Well, at least one is. It’s an arachnophobe’s worst nightmare coming true: A giant Joro spider has been confirmed in Boston for the first time. It’s the first confirmed Joro sighting in Massachusetts, ...

Giant parachuting spiders may be coming to a neighborhood near you. The Joro spiders, arachnids known for their vibrant yellow-and-black patterns and ability to weave parachutes, are thriving in the ...

Joro spiders seen in more northern states FILE PHOTO: HOSOKUTE, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 5: The Joro spider, seen here, could be headed to the Big Apple by this summer according to University of Georgia ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Coming soon to NYC: Spiders the size of your hand, “ballooning” through the sky on three-foot silky webs and hitching rides on cars, trucks and buses. No, it’s not a scene from a ...