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Wildwood, New Jersey, is moving up the start date for metered parking by one week as Mother’s Day weekend is expected to be very busy with several events that are planned.

The long-rumored deal — said to be the richest Homegrown signing in Major League Soccer history, although no details were released — allows the Union to continue to develop Cavan Sullivan and benefit in the short term from his ability, before profiting when he likely heads overseas to the Premier League.

A now-retired police sergeant believes a new ruling by New Jersey’s highest court validates her first amendment right to speak out about a pattern of alleged sexual discrimination in the department where she worked.

Pennsylvania’s top election official, Secretary of State Al Schmidt, said counties reported a 13.5% decrease in mail-in ballots that were rejected for reasons the state had tried to address with a redesigned ballot envelope and instructions for voting by mail. That drop was calculated in comparison to the 2023 primary election.

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is backing legislation aimed at regulating how online social media platforms interact with children. However, its provisions are similar to those in state laws being blocked in federal courts.

Pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of University City on Wednesday ending at the encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Despite warnings from university leaders there’s no sign of it ending soon. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has the latest on the encampment.

“Cannot allow that,” he said.

Wildwood, New Jersey, is preparing for a visit by former President Donald Trump who is scheduled to host a rally on the beach this weekend.

The race for president picks up steam in our area as Vice President Kamala Harris was in Montgomery County on Wednesday to rally voters. NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk has more. 

Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating after two teenagers were shot on Wednesday afternoon. One of the teens died from his injuries.

Philadelphia anti-violence organization Philly Truce is looking to expand on the peace patrols it does through neighborhoods and make it a paid job.

Police in New Jersey are asking for witnesses to come forward if they have any information after a teenager was left seriously hurt while riding their bicycle on Wednesday when a tow truck crashed into them.

On Wednesday morning, city workers and members of the Philadelphia Police Department descended on Kensington Avenue to break up an encampment that has existed for several months.

University of Pennsylvania officials say students could face disciplinary action for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and encampments on campus. NBC10’s Frances Wang has the latest. 

A store owner shot a would-be jewelry store thief during an early morning heist in Montgomery County.

Ioannoni’s Sandwich Shop in New Castle County has been invited to sell one of their specialties at Citizen’s Bank Park for an upcoming series. NBC10 Delaware bureau reporter Tim Furlong reports.