New all-inclusive playground opens at Eno’s Pond County Park in Forked River
FORKED RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s latest initiative to create accessible, inclusive playgrounds took a major step forward with the unveiling of a new all-inclusive playground at Eno’s Pond County Park. The…
Teen dead in Philadelphia playground shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal double shooting Wednesday evening in the city’s Logan section that left…
Jackson Council invites families to enjoy new and modern playground at Woodlane Park
JACKSON, N.J. — Spring is here, and the Jackson Township Council is inviting residents to visit and enjoy the new improvements at Woodlane Park as the weather begins to warm up. Newly…
4-year-old boy mauled by dog at Harford County playground
BEL AIR, MD – A 4-year-old boy is recovering after being seriously injured in a dog attack at a local playground, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities are actively searching…
Delaware teen fatally shot at Philadelphia playground; no arrests made
PHILADELPHIA — An 18-year-old man was shot and killed Monday night at DeRetis Playground in Southwest Philadelphia, police said. Officers from the 12th District responded to the scene at 5600 Grays Avenue…
Notice of Public Hearing – NJDEP Green Acres Program – Jake’s Law Playground Funding Application
PURPOSE: Jackson Township is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at Jackson Justice Complex Playground located at 1 Jackson Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527, part of Block 16701,…
Two charged in Albemarle County playground shooting incident
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — Two Charlottesville men have been charged following a shooting incident near a playground on Peyton Drive last month that left property damaged but caused no injuries. The Albemarle…
Queens District Attorney Shuts Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shop Near Playground in Sunnyside
QUEENS, N.Y. — An unlicensed cannabis dispensary operating near a playground in Sunnyside has been shut down following community complaints, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced. The closure of the Green Point…
10-year-old arrested after driving stolen car past Minneapolis playground
MINNEAPOLIS — A 10-year-old boy was arrested after driving a stolen vehicle past a playground filled with children in north Minneapolis, authorities said Friday. No injuries were reported in the incident, which…
Gloucester Township Officer Gets Tangled Up Solving Playground Problem
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Gloucester Township police officer brought smiles to children at Wye Oak Park on Thursday after resolving an unusual predicament involving the park’s swing set. Officer Pat Martina…
Jackson Township Announces New Playground at Woodlane Park
JACKSON, NJ – At Monday night’s Jackson Township town council meeting, Greg Powell from Ben Schaefer Recreation presented a comprehensive proposal for a new playground at Woodlane Park. The current playground at…
Man Assaulted and Knocked Out at New York City Playground
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect involved in an assault at Lawrence J. Virgilio Playground. The incident occurred…
Suspect Sought in Trespassing at Day Care Center Playground
Glen Burnie, MD – Eastern District detectives are asking for help identifying the pictured suspect who allegedly trespassed on the grounds of the Little Scholars Child Development Center on Crain Highway South…
Young Girl Lured at NYC Playground; Police Seek Suspect
NEW YORK, NY — Authorities are actively searching for a man involved in a disturbing encounter opposite 70 Lenox Avenue near Martin Luther King Playground. The incident occurred when an unidentified male,…
Jackson Township Offers Financial Assistance to School District to Buy Playground Equipment
JACKSON, NJ – Realizing the importance and necessity for children to have active and healthy lifestyles, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the township council have approved funding to purchase new playground…
North Arlington Playground Renamed in Honor of Fallen Jersey City Detective
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ — The Borough of North Arlington has renamed a playground at Fisher Field to honor Detective Joseph Seals of the Jersey City Police, who tragically lost his life in…
Guilty Plea in Mistaken-Identity Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old in Playground
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Sean Brown has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the 2019 killing of 14-year-old Aamir Griffin. Griffin tragically…
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Helps Build Community Playground in Egg Harbor City
EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (ACPO), in a collaborative effort with the Coalition for a Safe Community and the Egg Harbor City Police Department, has taken a…
Brooklyn Health Aide Struck by Stray Bullet Outside Coney Island Playground
BROOKLYN, NY – A 43-year-old home health aide was struck by a stray bullet near a Coney Island playground in Brooklyn. The incident occurred on Monday, just before noon outside an apartment…
Bronx Man Receives 25 Years to Life for Fatal Shooting At Neighborhood Playground
BRONX, NY — Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced today that Jameel Campbell, 45, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of Ezequiel Rivera,…
Gunshots Strike Teen at Baltimore Elementary School Playground
BALTIMORE, MD – A male teen suffered a gunshot wound near the playground area of Edmondson Heights Elementary School, triggering a police investigation. Officers from the Woodlawn Precinct of the Baltimore County…
Two Teens Stabbed at Queens Playground
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating a robbery at a 96th Street Playground. The incident took place on Saturday, August 26, at approximately 2:20 am…
Reports of Shots Fired at Glen Burnie Playground under
GLEN BURNIE, MD – On Independence Day, around 9:00 pm, the Northern District police officers were dispatched to a report of a gunfire incident near the playground on the 7400 block of…
Toms River Regional Schools Receives Grant for New Playground at Walnut Street Elementary
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Regional Schools is celebrating the recent approval of a $71,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The grant, awarded through the Local Recreation…
13-year-old shot at Staten Island playground Friday, Died at hospital
Staten Island, NY – A 13-year-old who was shot in the head while hanging out with friends on a basketball court in Staten Island on Friday has died from his injuries. Jamoure…
Philadelphia man used homemade explosive at school playground, heading to prison
PHILADELPHIA, PA – David Perez, 37, was recently sentenced to 110 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution to the Philadelphia School District and Wells Fargo…
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