Philadelphia shaken by 4.8 earthquake centered today in New Jersey, U.S. Geological Survey reports

Philadelphia shaken by 4.8 earthquake centered today in New Jersey, U.S. Geological Survey reports

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The United States Geological Survey says a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was observed today in North Jersey on Friday around 10:23 a.m. about seven kilometers from Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Shaking from the earthquake was felt in the city of Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware. Lebanon is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and … Read more

Delaware’s Winter Weather Awareness Week Coming Up | Latest News

Delaware’s Winter Weather Awareness Week Coming Up | Latest News

Delaware Governor John Carney is proclaiming the week of November 27 to December 1 as “Winter Weather Awareness Week in Delaware.” The Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Delaware Department ofTransportation, National Weather Service, and county emergency agencies are teaming up to share important information to help residents and visitors to prepare and stay safe in the coming months. Learn more … Read more

Lung Cancer Screening Event to be Held Across Delaware | Latest News

Lung Cancer Screening Event to be Held Across Delaware | Latest News

DELAWARE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced a state-wide National Lung Cancer Screening Day event Saturday in a partnership between the American Cancer Society and numerous Delaware hospitals and imaging facilities.  According to the Department, members of the Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control within the Department will be on-site … Read more

Trick-or-treat dates and times in Sussex County | News

Trick-or-treat dates and times in Sussex County | News

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – Halloween is right around the corner, which means kids are putting the final touches on this year’s costumes and parents are preparing for incoming sugar highs. Halloween night 2023 is looking like a pretty sweet night in many towns, with varying hours set to collect candy. Additional festivities are also scheduled … Read more

Free Flu Shots Available at Beebe Healthcare Clinics Throughout Sussex County | Latest News

Free Flu Shots Available at Beebe Healthcare Clinics Throughout Sussex County | Latest News

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- Beebe Healthcare has organized 30 free flu vaccine clinics throughout Sussex County beginning October 2 and ending on November 14. Influenza vaccinations are recommended for everyone 6 months and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also recommends that people should get vaccinated before flu activity … Read more

Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what’s open, what’s closed?

Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what’s open, what’s closed?

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall in North Carolina on Saturday morning. Leading bands of rain are falling across the Philadelphia region, Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches. Our meteorologists are keeping an eye on flooding risks and high winds that we could see with this storm. RELATED: Jersey Shore ties down furniture, boats … Read more

Warrant Issued for Animal Cruelty in Lewes | Latest News

Warrant Issued for Animal Cruelty in Lewes | Latest News

LEWES, Del. – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has confirmed a warrant has been issued for a man accused of animal abuse stemming from 35 dogs being rescued from “deplorable” conditions earlier this month. The Department says Dillon Hensey, 32, of Lewes has failed to turn himself in three times and did … Read more