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Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

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by Joe Lombardi

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Forecast Coming Into Focus For Halloween: Here’s What To Expect Forecast Coming Into Focus For Halloween: Here’s What To Expect Forecast Coming Into Focus For Halloween: Here’s What To Expect
Forecast Coming Into Focus For Halloween: Here’s What To Expect Halloween’s forecast is taking shape, with an early indication of whether the weather will cooperate with costume plans. The National Weather Service forecasts favor mostly dry conditions for Saturday, Oct. 31, across most of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Afternoon temperatures should generally reach the 60s to around 70 degrees, with cooler weather after sunset. New York City’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high in the upper 60s. Clouds could increase overnight, with temperatures eventually settling into the mid-50s. Farther north, Hartford, Connecticut, should reach aroun…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change?
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? The countdown is on: Daylight saving time ends in days, and a familiar clock ritual will shake up daily routines. Clocks across most of the US turn back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, returning to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That puts the switch just eight days away. The return to standard time brings an extra hour that night, potentially allowing more sleep. But there’s a trade-off: Evening darkness will arrive earlier by the clock. Sunrise also shifts earlier, bringing more morning light. The reset does not create or erase da…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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by Chris Spiker
Denville, NJ
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'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Denville Spot After Fire 'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Denville Spot After Fire 'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Denville Spot After Fire
'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Denville Spot After Fire The owner of a French bakery and chocolate shop in North Jersey says he was forced out of his longtime downtown location following a fire and a dispute with his landlords, and now a popular area pizza maker is taking over the space. Cedric Hosy, owner of Chocolatine on East Main Street, said the bakery's departure was not voluntary and that he had fought to reopen following the June fire. The fire broke out at neighboring Cafe Crevier just before 1 a.m. in early June, spreading flames and smoke into Chocolatine, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The Morris County Prosecutor's Offi…

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by Cecilia Levine

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Hellertown, PA
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Cranberry Juice Truck Overturns In 3-Tractor-Trailer Crash, Shuts I-78 In Northampton County Cranberry Juice Truck Overturns In 3-Tractor-Trailer Crash, Shuts I-78 In Northampton County Cranberry Juice Truck Overturns In 3-Tractor-Trailer Crash, Shuts I-78 In Northampton County
Cranberry Juice Truck Overturns In 3-Tractor-Trailer Crash, Shuts I-78 In Northampton County A tractor-trailer hauling cranberry juice crossed into oncoming traffic and overturned in a crash involving three tractor-trailers on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, shutting westbound lanes overnight into Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to emergency officials and a traffic alert. The crash happened in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, about two miles west of the Route 412 interchange shortly before 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, according to emergency dispatch and PennDOT. The eastbound tractor-trailer lost control, crossed into the westbound lanes, and overturned, causing another tractor-tra…

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by Jillian Pikora
Stafford, VA
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Man Accused Of Decapitating Marine Statue Near Quantico Granted Bond In Virginia: Reports Man Accused Of Decapitating Marine Statue Near Quantico Granted Bond In Virginia: Reports Man Accused Of Decapitating Marine Statue Near Quantico Granted Bond In Virginia: Reports
Man Accused Of Decapitating Marine Statue Near Quantico Granted Bond In Virginia: Reports The man accused of taking a sledgehammer to a Virginia war memorial and knocking the head off a Marine statue has been granted bond, just days after he was arrested and ordered held without bond. Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, of Stafford, was granted bond on Monday, Oct. 26, in Prince William County Circuit Court, according to FOX. The ruling comes five days after Maldonado Soriano was arrested for allegedly attacking the Iwo Jima memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico, causing damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. According to NBC Washington, a judge set bond …

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by Zak Failla
Hudson, NY
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Cocaine, Pills, Gun Discovered In Claverack Car Crash, Police Say Cocaine, Pills, Gun Discovered In Claverack Car Crash, Police Say Cocaine, Pills, Gun Discovered In Claverack Car Crash, Police Say
Cocaine, Pills, Gun Discovered In Claverack Car Crash, Police Say A Capital Region car crash revealed cocaine, pills, and a loaded gun, state police said. Michael M. Wilson, 33, of Enosburg Falls, VT, was driving through Columbia County on Tuesday, Oct. 20 when he crashed into a utility pole around 5 p.m. on Route 9H in Claverack, New York State Police said. State troopers responded to the scene, located Wilson in the driver’s seat of 2023 Ford and a 54-year-old woman in the passenger’s seat, investigators said. Police spotted a glass smoking pipe with cocaine residue in plain view while speaking with Wilson, according to state police. Troopers also spot…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Towson, MD
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Baltimore Cop Who Shot Armed Man During Foot Chase Identified As 7-Year Veteran (UPDATED) Baltimore Cop Who Shot Armed Man During Foot Chase Identified As 7-Year Veteran (UPDATED) Baltimore Cop Who Shot Armed Man During Foot Chase Identified As 7-Year Veteran (UPDATED)
Baltimore Cop Who Shot Armed Man During Foot Chase Identified As 7-Year Veteran (Updated) The Baltimore police officer who shot and critically injured an armed man during a foot chase in Maryland has been identified as a seven-year veteran of the department. Officer Phil Polanco, who is assigned to the Baltimore Police Department's Operations Bureau, was identified on Monday, Oct. 26, by the Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID), which is investigating the shooting. The confrontation unfolded at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, in the 3900 block of Erdman Avenue in Baltimore's Belair-Edison neighborhood, where an officer working crim…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax, VA
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Electrical Event Sparks $143K Fairfax County Townhouse Fire That Ripped Through Roof Electrical Event Sparks $143K Fairfax County Townhouse Fire That Ripped Through Roof Electrical Event Sparks $143K Fairfax County Townhouse Fire That Ripped Through Roof
Electrical Event Sparks $143K Fairfax County Townhouse Fire That Ripped Through Roof A Virginia townhouse went up in flames, forcing two residents to flee as a fire ripped through the upper floor of their home. Flames tore through the roof of the Fairfax County home, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky as a fire that started in a second-floor bedroom caused more than $143,000 in damage, officials say. Firefighters were called to the area of Hagel Circle and Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon at approximately 8:22 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, after a neighbor spotted flames and smoke coming from the home, authorities confirmed on Monday, Oct. 26. Arriving crews found flame…

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by Zak Failla

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Worcester, MA
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Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit
Dollar General Accused Of Deceptive Pricing For Years In Major FTC Lawsuit Federal regulators and 20 states are suing Dollar General after the discount retailer was accused of charging shoppers more than its advertised prices. Attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, and 18 other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, the FTC announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The states claimed Dollar General has cost shoppers millions of dollars by repeatedly overcharging them for years. Investigators said thousands of Dollar General stores regularly charged customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on sh…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To 60K Employees After Earlier Mass Layoffs Microsoft is offering buyouts to more than a quarter of its workforce as the tech giant looks to slash costs while spending heavily on AI. The company announced a new voluntary exit program for about 60,000 workers worldwide on Monday, Oct. 26. The offer is available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the US. The buyouts affect about 27% of Microsoft's 223,000 global employees. Workers who accept the offer will receive financial support and career planning resources to help them leave the company. CNBC reported that eligible employees have until December t…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals
Dairy Queen Unveils New Holiday Blizzard Flavors, Special Deals Dairy Queen is adding two holiday-inspired Blizzard flavors to its menu, along with some limited-time deals. The chain unveiled its new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard Treat in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The dessert, which will be available starting Monday, Nov. 2, features Hershey's Mini Kisses, cookie pieces, and peanut butter topping blended with soft serve. DQ is also bringing back its Peppermint Bark Blizzard Treat, which combines milk and white chocolate layers, crushed peppermint candy cane pieces, and soft serve. Both flavors will be available at part…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

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Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek'
Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig, a “Star Trek” favorite whose career took him far beyond the Enterprise, is dead, according to multiple reports. Koenig died of natural causes Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California, his talent agent told TVLine. He was 90. His daughter and niece were with him. He became known to generations of viewers as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator who joined the original “Star Trek” during its second season in 1967. Koenig returned for all six original-cast movies and also appeared in “Star Trek Generations.” Decades later, he voiced Federation President …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major POTHEAD' Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major POTHEAD' Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major POTHEAD'
Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major Pothead' President Donald Trump followed another White House dinner with Bill Maher with a much less cordial invitation: a lengthy public attack on the HBO host. Trump’s Truth Social post, published Sunday night, Oct. 25, ran 1,322 words. Factbase identified it as his longest among nearly 100,000 social media posts dating to 2011. “Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher,” Trump began. “He’s got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement — But that’s all gone. It’s not ‘HOT’ anymore!” The attack followed the Friday, Oc…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites
Eric Bauza Dies Suddenly At 46: Emmy-Winning Actor Voiced Bugs Bunny, Other Cartoon Favorites Eric Bauza, whose voice brought some of animation’s most familiar characters to life, has died suddenly, his family announced. The Emmy-winning actor was 46. He died Sunday, Oct. 25, at his Los Angeles home, NBC News reported, citing the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. His family confirmed his death in a brief Instagram announcement, identifying him as the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and dozens of other cartoon characters. NBC reported that the medical examiner’s office noted a diagnosis of hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza won three Emmy Awards between …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12
15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 A teenage suspect has been arrested after a college football homecoming weekend was disrupted by gunfire near the stadium. Tallahassee police said detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy on Sunday, Oct. 25, in connection with the shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, according to the department’s arrest announcement obtained by Daily Voice. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, near Perry and Manatee streets. Eleven people suf…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First
Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla’s humanoid robots are getting closer to customers, but the company’s latest update includes an important distinction about who could get them first. Tesla said in its third-quarter update, released Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Optimus production has begun at its Fremont, California, factory. The company described the robots coming off those lines as its first production-quality units. CEO Elon Musk said shipments to outside companies could begin by the end of 2027, according to The Wall Street Journal. That target concerns commercial customers. It does not establish a release date for sh…

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Rutherford, NJ
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Rutherford Italian Market Matera's Closing After 14 Years Rutherford Italian Market Matera's Closing After 14 Years Rutherford Italian Market Matera's Closing After 14 Years
Rutherford Italian Market Matera's Closing After 14 Years An Italian market and catering business is closing after 14 years in Bergen County, its owners announced. Matera's Italian Market & Catering and The Loft on Park Avenue in Rutherford will close after serving the community since 2012, the business announced in a heartfelt Facebook post Monday, Oct. 26. The family-owned business became a fixture in Rutherford, serving Italian food and sandwiches while catering family celebrations, holidays and special occasions. "What started in 2012 as a dream became something far greater than we could have ever imagined," the post reads. "Matera’s was …

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by Cecilia Levine
Valley Stream, NY
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Cheesecake Factory Announces Opening Day At Renovated Green Acres Mall Cheesecake Factory Announces Opening Day At Renovated Green Acres Mall Cheesecake Factory Announces Opening Day At Renovated Green Acres Mall
Cheesecake Factory Announces Opening Day At Renovated Green Acres Mall Long Island’s newest Cheesecake Factory now has an opening date. The Cheesecake Factory at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream will open Dec. 15, according to the restaurant’s website. When the new location opens, it will be the fifth Cheesecake Factory on Long Island. The restaurant already has spots in Westbury, Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington, Westfield South Shore Mall in Bay Shore, and Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. Known for its giant menu and even larger portions, The Cheesecake Factory operates more than 200 restaurants under its signature brand in the U.S., along with dozens more u…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Patterson, NY
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Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger A 36-year-old Hudson Valley mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer while pregnant, forcing her baby boy to be delivered more than three months early — and now their community is making sure she and her husband do not face this crisis alone.  Samantha Knapp, 36, and her husband, Christopher Knapp, are navigating her cancer treatment while their newborn son, Nico, remains in a neonatal intensive care unit, according to family friend Filomena Vasapolli.  The family's ordeal began in mid-August, when Samantha underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a mass tha…

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by Ben Crnic
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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AAA Ranks NJ's Worst Towns, Counties For Deer Crashes AAA Ranks NJ's Worst Towns, Counties For Deer Crashes AAA Ranks NJ's Worst Towns, Counties For Deer Crashes
AAA Ranks NJ's Worst Towns, Counties For Deer Crashes New Jersey drivers are hitting deer at record rates, and the most dangerous time of year is here. A record 11,692 deer-related crashes were reported across the Garden State in 2025, up nearly 2% from the previous record set in 2024, according to AAA Northeast, citing state crash data from Numetric. With deer mating season peaking in October and November, AAA is warning motorists to stay alert, particularly around dawn and dusk, when deer are most active. Between 2020 and 2025, New Jersey recorded 64,780 deer-related crashes, including more than 4,252 involving injuries and 15 involving…

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by Cecilia Levine
Leonardtown-California, MD
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California Dreamin': St. Mary's County Man Wins Trip To The Other California California Dreamin': St. Mary's County Man Wins Trip To The Other California California Dreamin': St. Mary's County Man Wins Trip To The Other California
California Dreamin': St. Mary's County Man Wins Trip To The Other California A Maryland man from California is headed to California, and no, that's not a typo. Justin Fish, 45, of California in St. Mary's County, is packing his bags for Los Angeles after winning a Maryland Lottery promotion that will give him a shot at game show glory and potentially millions in cash. Fish was the first of six winners selected for the Lottery's GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE second-chance promotion, earning a five-day, four-night trip for two to Los Angeles that includes airfare, hotel accommodations, and $1,000 in spending money. For Fish, who has never ventured to the West Coast, the trip …

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by Zak Failla