Swimmers rescued at Jersey Shore beach; 1 dead

It took nearly two hours for officials to locate the second swimmer in distress. Lifesaving efforts were given to the 39-year-old man, but ultimately he did not survive.

Crews contain wildfire in Ocean County as it torches dozens of acres

Firefighters in New Jersey contained a wildfire that sparked Tuesday as the state continues to navigate through a dangerous dry stretch. 

Code red issued in Philadelphia as smoke from Canada wildfires fills Delaware Valley skies

Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.

New York smoke forces ground stop, delay at LaGuardia and Newark airports

Due to the smoke, the Federal Aviation Administration says a ground delay remains in place at LaGuardia Airport in Queens and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. There are also delays at JFK Airport.

Garden State in bloom for the season
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Produce season is starting in New Jersey as FOX 29's Jenn Frederick heads to Springdale Farms in Cherry Hill.

Philly-style hot dogs in New Jersey
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FOX 29's Jenn Frederick stops by the Original Hot Dog Factory to grab a bite of a Philadelphia-style hot dog in New Jersey!

Will the Delaware Valley reach code red for air quality?
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The Delaware Valley is currently in a code orange as Canada wildfires bring smoky conditions the area. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole explains what code orange means, and what is would take to become code red.

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in Philadelphia, rest of Delaware Valley
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Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.

Republican Ed Durr and Democrat Dick Codey fend off incumbent challenges in New Jersey primary

Durr will face former Assembly member John Burzichelli, who lost along with Senate President Steve Sweeney in 2021. Codey doesn't have a Republican challenger since none have filed to run in that district.

Girl escapes New Jersey kidnapping suspect, flags down help: officials

An 11-year-old girl was able to escape her alleged abductor and flag down help after she asked to use a bathroom, authorities in New Jersey say.

Philadelphia, New Jersey under 'critical' wildfire threat as unusual dry thunderstorm pattern looms

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a "critical" wildfire risk – a level 2 on its 3-rung scale for fire weather danger – for nearly 8 million people around the Philadelphia and southern New Jersey area. Fire Weather Warnings are also in effect for the region.

Caravan of Hope: Local attorney kicking off 14-city tour to help LGBTQ+ community
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Attorney, lesbian, activist and speaker Angela Giampolo is hitting the road in her "Caravan of Hope" as she stops in 14 cities to offer free legal advice to people in the LGBTQ+ community.