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Gettysburg, PA
Police & Fire
Confederate Revolver Found In Trash Can At Gettysburg Walmart: PSP
A gun from the American Civil War was found in a trash can at a Walmart, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg announced in a release on Thursday, Jan. 25. A Pietta 1851 Confederate Navy Revolver was found by an employee emptying a parking lot trash can outside the Walmart located at 1270 York Road, Straban Township, Gettysburg, Trooper Riley detailed in the release. The 173-year-old firearm was found at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, Riley explained. This Walmart is approximately three miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield and six miles from the Gettysburg National Military Park M…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
'Quite Stunning': Most Romantic Place In Mass Is Crowned
If you're looking for a last-minute romantic excursion for you and your partner, Massachusetts has the perfect spot, according to Travel + Leisure. The travel magazine named Boston’s Public Garden — the first public botanical garden in the US — as one of the most romantic destinations in the country. Related: This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In Massachusetts The public garden was established in 1837, but it wasn’t until 1839 when a group of horticulturalists, headed by Horace Gray, got permission to build the Botanic Garden on the site, according to the National Park Se…
Hartford, CT
News
235-Mile Trail In CT, MA Named As New US National Park: 'Lined With Natural Beauty'
An over 200-mile trail stretching from the Connecticut shoreline to the northern border of Massachusetts has been designated as one of the country's newest national parks, officials announced. The New England National Scenic Trail, which stretches 235 miles from the Connecticut shoreline on Long Island Sound to the border between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, is one of the country's three newest national parks, the National Park Service announced earlier in December. The trail received national park status along with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin and the North Coun…
Arlington, VA
News
Lincoln Memorial Steps Vandalized By 'Free Gaza' Graffiti In DC
Crews are working to remove graffiti at the Lincoln Memorial and red paint off the monument's steps after the area was tagged with the words "Free Gaza" that could be seen in photos and video shared online. National Park Service crews are now working to remove the paint while the incident is investigated by police in DC on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Pro-Hamas vandals have desecrated the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with graffiti. They are truly disturbed and disgusting people. pic.twitter.com/cETGZ8pSfM — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) December 20, 2023 Cleanup efforts are expected to imp…
Middletown, NJ
News
Mysterious Tar Balls Found On NJ Beaches Prompts Coast Guard Investigation
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the arrival of mysterious tar balls on beaches from Sea Bright south to Asbury Park. Areas affected include Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook and the shoreline at Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst and Asbury Park. The Coast Guard received initial reports of tar balls ranging in size from approximately 1-2 inches and smaller near Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and dispatched pollution response personnel to investigate. While the source of the tar balls remained unknown as of Thursday, Nov. 30, the the …
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
10 Heat-Related Incidents Hospitalize 4 During Jersey Shore Half-Marathon
Ten people suffered heat-related incidents at the 50th annual Jersey Shore half-marathon in Sandy Hook over the weekend, authorities said. Four runners were taken to the hospital from the popular race on Sunday, Oct. 1, according to a National Park Service spokeswoman. Six other racers refused medical attention, the spokeswoman said. Sunday was a summer-like day with temps plunging near 80 degrees.
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Shenandoah National Park Still Smoldering Days After Lightning Strike In Virginia (
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Firefighters in Virginia are still working to contain a tricky brush fire that broke out days ago at the Shenandoah National Park due to a lightning strike. Officials say that as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, a 2.5-acre fire was still smoldering at the park, specifically in some tricky terrain that crews have struggled to navigate, though they were able to establish a fire line to help contain any flare-ups. On Tuesday afternoon, authorities said that that the fire is 50 percent contained, up 20 percent from the previous day. Wildland Fire Update: Eleven firefighters from the Nation…
Manassas, VA
News
Virginia Hiker Dies Attempting 24-Mile Grand Canyon Trek
A 55-year-old Virginia man died during an attempt to hike across the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Ranjith Varma of Manassas, set out on Saturday, Sept. 9 to make the 24-mile "Rim-To-Rim" trek in a single day, the National Park Service said. Around 1:55 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received an emergency call of a hiker in distress on the North Kaibab Trail approximately one mile south of Cottonwood Campground — that's a nearly 4,000-foot elevation. Soon thereafter, Varma became unresponsive and bystanders initiated CPR. National Park Service (NPS) search and …
Arlington, VA
News
DC Woman Drowns In Rough Surf In Outer Banks On Labor Day: Officials
A 28-year-old DC woman died on Labor Day in a "water-related incident" while swimming in rough surf in North Carolina's Outer Banks, authorities announced. National Park Service spokespeople say that the woman from the District died on Monday, Sept. 4 in front of the village of Avon at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The incident was reported at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday when an unresponsive person was found in the ocean after a witness said she was overtaken by strong waves and vanished into the surf. She was later found face-down in what were described as "rough ocean cond…
Arlington, VA
Traffic
Storm Damage Shuts GW Parkway
A seven-mile stretch of the George Washington Parkway was closed Monday, July 31 due to storm damage. Downed trees were strewn across the roadway, which was shut around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, and remained closed Monday. According to the National Park Service, the highway was closed from Spout Run Parkway to I-495, with the exception of the northbound lanes from Route 123 to I-495. The southbound lanes of the Spout Run Parkway were also closed as tree crews work to remove trees from the roadway. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incid…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Pulled From Waters Of 'Clothing Optional' Beach Dies
A man died after beachgoers pulled him from the waters of a "clothing optional" destination in Monmouth County Saturday, July 29. The incident happened sometime before 12:30 p.m., at an unguarded section of Gunnison Beach in Sandy Hook, according to National Park Service spokeswoman Daphne Yun. CPR was performed, however, lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, and the man was taken to Monmouth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Yun said. No further details were provided. Gunnison Beach was recently named one of the best secret beaches in America.
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Paterson Swimmer, 19, Goes Missing At Delaware Water Gap
Crews were continuing to search for a 19-year-old swimmer who went missing at the Delaware Water Gap. Witnesses said the Paterson man was trying to swim from the shoreline to the bridge abutments with three others when he began struggling in the current around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at Karamac — located about a mile north of Route 80, in Warren County, officials said. Three other swimmers were later rescued by volunteer rescue team members from Portland Hook and Ladder Company out of Portland, PA. None of the swimmers were wearing a life jacket. The swimmer disappeared under the water, w…
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