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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…
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…
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…
