May 27, 2024, 7:00 AM
May 27, 2024, 12:00 AM

Memorial Day weekend travelers face slow journey back home amid weather and traffic

Highlights
  • Wet weather and heavy traffic in the Philadelphia and NYC regions caused delays for Memorial Day travelers.
  • Travelers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and in NYC faced slow journeys back home on Monday evening.
  • Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a federal holiday to honor U.S. military personnel who died in service.
Story

Wet weather and traffic made travel slow on Monday evening after the Memorial Day weekend. A traveler on the Pennsylvania Turnpike said it was a bit wet and there was a lot of traffic. The weather on Monday affected people trying to get back home after the long weekend. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reported from Mobile 2. Memorial Day is a day to honor those who died serving the United States and other countries for liberty, freedom, and human rights. Many soldiers have died or are dying after coming back from war. It is suggested that peace is better than war, and communication between people and mediators is important to reduce conflicts. In Glen Ridge, N.J., a person named Cleopatra Morgan attacked a mini poodle named Rocket, causing harm. This act made her very disliked. In Brooklyn, a member of a small clubhouse that the mayor is closing expressed concerns about lowering the speed limit to make roads safer. They feel that pedestrians don't follow rules and are careless, yet drivers are punished. Some people question why companies failed when a certain businessman was in charge. They wonder why other Arab countries avoid getting involved with Palestinians, predicting ongoing conflicts. In 2024, some wonder why colorism is still practiced by networks. However, some disagree that Daily Doubles take away excitement from a game show, as successful players are more likely to find them, adding to the game's momentum.

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