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July 12, 2020
Police
Lancaster County man arrested for alleged abduction of missing Amish teen
A 34-year-old man from Paradise, Lancaster County has been arrested and charged for allegedly kidnapping an Amish teen who has been missing since June 21.July 9, 2020
Crime
South Jersey teacher arrested for alleged sexual relationship with student
A physical education and health teacher at Rancocas Valley Regional High School has been arrested for having a sexual relationship with a former student, law enforcement officials announced. Gary Jiampetti, 43, from Berlin Township, Camden County, was taken into custody Thursday at his home and charged with official misconduct. Police said the relationship occurred before the 2019-2020 school year and the student was not a minor at the time.July 9, 2020
Food Accessibility
New Jersey food banks to receive $20 million through CARES Act
New Jersey is distributing $20 million in federal CARES Act funding among its six emergency feeding organizations. Among the recipients: the Southern Regional Food Distribution Center in Vineland, Cumberland County, the Food Bank of South Jersey in Pennsauken, Camden County and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County.July 9, 2020
Housing
Pennsylvania residents protected against housing loss through August
Pennsylvania homeowners and renters are protected against housing loss through Aug. 31. Gov. Tom Wolf extended the state's moratorium on foreclosures and evictions.July 9, 2020
Courts
New Jersey’s bid to identify disciplined police officers blocked by appeals court
New Jersey cannot release a list of disciplined police officers until an appellate court considers a lawsuit filed by the state's police unions, the court ruled Wednesday. Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says his directive, which requires police departments to publish an annual list of disciplined officers, would increase transparency and accountability.July 8, 2020
Prevention
New Jersey implements stricter mask rule as COVID-19 transmission rate rises
Face masks are now mandatory in outdoor public locations in New Jersey when social distancing is not possible, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday. People who are eating or drinking outdoors at a restaurant or bar, children under the age of 2, and anyone with a personal health reason is exempt from the rule.July 8, 2020
Travel
Philly residents advised against traveling to Delaware due to COVID-19 risk
Philadelphia officials are advising residents against traveling to 18 states, including Delaware, due to heightened risk of COVID-19. The advisory also urges anyone traveling to Philly from those states to self-isolate for at least 14 days.July 8, 2020
Government
New Jersey modifies outdoor dining rules to allow more restaurants to resume service
Restaurants and bars that have areas with a fixed roof and at least two open sides will now be permitted to offer outdoor dining in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday. Additionally, the Motor Vehicle Commission will expand its operating hours to meet customer demand.July 7, 2020
Primary Election
Rikin Mehta wins GOP primary election for New Jersey's U.S. Senate seat
Rikin Mehta emerged from a pack of five candidates to win the Republican primary for New Jersey's U.S. Senate seat. The Associated Press declared Mehta the victor on Friday after securing 39.5% of the vote with over 55% of precincts having reported results. He beat out fellow GOP candidate Hirsh Singh by five points for the right to run against Democratic Sen. Cory Booker in November.July 7, 2020
Primary Election
Rep. Jeff Van Drew wins GOP primary for New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District
In his first election since joining the GOP this past December, U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew was victorious in the Republican primary for New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the victory for the incumbent congressmen over his challenger, longtime Republican Bob Patterson. With over 36% of precincts reporting results, Van Drew had earned more than 81% of the vote.
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