegations that the New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network, or NJ Sharing Network, engaged in a number of questionable practices. The letter said whistleblowers accused the organization of disposing of organs meant for research, pressuring families to donate organs from patients who had revoked their organ donor status, and skipping over patients…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (509+ words) The clash between DeSean Jackson's Del. State and Michael Vick's Norfolk State drew more than 47,000 fans. "It felt like a classic," said Delaware State's president. The HBCU Classic at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 30 between Michael Vick's Norfolk State and DeSean Jackson's Delaware State far exceeded Tony Allen's expectations. Allen, Delaware State's president since 2020, knew when the game was announced earlier this year that the Hornets' on-campus stadium wouldn't fit the expected crowd for the matchup between teams coached by two former Eagles. Jackson recommended the Linc as a potential site, and after considering other options, the university decided it was the best place to have the game against Norfolk State. With the help of Frank Gumienny, the Eagles' chief operating officer, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, and others, the game was a success. "Now we are thinking about what this looks…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (654+ words) Voters supported Democrats in Tuesday's elections, despite Republican messaging focused on a 23% tax hike that took effect this year. Delaware County's executive director is asking the all-Democratic Council to raise property taxes 19% " just days after an election centered on the county's double-digit increase this year. The proposed increase, which would take effect in January if approved, comes on the heels of this year's 23% property tax hike. Voters overwhelmingly supported Democrats in Tuesday's council elections, despite GOP messaging focused on the rising tax rate. Barbara O'Malley, the county's executive director, delivered a draft budget to council members Friday. The $340 million budget increases overall county spending by just under 6% and calls for a 19% property tax increase to ensure the county can fund all operating expenses without relying on one-time funding sources. The increase would translate to an additional $185 annually for the average…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (1825+ words) Sherrill won the governor's race by driving up Democratic margins in every county in the state, particularly in counties home to large Latino and Black populations. As pundits and some pollsters forecast a nailbiter in the New Jersey governor's race, Dawn Rowe felt calm and confident. The 66-year-old Democratic organizer in Sussex County has known U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill since her first assembly run. "I have been saying since we went out canvassing for her, when you meet her, and you speak with her, and she looks right at you, you understand integrity," Rowe said Tuesday night at Sherrill's election night party. "We knew if enough people connected with Mikie, they'd see that, too." "We here in New Jersey are bound to fight for a different future for our children," Sherrill told supporters Tuesday night. "We see clearly how important liberty…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (413+ words) Democrats swept Delaware County Council elections for the fifth consecutive election, further solidifying their dominance in the former Republican stronghold in the suburbs. County Councilmember Richard Womack won a second term Tuesday while his running mate, County Controller Joanne Phillips was elected to her first term on Council. The Democrats overcame a Republican campaign focused on rising taxes under the council's current leadership. In statements early Wednesday morning, the Democrats thanked their supporters. "I will continue to work hard and fight for the residents in our County. I look forward to working together with all parties to make Delaware County one of the strongest counties in the Commonwealth," Womack said in a statement. With all but one precinct reporting Wednesday morning, Republican challengers Brian Burke and Liz Piazza each trailed Womack and Phillips by roughly 50,000 votes. In the years since…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (132+ words) The hire is the first of general manager Ariana Andonian's tenure. JP Clark has been named head of the 76ers' G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to coach this team and work with the great people in this organization," Clark said after being named head coach. "I extend my sincere thanks to Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse, and [Blue Coats general manager] Ariana Andonian for this tremendous opportunity and for their confidence in me. "I look forward to building on the Blue Coats' strong history of player development and winning to achieve even greater accomplishments together." During his tenure in Delaware, the Blue Coats won a G League title (2023) and a Winter Showcase Cup (2021). The team also amassed three Eastern Conference titles....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) Former President Barack Obama endorsed U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor. His announcement came in the form of an ad paid for by Sherrills" campaign that Sherrill shared on X Friday morning. "Mikie is a mom who will drive down costs for New Jersey families," Obama said in the ad, echoing her campaign"s core message. "As a federal prosecutor and former Navy helicopter pilot, she worked to keep our communities safe." "Mikie"s integrity, grit, and commitment to service are what we need right now in our leaders," he adds. The ad comes as Sherrill maintains a single-digit lead in polls over Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli, a former Assembly member who also ran for governor in 2017 and 2021 and has the endorsement of President Donald Trump. In a statement, Sherrill praised Obama for leading "historic efforts…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (956+ words) American shad have long been prized in the Delaware River Basin for their meat and roe. The native Lenape people hosted festivals celebrating the fish. In 1778, legend has it, George Washington's troops feasted on fresh or dried shad after a long winter at Valley Forge. More recently, the species drove recreational fishing and tourism along the mid-Atlantic coast. But the once-abundant American shad, along with river herring, have plummeted to levels considered depleted, according to a recent paper by the nonprofit Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Research by a scientific advisory committee of the nonprofit provides the most recent information on American shad and river herring in the Delaware River Basin " a 12,700-square-mile drainage area that includes parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. The basin includes a vast network of tributaries, including the Schuylkill. "Essentially, these fish…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (557+ words) River views, jazz nights, apple pie, and antique treasures " just two hours from Philly. We Philadelphians tend to have a very specific (urban) reference point for the Delaware River: water churning behind the ferry as it chugs to a concert in Camden, ripples snapping at the edges of Penn Treaty Park, or the pilings of Morgan's Pier. So visiting Delaware Water Gap, a majestic 40-mile stretch that winds through the Appalachians, can feel like seeing the river you've known all your life for the very first time. Delaware Water Gap is also the name of the affable, outdoorsy village that serves as a launching point for river trips and Appalachian Trail hikes. Paired with the nearby Poconos university towns of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg " and plenty of fall foliage " this getaway two hours north of the city makes for a…...