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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine
Authorities: NJ Mechanic Tried Patching Jeep's Damage After Hit-Run Crash Killed Teacher
Written by Cecilia Levine, Daily Voice
A 39-year-old mechanic from Linden, NJ, struck a schoolteacher with his Jeep, killing her, and then drove to his auto body shop to patch up the damage, said authorities who tracked down and arrested him.
Auto Body Repair & Painting Among Uses Approved in Freehold Borough, NJ
Written by Matthew Sockol, CentralJersey.com
Municipal officials have amended Freehold Borough, NJ's redevelopment plan and will permit motor vehicle repair garages, auto body repairs and painting, and tire sales in a section of the downtown district.
Black Walnut Body Works Marks 36 Years in Bellefonte, PA
Written by Staff, The ExpressThis year marks the 36th for one auto body business that strives to always put its customers’ safety first and quality a strong second.
CARSTAR Pete’s Hosts Networking Event in South Windsor, CT
The South Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours was hosted by CARSTAR Pete’s and featured several local officials who spoke on the state of poverty in the South Windsor and Windsor, CT, regions.
Fire Damages Saratoga County, NY, Auto Body Shop
Written by Alyssa Plock, WNYT, NewsChannel 13Multiple fire crews responded to a fully involved fire at Neet's Auto Body in Clifton Park, NY, late the night of March 10.
PA Body Shop Engulfed by Fire Racked Up Safety Violations Prior to Blaze
Written by Catalina Jaramillo, WHYYA North Philadelphia, PA, auto body shop that exploded into flames on March 11 operated for years without proper permits or safety measures in place, according to city records.
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MD Body Shop Employee Sentenced to Prison for Theft From Shop
Written by Angela Price, Bay Times and Record ObserverA Millington woman will serve eight years at the Maryland Department of Corrections for stealing from her employer.
Pittsburgh, PA, Sets Guidelines for Self-Driving Vehicle Testing
Written by MJ Slaby, TheIncline.comOn March 4, Pittsburgh, PA, leaders released guidelines for testing self-driving vehicles in the city. A four-part executive order from Mayor Bill Peduto asks testers to meet the city’s expectations and goals.
9 Indicted for Selling Drugs Out of Auto Body Shops in Bronx, NY
Written by Staff, Bronx Voice
Nine members of a drug gang have been indicted by the feds for selling heroin out of Bronx, NY, auto body shops.
ASA Supports CT OEM Repair Procedure Legislation
ASA supports a proposal in the Connecticut legislature aimed at addressing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures for collision repairs.