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Meek Mill Joins NJ Gov. Murphy To Celebrate Landmark Clemency Effort On Juneteenth Meek Mill Joins NJ Gov. Murphy To Celebrate Landmark Clemency Effort On Juneteenth
Meek Mill Joins NJ Gov. Murphy To Celebrate Landmark Clemency Effort On Juneteenth Gov. Phil Murphy celebrated Juneteenth by announcing a historic initiative in an effort to improve racial justice in New Jersey. The governor signed an executive order on clemency at Saint James AME Church in Newark on Wednesday, June 19. The order establishes standards for people to receive expedited consideration for pardons and commutations. Gov. Murphy said the goal is to fix the racial inequalities that have existed in the criminal justice system. "As we celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on our nation’s ongoing journey toward racial justice for Black and Brown …
I-95 Will Re-Open For Traffic This Week, Says Gov. Shapiro I-95 Will Re-Open For Traffic This Week, Says Gov. Shapiro
I-95 Will Re-Open For Traffic This Week, Says Gov. Shapiro Nine days after a tanker truck caught fire and caused a port of I-95 to collapse in Philadelphia, Governor Joshua Shapiro says the highway is soon to reopen.  "Based on the tremendous progress these crews made over the weekend, I can now say, we will have I-95 back open this weekend," Gov. Shapiro said in a press conference at the site on Tuesday, June 20.  "We have worked around the clock to get this done, and we’ve completed each phase safely and ahead of schedule," he said.  Crews worked round-the-clock, including through Father's Day and Juneteenth, to bring the thorough…
Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer
Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer Have outdoor plans for Father's Day on Sunday, June 18? There's some good news. It's now looking better than earlier forecasts indicated. It will be dry throughout the day and good to go for those plans, with partly to mostly sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid to upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service.  But there's still a slight chance of isolated showers in spots, mainly late in the afternoon. Skies could be hazy at times during the week due to ongoing smoke from Canadian wildfires, especially in areas farther north and west. (See the image above from …
Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City
Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City A massive Juneteenth celebration in New Jersey's largest city was cancelled suddenly, prompting outrage from organizers. The group, Juneteenth Celebration, began promoting the event in Newark's Branch Brook Park last month, after gaining police approval for the event expected to hold 3,000 to 5,000 attendees, they said in a statement. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., however, said the group was publicizing the event without a permit. He went on to say their initial estimate of attendees later increased to 10,000, with previous events hosted by the same group drawing crowds…
New Forecast Issued For Father's Day: Here's What To Expect Now New Forecast Issued For Father's Day: Here's What To Expect Now
New Forecast Issued For Father's Day: Here's What To Expect Now Spotty showers and scattered storms are possible for the region amid the arrival of an unsettled weather pattern before a change in time for Father's Day. Saturday, June 17 will be mostly cloudy throughout the day with widespread haze arriving in the early afternoon and lasting into the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. Spotty storms and showers are possible anytime during the day, but less likely in the afternoon when peeks of sunshine are expected. The high temperature will be generally in the low 70s. Father's Day on Sunday, June 18 is now looking better th…
Line Of Storms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region Line Of Storms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region
Line Of Storms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from west to east. Storm activity first began in northern New Jersey at around 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 16. As of around 2:30 p.m., most of the more powerful storms have been in areas farthest south, with showers falling throughout much of the entire region. (See the satellite image above.) Storms are expected to become more widespread and affect this part of the region later in the afternoon Friday. Showers and storms will continue at times through the evening on Friday. About to around three-quarters of an inch of rainfa…
New Rounds Of Showers, Storms: Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives In Region New Rounds Of Showers, Storms: Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives In Region
New Rounds Of Showers, Storms: Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives In Region The arrival of an unsettled weather pattern will bring new rounds of showers and scattered storms in the next few days. Friday, June 16 will start off dry with hazy skies as elevated smoke from Canadian wildfires returns mainly in areas farther south, according to the National Weather Service. Areas that will be most affected by smoke are marked in yellow in the image above. Showers will develop in the afternoon and continue at times through the evening, with thunderstorms possible from the early afternoon until late in the evening on Friday. The high temperatures will be in the mid-7…
Pharrell Williams To Lead 'Mighty Dream' Diversity Event In Virginia: Reports Pharrell Williams To Lead 'Mighty Dream' Diversity Event In Virginia: Reports
Pharrell Williams To Lead 'Mighty Dream' Diversity Event In Virginia: Reports Music mogul Pharrell Williams will be returning to Norfolk for another event focused on diversity in business, WAVY.com said. The event, titled "Mighty Dream" will last three days and will unite individuals who are striving to promote equity and inclusion in their business practices, the website said.  In 2021, Williams hosted "Elephant in the Room", a forum to make Norfolk a better place, after his cousin, Donovon Lynch, was shot and killed by a Virginia Beach police officers, sources said. Click here for more from WAVY.com.
Videos Show Joyous Moechella Crowds Before Shootings That Killed Teen, Hurt 3 Adults Videos Show Joyous Moechella Crowds Before Shootings That Killed Teen, Hurt 3 Adults
Videos Show Joyous Moechella Crowds Before Shootings That Killed Teen, Hurt 3 Adults A 15-year-old boy was killed and three adults including a police officer hurt in a shooting at a music event that was put on without a permit in Washington DC Sunday, June 19, authorities said. Footage posted to Twitter show crowds singing and dancing then quickly dispersing when gunshots ring out at Moechella, a music event that apparently happened without a permit, near 14th and U Streets NW. Happy Fathers Day From @NEWIMPRESSIONZ & @LongLiveGoGo 💪🏾😂💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/VTZhx54WA9 — Master Of The Triple Bye Bye Birdie (@WalkLikeWalt) June 20, 2022 AGAIN. Police are reporting mul…
Stretch Of Below-Average Temps Will Be Followed By Storm Chance As Summer Officially Starts Stretch Of Below-Average Temps Will Be Followed By Storm Chance As Summer Officially Starts
Stretch Of Below-Average Temps Will Be Followed By Storm Chance As Summer Officially Starts A stretch of unseasonable, below-average temperatures will last through the long weekend before  a change in the weather pattern arrives just as summer officially starts. For Juneteenth/Father's Day on Sunday, June 19, it will be a bit milder than it was on Saturday, June 18, but temperatures will still be below normal by around 10 degrees, with a high temperature in the 60s, according to the National Weather Service.  It will be windy again with the strongest winds during the early to mid afternoon. Expect mostly sunny conditions, except across the far eastern sections of t…
Strong Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds Possible In Region Strong Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds Possible In Region
Strong Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds Possible In Region More humid air has arrived in the region following a stretch of pleasant, dry days. As a result, conditions will be ripe for possible storm activity. The best chance for possibly strong thunderstorms will be in the evening on Juneteenth, Saturday, June 19. It will be partly sunny during the day, with a high temperature in the mid 80s, and just a slight risk for showers and storms. That chance increases during the evening, mainly after around 7 p.m., and into the early overnight hours on Sunday, June 20. Some of those storms could bring drenching rain, gusty winds, and lightning, wit…
HazMat 'Haze' Triggers Evacuation Of NJ State Police Building In South Jersey, Spokesman Says HazMat 'Haze' Triggers Evacuation Of NJ State Police Building In South Jersey, Spokesman Says
HazMat 'Haze' Triggers Evacuation Of NJ State Police Building In South Jersey, Spokesman Says A hazardous materials incident at New Jersey State Police offices in Mercer County was not as serious as it initially sounded, a NJSP spokesman said. A pool pump overloaded, causing a haze in the ground-floor gymnasium at 1040 River Road, the spokesman said. The haze set off a smoke alarm which prompted a brief evacuation of the building at 1040 River Road in Ewing, according to Sgt. Alejandro Goez. No one was hurt, Goez said. Area firefighters and a Trenton HazMat team responded shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday. There was no serious chlorine leak and nothing hazardous lingered around, Ha…
Juneteenth Rises Over Lancaster For The First Time Ahead of The First Ever Federal Celebration Juneteenth Rises Over Lancaster For The First Time Ahead of The First Ever Federal Celebration
Juneteenth Rises Over Lancaster For The First Time Ahead of The First Ever Federal Celebration The Juneteenth was officially raised over the city of Lancaster on Friday morning ahead of the first ever, federally recognized, national celebration of the holiday. Juneteenth became the newest federal holiday Thursday. "All Americans can feel the power of this day, and learn from our history,” President Biden said at a ceremony at the White House. This is the first new federal holiday since 1983-- when Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday became a federal celebration. Since this year the holiday falls on a Saturday it will be celebrated on Friday, closing public schools, federal offices (l…
Dry, Pleasant Stretch Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Showers, Increase In Humidity Dry, Pleasant Stretch Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Showers, Increase In Humidity
Dry, Pleasant Stretch Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms, Showers, Increase In Humidity A stretch of cooler, pleasant, dry days will end just as the weekend arrives. Morning sunshine on Friday, June 18 will be followed by increasing clouds. The high temperature will be around 80 degrees. "After a brief cooldown, a shift in the wind to the west and southwest on Friday night and Saturday will be ushering warmer and more humid air into the Northeast," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Carl Babinski. The chance for showers and storms starts late Friday night and continues through the overnight into Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19. The chance for more showers and stor…
NJ 'Teacher, Activist' Accused Of Starting Riot That Toppled Confederate Statue Surrenders NJ 'Teacher, Activist' Accused Of Starting Riot That Toppled Confederate Statue Surrenders
NJ 'Teacher, Activist' Accused Of Starting Riot That Toppled Confederate Statue Surrenders An Essex County activist wanted since last summer for starting a North Carolina riot in which Confederate statues were toppled and dragged through the streets surrendered to authorities last month. Alan F. Chorun, 53, of Maplewood, was arrested on a felony charge of inciting a riot and released from jail on a $25,000 bond, according to the North Carolina State Capitol Police. Chorun and other protestors knocked down a pair of statues and a historical medallion in Raleigh on Juneteenth -- June 19, 2020, police said. One of the statues was a soldier, which was hung by a street light fro…
Juneteenth Now Official State Holiday Juneteenth Now Official State Holiday
Juneteenth Now Official State Holiday New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed new legislation that will officially designate Juneteeth as an official holiday each year on June 19 to celebrate the end of slavery. After making Juneteenth a holiday for state employees this year, Cuomo has officially recognized it as an annual holiday statewide. Cuomo said that Juneteenth is "a day to commemorate the end to slavery and celebrates Black and African American freedom and achievements while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures." "I am incredibly proud to sign into law this legislation declaring Junet…
There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College
There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College The overnight shift, well it was spring break, but still, was a big surprise for schools all over Westchester no less at its largest college. But at Westchester County College “the faculty was already ready” before COVID-19 forced it to morph to online learning. Now looking ahead to fall, WCC can take away some new strategies by looking back on the past few months. Faculty were provided with WCC support during that crucial preparation week to restart their spring classes after the break, said Mark Stollar, the director of Marketing and Communication. The health crisis also impacted a five-…
Juneteenth Could Become Holiday In New York By Next Year Juneteenth Could Become Holiday In New York By Next Year
Juneteenth Could Become Holiday In New York By Next Year Centuries after slavery was abolished, Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, may soon become an official holiday recognized in New York. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, June 17, that he signed an Executive Order recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday for state employees “in recognition of the official emancipation of African Americans throughout the United States.” Cuomo said he hopes to sign legislature moving forward that will make Juneteenth an official state holiday as soon as next year. “It’s a day we should all reflect upon, and it’s especially relevant in …