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Day two today in recovery mode in North Plainfield is marked by more than flooding conditions. The work is even more extensive in one neighborhood rocked by a massive house explosion that leveled a home. Brianne Hailey Killeen has more on what local residents are dealing with.

Volunteers are getting their hands dirty for a good cause. Downtown Planting Days are back, turning Raritan and Woodbridge Avenues into blooming corridors of color.

Cancer survivorship is on the rise in the U.S., according to American Cancer Society reports. During Cancer Survivors Month, communities across the nation are coming together to celebrate those who have fought or are currently fighting one of life’s toughest battles. Here's more on how survivors in our area battled cancer with courage and are now coming together with others to celebrate life after diagnosis this weekend.

The first official work week of summer is off to a sweltering start, with temperatures soaring into the mid-90s across the Tri-State area. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories in parts of New Jersey and New York as the region braces for a multi-day heat wave. Here's more on how communities are coping and where you can cool off if you need relief.

A small cemetery in Bergen County, rich in history, is open for self guided tours this weekend. Its significance is notable as the final resting place for hundreds of African Americans whom community members are remembering as having a lasting impact on the community.

As New Jersey observes Juneteeth today, Newark symphony hall is highlighting an ongoing initiative aimed at focusing on supporting Black creatives and entrepreneurs.

As the nation prepares to celebrate Puerto Rican pride, one school in the Bronx became the site of a large community effort. In honor of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, thousands of pounds of food were packed and distributed to families in need.

On this Memorial Day, communities across the country are preparing to honor the men and women who served and currently serve in our nation’s military. In Bergen County, Teaneck officials are inviting residents to take part in a Memorial Day ceremony to pay tribute later this morning.

From snowplows to street sweepers, Rockland County is putting public works front and center this week. For the first time ever, the County Highway Department is hosting a major regional exposition, bringing together dozens of vendors to spotlight the tools and technology powering local infrastructure.

Delays for air travelers at Newark Airport could continue into the holiday weekend as nearly 5.5 million people are expected to pass through area airports. What will this mean for airline passengers during one of the busiest travel periods of the year?