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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.
Update: 8 N.J. counties under a heat advisory until Wednesday night
On Wednesday at 2:48 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 9 p.m. for Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Ocean counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 102 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
Washington Township Calendar
Those who are struggling with substance abuse and have been thinking about seeking help can do so at the Washington Township Police Department on Mondays from noon to 2 p.m. The program is available to everybody, regardless of residence. No appointment or insurance necessary. For more information please visit www.straighttotreatment.com.
Shoplifter threatens to shoot Walmart worker, runs across Route 42: Washington Twp., NJ, Police
A Sicklerville woman is facing a list of charges including aggravated assault on police following an alleged shoplifting incident in Gloucester County. The Washington Township Police Department says at about 8:45 this past Saturday night, they received a call from Walmart in Turnersville regarding a shoplifter. According to authorities, that...
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $294K
There was a major Jersey Cash 5 lottery winner in South Jersey.The jackpot was worth $294,065 for the Sunday, June 23 drawing.The winning numbers were: 18, 27, 28, 29 and 43.The winning ticket was sold at Casa Rocie's, 135 E. High St., Unit A in Glassboro, Gloucester County.
New Jersey lottery player wins $294,065 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where
One lucky Gloucester County lottery player won almost $300,000 in Sunday's Jersey Cash 5 drawing. The ticket sold at Casa Rocie’s on East High Street in Glassboro matched the five numbers to win the $294,065 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery announced Monday. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
He couldn’t run as a Democrat. So he’s seeking write-in votes as an independent ‘MAGA candidate.’
A mayoral candidate who is facing federal fraud charges and who was denied a space on a local Democratic primary ballot when town officials couldn’t confirm his New Jersey residency said he is now running as an “independent MAGA mayor candidate.”. While William O’Hanlon’s proof of residency has...
As South Jersey faces severe weather, interest in ham radio surges in Gloucester County
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club President Jonathan Pearce, 76, of Deptford recalls the “devastating” 2021 tornado that ravaged through neighborhoods and “doubled over” the radio facility’s approximately 70 to 80 foot antenna towers. “It ripped through Mullica Hill,” he said. “And it ripped off the...
What $250,000 can buy you in Gloucester County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 17 and June 23. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Gloucester County, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
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