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Truck accident spills diesel fuel on N.J. highway
A tractor-trailer accident on an off-ramp for Interstate 295 in South Jersey on Saturday morning spilled nearly 100 gallons of diesel fuel on the roadway, the New Jersey State Police and a county hazardous material chief said. The truck ran off the highway around 7:22 a.m. and collided with the...
NJ lawmakers introduce bills to crack down on unruly teens after chaotic incidents
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (CBS) — A group of New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a package of bills to crack down on crowds of unruly teens at public events.Twenty-three kids and adults have now been arrested after they caused chaos during Gloucester Township Day on June 1."They were committing violence on each other as well as officers and the general public," said Chief Dave Harkins of Gloucester Township Police.From Gloucester Township to the boardwalk and beaches at the Jersey Shore, groups of teens have been causing problems in recent weeks, and the group of lawmakers said they've had enough."This kind of...
Update: The current heat advisory will expire at 7 p.m.
The advisory was for Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Ocean counties. "The threat has ended," says the National Weather Service. Beating the heat: Weather service Heat safety guidelines. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids. Seek cool shelter: Stay in an air-conditioned room. Avoid sun exposure:...
10 most expensive homes sold in Gloucester County, June 17-23
A house in Swedesboro that sold for $785,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Gloucester County in the past week. In total, 93 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $363,731. The average price per square foot was $196.
Air quality alert in effect for 7 N.J. counties until Wednesday night
On Wednesday at 1:31 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 11 p.m. for Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Ocean counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, until 11 p.m. this evening," according to the National Weather Service.
One More Hot One? AND Storms??
Yet another hot and humid day today! Temps will be in the mid to high 90s, with feels like temperatures possibly reaching triple digits. A heat advisory is in place for Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in NJ, and Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties for PA. Sunny throughout the day with some strong winds coming from the southwest, gusts up to 20 mph.
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 322 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
There was a crash with injuries on Route 322 near Route 536 in Gloucester County, authorities said.The crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 in Monroe Township, according to the NJDOT.Check back for updates.
Large water main break shuts down road in Gloucester Township, NJ
A large water main break shut down a Gloucester Township road on Tuesday evening.It happened around 6 p.m. at Prospect Avenue between Jarvis and Edinshire roads.Chopper 6 over water main break in Gloucester Twp. on June 25, 2024.Crews with Aqua New Jersey are working to repair the break, which is impacting service to about 30 homes in the area.The repairs are expected to take about six hours, according to officials.Get real-time traffic updates at 6abc.com/traffic.
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