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Erin Intensifying Over Atlantic, Could Threaten These Parts Of US East Coast
Tropical Storm Erin is gaining strength over the open Atlantic, with forecasters warning that the system could soon become one of the most powerful storms of the year, with parts of the East Coast potentially in its eventual path.
Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather expect Erin to reach major hurricane strength this weekend, likely on Saturday, Aug. 16, as it passes north of the Leeward Islands, with the Bermuda High helping steer it toward open waters.
A westward shift, however, could put the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the US East Coast — including eastern North Caro…
Plane Crash Kills 12, Including Beloved 39-Year-Old Musician
A popular musician was among a dozen people killed when a plane crashed moments after taking off.
The incident happened off the Caribbean island of Roatán, north of the Honduran coast, on Monday, March 17.
Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez, age 39, was among the victims.
Five people survived, according to the Honduras National Police.
A video released by police shows responders pulling one of the survivors from the water.
Martinez, known for his interpretation of punta rock, belonged to one of the last generations steeped in Garifuna tradition., according to the Kennedy&n…
Community Mourns Loss Of Retired NJ, PA Couple Killed In Surfside Building Collapse
A couple with ties to the Philadelphia area and the Jersey Shore were among the dozens of victims killed in the Surfside, Florida building collapse.
David and Bonnie Epstein were on the 9th floor of the Champlain Towers South with their dog, Chase, loved ones say. They previously lived in Bucks County, PA and Brooklyn, NY, and spent summers in Ventnor, NJ, according to 6abc.
David and Bonnie had one child, 26-year-old Jonathan, their pride and joy, according to David's business partner, Richard Oller.
Jonathan penned a heartfelt tribute to his parents on Facebook.
Heartbroken to shar…
