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Timelapse video captures northern lights illuminating New Jersey sky
Timelapse video from an eyewitness in Hackettstown, New Jersey on Monday shows the northern lights illuminating the night sky.Solar flares triggered by explosions of the sun produced the spectacular displays.This was the largest geo-magnetic storm in two decades.The northern lights are occasionally visible from as far south as the Garden State.* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey Brace for Isolated Storms, Flash Flooding Chance Saturday
Philadelphia, PA – Residents of eastern Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey should prepare for isolated thunderstorms tonight, with an increased risk of severe weather returning Saturday. The National Weather Service warns that storms on Saturday could bring locally heavy rainfall, leading to potential flash flooding in certain areas.
What's keeping drivers from buying EVs? Mostly price.
More drivers are buying them, but electric cars still make up a small share of the market in Rhode Island. A new survey from AAA Northeast of drivers in the Ocean State and its neighbors raises questions about how fast the electric vehicle market share will grow, even as state and federal lawmakers...
Jenkintown police address ongoing parking enforcement issues – Public meetings, an updated parking ordinance, and automation forthcoming
Chief Thomas Scott of the Jenkintown Police Department issued a lengthy message regarding parking enforcement on the morning of Thursday, August 15. According to Chief Scott, the department intends to work with Borough Council to update the current parking ordinance. A public meeting to receive feedback and address concerns is forthcoming, though a date was not mentioned. The department began training Parking Enforcement Officers to enforce violations in May.
Perkins Center Announces Friday Night Concert Series
Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown has announced the lineup for this year's House Concert series of acoustic performances featuring folk, roots music, and jazz with an international flavor. From September 2024 to April 2025, Perkins House Concerts will bring celebrated folk, jazz, and world music artists from near...
NJ State Library to Host “Introduction to Proposal Writing”
Each and every day, individuals and organizations throughout the nation are putting forth initiatives and endeavors which promise a brighter future for tomorrow. But how are these projects funded? Oftentimes, through the acquisition of grant funding. When building a project from the ground-up, one of the first questions that comes to mind is how to obtain the capital needed to transform your vision into a reality. Thankfully, due to generous donors, individuals, and foundations, funding is available to those who seek it out. But how do you craft a proposal which is certain to capture the attention and support of potential funders? Now, the New Jersey State Library is here to show you how.
Cherry Hill school district bans all wireless devices for students
As a new school year is about to begin, some South Jersey schools are kicking it off with bans on electronic devices during class, but some districts are taking it a step further. The Cherry Hill Township School District will ban the use of all wireless communication devices during classroom instruction. The district-wide policy prohibits […]
Finnegan Helps Land Lifeguard Trophy
ROW YOUR BOAT: Ryan Finnegan, a graduate of Haddon Heights High School and a current resident of Haddon Township, holds the South Jersey Lifeguard Championship trophy high in the air on August 12, after helping the Avalon Beach Patrol capture their tenth team championship 11-10 over defending champion Brigantine. Finnegan captured the singles rowing championship, by a mere two seconds, in the…
County Metro Taking Over Woodlynne Policing
Last Thursday, Camden County commissioners announced the county metro police department will be taking over the policing of the Borough of Woodlynne. The consolidation of the two departments is set for September 1, after the Woodlynne Police Department – which the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has overseen for about two years – officially disbands due to staffing shortages. The announcement…
Pa. Meteorologist predicts another hurricane is coming to the East Coast region in the next couple of days
Aired; August 14th, 2024. Heading into the month of September, we are heading into the peak of hurricane season. The Central Pennsylvania region just experienced remnants of Hurricane Debbie in the past week. ABC 27’s Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, says hurricane season is roughly between August though September. “Most of...
Extortion charges against ex-labor union leader John Dougherty are dismissed
Federal prosecutors have dropped their extortion case against John Dougherty, the former union boss who was sentenced to prison last month after being convicted of embezzlement and bribery in two other cases. The extortion case had ended in a mistrial in April. Dougherty's nephew, his co-defendant in the extortion trial,...
NJ Transit gives one week of free rides after summer of service failures
A little over a month after enacting a 15% fare hike to help plug budget holes, New Jersey’s statewide bus and rail agency is getting ready to offer customers a temporary, late-summer fare holiday. The New Jersey Transit fare holiday will run from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2, according...
Keys Win Fifth Straight Game in Series Opener Against Thunder
Trenton, NJ - The Frederick Keys won their fifth straight game Thursday night against the Trenton Thunder, winning the series opener by a score of 5-3 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. The Keys took their first lead of the night in the fourth inning and held on throughout, taking down the...
NJ ranked as one of the most expensive states to live in
New Jersey ranks as the fourth most expensive state to live in, according to a new report from doxo, an online bill payment service. The 2024 Cost of Bills Index, recently released by the company, compares average household expenses by state and across major U.S. cities. The index tracks data on the 10...
Hunterdon 4-H Fair returns with a wide variety of events
This year’s Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, which runs Wednesday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 25 at South County Park, once again features all sorts of shows, contests, displays and entertainment acts. In addition to many shows and contests for 4-H club members, it includes amusement rides for...
More South Jersey Cold Cases, Unsolved Murders & Mysteries
Here's a look at more cold cases from South Jersey. A police case becomes “cold” when all investigative leads available to investigators are exhausted and the case remains open and unsolved after three years. Cold cases are reviewed periodically to determine if newer technologies or forensic testing might...
Philly bicycle advocates deliver 6,000 petitions demanding action from mayor, City Council on protected bike lanes
Bicycle safety advocates delivered to City Hall on Thursday a stack of 6,000 petitions and 4,000 letters, demanding action on protected bike lanes from the mayor and City Council.
D-Day Conneaut Drawing Large Crowds Aug. 15-17
D-Day Conneaut knows how to do it big. From Aug. 15-17, not only do thousands of people witness the reenactment of the historic event from June 6, 1944, but also the attire, equipment and music of World War II. "A great opportunity to show our stuff, share the stories of...
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