Labor Day Travel Watch: AAA says the peak drive time on Labor Day was expected 2–5 p.m., but many Garden State Parkway travelers reported lighter-than-expected congestion—though higher gas prices (about $50 to fill) likely kept some people off the road. Gas Prices: AAA reports the national average hit a record $4.15 for Labor Day; Connecticut averaged $4.33, and Maryland was about $4.01, with volatility tied to Middle East oil-market jitters. Shore & Weekend Plans: Tri-State communities leaned into the holiday with parades and beach days, including South Plainfield’s 67th annual Labor Day Parade and Jersey Shore crowds enjoying one last summer stretch. Newark Airport: Photos and updates show busy Labor Day activity at Newark Liberty, with travelers moving through security and terminals. Safety & Disruptions: A produce truck overturned and burst into flames on I-80 in Denville, briefly shutting lanes; separately, a White House medical emergency drew ambulances to the north side. Local Visitor Tips: The Sussex County Sunflower Maze opened for its 16th season in northwest NJ, with a “250 America, Liberty, Faith” theme and big photo-op crowds expected. Scam Alerts: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Barnegat tied for 57th among NJ cities for July scam reports (2 reports), while Colonia and Phillipsburg each logged one scam report. Air Travel Incident: A NJ gun range owner was identified as helping restrain an unruly American Airlines passenger midair, after the flight diverted to Baltimore.