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Hurricane evacuation drill to be held on 6 major N.J. highways Thursday
Drivers on six New Jersey highways will see an increased police presence on Thursday as officials conduct an emergency evacuation drill that would be implemented if a major hurricane hit the state. While no roads will be closed, State Police, the state Department of Transportation and work crews from other...
More NJ Transit cancelations and delays due to heat
NJ Transit is again warning that select trains will not operate Thursday and Friday due to "heat-related rail equipment issues."NJ Transit said its crews are "working around the clock to make repairs."For complete schedule details CLICK HERELIRR's Port Jefferson branch is back on track after a downed tree caused signal problems between Hicksville and Huntington.The tree was caught in electrical wires east of Syosset. There was also a lightning strike that damaged a signal substation near Cold Spring Harbor.The problems were fixed before 6 a.m. on Thursday.ALSO READ | Meteor may be responsible for loud boom heard across NYC and NJKristin Thorne attempts to get to the bottom of the loud boom.----------* 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.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 7/18
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 5 - 8 knots (Gust 11 knots) THU: W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
New Jersey bill aims to boost elementary student literacy rates
đź“š A bill would require universal literacy screenings for New Jersey students. đź“š It's in response to poor test scores among NJ's third graders. đź“š The bill also provides professional development for teachers. Did you know that New Jersey is one of just a few states that...
McIver easily wins Democratic primary following Payne’s death
Election for Payne's unexpired term is in September. Voters choose full-term replacement in November. LaMonica McIver won Tuesday’s Democratic primary in the 10th Congressional District. She secured nearly half of the votes in a race that saw 11 Democrats vying to be the nominee in the upcoming special election on Sept. 18. Her message to voters, she says, is that she’s there for them.
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
Stop & Shop to Close 32 Stores, Including 10 in New Jersey – Here’s Where
Bad news if you're a Stop & Shop lover. Grocery retailer, Stop & Shop has announced they are closing 32 locations in the tri-state area, including 10 of them in New Jersey. The company is moving forward with growth restructuring to improve the customer experience, so they're closing down under-performing locations. The good news is, employees at the impacted locations will be offered opportunities within the company.
Good or bad idea? School cellphone ban possibilities in New Jersey spawns mixed emotions
Anxious teens spiraling over social media posts. Distracted students checking their notifications in class. Kids recording unsuspecting classmates so they can humiliate them online. The damage caused by students using cellphones during school has become too costly, Middletown Township school board members announced last month during a public meeting —...
Weekender: Ben Franklin's B-day bash, summer festivals
🎉 Enjoy the Delaware Riverfront at the Glen Foerd estate in Northeast Philly Thursday for this monthly Third Thursday event. Food trucks, Minas Brazilian Music, lawn games and activities. 6-8pm, register in advance.🎶 The Night Market in Mayfair returns tonight, featuring the Great Scott Band and vendors. 6-9pm at Frankford and Cottman avenues.🍽️ Find restaurant discount deals during University City Dining Days, running through July 28. Dinner and lunch options range from $20-$40 at dozens of restaurants.🎂 Celebrate Franklin Square's 18th birthday on Saturday with free carousel rides (for the first 100 guests), crafts, activities and a scavenger huntBen...
Philadelphia's population is graying quickly
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosThe Philadelphia area's 65-and-up population increased significantly from 2020 to 2023 while the region saw declines in nearly all other age groups.Why it matters: Cities with growing senior populations must be mindful of older residents' specific needs, like affordable housing and transportation.The big picture: The spike in seniors here matched the trend in other big U.S. cities, reflecting a broader national phenomenon.America's overall 65-plus population rose 9.4% between 2020 and 2023, to about 59.2 million people, per the U.S. Census Bureau.By the numbers: The region's senior population increased by 95,000 residents, up 9.3%. The...
New Jersey salt marsh sediments offer evidence of hurricanes back to the 1500s
A Rutgers University-New Brunswick-led research team employing an emerging technique to detect signs of past hurricanes in coastal sediments has found evidence of storms dating back more than 400 years. In doing so, they have confirmed an approach that could give them a better understanding of how the frequency of storms changes when the climate changes.
Amtrak raises prices on monthly rider passes in Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has raised its prices on its multi-ride monthly pass tickets, though the increase is not uniform across all rider destinations. According to a report by “The Inquirer,” trips from Philadelphia to Trenton will increase by 49 percent while rides from Philadelphia to Wilmington are up by 70 percent. Commuters heading from Philadelphia to New […]
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
đź’ś New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. đź’śThe Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. đź’ś If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly closes trail due to "potential toxic chemical contamination"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia has closed a trail due to a "potential toxic chemical contamination," city councilmember Jamie Gauthier announced in a statement on Wednesday. Gauthier, who represents Southwest Philly, said she learned from a constituent that a runoff of total chromium, chromium III (trivalent), and chromium VI (hexavalent) likely leaked into Bartram's Garden and the Schuylkill River from a former industrial property. "On Monday a constituent alerted my office that toxic chemicals from the former Plains Oil Site potentially made their way into Bartram's Garden and the Schuylkill River," Gauthier said in a statement in part. "The...
Mayor Parker Announces the 2024 Philadelphia International Unity Cup Draw: Global Teams to Celebrate Diversity Through Soccer
Philly soccer enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has officially set the stage for the 2024 Philadelphia International Unity Cup, drawing teams alongside city officials for a tournament that's more than just a series of soccer matches. Mayor Parker, joined by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson and other soccer-affiliated figures, conducted the draw at the Dell Music Center, paving the way for a global showcase that's part of the cultural festivity and athletic endeavor.
Delivery driver allegedly fires shots at man working for School District of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A delivery driver for Amazon allegedly shot at an employee who was working for the School District of Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon in the Graduate Hospital section of Philadelphia. At 3 p.m., the delivery driver and a 23-year-old man were involved in a verbal disagreement on the 1700 block of Christian Street that turned into a physical confrontation, Philadelphia police said. The delivery driver took a gun out of his van and fired toward the other man, but neither the 23-year-old nor two children who were nearby were injured, according to police. The driver was arrested and a weapon was recovered, according to police. Montana MacLachlan, a spokesperson for Amazon, said, "We are relieved no one was physically harmed during this event. This type of behavior is unacceptable, and does not reflect the standards we hold for drivers who deliver on our behalf. We are actively working with law enforcement to support their ongoing investigation."The 23-year-old works for Sunrise, which is a contractor for the school system, a district spokesperson said. He is not a full-time worker for the district.Â
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