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Monday morning commuters in New Jersey are facing numerous delays and incidents across major roadways. On I-295 northbound, a crash north of Exit 26S in Bellmawr has shut down two left lanes, causing significant slowdowns. Another crash on NJ-55 northbound near Exit 53 in Mantua Township has closed the left shoulder, adding a five-minute delay. Drivers on the George Washington Bridge are experiencing 30- to 40-minute delays in both directions due to volume, and the Lincoln Tunnel is seeing similar delays, with a 30-minute wait for eastbound traffic. Additionally, heavy volume on the Garden State Parkway northbound is causing a…
As Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen, the Florida Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay, is now under a Hurricane Watch and a Storm Surge Watch. With sustained winds of 125 mph and a pressure of 945 mb, the storm is moving east-southeast at 8 mph. Currently located 745 miles southwest of Tampa, Milton poses a serious threat to the region. The National Hurricane Center warns that conditions could deteriorate rapidly, with life-threatening storm surges and hurricane-force winds expected within the next 36 to 48 hours. Watches and Warnings in Effect As of 7:00 AM CDT, the following advisories are in place:…
As Vice President Kamala Harris embarks on a high-profile media tour, showcasing her campaign on various entertainment platforms like Call Her Daddy, The Howard Stern Show, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a storm is brewing—both literally and figuratively. With Hurricane Milton bearing down on the U.S. and southern states still reeling from recent floods and devastation, Harris’ timing couldn’t be worse. And people are starting to take notice. For weeks, Harris and her campaign have been critiqued for their reluctance to engage with the media, prompting political insiders and supporters alike to label her as elusive. According to…
WASHINGTON — Southbound I-395 at the Maine Avenue exit has been shut down since 7:31 a.m. on Monday after multiple vehicles sustained flat tires, officials said. Authorities are investigating the cause of the flat tires, but no definitive explanation has been provided as of yet. Drivers in the area are being warned to stay alert as the investigation continues. Traffic is being diverted away from the scene, and significant delays are expected. Early reports indicate a tractor-trailer involved in the incident is leaking fuel. Officials have not given a timeline for when the roadway will reopen.
On October 7, 2023, Israel experienced its darkest day in recent history. Hamas, the militant group controlling Gaza, launched an unprecedented attack, killing over 1,200 people and taking around 250 hostages, many of whom remain captive. The brutality of that day—described as the deadliest for Jews since the Holocaust—shocked the world and ignited a conflict that continues to ripple across the Middle East. As we commemorate one year since that horrific event, we look back at Israel’s relentless battle to defend itself and eradicate terrorism. October 7, 2023: The Nightmare Unfolds Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike, in…
PHILADELPHIA — A 17-year-old girl was killed and two others were injured in a shooting early Sunday in the 600 block of Franklin Street, police said. Officers responded to a report of a person with a gun at 12:39 a.m. and found three victims at the scene. The 17-year-old victim sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 12:56 a.m. at Jefferson Hospital. A 21-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh and is listed in stable condition. A 16-year-old girl was critically injured with gunshot wounds to the face, neck, and arm, but is…
SHORT HILLS, N.J. — New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way is scheduled to attend a memorial event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest on Monday evening, according to the governor’s office. The event, “October 7: Marking One Year Memorial,” will take place at Congregation Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m. The memorial honors those affected by the tragic events of October 7, 2023.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Marvin Cotten, a 35-year-old man who was reported missing from his North Philadelphia neighborhood. Cotten, who resides on the 5800 block of North 16th Street, was last seen by his girlfriend around midnight on Friday, October 4, 2024, according to police. He was at a bar near Broad Street and Windrim Avenue at the time of his disappearance. Cotten is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with “Philly”…
BRONX, N.Y. — Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl reported missing from the Bronx over the weekend, according to authorities. Heavenlynn Simmons was last seen leaving her residence within the confines of the 44th Precinct on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at approximately 2:25 a.m., police said. Simmons is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing about 120 pounds, with black and red hair in braids. She was last seen wearing a red and black sweater. The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Simmons. No additional details have been released at this…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 56-year-old man died Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident on North Broad Street, authorities said. The crash occurred at approximately 7:29 p.m. in the 3900 block of the street, according to police reports. Philadelphia Fire Department’s Medic 33 responded to the scene and transported the man to Albert Einstein Medical Center. The victim, who was in critical condition upon arrival at the hospital, was pronounced dead shortly after at 7:34 p.m., police confirmed. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is currently investigating the incident. No further details on the…