Virginia Lawmakers Push for Higher Sales Taxes for Every County and City

RICHMOND, VA – A bipartisan group of Virginia senators has introduced legislation that would allow every county and city in the Commonwealth to hold a local referendum on raising sales taxes to…

New York bill seeks to repeal highway use tax long criticized by trucking industry

ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly aims to eliminate the state’s long-standing highway use tax, a levy that trucking companies say puts them at a competitive…

Empty gun magazine sparks panic and police sweep at NJ high school

West Orange student found with empty magazine prompts shelter-in-place at high school WEST ORANGE, NJ – A student at West Orange High School was found in possession of an empty firearm magazine…

Ex-Highlands teacher hit with new charges as abuse case grows

Former Highlands teacher faces new charges after more victims come forward in child sex abuse case ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA – A former teacher in the Highlands School District is facing new charges…

High school student shot dead in Philly Chipotle

Teen fatally shot inside Chipotle near Temple University campus identified as Imhotep student PHILADELPHIA, PA – A teenager was shot and killed Monday night inside a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus,…

Duo robs Glen Burnie store at gunpoint then flees in stolen car

Two men charged after Glen Burnie store clerk robbed at gunpoint during early morning holdup GLEN BURNIE, MD – A pair of suspects are in custody after an armed robbery at a…

High-speed pursuit ends with driver dead in Milford

Georgetown man killed in Milford crash after high-speed pursuit ends in tragedy MILFORD, DE – A late-night police pursuit ended in fatal consequences Sunday when a 37-year-old Georgetown man died after crashing…

Cory Booker Blames Trump for New Jersey’s Failed Energy Policy, Higher Costs, Plant Shutdowns, and Wind Failures

NEWARK, NJ – Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is now blaming President Donald Trump, accusing him of driving up energy costs and crippling renewable development as New Jersey households face some of the…

Toms River driver indicted after high-speed leap ends in fatal crash

NJ man indicted after high-speed crash launched car 189 feet, killing passenger Lakewood, NJ — A Toms River man was indicted Tuesday on multiple charges, including aggravated manslaughter, after investigators say he…

Mikie Sherrill set to become New Jersey’s highest-paid governor despite affordability pledge

TRENTON, N.J. – Mikie Sherrill has made affordability the cornerstone of her platform as governor of New Jersey, but on day one, she is presiding over major toll hikes and an increase…

Lehigh County Mini-Mart sells $200K Powerball winner

Whitehall Mini-Mart sells $200K winning Powerball ticket in Lehigh County MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Powerball ticket worth $200,000 was sold at a Lehigh County convenience store in Monday’s drawing, as Pennsylvania players…

Drunk driver slams into car on Richmond Highway

Stafford man charged with DUI after rear-ending vehicle on Richmond Highway STAFFORD, VA — A Stafford man is facing DUI charges after crashing into the back of another vehicle Monday evening on…

Traffic stop turns high-speed chaos as driver refuses to pull over

Stafford man arrested after 80mph police chase ends in crash near I-95 STAFFORD, VA – A routine traffic violation turned into a high-speed pursuit through Stafford County on Wednesday after a driver…

Toms River mayor calls for an end to free healthcare for political appointees who work just one hour each month

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…

Pedestrian killed crossing Sussex Highway after vehicle runs out of gas in Seaford

Highway tragedy as man walking from broken-down car struck SEAFORD, DE — A 66-year-old man was struck and killed Tuesday night while attempting to cross Sussex Highway on foot after his vehicle…

Wilmington man arrested on felony drug charges at New Castle DUI checkpoint

NEW CASTLE, DE – A 22-year-old Wilmington man was arrested after troopers discovered nearly half a kilogram of suspected marijuana and cash during a DUI checkpoint early Thursday morning. Delaware State Police…

Capitol Heights man dies in high-speed I-295 crash

High-speed I-295 crash kills Capitol Heights man after vehicle slams into wall Washington, DC – A deadly solo crash on Interstate 295 took the life of a 60-year-old man from Capitol Heights…

Cyclist and officer identified in deadly bike crash on NJ highway

E-bike rider dies after collision with patrol car in Middletown as AG names officer involved TRENTON, NJ – The state Attorney General’s Office on Monday released the names of the cyclist and…

Suspect surrenders in fatal North High Street stabbing that left 21-year-old dead

COLUMBUS, OH – A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that claimed the life of a 21-year-old near the Ohio State University campus earlier this month. Police…

Helicopter helps police bust armed suspect in high-speed chase

Police helicopter tracks stolen car from Baltimore to Columbia leading to arrest and gun recovery Baltimore, MD — A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle chase that began…

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