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New Jersey Drivers Face Higher Gas Tax and Toll Hikes in 2024

Emily Carter Reynolds January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Gas tax in New Jersey rises to just over 49¢ on Jan. 1. Tolls on major roads jump 3% on Jan. 4. Atlantic City Expressway switches to...

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Louisiana Gears Up for 43-Day Carnival Bash

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Louisiana residents gear up for 43 days of Carnival season with feasting, king cakes, 80+ parades and 15 million throws. Mardi Gras...

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NFL’s Final Week Doubleheader Could Crown Division Champs and Decide No.1 Seed

James O Connor Fields January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance The Panthers vs Buccaneers game could crown the NFC South champion and secure a playoff berth for the Panthers. The 49ers vs Seahawks...

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Victoria Jones, Tommy Lee Jones’ Daughter, Found Dead in SF Hotel

Robert K. Lawson January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, found dead in San Francisco Fairmont Hotel. Police say no foul play suspected. Death...

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BTS Returns March 20, 2026 After Four-Year Hiatus

Jordan M. Lewis January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance BTS will return on March 20, 2026 after nearly four years of hiatus. All seven members have completed mandatory military service. The...

Woman standing frightened after carjacking with police car speeding away and helicopter hovering above.

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Police Chase Ends in Cop Car Theft After Carjacking

Michael A. Turner January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Suspect carjacked a woman at gunpoint near Race and Robinson streets. Police used OnStar and a helicopter to locate a stolen cop...

Man lying on floor clutching ankle with three lifeless dogs surrounding him in a dim living room.

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Man and Three Dogs Found Dead in East Germantown Home

Sarah L. Montgomery January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A man and three dogs were found dead in an East Germantown home. The dogs were shot and the man had a dog bite on his ankle. Police are...

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Winter Storm Hits Philly Area, Heavy Snow and Ice Expected

Jordan M. Lewis January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Winter storm will hit Philadelphia area on Dec. 26-27, 2025, bringing snow, sleet, and ice. Up to a quarter-inch of ice could accumulate...

Patrons fleeing a burning Swiss Alpine bar with flames and smoke and neon sign.

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Dozens Dead, 100 Injured in Swiss Alpine Bar Fire

Sarah L. Montgomery January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Dozens feared dead and 100 injured after a fire at a Swiss Alpine bar. Fire started at 1:30 a.m. in Le Constellation bar in...

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Three Officers Injured in Kensington DUI Flee Incident

Robert K. Lawson January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance three officers injured, one hospitalized Driver fled a 3 a.m. stop near Kensington and Allegheny Police arrested the suspect; no charges...