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Raisins Recalled In NJ After Routine Testing
A popular brand of golden raisins has been recalled after routine state testing uncovered undeclared sulfites, posing a risk to people with sulfite allergies, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Nirwana Foods LLC, based in New Jersey, issued the recall for its 28-ounce pouches of Golden Raisins marked with lot number 24/351-2410. People with sulfite allergies could suffer serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the product, though no illnesses have been reported. The recalled raisins were distributed to Maharaja Super Market in New York and Villager …
Obituaries
Kathryne Badura, Bergen County-Born Fashion Attorney, Music Lover, Dies At 38
Kathryne Badura, a Bergen County native who built a career at the intersection of fashion, law, and business, died on Tuesday, June 24, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was 38 years old. Services were held Tuesday, July 8 at St. Elizabeth RC Church in Wyckoff. Born in Paterson and raised in Fair Lawn before moving to Mahwah, Badura graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 2004, where she was an honors student, athlete, and performer, her obituary says. She continued her academic and artistic pursuits at Villanova University, graduating magna cum laud…
Obituaries
NJ Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved
Tributes are pouring in for Robert Montgomery, a 61-year-old New Jersey resident killed on Wednesday, July 16, when he was struck by lightning while volunteering at an archery event. Montgomery, of Cinnaminson, worked as an engineer and was passionate about his career, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website. An animal lover, Montgomery was devoted to his three dogs, Mia, Franco and Vedder, walking them every day, his obituary reads. "They became his constant companions and a source of joy," according to his obituary. "Robert will be deeply missed by their thr…
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Don’t Pay That Power Bill Yet — NJ Customers Might Be Owed $300
If your electric bill felt like a slap in the face this month, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it. New Jersey’s four major electric companies all raised rates June 1, and now that summer’s heat has officially kicked in, residents are reporting spikes of up to several hundred dollars on their bills. But here’s the good news: If you’re struggling with high bills, help is here. Utilities across the state — PSE&G, JCP&L, and Atlantic City Electric (ACE) — are now rolling out emergency relief, including free money, shutoff protection, and bill credits to help families …
Police & Fire
NJ Military Base Will Be Used To House Undocumented Immigrants
A South Jersey military base will be used to house undocumented immigrants, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced earlier this week. In a letter to Rep. Herb Conaway, D-N.J., Hegseth said Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County will be used by the Department of Homeland Security to house undocumented immigrants. This decision "will not negatively affect military training, operations, readiness, or other military requirements, including National Guard and Reserve readiness," Hegseth said. Conaway, along with most of New Jersey's Democrat Congressional delegation swiftl…
Obituaries
Child Star-Turned-Mogul: Wayne Native Louis Todaro Dies In West Hollywood, 44
Louis Todaro, a Wayne native remembered for his “unmatched enthusiasm for life” and high-powered career in entertainment and real estate, died Monday, July 14, in Los Angeles, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. He was 44 years old. Todaro began his career as a child actor, starring alongside Bill Cosby in NBC's "The Cosby Mysteries" and on the PBS hit "Ghostwriter," according to his LinkedIn profile and IMDB. His profile notes he traveled internationally during his teen years and became one of the top DJs in the New York City and New Jersey night…
Police & Fire
Woman With Warrant Rams Cop, Hits Car, Flees Scene In Wild NJ Chase: Police
A 27-year-old New Jersey woman was arrested after police say she struck a police officer, hit a civilian’s vehicle, and fled the scene — both by car and on foot. The incident happened on Tuesday, July 15, around 4:28 p.m., when officers stopped a vehicle in a Lacey Road business parking lot near Newark Avenue, police said. The driver, Brooke I. Mathews, of Forked River, tried to flee during the traffic stop, according to Lacey Police Capt. Paul Sullivan Jr. Matthews put her car in reverse and slammed a Lacey police officer and vehicle, Sullivan said. She then sped forward around officers a…
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: Lightning Strike At NJ Archery Range Kills 1 Man, Injures 14 Others, Police Say
A man was killed and 14 others were injured, including a child, after a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range Wednesday evening, July 16, police said. The incident happened at 7:13 p.m. at Black Knight Bowbenders, an outdoor range on Perrineville Road in Jackson Township, according to Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz. Police were notified that multiple people had been struck by lightning, with CPR being performed on one individual, Kunz said. ALSO SEE: Golfer, 28, Dies Week After Being Struck By Lightning On New Jersey Course Responders confirmed that a male was being a…
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Bergen County ‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday
Five years after the death of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will gather on Thursday, July 17, for a national day of peaceful protest aimed at protecting civil rights and confronting the policies of President Donald Trump. Dozens of protests are scheduled across New Jersey (scroll down to find the location nearest you). The campaign, called "Good Trouble Lives On," is organizing hundreds of local protests and community actions to fight back against what organizers call “attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration.” Events will…
Weather
Flood Watch, Heat Advisory Issued For NJ As State Recovers From Deadly Storms
Just one day after a fast-moving storm swept through New Jersey, causing dramatic rescues, a home explosion, and multiple deaths, officials have issued both a Flood Watch and Heat Advisory for the region. The Flood Watch, issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, warns that flash flooding is possible in seven New Jersey counties from Wednesday afternoon, July 16, through late Wednesday night. The counties include Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, and Mercer, affecting cities such as New Brunswick, Morristown, Newton, Flemington, Trenton, and Somerville, of…
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Rooftop Chase, NJ Fugitive, Switch Guns: PA AG Sunday’s Philly Task Force Nabs 7 Armed Felons
A violent felon chased across a North Philly rooftop. A wanted man tied to New Jersey. Teens flaunting illegal machine gun-modified pistols on social media. All arrested in a wave of takedowns led by Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force, officials announced Tuesday, July 15. Philly Gun Task Force Targets Repeat Offenders Seven people — including convicted shooters and suspected drug traffickers — were recently arrested in coordinated raids across Philadelphia, state prosecutors said. The cases involve illegal switches that convert pistols into fu…
Business
Free Ice Cream Coming To All Stop & Shop Locations: Here's When
A major supermarket chain is dishing out free ice cream just in time for summer’s hottest stretch, but only for a limited time. The giveaway will run from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20 at all 360 Stop & Shop locations, the company announced. July 20 is National Ice Cream Day. To get the freebie, shoppers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk during the promotion window. Once checked in, a digital coupon will be loaded to the customer’s Stop & Shop GO Rewards account. No purchase is required. The offer includes all 15 Stop & Shop brand flavors, such…
Weather
State Of Emergency: House Struck By Lightning, Hundreds Without Power In Bergen County
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday evening, July 14, as storms swept through the state. At 8:45 p.m., NJ Transit announced major impacts across multiple rail lines due to weather-related conditions. Severe flooding left cars underwater with drivers stranded, and thousands without power. Some of those areas include Route 22 in Scotch Plains, local streets in Cranford, Edgewater, and Teaneck, Route 287, and Route 78. Our crews were on the scene in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, where they witnessed a dramatic water rescue unfold.A flash flood warning i…
Weather
Downpours Possible In Bergen County; Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of NJ
A powerful round of thunderstorms is expected to hit New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania beginning Monday afternoon, July 14, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding, possible power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. The NWS in Mount Holly issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect through 2 a.m. Tuesday for large parts of the region. Some areas could see rainfall rates exceeding two inches per hour, with total accumulation of up to five inches in spots. Another round of storms is likely Tuesday afternoon, adding to the risk. According to forecasters, the greate…
Obituaries
$17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle
A River Edge father of two young girls has died after a short but fierce battle with cancer, loved ones said. Kieran Corrigan, 54, passed away peacefully on July 2, according to an obituary posted by Volk Leber Funeral Home. Kieran, originally from Woodlands, South Douglas Road in Cork, Ireland, was remembered as a warm and creative man deeply devoted to his family. He was the beloved husband of Edel Corrigan (née Shealy) and the proud father of Keelan, 10, and Chloe, 8. A GoFundMe organized by Kathleen Terhune said Kieran "passed away after a brief but fierce battle with cancer." The fund…
Sports
Trump Greeted With Cheers At MetLife Stadium For FIFA Club World Cup Final (
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President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, drawing deafening cheers ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG The president and First Lady were on hand for the finale between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain FC, where the former took an early, overwhelming halftime lead. President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady touch down in Teterboro, New Jersey, en route to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium pic.twitter.com/L6AOBrIRhA — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 13, 2025 Trump landed at…
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'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' NJ Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
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Health Insurance Premiums Take Less From NJ Paychecks Than Most States, Study Says
Health insurance premiums are taking a big portion of many Northeast residents' paychecks, while some are losing much less of their incomes, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Health Insurance on Thursday, July 10. The study ranked all 50 states by how much residents spend on silver-tier health insurance plans as a share of median household income. Premiums rose 6% for individual plans and 7% for family plans in 2024, continuing a recent trend of dramatic increases. "Inflation has driven up health i…
Schools
No More Half-Day Kindergarten In NJ — And What It Means For Parents
New Jersey families are one step closer to guaranteed access to free preschool and full-day kindergarten thanks to three bills signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday, July 9. The sweeping legislation is being hailed as a “landmark” investment in early education, with a goal of making universal, high-quality preschool a reality in every New Jersey school district, and requiring all elementary-serving districts to offer free, full-day kindergarten by 2030. “With today’s bill signing, we are moving forward in making free, universal preschool and free, full-day kindergarten a reality …
Sports
Iga Świątek Crushes America's Amanda Anisimova To Win Wimbledon Title
Iga Swiatek has done it again — and in dominant fashion. The moment @iga_swiatek became a #Wimbledon champion ✨ pic.twitter.com/lST96YG9L0 — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2025 The Polish tennis star, seeded eighth, defeated New Jersey native Amanda Anisimova in straight sets — 6-0, 6-0 — to win her first Wimbledon Grand Slam Final on Center Court Saturday, July 12. Anisimova, the 13th seed, stunned fans earlier in the tournament with a major semifinal upset against Aryna Sabalenka, but couldn’t keep the momentum going against Świątek, who delivered a near-flawless performance. "Y…
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NJ Beaches Were Among East Coast's Cleanest In 2024, New Study Shows
More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, according to researchers. The advocacy group Environment America released its new study about the water quality at US beaches on Monday, July 7. The nonprofit compiled bacteria testing data from states bordering oceans and the Great Lakes, along with Puerto Rico. From 3,187 beaches nationwide, Environment America found that more than three out of five (61%) had at least one day of potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination in 2024. On those days, that indicator exceeded…
News
'Daughter Was Murdered, Not Suicidal': Shocking New Lawsuit Filed Over NJ Train Death
The parents of an 18-year-old New Jersey woman who died after being hit by a train say she was abducted, assaulted, and murdered — and not suicidal, as officials claimed. Now they’re taking NJ Transit and other state agencies to court. Stephen and Dianne Valiante, the parents of Tiffany Valiante, filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday, July 10 in Atlantic County Superior Court, nearly 10 years after their daughter was struck and killed by a NJ Transit train in Galloway Township. The lawsuit names NJ Transit, its police department, the New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examine…
Lifestyle
Casting Call Seeks 'Curvy Women With Breast Augmentation' For NJ Film Shoot On Yacht
Did you spend a lot of money on your bust and want to show it off? This is the project for you. Grant Wilfrey Casting is seeking "curvy women with breast augmentation" for a feature film shooting in New Jersey from Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grant Wilfley Casting (@gwcasting) The scene requires extras to wear a bikini on a yacht, showing off those curves. The shoot pays $1,000 for 10 hours. Interested parties should email 72hours@gwcnyc.com with subject line “IG YACHT BIKINI” …
Politics
Here's How Many NJ Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study
Northeast families are expected to be among the hardest hit under sweeping federal cuts to food benefits in the Republican-backed law previously named the "One Big Beautiful Bill," according to a new study. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, after the GOP narrowly passed it through both chambers of Congress. Among many massive changes, the bill is forecasted to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by $186 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The 20% reduction is the largest cut in the history of SNAP be…
News
Yes, Your Electric Bill Is Higher — And It’s Not Just The AC
If your electric bill seems unusually high this summer, you’re not imagining things — and it’s not just the air conditioning. Electric rates increased across New Jersey on June 1, and many customers may not have realized it. Now, with air conditioners blasting in record heat, bills are spiking by $25 or more in some households. The increases apply to most customers of PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE, and RECO, and were approved in February by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) following the annual electricity auction. “A PSE&G residential electric customer who uses an average of …
News
NJ Recall Linked To Deadly Salmonella Egg Outbreak Tied To CA Supplier At Center Of DOJ Lawsuit
A deadly outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to brown cage-free and organic eggs — including some sold in New Jersey — has ended, federal health officials announced on Thursday, July 10. The eggs were supplied by the August Egg Company of Hilmar, California — the same state now facing a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit over controversial agricultural laws that allegedly drove up national egg prices. At least 134 people across 10 states were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, according to the CDC and FDA. Thirty-eight were hospitalized, and one person died. …
News
Body of Pennsylvania Kayaker Recovered on New Jersey Side of Delaware River: NPS
A 54-year-old Pennsylvania man died after his kayak capsized on the Delaware River, with his body recovered on the New Jersey side, according to the National Park Service. On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 9, National Park Service rangers from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, along with rescue teams from Bushkill Fire, Warren County EMS, and the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau, responded to a report of a capsized kayaker. Rescuers arrived within 33 minutes of the initial call and recovered the body of the Blakeslee, Pennsylvania man approximately two miles downs…
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: Lightning Strikes Through Bergen County Golfer During Tournament, Witness Says
A young golfer was struck by lightning during a brutal summer storm at a Sussex County golf tournament on Tuesday, July 8 — and may have only survived thanks to the quick action of his father and two strangers, a witness told Daily Voice. Brian Delia, a photographer from Oak Ridge, was competing in the Iron Man 2025 tournament at Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston when the lightning bolt hit. The all-day event hosted by Crystal Springs Resort began at 5:30 a.m. and consisted of three back-to-back rounds of golf. Delia says his group was just about to tee off on hole 14 during their second r…
Politics
Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is out in front as New Jersey's next governor. At least for now. That’s according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Wednesday, July 2, showing the Democratic nominee leading Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli by a wide early margin. If the election were held today, 51% of voters say they’d back Sherrill, while 31% say they’d go with Ciattarelli, the poll found. The rest are either looking elsewhere (5%) or still on the fence (13%). Factor in voters who are “leaning” one way or the other, and Sherrill stretches her lead to 56% to Ciattarelli’s 35%. Still,…
Police & Fire
Hackensack Police Beg For Bronco In Sad Sarah McLachlan Video — And It's Gold
A customized Ford Bronco was up for grabs. All it would take was a video and enough Instagram likes to win. So the Hackensack Police Department did what any self-respecting agency would do. They broke out the sad music, the slow pans, and a fleet of deeply exhausted vehicles — and filmed a masterpiece. Their pitch? A Sarah McLachlan-inspired video set to “Angel,” complete with mournful stares, sad cruisers, and officers just trying to start their cars without crying (cut to Chief Michael Antista playing with a matchbox Ford Bronco). The HPD is competing in a statewide contest hosted by Pa…
Weather
Tornado Watch Issued In Ocean County; Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All 21 NJ Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all 21 counties through 9 p.m., with forecasters warning of damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. Flash Flood and Heat Advisories also remain in place as of Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. In Ocean County, a Tornado Warning was issued just before 6:30 p.m. and remains in effect until 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Radar indicated potential tornadic activity over areas including Lakewood, Cassville, Pine Lake Park, Leisure Village, New Egypt, and Hornerstown. As of 7 p.m., more than 6,800 customers were without power. According to JCP…
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