Drunken Ship Captain Indicted for Birthday Party Explosion in Long Island Sound
BRONX, N.Y. – A Bronx man has been indicted on assault and reckless endangerment charges after prosecutors say he piloted a charter boat without a license while drinking, leading to a fiery…
Storms, Rain, and Flooding Devastate This Toms River Nature Trail
Toms River, NJ – Cattus Island County Park has experienced unprecedented coastal flooding in January, leading to extensive damage and closures of its popular trails. The park faced two major coastal storms…
New Jersey is Fascinated With Retro Arcades as Old School Gaming Surges in Popularity
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Classic and retro gaming is trending in the United States and around the world and New Jersey leads the nation in the trend of retro arcades. Retrorcades are…
Toll Hike for New Jersey Weeks Away, Governor On Board With Increase
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s transportation history is marked by a series of toll adjustments aimed at supporting its vast network of roads and bridges. Starting March 1, drivers will see a…
Should Turnpike Toll Fees Be Clearer for Drivers? Legislator Says Yes
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Bob Auth has introduced a bill aimed at increasing transparency regarding toll charges on the state’s major highways. With toll increases on the horizon, Auth’s bill…
Massive Sinkhole Swallows Street in South Jersey
Mount Laurel, NJ – A large sinkhole led to the closure of a road in Mount Laurel, Burlington County, on Monday afternoon, according to local police reports. The sinkhole, which opened up…
We Used A.I. To Tell Us About Residents in Philadelphia and Here’s What it Said
Philadelphia, PA – What does A.I. think of people who live in the city of brotherly love? Based on the data with Open AI’s Chat GPT, we asked the system to tell…
Egg Harbor Township Issues Traffic Advisories, Announces Year-Long Detour
Egg Harbor Township, NJ – The Egg Harbor Township Police Department has issued a series of traffic advisories for the week of January 29th through February 4th, impacting several roads in the…
New Jersey Parents Could Face Bigger Fines for Not Doing This With their Children
Trenton, NJ – In a significant move to enhance child safety in vehicles, a new bill has been introduced that substantially increases the penalties for drivers who fail to properly secure children…
Veterans Could Soon Get Their Own License Plates in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – New York Yankees fans, New Jersey Devils Fans, and fans of the Giants and Jets can get their own license plates in New Jersey, but honorably discharged veterans cannot.…
Registered Nurse License Plates Considered in New Jersey Legislature
Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has favorably advanced Senate Bill No. 781, complete with committee amendments. This legislation, poised to make a significant impact on the state’s motor…
New Jersey Commuters Off the Rails on 15% Transit Rate Hike
Newark, NJ – NJ Transit has announced a proposal for a 15% systemwide fare adjustment, slated to take effect from July 1, 2024. This decision marks the first fare increase since 2015…
DePhillips Criticizes Proposed NJ Transit Fare Hike as Counterproductive
Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips has voiced strong opposition to NJ Transit’s proposed 15% fare increase, arguing that it effectively negates Governor Phil Murphy’s no-fare-hike achievement. DePhillips, a Republican member of the Assembly Transportation…
NJ Senate Committee Approves Bill to Honor Bordentown’s Benjamin Moore on I-295
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step in honoring a local hero by advancing legislation to rename a section of Interstate 295. Proposed by Senator Troy Singleton, the…
Lake Placid Welcomes First New Hotel Since 2013 with $35 Million Cambria Hotel Opening
Lake Placid has celebrated the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel, marking the first new hotel in the area since 2013. This $35 million investment brings a modern 105,645-square-foot hotel featuring 185…
New Federal Rules Prohibit New Jersey from Running Jokes on Highway Signs
TRENTON, NJ – Call it a cease and desist to states like New Jersey that frequently post quirky dad jokes on critical highway safety signs or call it a warning from the…
Travel Advisory Issued in Freehold Township Amid Icy Conditions
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Freehold Township Police Department issued a travel advisory today due to rapidly freezing roadways across the township. A significant drop in temperatures has led to hazardous driving…
Toms River Area Expecting 2-4 Inches of Snow Overnight Followed by Freezing Rain
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Residents of Toms River can expect significant snowfall tonight, with a low temperature around 25 degrees. Calm winds will shift to the northeast at about 5 mph after…
Multiple Collisions in Rockville Due to Poor Road Conditions
ROCKVILLE, MD – The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to several traffic collisions today, attributed to deteriorating roadway conditions. The department issued a traffic advisory, urging motorists to exercise caution. The…
Kenilworth Avenue Reopens After Tree Removal in Greenbelt
GREENBELT, MD – The Greenbelt City Police Department has announced the reopening of Kenilworth Avenue Southbound at Ivy Lane following the removal of a large fallen tree. The road was temporarily closed…
Travel Alert: Erie County Enforces Driving Ban Amidst Snow Conditions
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY – In response to heavy snowfall, a driving ban will be enacted across Erie County starting at 9 p.m. tonight. The North Tonawanda Police Department issued the alert, emphasizing…
Traffic Alert: Route 34 Closed in Howell Due to Crash
HOWELL, NJ – A significant road closure is in effect on Route 34 in Howell Township, following a motor vehicle collision. The closure impacts both directions of the route, stretching from Route…
The best holiday destination ideas for 2024
As the sun sets on another year, we can embrace a new era in travel that will bring unique opportunities to discover, explore and experience. So, we have created a list of…
Downtown Toms River Heavily Flooded After Passing Storm
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Coastal areas of Toms River and the barrier island experienced moderate flooding after an overnight storm dumped nearly two-and-a-half inches of rain across the township. Downtown Toms River…
Caution Advised on Rt 50 Bridge in Ocean City Amid Heavy Rains
OCEAN CITY, MD – The Ocean City Police Department, echoing a travel advisory from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, has issued a caution for drivers using the Rt 50 bridge. This advisory…
Wind Restrictions Imposed on Thomas Johnson Bridge in Maryland
MARYLAND – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) announces restrictions on the Thomas Johnson Bridge due to sustained winds exceeding 40 mph. The current restrictions include a ban on…
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