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Stifling Heat Prompts Desperate Pleas From Forecasters Across NJ, PA Stifling Heat Prompts Desperate Pleas From Forecasters Across NJ, PA
Stifling Heat Prompts Desperate Pleas From Forecasters Across NJ, PA Temperatures will be the hottest they've been in this stretch of heat this weekend in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, say forecasters urging residents to limit time outside. A heat advisory and excessive heat warning have been issued across both states Saturday, June 22.  Heat index values could exceed 100° this weekend, the National Weather Service said, noting actual temps will spike up to 95 degrees on Saturday, and 98 degrees on Sunday, June 23. A heat advisory has been issued through 6 a.m. Sunday, and an excessive heat warning goes into effect Sunday across the Jersey Shore, m…
New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA
New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA In a newly-released forecast map, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected to get up to four inches of snow in this second winter storm of the week. The new map shows between 3 and 4 inches could fall along the Jersey Shore, in South Jersey, and in the Reading/Greater Philadelphia areas in the storm expected to begin late Friday, Feb. 16. UPDATE: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell In These NJ, PA Towns — See Who Got The Most Snow Central Jersey could see up to 3 inches while North Jersey and the Poconos will likely only see 1 or 2 inches, the NWS says. Snow will continue through Saturday, Fe…
Two Storms Bringing Snow, Rain To New Jersey Two Storms Bringing Snow, Rain To New Jersey
Two Storms Bringing Snow, Rain To New Jersey A pair of storms heading to New Jersey will bring mostly rain and some snow this weekend and early next week, forecasters say. Parts of Morris and Sussex County could see up to six inches of snow that will begin to fall overnight Friday, March 10 into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.  Between one and three inches of snow was expected across parts of Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Warren and Hunterdon counties. Skies will clear up Saturday after 10 a.m., with a high around 45. Central Jersey will get a wintry mix while South Jersey will just see rain, the NWS says. …
Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions
Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions The latest forecast has increased the amount of snow in what's expected to be the first winter storm headed to the region Monday, Feb. 27. Up to eight inches was being predicted as of Monday morning by the National Weather Service, for the areas north of Route 80 in North Jersey and the Poconos.  Parts of Bergen, Passaic, Warren, and Essex counties could see between three and seven inches, while the Route 78 corridor will likely be getting a wintry mix. Hudson and Hunterdon counties are expected to get up to four inches of snow. The Lehigh Valley could still see up to four inches of a…
Central Jersey Star Baseball Player, 16, Dies In Georgia ATV Crash Central Jersey Star Baseball Player, 16, Dies In Georgia ATV Crash
Central Jersey Star Baseball Player, 16, Dies In Georgia ATV Crash A 16-year-old high school student from Central Jersey died of injuries on Thanksgiving from an ATV crash in Georgia, according to media reports.  Matthew J. Carlson, a sophomore and varsity baseball player at Spotswood High School, was driving a 2020 Can-Am Maverick X3 on private property when the crash occurred Wednesday, Nov. 23, as reported by the Union-Recorder. He died at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. Carlson also played for the RedHawks, a travel baseball program run by the Zoned Sports Academy. On Monday, Nov. 28, the academy posted a video tribute to Carlson. “Matthew…
Police ID Jersey City Driver Killed In Pickup Truck Crash Police ID Jersey City Driver Killed In Pickup Truck Crash
Police ID Jersey City Driver Killed In Pickup Truck Crash A 51-year-old Jersey City driver was killed Thanksgiving night when his pickup truck flipped on Route 1 in Central Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. The truck was then struck by a stolen vehicle, the outlet said, quoting Woodbridge Township police. Manuel Pujols was driving his pickup truck on Route 1 southbound near Route 35 in Woodbridge at 9:32 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 when the crash occurred, the outlet said. Authorities were unsure whether Pujols died when his truck flipped over or after the stolen car hit his vehicle, according to the report. The occupants of the stolen vehicle, all f…
Body Recovered From River In Central Jersey: Report Body Recovered From River In Central Jersey: Report
Body Recovered From River In Central Jersey: Report A body was recovered from the Raritan River in Central Jersey, NJ Advance Media reported. New Brunswick police and firefighters discovered the unidentified man's body near Boyd Park, around 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, a city official told the outlet. The incident was not considered suspicious. Click here for more from NJ.com.
NJ Murder Suspect Who Dumped Body In Woods Nabbed In Philadelphia: Prosecutor NJ Murder Suspect Who Dumped Body In Woods Nabbed In Philadelphia: Prosecutor
NJ Murder Suspect Who Dumped Body In Woods Nabbed In Philadelphia: Prosecutor A man who shot his victim and then apparently dumped his victim's body in a wooded area of Central Jersey was captured nearly two years later in Philadelphia, authorities announced. Juaquan S. Fitzgerald, 33, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Duane S. Banks, 27, whose body was found in a wooded area in Franklin Township on April 29, 2020, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said.  Banks' body was found in a wooded area toward the back of a home near Park Street around 6:40 p.m. that day, police said. The medical examiner's office rule…
Snow Projections Released For End Of Weekend Storm In NJ Snow Projections Released For End Of Weekend Storm In NJ
Snow Projections Released For End Of Weekend Storm In NJ A warm weekend could come to a cold and snowy end in New Jersey, forecasters say. Between one and three inches is being projected in parts of Central and South Jersey Saturday evening into Sunday morning, AccuWeather.com reports. North Jersey could get some snow on Sunday, but likely a dusting, according to the National Weather Service. Temps will be in the mid-to-high-50s from Friday to Saturday night when they are expected to plummet to the mid-30s. Super Bowl Sunday is expected to be around 15 degrees while Monday will be sunny with a high around 27.
NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Could Be Visible From PA, NJ NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Could Be Visible From PA, NJ
NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Could Be Visible From PA, NJ An upcoming rocket launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility may be visible across the region. The launch is scheduled for 5:56 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Weather-permitting, the launch may be visible across much of Greater Philly and North and Central Jersey 90-120 seconds after launch. Residents in South Jersey and the southeastern most part of Pennsylvania could see the rocket between 60 and 90 seconds after launch. This will be Northrop Grumman’s 16th commercial resupply services mission to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies and equipment to the International Spac…
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $257K WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $257K
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $257K One lucky Central Jersey lottery player matched all five numbers drawn to win Tuesday's Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, state officials said. The winning numbers were: 09, 14, 16, 29, and 34 and the XTRA number was: 02.  The player will take home $257,146. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. That winning ticket was sold by Fuel 4 Food Mart at 251 New Brunswick Ave. in  Fords in Middlesex County.
Blockbuster Storm Could Bring 12 To 18 Inches Of Snow To New Jersey, Pennsylvania Blockbuster Storm Could Bring 12 To 18 Inches Of Snow To New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Blockbuster Storm Could Bring 12 To 18 Inches Of Snow To New Jersey, Pennsylvania Strong winds and more than a foot of snow is likely this week in North Jersey and Pennsylvania, forecasters said Saturday night. Sometime Wednesday afternoon, gusty winds will accompany 12 to 18 inches of snow for North Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, AccuWeather.com reports. Central Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania could see between 3 and 12 inches of snow, AccuWeather says. The storm will create localized, "blizzard-like conditions," expected to carry over into Thursday, forecasters say. "While we continue to monitor trends, residents in the East need to pay close attenti…
Daily Voice Expands To South Jersey Daily Voice Expands To South Jersey
Daily Voice Expands To South Jersey Greetings, South Jersey! Daily Voice, one of the largest news providers in the Tri-State area, has launched two brand-new sites in Camden and Gloucester counties. Daily Voice covers community news in a new way.  Our mission is to let neighbors know what’s going on in town – as quickly, accurately and enjoyably as possible.  We’re here to help build the communities we serve, not snipe at them or knock them down. Daily Voice wants to hear your opinions, not impress you with ours. Our reporting is up-to-the-minute. We’ll let you know quickly and dependably – within minutes, …