Miles of backups hit Connecticut highways during Friday morning rush
HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut commuters face a slow Friday morning on major highways, with long stretches of congestion and road work piling onto delays. As of 8:11 a.m., I-95 southbound traffic is…
Disabled cars, fires and crashes jam Jersey roads for Friday getaway grind
Newark, NJ – Friday afternoon commuters are facing a punishing start to the weekend across New Jersey, with multiple crashes, breakdowns, and long delays choking major highways and bridges. A disabled vehicle…
A high-speed motorcycle crash turned deadly Friday afternoon in a quiet New Jersey suburb
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ — As rush hour traffic moved through a residential stretch of Pascack Road on Friday, a motorcycle slammed into a Kia near West Hill Road, throwing the rider into…
Krispy Kreme celebrates 88th birthday with 88-cent dozens at New Jersey locations this Friday
NEWARK, N.J. — Krispy Kreme fans in New Jersey can score a sweet deal this Friday, July 18, as the doughnut chain marks its 88th anniversary with a special offer: an Original…
Rain, storms expected to soak Jersey Shore through Friday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Rainy conditions are forecast to continue along the Jersey Shore today and into Friday, with scattered thunderstorms and patchy fog adding to the damp stretch of weather. Thursday’s…
Triple Shooting Friday Night in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Three men were wounded in a shooting Friday evening in West Philadelphia, according to police. Officers from the 18th District responded at approximately 6:48 p.m. to reports of gunfire…
Where to see Friday night fireworks and festivals across New Jersey for the Fourth of July
TRENTON, N.J. — Fireworks will light up the skies across New Jersey Friday night as part of a full slate of Independence Day celebrations, with several large-scale events planned from the Jersey…
Friday morning NJ Transit delays blamed on late Amtrak train
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced delays of up to 20 minutes Friday morning after the agency reported rail congestion stemming from a late Amtrak train entering Penn Station New York.…
One dead, two injured in separate crashes Friday in Bensalem
BENSALEM, PA – Bensalem public safety crews responded to two serious crashes Friday morning, including one that left a Philadelphia man dead and another that sent two people to the hospital after…
Bullet sends Baltimore man to ER in Friday night shooting
BALTIMORE, Md. — A 33-year-old man arrived at a local hospital Friday night with a gunshot wound to the arm, prompting an investigation by Northern District detectives who later identified a possible…
New Jersey’s Sinkhole Highway to Reopen Late Friday Night, DOT Says
WHARTON, N.J. — Two lanes of Interstate 80 westbound in Morris County are set to reopen late Friday night, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, following weeks of sinkhole-related repairs…
Woman’s body found early Friday morning near Brooklyn Park alley way
BROOKLYN PARK, Md. — Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead with signs of trauma Friday morning in Brooklyn Park. Officers responded at approximately 9:05…
Calm Before the Storm: Friday Morning Commute Sees No Major Problems Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters enjoyed an unusually smooth start to Friday morning, with light traffic and no major delays reported on major highways or in and out of New York…
Coastal flood advisory issued for Ocean County through Friday afternoon
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory early Friday for Ocean County, warning of minor tidal flooding in low-lying areas near Barnegat Bay and adjacent tidal…
“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour
Since publishing this article, Ocean County has renewed the lease for another month: TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen pop-up restaurant, which is being labeled a soup kitchen…
No toll Friday coming to this major New Jersey expressway this weekend
HAMMONTON, N.J. — Travelers heading east on the Atlantic City Expressway this Memorial Day Weekend can pass through the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza free of charge during Friday rush hour, thanks to…
A tornado tore through Baltimore and Dundalk Friday, bringing 110 mph winds and localized storm damage
DUNDALK, Md. — The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado struck parts of Baltimore and Dundalk on Friday, causing localized storm damage with peak winds estimated at 110 mph.…
Just Work From Home: NJ Transit Tells Commuters to Prepare for Complete Shutdown on Friday
NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning Friday due…
Bergen County player wins $78K Fast Play jackpot on rainy Friday
CARLSTADT, NJ — A dreary Friday morning took a bright turn for one lucky Bergen County player, who won the full $78,383 Fast Play Progressive jackpot with a Garden State Bingo ticket.…
Rain-soaked Friday gives way to sunny, mild weekend across New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. — A drenching end to the workweek in New Jersey will give way to clear skies and comfortable temperatures this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms…
Storms to soak Garden State with downpours through Friday before sunny weekend break
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms beginning Thursday afternoon, with wet weather expected to linger through Friday night before clearer skies arrive for the weekend.…