Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey

The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday. 

Pennsylvania runner, 24, dies after collapsing during New York City Marathon

A 24-year-old Pennsylvania native collapsed and died during her first New York City Marathon. A spectator who rushed to her side shared her final moments.

Why over 1/3 of New Jersey voters now belong to no party

Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.

Why are rising costs weighing so heavily on New Jersey voters?

Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.

Offshore nor'easter drives tidal flooding, 40 mph wind gusts along Jersey Shore

An offshore nor'easter will bring elevated tidal flooding and wind gusts up to 40 mph to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches through at least tonight.

Congenital measles identified for first time in decades: What you need to know

As the measles outbreak continues to surge nationwide, health officials are tracking an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concerns about congenital measles.

Mother accused of stabbing husband, 3-year-old son to death at Great Wolf Lodge

A Pennsylvania mother is facing charges after investigators say she stabbed her husband and 3-year-old son to death at a popular Pocono Mountains resort.

Erie, Pennsylvania shooting: Authorities name shooter and most of the 8 victims in deadly attack

Officials have identified the gunman and six of the eight victims killed in a domestic mass shooting last week, confirming the shooter fatally shot multiple relatives before taking his own life.

Nicotine vape laws across the Northeast: What you need to know in 2026

The landscape of nicotine vaping regulations keeps shifting. With a patchwork of flavor bans, steep taxes, and a new wave of "registry laws" sweeping the region, what you can legally buy in one state might carry a hefty fine a few miles across the border.

High fuel and turnpike costs weigh on New York and New Jersey voters for 2026

Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.

FBI, Philadelphia police search ‘house of horrors’ linked to 7 missing women

Investigators are searching a Philadelphia residence known as the "house of horrors" for evidence that could help explain the disappearances of several women.

Student stops moving school bus after driver has medical emergency

When a student saw her bus driver had "passed out," she jumped up to pull the brake, call in for help on the radio, and monitor the driver's pulse until first responders arrived.

How suburban margins in NY and NJ could swing close contests in the midterms

The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races in New York and New Jersey.

Pittsburgh children's doctor stabbed to death by man who claimed to be God

A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,

Tree-of-heaven is a spotted lanternfly magnet. Here’s why you shouldn’t just cut it down

The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.

Pennsylvania confirms first measles-related deaths in 35 years

Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 

Accused ringleader of Penn State frat cocaine ring surrenders, denied bail

Agostino Abbatiello, the accused ringleader of a cocaine-trafficking ring involving Penn State University students and two fraternities, surrendered Tuesday morning and was arraigned on multiple felony charges, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.