Flash Flooding Slams New Jersey, Closing Roads and Triggering Crashes Across the State

TRENTON, N.J. – Torrential downpours triggered widespread flash flooding across New Jersey on Saturday, forcing the closure of major highways and local roads while contributing to crashes, traffic delays, and dangerous driving…

Driver accused of pointing handgun in Greenbelt road rage arrested

Police say a driver pointed a handgun at another motorist twice during a road rage confrontation before officers tracked down the suspect using a photo of the vehicle’s license plate. GREENBELT, MD…

Same four numbers make Virginia player $106K richer

A Hanover County player stuck with the same four numbers he plays every day—and watched them produce 24 winning tickets in one drawing. ASHLAND, VA — A Hanover County man’s daily lottery…

37-year-old man fatally shot on Southeast DC street

A 37-year-old man was found shot to death on 16th Street in Southeast DC, and detectives are searching for the killer. WASHINGTON, DC — A 37-year-old man was fatally shot on a…

Respected Toms River Doctor, Daughter, Grandchild Killed in New York Plane Crash

HARRIETSTOWN, N.Y. – New York State Police have identified the three people killed when a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Adirondack Regional Airport late Monday night. Investigators said the pilot…

Tire slashing spree ends with arrest after 10 vehicles targeted in Northwest DC

A man is facing felony charges after police say tires on 10 vehicles were intentionally slashed over three days in Northwest DC. WASHINGTON, DC — A tire-slashing spree that damaged 10 vehicles…

Long Island convenience store sells lucky $50K Powerball winner

A Powerball player in New Hyde Park is holding a ticket worth $50,000 after Saturday night’s drawing. NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in New Hyde…

Weekend Mass Shooter in Philadelphia Still on the Run, No Arrests Made Yet

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia police are continuing to investigate a weekend mass shooting that claimed one life and injured four others in the city’s 2nd District. No suspect has been identified and…

Hit-and-run driver smashes into garage before vanishing as police seek public’s help

A driver crashed into a homeowner’s garage in the early morning hours and sped away, leaving investigators searching for the vehicle and the person behind the wheel. EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP, Pa. —…

Online ticket hits $7.7 million New Jersey Pick 6 jackpot

A single online lottery purchase turned into a $7.7 million payday after matching all six numbers in Saturday night’s Pick 6 drawing. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player won the…

Businesses Fleeing New Jersey for Other States At Record Levels

TRENTON, N.J. – A report from the independent nonprofit research organization Focus NJ concludes that New Jersey has lost thousands of jobs, hundreds of millions of dollars in payroll, and millions in…

Watch: Black MAGA Supporter Tells Philadelphia City Council: Stand Up For America For Once

Philadelphia, PA – A contentious public comment period at a Philadelphia City Council meeting focused on immigration enforcement and public safety as a speaker identifying with the MAGA movement accused city leaders…

Virginia woman locks away $500K winning lottery ticket after stunning discovery

A routine stop at a convenience store turned into a $500,000 surprise, prompting one Virginia woman to lock away her winning ticket until she could claim the prize. RICHMOND, Va. — A…

Lucky Pennsylvania ticket lands $1.15 million jackpot

One Pennsylvania Lottery ticket matched all six numbers to capture a $1.15 million jackpot from the Independence Day drawing. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $1,150,000…

Maryland Lottery hands out nearly $30 million in one week

Maryland players strike it rich with million dollar and six figure prizes BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore resident claimed a $1 million Scratch-Off prize during a week that saw the Maryland Lottery…

Sheriff issues urgent warning as scam calls surge targeting local residents

Residents are being urged to hang up immediately after a surge in scam phone calls from people falsely claiming to be sheriff’s deputies or employees demanding money to avoid arrest. BURNSVILLE, N.C.…

Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units

Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…

Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Sickens 18 as Cooling Towers Tested

NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York City health officials are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has sickened 18 people on the Upper East Side, prompting inspections and testing of building…

$2.2 Million Mantoloking Waterfront Sale Tops This Week’s Toms River Area Home Sales

Toms River, NJ – The latest Toms River area real estate transactions include sales ranging from $155,000 to $2.2 million, highlighting continued activity across the township and nearby waterfront communities. The highest-priced…

From Buttzville to Bargaintown: The Stories Behind New Jersey’s Weirdest Place Names

New Jersey – Every state has a few oddly named towns, but New Jersey may have one of the strangest collections in America. While some names make visitors laugh, many trace their…

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