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Popular Restaurant Chain To Place Surcharge On Each Egg Sold: Here's How Much Popular Restaurant Chain To Place Surcharge On Each Egg Sold: Here's How Much
Popular Restaurant Chain To Place Surcharge On Each Egg Sold: Here's How Much A well-known restaurant chain is making a change that may leave customers scrambling. Regulars stopping in for their usual orders at Waffle House will soon notice a small but significant addition to their bill. Waffle House, known for its affordable, around-the-clock breakfast offerings, is implementing a 50-cent surcharge per egg due to skyrocketing egg prices caused by an ongoing avian influenza outbreak.  The surcharge, which applies to all egg-based menu items, is what it calls a temporary measure as the chain navigates higher costs. “Customers and restaurants are being…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 4 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $77M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 4 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $77M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 4 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $77M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Feb. 4 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $77 million, with an estimated cash option of $34.6 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 14-24-31-53-54 with a Mega Ball of 01 and a Megaplier of 3X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350&…

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by Zak Failla
News
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police $40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police Amid the avian flu outbreak, authorities are investigating the theft of "high-value goods" from a Pennsylvania business, State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Approximately 100,000 organic eggs, valued at $40,000, were stolen from a distribution trailer at Pete and Gerry's Organics in Antrim Township, according to PSP Chambersburg. The theft occurred sometime overnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Commerce Avenue facility, troopers detailed in the release. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact PSP Chambersburg at 717-264-5161.

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery ‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery
‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery A 10-year-old boy critically injured when debris from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia struck his family’s car is awake and asking about his 4-year-old sister, his family said. Andre Howard III Severely Injured In Crash Andre Howard III was inside a car with his family near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard when the Learjet 55 exploded upon impact after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday, Jan. 31. A piece of debris from the fiery wreckage smashed through the windshield, piercing Andre’s head as he tried to shield his little sister. He…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified
One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified Nearly a week after a devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River, recovery teams have identified 66 of the 67 victims killed in the tragedy. Among those lost were rising young ice skaters, nationally recognized coaches, and a group of Maryland hunters—each leaving behind shattered families and communities. The NTSB, in coordination with the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage, recovering wreckage of the Bombardier CRJ700 on Feb. 3. NTSB But as of Tuesday night, Feb. 4, authorities have yet to confirm the identity of the final victim. “This effort was made possible through the…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Crumbl Cookie To Open In Shrewsbury With Dessert Giveaway Crumbl Cookie To Open In Shrewsbury With Dessert Giveaway
Crumbl Cookie To Open In Shrewsbury With Dessert Giveaway A new Crumbl Cookies location in Worcester County is set to open this week with a free giveaway for the first 100 customers. The bakery at 50 Boston Tpke., Unit 17, in Shrewsbury’s White City Shopping Center, will debut on Friday, Feb. 7. A live DJ will perform from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday.  Friends Dennis Sosa and Richard Howell co-own the new franchise. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Beginning Monday, Feb. 10 through March 11, customers can get a free chocolate chip cookie at the location using the code MASHRWSBRY in the C…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Mass Native, Rabbi Levi Wolosow Dies Suddenly, 43, Mass Native, Rabbi Levi Wolosow Dies Suddenly, 43,
Mass Native, Rabbi Levi Wolosow Dies Suddenly, 43, Rabbi Levi Wolosow, a 43-year-old Manaplan resident, died while on a family trip in the Poconos on Monday, Feb. 3, Chabad announced.  Anash says that Wolosow, the director of Chabad of Monmouth County, died while on a ski trip with his family in the Poconos. Yeshiva World News says less than 24 hours before his death, he joined prominent Jewish singer Avraham Friedman on stage at a major concert. "Rabbi Wolosow, who passed away suddenly yesterday, was the ultimate Chabad emissary, welcoming, brimming with faith and inspiration, and always ready to help another," Chabad said. "He will f…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Supermarkets Running Out Of Eggs As Anger, Frustration Among Americans Mounts Supermarkets Running Out Of Eggs As Anger, Frustration Among Americans Mounts
Supermarkets Running Out Of Eggs As Anger, Frustration Among Americans Mounts Egg shortages driven by a devastating outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, have now resulted in some supermarkets running out of this beloved staple. In various grocery stores across the country, customers have encountered shelves with limited or no egg cartons available.  Customers who do find cartons available are getting sticker shock, with a dozen eggs priced as high as $15 at some stores. Some supermarkets have started setting limits on the number of cartons that may be purchased. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of a d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle
McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle McDonald's is bringing back its iconic Shamrock Shake — with the help of a beloved mascot's relative! McDonald's said Shamrock Shakes will return to participating restaurants on Monday, Feb. 10, the company said in a news release on Tuesday. Feb. 4. The chain will donate 25 cents per shake to local chapters for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). To help the St. Patrick's Day treat return, Grimace is reuniting with his long-lost uncle, Uncle O'Grimacey. The green version of the purple mascot primarily appeared in McDonald's commercials in the 70s and 80s. tcmedianow McDonald's …

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School
New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School A brand-new study has uncovered surprising trends in teen phone use during school hours, raising fresh concerns about digital distractions in the classroom. The study, published by JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, Feb. 3, found that students spent a significant portion of the school day on their phones, with messaging, Instagram, and video streaming among the most-used apps. Researchers also noted that a quarter of students logged more than two hours of screen time during class. In addition, students whose parents held bachelor’s degrees or higher spent about a half-hour less on their phones dur…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 3 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $100M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 3 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $100M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 3 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $100M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Feb. 3 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $100 million with a $45.3 million cash option after a recent winner reset the prize pool. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 12-37-47-54-60 with a Powerball of 17 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to o…

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by Zak Failla