NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You? NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You?
NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You? Brianne Barker has returned to "Jeopardy!" for the Champions Wildcard Tournament Friday, Dec. 1. The Drew University biology department chair from Madison was one of 105 past winners called up to play against each other. Barker's prior episodes aired in July 2022. Barker — who is Harvard and Duke educated — was seated on a beach in Mexico when producers called, she said.  She played in the Hearts Group against Bryce Hwang, an ophthalmology resident from Philadelphia, and Garett Marcotte, a software engineer from Colorado. Here are some of the questions that Barker…
Mysterious Tar Balls Found On NJ Beaches Prompts Coast Guard Investigation Mysterious Tar Balls Found On NJ Beaches Prompts Coast Guard Investigation
Mysterious Tar Balls Found On NJ Beaches Prompts Coast Guard Investigation The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the arrival of mysterious tar balls on beaches from Sea Bright south to Asbury Park. Areas affected include Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook and the shoreline at Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst and Asbury Park. The Coast Guard received initial reports of tar balls ranging in size from approximately 1-2 inches and smaller near Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and dispatched pollution response personnel to investigate. While the source of the tar balls remained unknown as of Thursday, Nov. 30, the the …
WINNER! $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Passaic County WINNER! $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Passaic County
Winner! $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Passaic County It was a lucky Wednesday, Nov. 29 for a Powerball player in Passaic County. A ticket sold at Jackpocket in Hewitt matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball, netting the winner $50,000.  The winning numbers were 6, 47, 50, 61, 68 and the Powerball was 4. 
Dollar General Dinged $1.2 Million For NJ Pricing Violations: State AG Dollar General Dinged $1.2 Million For NJ Pricing Violations: State AG
Dollar General Dinged $1.2 Million For NJ Pricing Violations: State AG Did the item at Dollar General not actually cost $1? The discount retailer chain was forced to pay a fine of $1.2 million after repeatedly engaging in merchandise pricing violations at several stores throughout New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Dollar General sold a variety of merchandise that scanned at the register for higher prices than were posted where the merchandise was displayed for sale, Platkin said.  New Jersey's Office of Weights and Measures visited 58 stores between November 2022 and February 2023, and found more than 2,000 instances  in which the p…
WINNERS! North Jersey Lotto Players Strike It Rich WINNERS! North Jersey Lotto Players Strike It Rich
Winners! North Jersey Lotto Players Strike It Rich It was a lucky Tuesday, Nov. 28 for two Mega Millions players in North Jersey. Two tickets, one sold in Union County and another sold in Bergen County, matched four of the five winning numbers plus the gold Mega Ball, winning $10,000. The ticket sold in Bergen County was bought with a Megaplier, increasing the prize to $30,000. Only 12 lottery players in the country took home $10,000. The tickets were sold at A & S Discount Liquors in Linden and Rocklin's in Teaneck. The winning numbers were 27, 37, 42, 59, 61 and the gold Mega Ball was 11.
Drunken NJ Driver Admits Snapchatting At 156 MPH Before Fiery Wreck That Killed College Student Drunken NJ Driver Admits Snapchatting At 156 MPH Before Fiery Wreck That Killed College Student
Drunken NJ Driver Admits Snapchatting At 156 MPH Before Fiery Wreck That Killed College Student More than a year after a New York college student was killed in a fiery, drunk-driving crash in the region, the man responsible has formally confessed. Vasu Laroiya, 24, of Iselin, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the death of Katie Fisher. Laroiya admitted that he was Snapchatting while driving drunk at 156 miles per hour on I-87 in Colonie when he struck Fisher’s Honda Civic on the night of May 28, 2022. Fisher, a 22-year-old junior at the University at Albany, then struck a guardrail on the eastern shoulder, causing her car t…
WINNER: NJ Wawa Sells $50K Powerball Ticket WINNER: NJ Wawa Sells $50K Powerball Ticket
Winner: NJ Wawa Sells $50K Powerball Ticket It was a lucrative Monday, Nov. 27 for a Powerball player in Essex County. The ticket sold at a Wawa in Fairfield matched four of the five numbers plus the Powerball, winning $50,000. There were only nine $50,000 winners throughout the country. The winning numbers were 2, 21, 38, 61, 66 and the Powerball was 12.
Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature? Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature?
Should Parents Be Concerned Over Apple's New 'NameDrop' Feature? Concerns are mounting over a feature on Apple's new iOS 17 update, but tech experts and some law enforcement officials say NameDrop is safe. NameDrop allows contact information to be shared with other Apple users. But not without both devices having iOS 17 installed. And not without being extremely close, or touching. And not without consent. To initiate the transfer of contact information, both devices must have the new update, be unlocked, and be very close or touching for several seconds.  Then, a screen will appear at the top of the device with prompts to "receive only" or "share." T…
WINNER! North Jersey Lotto Players Split $1M Jackpot WINNER! North Jersey Lotto Players Split $1M Jackpot
Winner! North Jersey Lotto Players Split $1M Jackpot It was a lucky Saturday for lotto players in Hudson County and Bergen County. Two tickets matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday, Nov. 25, splitting the $1.05 million jackpot, netting the winners $525,340 each. The tickets were sold at Krauszer's Food Store in Glen Rock and Lotto.com in Jersey City.   The winning numbers were: 11, 23, 25, 26 and 45 and the XTRA number was: 02. 
NJ Couple Killed In VA Crash: 'Really Bad Dream' NJ Couple Killed In VA Crash: 'Really Bad Dream'
NJ Couple Killed In VA Crash: 'Really Bad Dream' A New Jersey couple was killed in a crash in Virginia last week, according to their obituaries and news reports. Corey Wetmore, 28, of Brick Township, and Brittany Forsythe, 26, of Browns Mills, both died in the Halifax County crash on Wednesday, Nov. 15, Virginia State Police said.  Wetmore was heading south in a 2006 GMC Envoy on a Virginia street around 8:15 p.m., when the vehicle ran off the right shoulder, State Police said. Wetmore overcorrected, ran off the left side of the highway and struck several trees. The vehicle then overturned down an embankment, police said. Neither were w…
NYC Skincare Ad Paying $5K Needs Models NYC Skincare Ad Paying $5K Needs Models
NYC Skincare Ad Paying $5K Needs Models A skincare ad filming in New York City is seeking models who will be paid $5,000. A casting director is looking for people to appear in an ad for a skin care brand shooting in early December in New York. The role pays up to $5,000 for 10 hours of work, the ad says. Casting directors are looking for men, ages 25-40, women, ages 25-40, and kids from five to ten.  To apply for the role, click here.
Winner, Winner: $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold At NJ Convenience Store Winner, Winner: $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold At NJ Convenience Store
Winner, Winner: $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold At NJ Convenience Store A winning Mega Millions ticket from the Tuesday, Nov. 21 drawing, winning the $1 million prize, was sold in New Jersey. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn which were 17, 22, 25, 30, and 38. The Megaplier (4X) was 24. The ticket was sold at Caba Grocery on 147 Brighton Ave., in Perth Amboy in Middlesex County. There were also two $10,000 tickets sold in Morris and Ocean counties. 
All New Cars Must Be Electric Come 2035 In New Jersey: Murphy All New Cars Must Be Electric Come 2035 In New Jersey: Murphy
All New Cars Must Be Electric Come 2035 In New Jersey: Murphy New cars in New Jersey will look a little different in 2035. Gov. Phil Murphy announced that by 2035 all new vehicle sales in New Jersey will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), with the transition beginning in 2027. Advanced Clean Cars II, which takes effect on Dec. 18, requires manufacturers of passenger cars and light-duty trucks to meet an annual ZEV requirement intended to increase the percentage of electric vehicles sold in the state. The filing also mandates traditional gasoline and diesel vehicles meet more stringent emission standards.  With the new rule, vehicle manufacturers …
IDF Soldier Surprises Family At Paramus School After 40 Days In Gaza (VIDEO) IDF Soldier Surprises Family At Paramus School After 40 Days In Gaza (VIDEO)
IDF Soldier Surprises Family At Paramus School After 40 Days In Gaza (Video) Arik Nagels was in Israel with his wife and their three children on Oct. 7, the day of the Hamas attack. The family was scheduled to fly back to the U.S. together the following day. And while Nagels' wife, Yarden, and their three youngsters made it home to Teaneck, 35-year-old Nagel stayed behind to fight in an elite unit of the IDF in Gaza. On Thursday, Nov. 16, Nagels surprised Yarden and his children at Yavneh Academy. "I didn't sleep for days leading up to the trip," said Nagels, who has already returned to Israel to continue fighting. "I didn't tell anyone I was coming because I…
Bruce Springsteen Hits Freehold Diner Twice In One Weekend Bruce Springsteen Hits Freehold Diner Twice In One Weekend
Bruce Springsteen Hits Freehold Diner Twice In One Weekend So you had a peptic ulcer that forced you to postpone a world tour and where do you go for a bite when you're feeling better? How 'bout a landmark diner in your hometown? Word is Bruce Springsteen digs the pancakes at Roberto’s Freehold Grill enough to shoot the eight miles or so up Dutch Lane Road from his Colts Neck farm every now and then. His stomach was obviously healthy enough for him to head there twice in the same weekend. The Freehold native did the E (Main) Street shuffle on Friday, Nov. 17 and again on Sunday, posing for pics at the former Tony’s Freehold Grill with Chef Robert…
Big Winner! Passaic County Lotto Player Takes Home $10K Big Winner! Passaic County Lotto Player Takes Home $10K
Big Winner! Passaic County Lotto Player Takes Home $10K What a way to kick off the weekend. A lottery ticket sold in Hewitt won $10,000 in the Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, Nov. 17. The ticket matched four numbers plus the megaball.  The ticket was sold at Jackpocket on Warwick Turnpike. The winning numbers were 6, 12, 31, 33, 69 and the megaball number was 17.
Twin $10K Mega Millions Tickets Sold In NJ Twin $10K Mega Millions Tickets Sold In NJ
Twin $10K Mega Millions Tickets Sold In NJ A pair of $10,000 Mega Millions tickets were sold in New Jersey last week. The tickets from the Tuesday, Nov. 14 drawing were sold at the Country Farm in Southampton (Burlington), and the Krauszer’s in Metuchen. The winning numbers were 29, 35, 59, 61, 69, and the Megaplier was 22. The next Mega Millions drawing will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 11 p.m.
First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is
First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In US: Here's What It Is A so-called "Vampire Virus" that latches onto and expands into other viruses has been identified in the United States for the first time. The discovery came from a student project led by professor Tagide deCarvalho at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County which is outlined in the Journal of the International Society for Microbial Ecology. The so-called MiniFlayer "viral hitchhiker" was found about 30 miles northwest of Washington, DC in a soil sample in Poolesville, Maryland after a virus satellite they named MindFlayer was detected in 2019. "No one had ever seen one virus latch…
NJ Mall Getting Gaming Overhaul After Voters Overturn 60-Year-Old Law NJ Mall Getting Gaming Overhaul After Voters Overturn 60-Year-Old Law
NJ Mall Getting Gaming Overhaul After Voters Overturn 60-Year-Old Law Moorestown residents have spoken: The New Jersey State Amusement Games Licensing Law is so 1959. Sixty-seven percent of Moorestown residents voted in favor of reversing the law — which bans businesses that offer games of chance with prizes, and has been in effect within the municipality for 60 years — this past Election Day. That means a big revitalization for the Moorestown Mall, the second-largest taxpayer for the municipality, according to Mayor Nicole Gillespie. "The vision for the revitalization includes things you wouldn't have expect to see in a mall," Gillespie tells Daily Voice.&n…
Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors
Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors The Actors' Equity Association is casting actors for two popular Broadway shows. Recent casting calls are seeking actors for "The Lion King" and "Beetlejuice." Both are paid gigs with actors earning approximately $1,165 a week for "Beetlejuice" and $2,439 for "The Lion King." "The Lion King" is being produced by Disney Theatrical Productions while "Beetlejuice" is produced by Beetlejuice First National Tour LLC. Auditions for "Beetlejuice" are Nov. 30 and auditions for "The Lion King" are Nov. 28. Click here to see the roles for "The Lion King" and here for "Beetlejuice."
Jersey Shore Hotel Demolished For Townhouses Jersey Shore Hotel Demolished For Townhouses
Jersey Shore Hotel Demolished For Townhouses A historic landmark on the Jersey Shore is no more. The White House Hotel was demolished on Monday, Nov. 13 after a judge ruled development could move forward — and multi-unit luxury townhouses are in the plans. Rocco Constantino "It was very sad," said Pat O'Keefe, a trustee with the Belmar Historical Society. "It was an impressive building."  Formerly known as the Cochran House, the private Victorian-era mansion dates back to the late 1800s and became the White House hotel around 1930, historical society trustees said O'Keefe drove past the hotel as demolition began but did not watc…
Model Pays Tribute To Late NJ Designer With Open Casket Catwalk (VIDEO) Model Pays Tribute To Late NJ Designer With Open Casket Catwalk (VIDEO)
Model Pays Tribute To Late NJ Designer With Open Casket Catwalk (Video) A model decided to give a deceased fashion designer the sendoff of a lifetime at his New Jersey funeral — right up to his open casket (scroll for video). Erica Carrington says it's what Vernest Moore would've wanted. In true fashion model form, Carrington strutted her stuff at the red carpet viewing of 62-year-old Moore at his funeral, held Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Newark Museum of Art. Once Carrington reached Moore's casket, she blew him a kiss. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erica L. Carrington (@mrs_am_erica) "I was hyperve…
Actors To Play Nazis, Jewish Mothers Needed For Documentary Filming In NJ Actors To Play Nazis, Jewish Mothers Needed For Documentary Filming In NJ
Actors To Play Nazis, Jewish Mothers Needed For Documentary Filming In NJ Several roles are being cast for a Holocaust documentary filming in Phillipsburg later this month. "Righteous" is seeking actors for non-speaking roles in re-enactment scenes for the hour-long doc, produced by Austin Kase and filming in Phillipsburg Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 29. The documentary is casting a wide variety of roles, including Jewish mothers, Nazi officers and soldiers, a three-member Jewish family, an old Polish professor, and several others, according to its BackStage.com listing. The gig pays up to $200 per day. Click here to learn more and apply.
Community Supports North Jersey Crossing Guard Battling Stage Four Cancer Community Supports North Jersey Crossing Guard Battling Stage Four Cancer
Community Supports North Jersey Crossing Guard Battling Stage Four Cancer Janett Balboa, a staple in the Ridgewood community, is facing the fight of her life. Balboa, a Ridgewood resident for more than 30 years who serves as a crossing guard and lunch aid in the school district, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at the end of last month and is undergoing chemotherapy at Hackensack Meridian Health.  A fundraiser has been created to assist her with medical bills and living costs while she undergoes treatment. As of Tuesday, Nov. 14, more than $42,400 has been raised.  "We are so grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have seen in res…
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $693K From Liquor Store WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $693K From Liquor Store
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $693K From Liquor Store One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $693,032 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Saturday, Nov. 11, state Lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 12, 26, 27, 28 and 39 and the XTRA number was: 03.  The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for selling the winning ticket.  The winning ticket was sold at Traino’s Liquor, 100 Church Road, Marlton in Burlington County.
SEE ANYTHING? Bulldog Dumped Alongside Route 287 SEE ANYTHING? Bulldog Dumped Alongside Route 287
SEE Anything? Bulldog Dumped Alongside Route 287 A bulldog was found dumped in a crate on Route 287, say authorities who've asked the public for help finding whoever was responsible. A good Samaritan pulled over after spotting the black and white unneutered American Bully in the crate on the northbound highway near the Skyline Drive exit in Oakland this past Sunday, Nov. 5. The container sells for over $300, dog lovers have noted. "Heartless people out there," one said. "Poor baby." The North Jersey Community Animal Shelter is caring for the dog and says he isn't up for adoption. Shelter officials asked that anyone driving in that area…
NJ College Student Jillian Ludwig Dies After Being Shot In Head: Nashville Police NJ College Student Jillian Ludwig Dies After Being Shot In Head: Nashville Police
NJ College Student Jillian Ludwig Dies After Being Shot In Head: Nashville Police Jillian Ludwig, the 18-year-old college student from New Jersey who was shot while walking on a track in Nashville earlier this week, has died, police said. Ludwig, a Belmar native, was in critical condition ever since Tuesday, Nov. 7,  when she was struck by a stray bullet fired by 29-year-old Shaquille Taylor,  who was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, Metro Nashville police said. The Belmont University freshman, an avid runner and musician, died less than two days later, the police department said on Thursday, Nov. 9. Bond for Taylor was set at $280,000…
NJ Transit Machinist Stole 32 Freight Locomotive Horns: Feds NJ Transit Machinist Stole 32 Freight Locomotive Horns: Feds
NJ Transit Machinist Stole 32 Freight Locomotive Horns: Feds A New Jersey Transit machinist was arrested and charged with stealing 32 locomotive air horns from multiple transportation companies, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced last month. Jeremy Hayes was charged in Roxbury Township Municipal Court in Morris County with receiving stolen property.  Hayes stole the locomotive air horns from Norwalk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation, the DOT said. Each locomotive is required to be equipped with a locomotive horn for safe operation, the DOT said. Hayes has been suspended following his indictment, Kyalo Mulumba, senior pub…
NJ College Student Shot In Head Walking On Track At Nashville Park, Gunman Charged: PD NJ College Student Shot In Head Walking On Track At Nashville Park, Gunman Charged: PD
NJ College Student Shot In Head Walking On Track At Nashville Park, Gunman Charged: PD An 18-year-old college student from New Jersey is in critical condition after being shot walking the track at a park in Nashville, TN, Tuesday, Nov. 7, authorities said. UPDATE: Jillian Ludwig has died, police in Nasvhille said Nov. 8. Original news story continues below: Shaquille Taylor, 29, has been charged with aggravated assault and evidence tampering in the incident that left Jillian Ludwig "extremely critical," according to police in Nashville. According to police, Taylor was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, when a bullet hit Ludwig in the head as…
Netflix Hikes Prices Ahead Of Holiday Season — Here's What It Will Cost Netflix Hikes Prices Ahead Of Holiday Season — Here's What It Will Cost
Netflix Hikes Prices Ahead Of Holiday Season — Here's What It Will Cost Netflix is raising its prices — again.  The streaming giant announced last month that it would raise rates, and the company made good on that promise Tuesday, Nov. 7, for new subscribers. The hike for existing customers will take effect next month.  Netflix said it would email existing customers soon about the new subscription costs, reports said.  So, what are those prices? The Standard tier — which includes ads — will remain $7 a month. The Basic option will cost $12 a month, and the Premium package will now cost $23 monthly.  That's a $2 rise for the top two t…
‘This Is Our Legacy:’ 1,150-Acre Nature Preserve Debuts In New Jersey ‘This Is Our Legacy:’ 1,150-Acre Nature Preserve Debuts In New Jersey
‘This Is Our Legacy:’ 1,150-Acre Nature Preserve Debuts In New Jersey Rainbow Hill, a pristine nature preserve featuring an 8-acre lake, hiking trails, and farm fields nestled between Hunterdon and Somerset County, is officially open to the public. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation (NJ Conservation) held the grand opening for Rainbow Hill at Sourland Mountain Preserve — located just 30 miles east of Bucks County, PA — on Friday, Nov. 3. The site spans 1,150 acres and includes woodlands, fields, and several freshwater tributaries of the Neshanic River. Meanwhile, there are plenty of opportunities for passive recreational activities like hiking, horseback…