The National Weather Service in Mount Holly warns that multiple threats can be expected over the next 24 hours. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and very large hail are possible from the South on Sunday into the mid-Atlantic by Monday. Very strong winds, severe weather, heavy rainfall, even coastal flooding on the Chesapeake. A strong storm system will approach our area Sunday night into Monday. The main hazards associated with this system will be strong to damaging wind gusts and the potential for severe storms on Monday. Additionally 1-2 inches of rain can be expectedDamaging winds, with large hail and even an isolated tornado are possible Monday with the severe storms. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

Many Americans have begun adjusting to life under social distance measures, staying at home and away from other humans as much as possible. But not everyone has hopped aboard the "flatten the curve" wagon, and healthcare workers have a message for those who haven't. Doctors and nurses have taken to social media to encourage people to abide by the recommendation to stay at home as much as possible. They want the public to know that if we fail at this, our healthcare system will be overwhelmed in the coming weeks with more critically ill patients than hospitals can handle. There won't be enough hospital beds. There won't be enough life-saving ventilators, and people will die who don't need to.

No doubt you’ve found yourself squabbling with friends over restaurants and your respective reviews of them. Now imagine going to a bar, sitting next to a stranger, and having the same debate. That’s the premise of Check, Please!, WHYY12’s latest 13 episode series, premiering at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th. The show is a lot about setting expectations for viewers at home — not just taking people at their word, but getting to know, “What would I experience if I went to this restaurant?” It’s also really challenging pairing guests. Park Place Café is one of the restaurants featured in 'Check, Please!' In every episode, the other guests can’t have eaten in each other’s restaurants before — which gets really, really tricky with people who love food, because if you’re a big foodie, you’ve eaten at most places. So we end up having to make sure that we’re getting places that are a bit out in the field or off the beaten path, just so there’s more variation and we have those interesting conversations that get into, even though they’re used to eating in Center City, why it’s worth driving over to Merchantville.

When PATCO closed four stations at midnight on Sunday they cited the health and safety of its workers and passengers as well the steep decline in ridership since state curfews measures were put in place in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The following stations will close at 12:01 a.m. Saturday because of the expanding COVID-19 pandemic: Ashland, Westmont, Camden City Hall and 12/13th & Locust St. In addition, the West Headhouse Entrance to the Broadway Station will close, but riders will be directed to use the Walter Rand Transportation Center entrance to the station.

The Ohio State Buckeyes earned their first Women’s Big Ten Conference title in 34 years this weekend and Merchantville's own Molly Kowal a new pool record. After finishing 3rd last year, Ohio State outperformed defending champion Indiana, and 2016-2018 champion Michigan, winning by a margin of by 197 points. The Ohio State senior, Merchantville resident and Woodbine Swim Club alum slowly began to build a dominant lead in the top heat and would close her senior B1G career on top with a new championship and Iowa pool record at 15:43.17. Kowal’s previous lifetime best was 15:44.61 from the 2019 NCAA meet. Her B1G title-winning time makes her the 17th-fastest U.S. performer in event history. She also recorded a career-best in the 500 free of 4:39.35 to take 5th in the event, and took 9th in the 400 IM in 4:09.93.

Joe Holman, who built a family auto dealership into an international company, has died at age 93. “He showed that nice guys can be pretty successful in business,” said Frank Beideman, executive vice president at Holman Enterprises, which is now employing the fifth generation of a South Jersey family. He was a star basketball player at Merchantville High School, where he played trumpet in the marching band and was the drum major and, a basketball standout at Princeton, which he attended on the GI Bill after serving in the Navy. An avid golfer, Holman was a member of the Merchantville, Tavistock and Pine Valley country clubs. Holman was active in several South Jersey charities, including local affiliates of the United Way and American Red Cross. He was a life trustee and distinguished fellow at Coriell Institute for Medical Research in Camden. In 1924 Holman Enterprises, parent company of ARI, launched in Merchantville, New Jersey when Steward C. Holman signed a dealership contract with the Ford Motor Company. Enjoy this video of their history.