New Jersey State

Sea Girt, NJ

Columbus, OH

Five more wind turbines just came online at Vineyard Wind 1, making it the largest operating offshore wind farm in the US. Sustainable energy company Avangrid and green investors Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners today announced that the Vineyard Wind 1 project is now delivering more than 136 megawatts (MW) to the electric grid in Massachusetts. (New York’s South Fork Wind, the US’s first complete utility-scale offshore wind farm, is 132 MW.)

Vineyard Wind 1 just became the US’s largest operating offshore wind farm

Massachusetts State

Nantucket, MA

Avangrid (NYSE: AGR) now has full federal approval of the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms. The approval of the COP follows the favorable Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the Biden Administration in April 2024. The milestone approval largely completes the federal, state, and local permitting process for sustainable energy company Avangrid’s 791-megawatt (MW) New England Wind 1 project.

Two more New England offshore wind farms just got the all-clear

Wisconsin State

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Minnesota State

National Weather Force

The National Weather Force has issued a Tornado Advisory effective from 3 PM to 9 PM Central Time. Zones affected: central, north, northeast, east portions of MN; portions of west & northwest WI.

Tornado Risk including Large Hail & Damaging Winds Expected this Evening Across MN/WI; June 12th

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement agreement with Verizon New Jersey, Inc. to address allegations that the company violated New Jersey's consumer protection laws in its marketing and sale of Fios services.

Verizon Settles Fios Marketing Lawsuit - Pays NJ $175K

Connecticut State

Thompson, CT

This past weekend’s disastrous ‘Capulet Fest‘ is now the subject of an investigation launched by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. This year’s edition of the fest fell way short of numerous expectations and left concertgoers facing much uncertainty. That volatility persisted throughout the actual festival itself, with select performances for the event being scrapped mid-set this past Saturday, June 29th.

Connecticut’s Attorney General Is Now Investigating This Year’s Ill-Fated ‘Capulet Fest’

Rockport, MA

Welcome toTwo Days Away, our series featuring weekend-long itineraries within a five-hour drive of your city—because sometimes we all just need a little adventure fix. Boston is considered the heart and soul of Massachusetts to many visitors, but the Bay State is brimming with seaside towns that are often unjustly overlooked. Only an hour North of Boston, Rockport is a prime example, full of storybook houses, sandy beaches, and winding streets—it’s as New England as you can get.

Experience Peak New England Charm in This Coastal Massachusetts Town

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

New Hampshire State

The Wellness Index, by massage and health experts Gayfriendly, analyzed each state against 14 health factors, grouped into five categories: food and drink, mental health, pampering and relaxation, physical health and inclusive social wellness. Results for each category were converted into an overall score out of 100 to determine the ranking. Rhode Island topped the list as the number one self-care hotspot in the U.S., scoring 69.54.

Rhode Island Revealed as Top Self-care State in US

Maine State

Sage Scott

If there’s one thing that screams “New England” louder than a Boston accent, it’s the legendary Maine lobster roll. This handheld delight is as iconic as Maine’s lighthouses and rocky coastlines. But how did this state crustacean transform into the must-try sandwich it is today? Let’s crack open the shell and find out!

Lobster Roll Showdown: Maine vs Connecticut

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Georgia State

Douglas City, CA

Daily Coffee Press

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

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DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Burlington County, NJ

Pablo Estrada, 27, laundered proceeds from a mail fraud scheme, including lottery scams. Florence, NJ – Pablo Estrada, 27, of Burlington County, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in laundering over $4 million obtained from various scams. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Burlington Man's $4M Money Laundering Scheme: 33-Month Sentence

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

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Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Receives Record of Decision for Atlantic Shores Project 1 and 2 

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued its Record of Decision (RoD) for Atlantic Shores Project 1 and...

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Receives Record of Decision for Atlantic Shores Project 1 and 2

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Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Receives Record of Decision for Atlantic Shores Project 1 and 2 