Newark Liberty International Airport was in the limelight Thursday after Labor Day weekend travel problems. Unexpected equipment difficulties caused airport delays during summer’s peak travel times, aggravating travelers. The FAA said arrival and departure radio frequencies were malfunctioning, preventing early flights. The ground stop was lifted about midday, but operations continued. However, delays kept travelers…
After a catastrophic helicopter crash earlier this year raised safety and noise concerns in densely populated regions, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is urging federal authorities to curtail or ban non-essential helicopter flying. Murphy forcefully requested the FAA to prohibit tourist and other non-essential helicopter activities across the state in a letter to Bryan Bedford…
Gas prices stand out as millions of Americans prepare to drive for Labor Day weekend. Gas prices are at their lowest in five years this year, which is good news for drivers. According to the White House and President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the administration’s measures caused the reduction and gave households nationwide…
Health Officials Warn NJ Train Measles Health officials believe that a case of measles in Hudson County may have put NJ Transit and PATH riders in danger earlier this month. Officials said that drivers who used the impacted routes at the times listed should look for symptoms in the next few weeks. Measles spreads when…
NJ Transit Conductor Sues After Passenger Assault Without Police Presence An assistant conductor filed a federal complaint after a passenger brutally hit him without police at hand. This terrifying tragedy has people worry about New Jersey Transit train safety. August 6 saw the U.S. District Court filing. On December 4, 2022, a Middlesex County train…
All Planes Are Grounded at Newark Airport and Surrounding Hubs Due to Inclement Weather The FAA ordered a ground stop on Tuesday night, August 13, due to heavy thunderstorms. This hampered Newark Liberty International Airport arrivals and departures. The arrivals and departures stop at other major New York airports hurt passengers and airlines. Due to…
Many NJ Transit Users Ultimately Got One-Seat Manhattan Journeys Through the Gateway Program The Raritan Valley Line used to require passengers to switch trains in Newark during rush hour to reach New York City. This unpleasant issue has been running for a while, increasing wait times. When connections are missed, journeys can take an extra…
Major Delays Happen at U.S. Airports Because of a United Airlines Tech Glitch Newark, NJ, August 6, 2025 —On Tuesday night, a widespread system failure at United Airlines made travel across the country very difficult. Passengers were stuck on planes and in airports, with Newark Liberty International Airport being one of the worst affected. Late…
A big change might be coming for drivers crossing from New Jersey to Pennsylvania—and not the kind they’ll like. Officials are considering a fresh round of toll hikes that could hit wallets hard by 2026. If approved, E-ZPass users might see their tolls rise to $2, while those without E-ZPass could be charged a steep…
Thicker smoke from a PATH train at Newport Station in Jersey City stopped rush hour Monday morning, shocking commuters. Suddenly, a train fire forced an immediate evacuation and hospitalized nine individuals. The incident caused disruption to thousands of daily commuters by halting three out of four PATH lines during peak travel times. Emergency personnel raced…
