Kaitlyn McCormick

1 day ago | courierpostonline.com | Kaitlyn McCormick

A wildfire in Ocean County displaced approximately 3,000 residents under evacuation orders overnight and temporarily closed a section of the Garden State Parkway and other roads. Lt. Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for Ocean County Wednesday morning because of the blaze, which broke out just days after firefighters battled "Danny's Wildfire" in South Jersey. As of about 7 a.m. there had been no loss of life or homes damaged, she said. Here's what we know about the fire so far.

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Kaitlyn McCormick

A wildfire in Ocean County displaced approximately 3,000 residents under evacuation orders overnight and temporarily closed a section of the Garden State Parkway and other roads. Lt. Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for Ocean County Wednesday morning because of the blaze, which broke out just days after firefighters battled "Danny's Wildfire" in South Jersey. As of about 7 a.m. there had been no loss of life or homes damaged, she said. Here's what we know about the fire so far.

1 day ago | courierpostonline.com | Kaitlyn McCormick

Starting May 7, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other accepted identification will be required for flights in the U.S.New Jersey residents who need a REAL ID for urgent travel can apply for an emergency issuance appointment starting April 24. TSA currently accepts expired IDs from their approved list for up to one year after the expiration date. The clock is ticking for REAL ID enforcement at airports across the country on May 7.

2 days ago | burlingtoncountytimes.com | Kaitlyn McCormick

A Collingswood favorite will be making a move to a neighboring town, its owners have announced. Hearthside, a BYOB eatery, was established in the borough eight years ago. It's to soon call Haddon Township home. "This move wasn't something we initially planned. At first, we imagined building something entirely new," Hearthside owners Dominic and Lindsay Piperno and their team said in a message to patrons this month. More: What's next for the old Vineland Qwick Lube property?

3 days ago | courierpostonline.com | Kaitlyn McCormick

The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Monday morning, marking the end of the 88-year-old's influential leadership. Throughout South Jersey, members of the clergy and local dioceses have shared their thoughts and reactions to the pope's passing. Here are more questions answered about the pope's life, death and legacy in South Jersey. More: Pope Francis remembered: South Jersey bishops react to the pope's deathWhen did the pope die?