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The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Zahaad Lovington-Walley. Zahaad was last seen January 1, 2025, at 7:15pm on the 41xx block of Parish Street. Zahaad is 10-years-of-age, 4’8, 80 lbs., wearing an olive-green hooded sweatshirt with matching sweatpants, black sleeveless shirt and black flop flops. Anyone with information on Zahaad’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183 or dial 911.
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The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing endangered person Eric Boyer. Eric was last heard from December 18, 2024, and may have been on the 8xx block of N. Broad Street. Eric is 24 years old, 5’7”, 130 lbs., thin build, light complexion, brown eyes and long black hair. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Eric Boyer is asked to contact Central Detectives at 215-686-3093 or call 911.
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NOW MORE THEN EVER- If you see something suspicious- SAY SOMETHING: IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 (Anywhere in the USA) If you're in Gloucester Township (Camden County) and witness a non-emergency that needs immediate police assistance, please call 856-228-4500 (24/7). You may also provide an anonymous tips by calling our Gloucester Township Police Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560, OR send an Anonymous Tip to https://gtpolice.com/tips (NOT monitored 24/7). If you have a general question for Gloucester Township Police, you may email us at [email protected] or at our website here: https://gtpolice.com/ask-your-agency (NOT monitored 24/7). REMINDER- Our Anonymous Tip Systems are NOT monitored 24/7, call 911 or GTPD at 856-228-4500 for IMMEDIATE service.
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The process of filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida involves several essential steps, each demanding careful attention and understanding. From identifying eligible statutory beneficiaries to hiring a proficient attorney, gathering viable evidence, and correctly initiating the legal proceedings, each step holds its unique challenges. As we further explore these phases, we will uncover the intricacies and nuances of Florida’s wrongful death laws, providing valuable insights into the challenging yet essential journey toward justice. Understanding Wrongful Death Claims A wrongful death claim, a legal concept that Florida residents should familiarize themselves with, is an essential part of the state’s civil law system. It is a legal recourse available to the surviving family members of an individual whose death was precipitated by the negligence, misconduct, or deliberate act of another party. The causes of wrongful death are numerous and wide-ranging, from vehicular accidents and medical malpractice to workplace incidents and intentional...
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In the scope of employment, a thorough understanding of one’s minimum wage rights is vital. Across the United States, these rights are governed by both federal and state laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, the intricacies of these laws, as well as the potential for discrepancies and violations, often remain an untapped area of knowledge for many employees. As an essential part of advocating for fair compensation and preventing wage theft, understanding these laws could potentially be a game changer for many. The question then begs, what aspects of minimum wage rights are most important for employees to know? Understanding the Concept of Minimum Wage The concept of minimum wage serves as a powerful tool in the economic and social landscape. It is a critical element of wage equity, designed to protect labor rights and deter wage theft. By setting a floor for compensation, minimum wage policies...
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Dec. 3, 2024 | By David Vergun, DOD News | The battleship USS Pennsylvania was in dry dock for maintenance at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked just after 8 a.m. USS Pennsylvania Commissioned: 1916 Place Built: Newport News Shipbuilding, Va. Early Cruises: The battleship did not participate in World War I but did serve in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets on routine training exercises leading up to World War II. Decommissioned: 1946 Legacy: The battleship’s bell is on display at Pennsylvania State University and two of the ship’s 14-inch guns are at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania was commissioned in 1989 and is still in service. The ship's crew, who had been on shore, were quickly called back to the ship to man anti-aircraft guns and fight fires. Multiple Japanese bombers targeted the ship, resulting...
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Turnersville, NJ, January 1, 2025 -- Crystal and Matthew Eisenhard of Turnersville, NJ, are the proud parents of little Evelyn Diane, born at 5:13 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1 at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital. Mom Crystal says she’ll always remember seeing fireworks from her hospital room before her labor began! Evelyn – who weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 oz., is Gloucester County’s first baby of the New Year. Delivered by Certified Nurse Midwife Jessica Hayes, CNM, she is the couple’s first child. Welcome, baby Eveyln!
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(Camden, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing adult. Kyle Lefkus, 36, has been reported missing from the 500 block of Spruce Street. He is described as a white male, 5’9”, 180 pounds, balding with blue eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.
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By Christopher Hurd, Army News Service December 2, 2024 WASHINGTON — As the Army moves closer to its 250th birthday, the service and the Department of Defense took time in 2024 to honor heroes from throughout its storied history. President Joe Biden posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Civil War Soldiers Pvt. Philip Gephart Shadrach and Pvt. George Davenport Wilson for their heroism and courage during the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. Each Soldier’s oldest living relative accepted the award on their behalf during a ceremony at the White House this summer. Shadrach and Wilson were part of a group of 24 Soldiers and civilians who became known as Andrews’ Raiders. In early April 1862, James J. Andrews, a Kentucky-born civilian spy, led the group on a mission to infiltrate the South and destroy the railway and communication lines that supported the Confederacy from Georgia to Tennessee. The mission was ultimately...
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