Passenger arrested after attempted cockpit breach, bomb threat on flight from Newark: ICE
A routine flight from New Jersey to Louisiana took a terrifying turn on Monday night when a passenger allegedly claimed to have a bomb and attempted to force his way into the cockpit.
A routine flight from New Jersey to Louisiana took a terrifying turn on Monday night when a passenger allegedly claimed to have a bomb and attempted to force his way into the cockpit.
Do spotted lanternflies die in the winter? Why invasive species keep coming back
Invasive pests like spotted lanternflies and emerald ash borers easily survive freezing winters across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast due to evolutionary biological defenses and climates identical to their native ranges.
Invasive pests like spotted lanternflies and emerald ash borers easily survive freezing winters across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast due to evolutionary biological defenses and climates identical to their native ranges.
DC man convicted in multi-state robbery spree that targeted prescription pills, cellphones
A D.C. man was convicted for his role in a violent multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacies and cellphone stores across Maryland, Virginia, D.C. and New Jersey.
A D.C. man was convicted for his role in a violent multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacies and cellphone stores across Maryland, Virginia, D.C. and New Jersey.
Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey
The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday.
The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday.
Lucky New Jersey ticket wins $847 million Powerball jackpot at Bergen County Wegmans
A single Powerball ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale won the $847 million jackpot, the ninth-largest prize in the game's history.
A single Powerball ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale won the $847 million jackpot, the ninth-largest prize in the game's history.
Why nearly 1M Maryland voters are registered as unaffiliated
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
Chewing gum could soon be banned in NJ: Here's when and why
New Jersey lawmakers might soon burst your bubble with a new bill that could ban the sale of chewing gum across the state.
New Jersey lawmakers might soon burst your bubble with a new bill that could ban the sale of chewing gum across the state.
How are rising costs shaping voters in the DC suburbs?
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Nor'easter could become Tropical Storm Josephine as coastal flooding hits Maryland, Virginia
A powerful nor’easter lashing the Mid-Atlantic coast with high water could take on tropical characteristics and become Tropical Storm Josephine as it pulls away from the DMV.
A powerful nor’easter lashing the Mid-Atlantic coast with high water could take on tropical characteristics and become Tropical Storm Josephine as it pulls away from the DMV.
Leader of violent spree targeting pharmacies, cellphone stores across DMV, NJ gets 11+ years
The co-leader of a violent robbery crew that officials say terrorized pharmacies and cellphone stores across several states in the Northeast has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison.
The co-leader of a violent robbery crew that officials say terrorized pharmacies and cellphone stores across several states in the Northeast has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison.
Six Flags Great Adventure closes 'Nitro' coaster following death at Georgia park
Six Flags has temporarily shut down nine roller coasters across six of its North American theme parks, including the popular Nitro coaster at New Jersey's Great Adventure, following a fatal incident at a sister park in Georgia earlier this week.
Six Flags has temporarily shut down nine roller coasters across six of its North American theme parks, including the popular Nitro coaster at New Jersey's Great Adventure, following a fatal incident at a sister park in Georgia earlier this week.
Nicotine vape laws across the Northeast: What you need to know in 2026
The landscape of nicotine vaping regulations keeps shifting. With a patchwork of flavor bans, steep taxes, and a new wave of "registry laws" sweeping the region, what you can legally buy in one state might carry a hefty fine a few miles across the border.
The landscape of nicotine vaping regulations keeps shifting. With a patchwork of flavor bans, steep taxes, and a new wave of "registry laws" sweeping the region, what you can legally buy in one state might carry a hefty fine a few miles across the border.
Transit costs drive NoVa, Maryland voter priorities for 2026 midterms
Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.
Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.
Want to visit the world's most haunted road? It's in New Jersey!
If you’re looking to add a spooky adventure to your Halloween season, skip the haunted houses and fill up the gas tank instead.
If you’re looking to add a spooky adventure to your Halloween season, skip the haunted houses and fill up the gas tank instead.
‘Operation Thunder Hole’ takes down woman, 'Colombian Lover' in $13M fraud scheme
A federal jury convicted a couple for orchestrating a $13 million fraud scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from federal assistance programs.
A federal jury convicted a couple for orchestrating a $13 million fraud scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from federal assistance programs.
How NoVa and Hampton Roads suburbs could shape Virginia’s 2026 races
The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.
The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.
New Jersey minimum wage will rise for most workers starting in 2027
New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to increase by $0.56 to $16.48 per hour for most employees beginning Jan. 1, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to increase by $0.56 to $16.48 per hour for most employees beginning Jan. 1, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.
Flight attendant hailed as hero for catching baby falling from 'exhausted' mom's lap
Air travel can be an exhausting ordeal, especially for new parents. But on a recent United Airlines flight, a watchful flight attendant turned a potentially scary moment into a heartwarming display of compassion.
Air travel can be an exhausting ordeal, especially for new parents. But on a recent United Airlines flight, a watchful flight attendant turned a potentially scary moment into a heartwarming display of compassion.
Passenger who duct-taped 'violent' Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.