BlinkDash

Embarking on a road trip through the northeastern United States promises a journey filled with diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. From the rocky coastlines of Maine to the bustling streets of New York City and the picturesque countryside of Vermont, this region offers an array of unforgettable destinations. Here's a road trip route with key checkpoints through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, along with tips for traveling around this charming region.

CENTRAL CITY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Somerset County Church is hosting a chili cook-off Sunday to help those in need. Sam Childers, also known as the machine gun preacher, is the guest speaker and says the cook-off is being held at "3 C’s Church" in Central City. He stresses that anyone can enter, but you don’t have to make chili to come enjoy a free meal. Childers says the purpose of the event is to give people hope and get them excited following the difficulties of the last two years.

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(WJAC) — The rain didn’t stop hundreds of people from gathering at Idlewild & SoakZone Amusement Park Saturday. Director of Marketing Jeff Croushore said they began letting season pass holders in the park earlier this week, but today, the general public was allowed in. "Our season usually begins mid-May, but of course with COVID-19, that has set us back quite a number of weeks,” Croushore said. He says visiting Idlewild & SoakZone this year will be different than any other.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Penn State University's Student Programming Association (PSA) is hosting an event with popular transgender influencer, Dylan Mulvaney. The organization says Mulvaney will be at Alumni Hall Dec. 5 at 7p.m. The event is described as a conversation with Mulvaney, which precedes a Q&A with the social media star. Mulvaney has especially been in the public eye lately due to her partnership with Bud Light, which has sparked controversy:

KLEIN, Texas (CITC) — A Klein, Texas high school teacher was arrested Monday on charges of child trafficking and compelling prostitution of minors. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) teacher Kedria Grigsby for allegedly victimizing three high school students. She recruited “troubled” minors who had run away by offering them hotels to stay at, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The teacher purportedly helped her son, Roger Magee, who was arrested in 2022 for similar charges.

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PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — Authorities say a woman has been arrested for allegedly shooting a bus driver to death in Philadelphia. “This is a very traumatic incident for the entire SEPTA family. Quite frankly, we're shell-shocked." SEPTA leaders are in mourning after one of their bus drivers was shot and killed in Germantown while on duty. Officials say surveillance video from a nearby store captured the suspect moments after she fired multiple shots.

ALBANY, N.Y. (TND) — President Joe Biden is leading former President Donald Trump among New York State voters by only seven points, according to an Emerson College Polling/The Hill/PIX11 survey released Thursday. Forty-eight percent of respondents pledged support for Biden in a head-to-head matchup, compared to 41% for the presumptive Republican nominee. The survey also showed Trump with a 10-point advantage over Biden among Independent voters. The poll is the latest showing of the president’s weakened New York support.