Jersey Shore prepares for brush with Elsa

New Jersey and the Delaware beaches are bracing for a glancing blow from Tropical Storm Elsa, with the potential for damaging winds, up to five inches of rain and some tidal flooding.

Amtrak orders new trains to replace aging fleet for $7.3 billion

Amtrak has contracted a unit of a German company to build dozens of new trains in the U.S. to replace its aging fleet.

Jersey shore prepares for brush with Elsa
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Shawnette Wilson talks with vacationers and officials in Ocean City about how they are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa.

Additional allegations against Mount Laurel man in viral video to be investigated

Authorities say they will be launching investigations into any additional incidents involving Edward Mathews, who is facing multiple charges after video of his racist rant during an encounter with neighbors went viral.

Man charged for allegedly swiping beach bags during Fourth of July weekend

A Wildwood man is facing theft charges after police say he snatched at least three beach bags during Fourth of July weekend at the New Jersey shore.

Congressman donates suit he wore to clean up after US Capitol riot to Smithsonian

“While some try to erase history, I will fight to tell the story so it never happens again,” U.S. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey posted on Twitter Tuesday.

Mount Laurel man seen in video hurling racial slurs taken into custody after day-long protest

A racist rant in a quiet South Jersey neighborhood is going viral. It shows a man hurling racial epithets at his neighbor. Monday, a crowd gathered outside the man’s house, in protest.

Mount Laurel man to remain in custody until preliminary hearing after viral racist rant

Edward Mathews, 45, is expected to remain behind bars until his preliminary hearing at the end of the week after he was seen on video hurling racial slurs at neighbors and allegedly spitting on one of them. He faces multiple charges.

NJ mayor calls for federal hate crime investigation after viral racist rant

The mayor of Mount Laurel, New Jersey is calling for a federal hate crime investigation into Edward Mathews' racist rant and encounter with neighbors that went viral on social media and resulted in his arrest.

Residents, vacationers make preparations as Elsa moves north

Vacationers and residents prepare for possible rip currents or flooding, due to Hurricane Elsa, preparing to make a move up the Atlantic seaboard.

Mt. Laurel man to remain in custody until preliminary hearing after viral racist rant
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Edward Mathews is expected to spend several days behind bars as he awaits a preliminary hearing in connection with a racist encounter with neighbors that was caught on video.

Smokers can light up again at Atlantic City casinos

Gamblers who smoke are once again lighting up inside Atlantic City's casinos, even as a renewed push is on by smoking opponents to prohibit it permanently. A year-long temporary ban on smoking at the casinos, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak last year, ended on Sunday.

10-year-old girl killed in 4th of July Vineland drive-by shooting identified

Vineland Police are investigating a drive-by shooting they say left 10-year-old Jasayde Holder dead. Family members say she had just completed fourth grade and loved music and riding her bike.

Police arrest suspect stained by exploding dye pack in Newark

Authorities have charged a man with robbing a Capital One branch in Newark at about 10 a.m. Saturday. Video shows a dye pack exploding as the man ran away from the scene.

NJ sets aside $4 million for Wildwood boardwalk repair

New Jersey has set aside $4 million in its recently enacted budget for long-needed repairs to the Wildwood boardwalk. But city officials say the walkway needs work that could cost $60 million.