Dangerous heat grips Philadelphia with storms possible this weekend

PHILADELPHIA — An extreme heat warning remains in effect across the Philadelphia region Friday as heat index values soar above 105 degrees, with scattered thunderstorms possible later in the day and into…

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Baltimore faces triple-digit heat as weekend storms threaten

BALTIMORE — A heat advisory remains in effect across the Baltimore metro area Friday, with temperatures soaring near 99 degrees and heat index values reaching as high as 109, as forecasters warn…

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Air quality alert and heat advisory in effect for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania

TRENTON, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert and a heat advisory are in effect across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania Friday as high temperatures and elevated pollution levels…

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O’Scanlon slams Democrats over $1B in spending as state health benefits program falters

TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon criticized Trenton Democrats on Thursday for allocating over $1 billion to what he described as pork spending over the past two years while…

Local Politics

Two women killed in Queen Anne’s County crash involving utility truck

CHURCH HILL, MD — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that left two women dead after their vehicle was struck by a utility truck in Queen Anne’s County on Thursday…

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From crab cakes to traffic rage, Marylanders weigh in on enduring state stereotypes

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s unique geography and culture put it at the crossroads of North and South, city and suburb — a mix that has helped fuel a long list of public stereotypes…

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Ten Things New Jerseyeans Love to Hate in the Garden State

TRENTON — New Jersey may boast shoreline views, cultural diversity, and proximity to major cities, but it also carries a reputation for inconveniences and frustrations that residents frequently voice online and in…

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Phil Murphy Blames PJM for Nearly 40% Energy Rate Hikes Over Three Year Period

TRENTON, N.J. — Ignoring his own failed clean energy agenda that has led to an energy production shortage in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy is instead blaming PJM for out-of-control energy prices…

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New Jersey morning traffic report: Here’s what’s happening and where to avoid

TRENTON, N.J. — Commuters faced delays across several key New Jersey roadways Thursday morning, with traffic congestion, minor crashes, and lane closures contributing to extended travel times. As of 8:30 a.m., drivers…

Traffic Alerts·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Nap behind the wheel leads to DUI arrest of hit-and-run suspect on I-95

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — A 29-year-old Spotsylvania man with an outstanding felony warrant was arrested Tuesday morning after a deputy found him drifting across lanes on I-95 with his eyes closed. Deputy…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

County Commissioner Outlines Future Roadway and Traffic Safety Improvement Projects in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Jackson Council hosted county officials at Tuesday night’s council meeting to update residents about a series of ongoign projects to improve roadway, traffic, and pedestrian safety across…

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Watch: Tornado makes landfall at the Jersey Shore striking Island Beach State Park

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — A waterspout that formed offshore Tuesday morning came ashore near the southern end of Island Beach State Park, the National Weather Service confirmed, classifying it as…

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Mikie Sherrill Blames Republicans, PJM for Phil Murphy’s Failed Energy Agenda, Astronomical Price Hikes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is publicly criticizing regional grid operator PJM Interconnection for New Jersey’s rising utility bills, distancing herself from the state’s Democratic-led energy policies and vowing to…

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Perfy, New Jersey’s bizarre and brief1980s mascot, vanishes into history — until now

TRENTON, N.J. — In the mid-1980s, New Jersey unveiled a strange new figure meant to boost its image: a giant, round mascot named Perfy. Perfy was uncovered again this week by Wake…

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Sherrill votes against property tax deduction bill in Congress to maintain high taxes in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mikie Sherrill is running for Governor of New Jersey for the Democrats and says she wants to lower taxes and make the Garden State more affordable, but her latest…

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North Bergen man faces upgraded charge after Leonia hit-and-run victim dies

LEONIA, N.J. — A North Bergen man is now facing an upgraded charge after a 77-year-old woman struck in a Leonia hit-and-run earlier this month died from her injuries, authorities announced Monday.…

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Two teens hospitalized after dirt bike crash in Manchester’s Greenwood Forest

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two 18-year-old riders were seriously injured Sunday evening following a dirt bike crash on a wooded trail in Manchester Township, police said. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. to the…

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Conservation group touts Phil Murphy’s failing clean energy agenda, claims lower prices ahead of 2035 fossil fuel bans

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters criticized the results of the latest PJM Interconnection capacity auction on Thursday, claiming the grid operator’s pricing structure is contributing to higher…