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CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Neighbors are grateful no one is hurt after massive tree falls on of two homes in Trenton, New Jersey
Strong winds left behind quite a bit of damage as large trees came down on houses in Trenton, New Jersey. Neighbors noticed the winds picking up very quickly. A massive tree fell on two homes along Newell Avenue in Trenton Friday night. Troy Livingston, who lives across the street, said he was cooking on the grill when the dark clouds rolled in and the wind picked up. "It was just one gust of wind," Livingston said. The next second, he said the tree came down. "Before it started raining, we just heard a weird sound," he said. Firefighters and city crews were on scene assessing the damage. CBS News Philadelphia was told no one lives in the homes currently. Although Livingston said his sister used to live in one of them and she just moved out a week ago. Neighbors also said this wasn't the first time a tree fell on their street this summer. They said a tree fell on their cars in June. "They are hollow, so they just fall and it didn't even start raining. It was the wind," Livingston said. People who live and were visiting when the tree came down said they are just happy no one was hurt.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Family sues Philadelphia funeral home over claims staff gave unmarked box with son's brain
A family has filed a lawsuit against a Philadelphia funeral home, claiming they mishandled their son's remains nearly two years ago. According to the lawsuit, the parents of Tim Garlington hired Philadelphia-based Nix and Nix Funeral Homes and Georgia-based Southern Cremations and Funerals to have the body of their son, who lived in Georgia, shipped back to Philadelphia. Garlington's parents said when they visited Nix and Nix Funeral Homes to view his body, they were also given his personal belongings that allegedly included a box with his brain inside. The family is suing both funeral homes, claiming gross negligence over the handling of their son's body. "To find out it was his remains was just overwhelming, even to this day. That they could do that. You rely on their professionalism to avoid this kind of situation. Tim was the baby, a good young man. This just doubled up on the fact we lost him," said Lawrence Butler, Garlington's father. The complaint claims the box was never included in the list of items that belonged to their son. The family said they were unaware of what was inside, but they took it home and left it in the car. They later discovered what was inside when it began to smell. "I got in my car, and I smelled death," Butler said. "I had to get rid of that car. I couldn't stand the idea that the remains were in that car." The family's attorney said both funeral homes have yet to issue an apology, and there is no excuse for what happened. "How devastating of a mistake that was made by both funeral homes, not only making a family suffer once but twice," said L. Chris Stewart with Stewart Miller Simmons. A representative for Nix and Nix Funeral Homes tells CBS News Philadelphia that they had no responsibility for what was inside the box. The representative went on to say the funeral home has since been cleared of any wrongdoing by a state board investigation. We reached out to the Department of State. A spokesperson said they could not confirm or deny the investigation. We also reached out to Southern Cremations and Funerals, but have yet to hear back. As for Carlington's parents, the incident has them reliving their son's death over and over, but they say they came forward in hopes the lawsuit will help other families. "We just pray that this doesn't ever happen again," Butler said.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
House of Wiggle Goats owner facing over a dozen animal cruelty charges
The owner of House of Wiggle Goats, a Montgomery County-based animal rescue, is facing more than a dozen animal cruelty charges. Investigators charged Erin Wiggle with four felony counts of torturing animals and 10 misdemeanor counts of failing to provide necessary sustenance, water and veterinary care for animals. Online court records show the accusations date back to May 30, which is two days after a fire destroyed the historic barn where the rescue was located. At the time, Wiggle claimed a mouse nest behind the electrical breaker box sparked the fire. CBS News Philadelphia reached out to the Montgomery County District Attorney's office for more information about the accusations. CBS News Philadelphia also called and texted Wiggle's cell phone, but she hasn't yet responded.
See - Sada Elbalad
12-07-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Emergency 911 Systems Go down in Pennsylvania
Rana Atef On Friday, the state of Pennsylvania is racing to address an issue with its emergency 911 systems. The issue was reported via an emergency alert as a 'statewide intermittent 911 outage.' However, Randy Padfield, the state's Emergency Management Director, said it isn't an outage. According to CBS News Philadelphia, sources said that it's a third-party company IT issue. The company is contracted with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Padfield said it's too soon to identify the reasons behind the issue, expecting that it could be a software or hardware problem. "Pennsylvania is experiencing a statewide intermittent 911 outage. Individuals experiencing issues contacting 911 are asked to contact their local 911 Center on their non-Emergency lines,' the alert stated. "The system continues to have some intermittent connectivity issues at this point in time. They are still trying to troubleshoot," Padfield added. During his latest update, Padfield said it appeared that most 911 calls were going through, but he added that there were some 'intermittent issues' with the calls. "Individuals should continue to use 911, and if they would call 911 for an emergency and the call is not delivered, they should use the backup seven-digit administrative line or follow the instructions of their local 911 center or public safety answering point," said Padfield. 'We are on top of the issue and working to restore full service as quickly as possible,' Governor Josh Shapiro said in a statement on X. 'In the meantime — stay calm, follow the directions of PEMA and local authorities, and do not call 911 for any reason other than an emergency.' read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Newsweek
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Trash Collection Advice Issued as Philadelphia Workers Strike
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Philadelphia residents have been warned to brace for a largescale workers' strike designed to shut down key infrastructure, such as garbage removal, starting Tuesday. Roughly 9,000 staff belonging to the city workers' union―the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council (DC) 33―will down tools in a move affecting services from trash collection to street cleaning, including police dispatch. One of the first things that the city's residents will notice is that no employees will arrive to remove their trash from Tuesday morning, with Mayor Cherelle Parker issuing information to households about how to dispose of their garbage. Public trashcans also look set to remain unemptied with garbage piling up in the streets of the Pennsylvania city. A sanitation worker clears trash in this archive photo from November 2011, which was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A sanitation worker clears trash in this archive photo from November 2011, which was taken in Philadelphia, has reached out by email to DC 33 and the mayor's office seeking comment. Why It Matters This marks the first time the city's largest workers' union is on strike in almost 40 years, according to CBS News Philadelphia, after negotiations for new contracts broke down. It comes just ahead of the Fourth of July long weekend, which will see the city hosting a Wawa-sponsored free concert featuring LL Cool J and a fireworks display on Friday. Mayor Parker, a pro-labor Democrat, promised that celebrations in the nation's birthplace would go on as usual. "Keep your holiday plans. Don't leave the city," she said. What To Know The union wants an 8 percent pay increase every year for four years and improved health care benefits, according to CBS News Philadelphia. But Parker said it's impossible to meet those terms and argues her offer of a one-off 12 percent rise over her term is generous, and would also run alongside the existing health care coverage. It's not just trash collection services that are due to be affected by the strike. Some 200 police officers will be moved from their usual duties to operating phonelines at the dispatch call center, and wait times for 911 calls are expected to rise. Crossing guards are also expected to leave their posts, and parents were advised to ensure they can get their children to and from school safely in the meantime. And the Water Department says its customers will likely wait longer for service and repairs. Philadelphia residents have been told not to place their trash or recycling on the curbs outside their homes from Tuesday, and have been reminded that illegally dumping trash elsewhere can result in prosecutions. Instead, the city has created 63 temporary drop-off locations for residents to bring up to eight bags of trash, Parker said, adding that the list of sites and opening times are available on the city's website. Residents were told they can take their bagged household trash there on their usual collection days and Parker confirmed that more sites will open if necessary. However, all sites will be closed on July 4, even if the strike remains in force at that time. No loose trash will be accepted and the streets will not be cleaned. The city has asked residents to hang on to their recyclable materials for as long as possible to allow them to focus on household waste, due to heath and safety concerns. But trash that can be recycled will be accepted at the six existing Sanitation Convenience Centers. What People Are Saying Mayor Cherelle Parker said on Monday: "Obviously, this is the topic that is on everyone's minds today: 'How will the city dispose of my trash if there's a work stoppage?' If there is a work stoppage, the Department of Sanitation will be operating on what we refer to as a modified capacity. There will be no residential trash collection or recycling effective Tuesday, July 1. We encourage residents, and we ask you, to please refrain from placing any trash or recycling out for curb-side collection until further notice." Workers' union DC 33 took to its Facebook page to inform its members that the two sides had failed to reach a deal over a "marathon negotiating session" over the weekend. Under a banner proclaiming "NO DEAL!" the union said that a "lack of progress on critical matters such as fair wages and comprehensive healthcare benefits" meant the union was now "moving forward with our plans for Monday's rally and expect to be on strike at 12.01 a.m. Tuesday morning." The union told its members: "Together, we will strive to achieve a fair and equitable agreement that honors your contributions and secures a bright future for everyone involved. In solidarity!" What Happens Next The city's workers will hope the strike will force the city to revise their pay offer and result in a better deal for union members, while the city will be hoping its stopgap measures will keep Philadelphia running. In the meantime, the city's residents must navigate the loss of basic services.
