Camden man convicted of killing lover’s husband    Posted on 11/01/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
CAMDEN — Marcus K. Perkins, 33, of the 2800 block of Yorkship Road, Camden, was convicted Friday of felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, robbery and other charges in the 2005 killing of his girlfriend's husband... Full Story...

Friday’s New Jersey lottery numbers    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Winning lottery numbers drawn TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday night in the New Jersey State Lottery . Pick 3 0-8-4 (zero, eight, four) Straight pays $318. Box pays $53. Pair pays $31.50. Pick... Full Story...

Phillies fans struggle to make parade; Tips for the return trip    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
UPDATE: For your return trip - 1) Avoid using Walt Whitman Bridge to return to N.J.; 2) SEPTA Regional Rail service suspended until further notice; 3) Buy your return trip PATCO tickets now.Winning the World Series in five... Full Story...

Septa Regional Rail service suspended    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Septa reports that all inbound Regional Rail service is suspended until further notice and there is no southbound BSL service south of Race/Vine. Full Story...

Grand jury indicts police officer in crash    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
A grand jury in Middlesex County has indicted a North Brunswick police lieutenant on a vehicular homicide charge in a crash that claimed the life of a fellow officer. Keith Buckley faces five to 10 years in prison if convicted... Full Story...

Going out of Philly? Avoid Walt Whitman    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Delaware River Port Authority suggests avoiding the Walt Whitman Bridge into New Jersey due to "massive traffic jams" caused by the World Series Parade. Use the Ben Franklin Bridge instead. Full Story...

Nevada, Michigan, Florida lead ‘underwater’ list    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Here's a shocker: almost half of Nevada homeowners with a mortgage owe more to the bank than their homes are worth. Here's another: If you add in the homeowners like them in California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia and... Full Story...

Fans roar as champion Phillies begin parade    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Tens of thousands of people roared with pride and jubilation as the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies set off on flatbed trucks Friday to begin the city's first sports title parade in 25 years. Crowds dressed... Full Story...

C-P reader: 45 min. wait to get ticket at Woodcrest Patco    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
"Took 45 min to get ticket @ woodcrst station and train is packed but moving. Pulling out of cmdn city hall station. Need fresh air please!" Send your traffic and parade updates to for publication on the Courier-Post website... Full Story...

Broad St. ramp off Walt Whitman closed for parade    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
The Broad Street ramp getting off of the Walt Whitman Bridge will be closed from noon until after the Phillies parade, the Delaware River Port Authority reports. Drivers will not be able to get to the Walt Whitman from Broad... Full Story...

Thousands delayed at PATCO backup going to parade, official says    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
The Delaware River Port Authority is reporting major delays for commuters trying to park and buy tickets at the PATCO line into Philadelphia because of volume going to the Phillies parade. All parking lots are full at PATCO... Full Story...

Parade alert: Heavy traffic into Philadelphia    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
N.J. Department of Transportation reports heavy traffic on Interstates 76 and 295. Expect delays on I-76 local and express routes into Philadelphia between Exit 1A - N.J. 42/I-295 (Bellmawr) and the Walt Whitman Bridge (Gloucester... Full Story...

Patco stations backed up, 45 min. wait at Collingswood    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Intending to use Patco to make it into Philly for today's parade? You might want to think twice. DRPA reports that all Patco parking lots are full. Collingswood Patco offers no parking within a half mile radius of the... Full Story...

Patco stations backed up, 45 min. wait at Collingswood    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Intending to use Patco to make it into Philly for today's parade? You might want to think twice. DRPA reports that all Patco parking lots are full. Collingswood Patco offers no parking within a half mile radius of the... Full Story...

NYC residents: Use your mouse to track rats online    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
The city wants to make sure rats have no place to hide, at least online. A Rat Information Portal, complete with a searchable map of rat inspections and violations, debuted Thursday on the city's Web site. Beyond providing... Full Story...

How to get to the parade    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
With 1 million to 2 million people expected to mob Philadelphia for the noontime Phillies World Series parade, those traveling to and through the city today must remain patient, city and team officials urge. No one should drive... Full Story...

N.Y. babysitter shot in chest by gunfire from outside    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
A babysitter was shot in the chest as she sat in a bedroom with three young children. Police say the gunfire came from outside. Twenty-five-year-old Tabetha Antonelli is in serious condition at a hospital after the bullets... Full Story...

Stocks head for lower open after gains    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Wall Street is looking to lock in some of its gains from the week after a report that consumers cut their spending in September by the largest amount in four years while their incomes also decreased. Investors appear unmoved... Full Story...

Study finds some Burlco roads among worst for pedestrians    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Some roads in New Jersey are worse than others for pedestrians. A new study finds the worst for pedestrian deaths are in Atlantic and Burlington Counties. The New York-based Tri-State Transportation Campaign says many routes... Full Story...

Thursday’s late-night wrap-up of election jokes    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
As the presidential campaign enters the home stretch, late-night TV hosts aren't letting up -- and had plenty to say about Barack Obama's infomercial. A selection of jokes from Thursday: "And how about last night... Full Story...

Poll: Obama pulls away in N.J    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
. A new poll says Barack Obama has opened up a commanding 18-point lead over John McCain in New Jersey. The Fairleigh Dickinson University-PublicMind poll of likely voters released today gives Obama 53 percent to McCain'... Full Story...

Search C-P site for updated home sale records    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
If you're trying to keep tabs on the changing real-estate market, Data Universe is an essential resource. The vast guide to public records, which can be found by scrolling down this page or at , has just been updated to... Full Story...

Camden Diocese plans All Souls Day Masses    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
The Camden Diocese will celebrate special Masses of Remembrance at 10 a.m. Monday to mark All Souls Day. The memorial services will be held locally at Calvary Mausoleum, 2398 Route 70 West in Cherry Hill, and New St. Mary&#... Full Story...

Find today’s lowest gas prices    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
Today's Halloween treat for drivers: even lower gas prices. Use the Courier-Post's Gas Gauge at to find the cheapest gas stations in South Jersey. And if you update fuel prices on Gas Gauge, you'll automatically... Full Story...

SEPTA Regional Rail service resumes    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has resumed inbound Regional Rail service to Philadelphia after a 90-minute suspension. Spokesman Richard Maloney said the service suspension began at 1 p.m. Service resumed... Full Story...

N.J. Transit stopped bus services    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
New Jersey Transit temporarily shut down bus operations in Philadelphia early this afternoon it became impossible to maneuver the city streets because of Phillies victory parade crowds. PATCO was honoring the tickets on the... Full Story...

N.J. House members denounce airline slots auction    Posted on 10/31/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
WASHINGTON - All 13 New Jersey House members once again criticized the Bush administration's bid to auction off some takeoff and landing slots at the New York region's three major airports. In a letter sent to House... Full Story...