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Mill Pond 'gone' after catastrophic flooding in Stony Brook
On Long Island, Sunday night’s flash floods and road washouts prompted Suffolk County officials to declare a state of emergency. A powerful overnight storm dumped almost 10 inches of rain in some parts of the county. Suffolk County Police said Mill Pond in Stony Brook overflowed, causing part of...
Former Plainfield Recreation Director Killed In Piscataway Crash: 'A Real Straight-Up Guy'
David Wynn, 68, died in the wreck on I-287 South on Thursday, Aug. 15, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the crash near milepost 8.8 at around 8:24 p.m. Investigators said Wynn was driving a Chevrolet vehicle when he crashed into the back of a trailer hauled by a Chevrolet pickup. Wynn's vehicle went off the highway and hit several trees.
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Local counties to receive transportation funding boost
Harrisburg, Pa. — A large investment in crucial transportation projects will help boost multiple projects in three local counties. An investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania, according to a release from Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro. The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives — ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for all Pennsylvanians. ...
RFK Jr. to defend bid to get on Pennsylvania ballot against Democrats’ challenge
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was expected to appear in court Tuesday to defend his effort to get on the ballot for president in the premier battleground state of Pennsylvania, where Democrats are angling to force him off in what is expected to be a closely contested race.
A rare whiskey lottery is now open in Pennsylvania. Here's how to enter.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's rare whiskey lottery is now open for residents of the Keystone State. State liquor license holders and residents 21 years and older can enter the "Limited-Release Lottery" of more than 1,000 bottles of rare whiskey. Entering the lottery allows participants the chance to buy one of the rare whiskey bottles. The event, which features nine products in eight lotteries, is open until Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. The lotteries include Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon priced at $7,499.99 per bottle and Eagle Rare Double Eagle Very Rare Straight Bourbon 90 Proof priced at $2,999.99...
JD Vance addresses economic issues during campaign stop in North Philly
PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania is holding steady as the big prize in the presidential campaign as candidates make repeated stops in the Commonwealth, including Republican J.D. Vance Monday in Philadelphia. Vance campaigned at DiSorb Systems, a North Philadelphia manufacturer of medical equipment. Taking the stage in the early afternoon, Vance was...
Is it too late for a cell phone ban for the new school year?
August 19 – School starts this week for a lot of local districts around the area and throughout the summer, a number of people have talked about and outright asked for a cell phone ban in schools to start the school year. A recent study showed that 75% of...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Giant Eagle to sell GetGo stores to Canadian group
Aug. 19—Giant Eagle's GetGo gas stations and convenience stores are being bought by a Canadian company that also owns the Circle K chain, company officials announced Monday. The "myPerks" loyalty program that offers discounts on gas prices and grocery purchases will continue after the deal is finalized at GetGo and Giant Eagle locations, according to Giant Eagle spokesperson Jannah ...
Man, 52, in custody for deadly Monroe County hit-and-run
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, PA — Note: the above video is from an earlier story. A Monroe County man was in custody Tuesday morning and facing charges he fled a deadly wreck late last week in Coolbaugh Township, Pocono Mountain Regional Police said. Investigators said Tuesday a trail of coolant and...
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