Philadelphia-area families head to Jersey Shore for unofficial last weekend of summer
Some families hit the road a few days early to beat the Labor Day weekend traffic on their way to the Jersey Shore and other destinations.
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Some families hit the road a few days early to beat the Labor Day weekend traffic on their way to the Jersey Shore and other destinations.
Tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway will be covered for one hour on Friday, May 24 thanks to local restaurant chain Chickie's and Pete's. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline in an effort to curb prices at the pump. Plus, AAA crunched the numbers and found the best times to travel if you're heading out this Memorial Day Weekend.
The trooper was transported by air to a local hospital with serious injuries, police said.
Chickie's and Pete's is offering free Crabfries and free tolls eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway on May 26.
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AAA is expecting this to be one of the busiest Memorial Days in over two decades.
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A portion of the expressway was closed for several hours while police investigated.
Part of the Atlantic City Expressway is shutdown after a crash where two people were trapped in a vehicle.
The crash involving two vehicles happened just before 5 p.m. east of Exit 38.
Chickies and Pete's is helping drivers save money by picking up one of the toll tabs on the Atlantic City Expressway.
The New Jersey Transit Bus lost control and crashed into the trees.
Her father, Sakhet Khiev, calls his daughter's survival a miracle, as if an angel pulled her to safety.
The wreck near the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza in Hamilton Township happened just after 9 p.m.
The bus plowed through more than 200 feet of guardrail there as the bus crossed the roadway.
It happened in the eastbound lanes near Exit 33 in Winslow Township, Camden County.
Police say the victim was struck by a black Chevy Equinox, which remained on scene.
Depending on what time you are heading to the Jersey Shore Friday, you may get a "free pass" while driving through the Egg Harbor Plaza toll.
Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident that shut down a portion of the Atlantic City Expressway for a period of time on Monday afternoon.
Two teenagers were arrested after police say they damaged 10 vehicles by throwing rocks off at cars on the Atlantic City Expressway.
Traveling during Memorial Day Weekend?
Officials have reopened the eastbound lanes on the Atlantic City Expressway.
It happened around 1 p.m. Sunday in the eastbound lanes just past the Farley Service Station in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County.
If you're heading to the Jersey shore on vacation this summer, you should be in for some smooth sailing, at least as far as the drive is concerned.
Witnesses say the nest has been in the woods between Whitman Square and the Atlantic City Expressway for several years.
Tuesday will be sunny, but Wednesday morning could feature heavy rain that could slow down your commute.
Officials are calling for more poll workers in Philadelphia ahead of Tuesday's primary election.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 300th career home run and the Phillies rallied to beat the scuffling Rockies 9-3 on Monday night.
It is starting to feel like summertime at the Jersey Shore before Memorial Day weekend.
The National Weather Service shared new information about the tornado that damaged property in New Jersey and said that a gustnado formed during the storms.
No one was injured after a medical helicopter made an emergency landing in Whitemarsh Township on Monday night, Montgomery County officials say.
Philadelphia voters will decide between DA Larry Krasner and former judge Patrick Dugan in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary.
Tuesday will be sunny, but Wednesday morning could feature heavy rain that could slow down your commute.
Officials are calling for more poll workers in Philadelphia ahead of Tuesday's primary election.
What is Pope Leo XIV's Wawa order? The Villanova alumnus shares his answer with an Augustinian priest from Delaware County.
Officials are calling for more poll workers in Philadelphia ahead of Tuesday's primary election.
No one was injured after a medical helicopter made an emergency landing in Whitemarsh Township on Monday night, Montgomery County officials say.
During a visit to Philadelphia, Dr. Mehmet Oz said possible cuts to Medicaid and Medicare will make them more efficient.
Riders say dramatic service cuts and fare hikes on SEPTA would hurt Philadelphia-area families and businesses.
A person was struck by a SEPTA bus in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the transportation agency said.
It is starting to feel like summertime at the Jersey Shore before Memorial Day weekend.
The National Weather Service shared new information about the tornado that damaged property in New Jersey and said that a gustnado formed during the storms.
NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reached a tentative deal Sunday that will end the strike.
NJ Transit trains are still not running Sunday as the engineer strike entered its third day.
A day after a tornado ripped through their community, neighbors in Collings Lakes came together to help each other after the storm.
Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
The Philadelphia area is about to enter an extended period of rain, fog and cloudiness that could last through at least the first half of the weekend.
Delaware State Police said a trooper shot an armed man who was not complying with orders to drop a firearm.
A 21-year-old man was killed in a triple shooting in Wilmington that wounded a 9-year-old girl on Thursday night, police said.
It will be an unsettled week ahead with scattered showers and isolated storms the next few days in the Philadelphia region.
During a visit to Philadelphia, Dr. Mehmet Oz said possible cuts to Medicaid and Medicare will make them more efficient.
Support is pouring in across party lines for former President Joe Biden after it was revealed Sunday he's battling aggressive prostate cancer.
A deadly plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia has left a 9-year-old boy fighting for his life and his mother doing everything she can to stay by his side.
While there are currently no restrictions on transgender adults getting their prescriptions, many are worried it could happen.
A traveler with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for several hours while infectious Monday, health officials said.
A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will lend his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the National Constitution Center.
Philadelphia is joining Michelin Guide's upcoming Northeast Cities edition, which highlights the best restaurants with stars.
What's the impact of a major PGA event in your backyard? Millions in hotel revenue, tourism officials say.
Thousands filled Walnut Street Saturday for the annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival — a one-day celebration of food, music and local business.
Riders say dramatic service cuts and fare hikes on SEPTA would hurt Philadelphia-area families and businesses.
Public hearings on SEPTA's proposal to cut service and raise fares to fill a more than $200 million budget gap begin Monday.
Saturday was a turbulent day at Philadelphia International Airport with over 300 flight delays and dozens of cancellations reported, according to FlightAware.
A fast-moving storm brought heavy downpours, turning streets into swamps across the region, including in Marple Township, where a neighbor helped rescue a woman from her flooded car.
There was another air traffic control outage in less than two weeks at the same Philadelphia facility that directs planes in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday morning.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 300th career home run and the Phillies rallied to beat the scuffling Rockies 9-3 on Monday night.
The fate of the tush push will be up for discussion again along with the NFL's history of giving division champions with mediocre records home field in the playoffs.
The Phillies optioned Mick Abel back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-handed reliever Max Lazar.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles signed head coach Nick Sirianni, 43, to a multi-year contract extension.
Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and the Phillies' 15th win in 20 games.
A Holocaust survivor who helped revolutionize the dance world in Philadelphia is now sharing his story in a powerful new memoir.
Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around Philadelphia this weekend.
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
Cassie Ventura took the stand again in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for her final day of cross-examination.
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for Tuesday in the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Primary is on Tuesday as Philadelphia will elect their next district attorney.
A medical helicopter made an emergency landing in a Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, neighborhood Monday night. No injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating.
The proceeds of the invitational go toward the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia.
Banks, a 1996 Penn alumna, delivered the commencement speech at Penn's 269th commencement ceremony.