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Commuters frustrated with 3% toll increase on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway
Drivers can expect to pay an average of 15 cents more when on the New Jersey Turnpike and 5 cents more on the Garden State Parkway.
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Drivers can expect to pay an average of 15 cents more when on the New Jersey Turnpike and 5 cents more on the Garden State Parkway.
March 1 marked the first day drivers had to pay a 3% toll increase on some New Jersey highways leaving some commuters frustrated.
The average toll for cars on the New Jersey Turnpike will increase by 15 cents, and on the Garden State Parkway, the average toll will jump about 5 cents.
Chandler Lutz give you a look at our traffic cameras across the Philadelphia region and the latest on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and other local roads.
In 2020, the NJ Turnpike Authority gave itself the ability for "toll indexing," allowing it to raise tolls up to a maximum of 3% a year.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority wanted to raise tolls for 2024, but Phil Murphy said the agency's budget didn't have proper justification for the toll hike.
This week, our region dealt with poor air quality, a historic Pride parade in Media brought hundreds of people together to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and scientists say they are making progress to get the invasive spotted lanternfly under control.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service said conditions from the Bass River State Forest wildfire are improving. However, the lack of rainfall is still creating challenges for firefighters battling the blaze.
After battling towering flames and smoky skies for more than two days, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said conditions from the Bass River State Forest wildfire are improving.
Tolls are going up on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway next year.
Each service area will also have an exhibit celebrating New Jersey hall of famers.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is hiking up toll prices by 27% on the Garden State Parkway and 36% on the Turnpike, beginning Sept. 13.
The agency is suspending cash collections beginning at 10 p.m. tonight.
Authority officials say toll increases won't be needed due to increased traffic and revenue predicted for 2020.
A state trooper is being credited with rescuing an unconscious driver from his burning car on the Garden State Parkway in May.
A quarter billion dollar plan to replace or renovate rest stops along the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway is expected to be approved by state officials later this month.
But, expect things to be just about normal...
State police say a teenage girl was killed when she fell from an overpass in Nutley onto the Garden State Parkway and was then struck by a car.
Authorities have released the name of a motorcyclist killed on the Garden State Parkway when his bike collided with a van driven by a teenager who allegedly was driving drunk
A motorcyclist riding on the Garden State Parkway was killed when the bike collided with the rear of a van driven by a teenager who allegedly was driving drunk.
Police say the driver was taken to Cape Regional Hospital with minor injuries.
At this time, crews do not have the fire under control.
Most major highways had been cleared by early Sunday, including the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. But reduced speed limits were in place on most of those roadways.
The expecting mother and her husband were heading to the hospital when they realized they were not going to make it.
A company that operates highway rest stops in New Jersey can legally remove fliers advertising an Atlantic City strip club.
The department entered into a partnership with uAspire to help families fill out financial aid applications.
The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, has killed more than 38,900 people, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
Police in Bangladesh have enacted a strict curfew with a "shoot-on-sight" order amid violent protests and chaos.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Saturday will feature cloudy skies with peaks of sunshine and the chance for isolated showers.
The department entered into a partnership with uAspire to help families fill out financial aid applications.
The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, has killed more than 38,900 people, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
28-year-old Dominique Billups was taken into custody Friday evening in Oxford Circle.
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Saturday will feature cloudy skies with peaks of sunshine and the chance for isolated showers.
The event is the largest one day sprint regatta in the country and features thousands of high school athletes.
28-year-old Dominique Billups was taken into custody Friday evening in Oxford Circle.
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In April, CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the safety issues surrounding bike lanes in the city and now, data shows the summer season is the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A former teacher in Wilmington is behind bars after she's accused of sending sexually explicit pictures to a former student on Snapchat in July, said New Castle police Friday morning.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
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Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
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They're bringing a bit of the outside world inside at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer, which runs until September.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
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Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
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Races are going off every 5 minutes all day Saturday.
A birthday bash Saturday down the shore will include mini golf, waterslides, games and more.
After morning lows in the upper 60s, temperatures Saturday will once again level off in the upper 80s.