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Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election
More than 1.9 million people have already cast their vote in New Jersey ahead of the 2024 election. Here's one last look at who's on the ballot in the Garden State's 12 Congressional races, and what you need to know. District 1: All of Camden County, as well as parts of Burlington County and Gloucester County. Teddy Liddell and Donald Norcross. Teddy Liddell for Congress/Donald Norcross Facebook photos Democratic candidate Incumbent Rep. Donald Norcross: A father of three and electrician, Norcross was elected in 2014 having previously served in both the State Senate and Assembly. …
Police & Fire
NJ Prosecutor's Office Detective Killed In Home Invasion: 'Truly Devastating'
A Cumberland County detective was shot and killed during a home invasion in Bridgeton, authorities said. Sgt. Monica Mosley, 51, died late at night on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release. She was a member of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. Bridgeton police were called to a report of several people kicking in the door of a home on the 600 block of Buckshutem Road at approximately 10:30 p.m. Officers found Sgt. Mosley had been shot and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation led officers to Inspira Hospital and state troopers to…
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NJ Water Company Pauses Billing After Cyberattack
A water utility company based in Camden said it is pausing billing in the wake of a cyberattack on Thursday, Oct. 3. American Water serves 2.8 million people in the Garden State, providing water to municipalities in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Union and Warren counties. "American Water learned of unauthorized activity in our computer networks and systems," the company said in a release. "This activity has since been determined to be the result of a cybersecurity incident. In an effort to protect our …
Weather
Tornado Watch Now Issued In Bergen County As Debby Creeps In
The National Weather Service has shifted its tornado watch across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as Hurricane Debby creeps in. In New Jersey, the tornado watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and covers Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties in North Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the tornado watch is issued in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, and Bucks counties. The tornado threat for South Jersey has diminished since the initial watch was issued early Friday morning, which has since been canceled. AccuWeather Th…
Weather
These Bergen County Towns Got The Most Rain: NWS Releases Storm Totals
The National Weather Service has released the rainfall totals from the Tuesday, Aug. 6 storm. Residents across the Northeast woke up Wednesday, Aug. 7 to several inches of water — in some places, feet. Here are the towns that got the most amount of rain: Bergen County: Ridgewood 5.79 inches Bogota 5.60 inches Oakland 3.86 inches Leonia 3.81 inches Lyndhurst 3.77 inches Hillsdale 3.56 inches Hasbrouck Heights 3.42 inches Hackensack 2.9…
Lifestyle
Trailer Drops For Bob Dylan Biopic Filmed In New Jersey (
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You've spotted them filming in the Garden State for months. Now you're one step closer to seeing it on the big screen. The first trailer for "A Complete Unknown," a biopic of the early career of Bob Dylan was unveiled on Wednesday, July 24. The movie, which stars Timothee Chalamet as the legendary singer/songwriter, was filmed all over New Jersey, including in Hudson, Essex, Passaic and Cape May counties from the end of March through May, Steven Gorelick, the director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission said. Regular sightings of Chalamet and other s…
Politics
Wildwood Plans For Large Crowd, Protests At Trump's Campaign Rally Amid Hush Money Trial
Wildwood leaders are looking to keep rallygoers and protesters safe when former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally on the Jersey Shore city's beachfront. Trump's rally will be held on the beach in Wildwood on Saturday, May 11. It will be his second campaign rally in the Cape May County city and his first of the 2024 election cycle. The city posted on Facebook on Friday, May 10, saying there would be "ample time" for rally attendees to find a spot in a space twice the size of what's needed for the expected crowd. "There is zero need to line up for the rally early," the city wrote…
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Wildwood Prepares For Trump's Beachfront Campaign Rally
A city in Cape May County is preparing for a large crowd on its beachfront when former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally. Trump's rally will be held on the beach in Wildwood on Saturday, May 11. The Wildwood Police Department posted information for anyone planning to attend the rally on Facebook on Friday, May 3. An aerial picture showed the beachfront area where the rally will be held at 3601 Boardwalk, near Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks. "The outlined area will have restricted access, with anyone entering the restricted area subject to security screening…
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Former President Trump To Hold Beachfront Campaign Rally In New Jersey Likely Mid-Trial
Former President Donald Trump will hold a reelection campaign rally on a New Jersey beach while likely in the middle of a criminal trial up the Atlantic coast in New York City. Trump's rally will be held on the beach in Wildwood on Saturday, May 11, according to a news release from the city on Thursday, Apr. 18. City commissioners passed a resolution on Monday, Apr. 15 approving the 45th President's second campaign visit to Wildwood. The Trump campaign website listed the address for the rally as 3601 Boardwalk, which is next to Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks. The event will …
Lifestyle
Bob Dylan Biopic Starring Timothee Chalamet Shooting In These NJ Counties
In New Jersey, the times are about to be a changin'. "A Complete Unknown,", a biopic about Bob Dylan starring Timothee Chalamet will be shooting in the Garden State. The movie is set to film in Hudson, Essex, Passaic and Cape May counties from the end of March through May, Steven Gorelick, the director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission said. The film is directed by James Mangold, who previously directed the Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line." "A Complete Unknown" has been gestating for years and Dylan is an executive producer on the film, Mangold …
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Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024
As February ends and the weather gets warmer, many communities along the Jersey Shore are already preparing to soak up the sun at the beach. Many beaches along the Garden State's coast require badges or tags. They help pay the costs of maintaining beaches, hiring lifeguards, and keeping facilities in great shape for summer tourists. Many locations offer free beach access for young children, veterans, and active military members. Some also offer special preseason rates before the busiest part of the summer. Here is a running list of the beach badge requirements along the Jersey Shore as of …
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HIM? Retired Jersey Shore Corrections Officer In Child Sex Trafficking Case Now A Fugitive
New Jersey authorities turned to the public for help Tuesday finding a retired New Jersey corrections officer who fled before he was stand to trial on charges of paying for sex with a trafficked minor. Kurt Young, 56, of South Dennis Township, was briefly jailed before being released following his arrest on Jan. 28, 2020, records show. Two co-defendants took pleas and got 15 to 20 years in state prison in exchange. Meanwhile, Young -- who investigators said was positively identified by the 14-year-old victim -- skipped out during jury selection for his trial in Cape May County las…
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New Year, Old Rules: These NJ Hospitals Are Bringing Back Mask Requirements
As COVID-19, RSV, and the flu continue to spread after the holidays, some healthcare systems are bringing back mask requirements. Inspira Health Network said as of Thursday, Jan. 4, it will mandate masks in its facilities "due to an increase in respiratory virus positivity rates throughout the area." Inspira Health has hospitals, urgent care clinics, and other medical facilities across South Jersey. 🚨Effective Thursday, January 4, Inspira Health is implementing mandatory masking in our facilities due to an increase in respiratory virus positivity rates throughout the area.🚨 Posted by In…
Business
$13.4 Million Merger Brings Massive Beachfront Resort To Jersey Shore
Madison Resorts will open the largest resort in Cape May County next year, officials announced. Madison Resorts has purchased the Royal Hawaiian in Wildwood Crest for $13.4 million and will invest another $7 million for renovations. The Royal Hawaiian property will be united with the former Oceanview Motel next door which has been under construction since earlier this year. Together, the resort will offer more than 200 rooms, three restaurants, two pools, five conference rooms and two rooftop event spaces. The work on the former Oceanview Motel will wrap up soon with an opening date in e…
Police & Fire
NJ Man Laid Naked On Headless Mom's Body After Killing Her: Police Docs
A 46-year-old New Jersey man accused killing his mom was found lying on her headless body, in the nude, when police arrived to the gruesome scene last week, according to police paperwork. ** WARNING: This news article contains graphic details ** Jeffrey Surgent called the Ocean City Police Department saying he suffers from bipolar and he just killed his mom, Alexandri Surgent, just before 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said. Officers arriving at Surgent’s home on the 600 block of 6th Street in Ocean City, found him "nude in the hallway, lying on t…
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Livestream Of B.L. England Smokestack Implosion (
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The smokestack that long stood at the former B.L. England power plant is set to be imploded on Thursday, Oct. 26. The smokestack in Great Egg Harbor Bay in Beesleys Point is set to implode at 10 a.m. Residents can watch on a Facebook Live here provided by OffShoreDrones. The facility is clearly visible from the Garden State Parkway bridge between Atlantic and Cape May counties. While designated public viewing points have not been defined, the NJ Turnpike Authority allegedly will be allowing pedestrians on the parkway bike/walking path. A goodbye party was held last weekend. The plant an…
Police & Fire
Hero Dad Who Drowned Saving Stepdaughter At Jersey Shore Was Medic In National Guard
Mark Antwain Costin of Vineland lived and died a hero. His final act of heroism came on Labor Day, while trying to save his 12-year-old future step-daughter from drowning at the beach in Strathmere. Costin's fiancé, Melissa Metcalf, told 6abc they planned a last-minute trip to the beach in Cape May County on Labor Day, Sept. 4. They brought Metcalf's three children, Logan, Riley and Reagan Gallagher, as well as one of her son's girlfriends. They also brought Costin's daughter, Jocelyn. But while Mark was swimming with Jocelyn and Reagan, tragedy struck. His soon-to-be stepdaughter, Reag…
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Winners
: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Players Split $703K Jackpot
Three Jersey Cash 5 tickets worth more than $703,000 were sold across New Jersey over the weekend. The tickets from the Friday, June 2 drawing matched all five numbers drawn splitting the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $703,887, lottery officials said. Each ticket is worth $234,629. The winning numbers were: 06, 10, 19, 25, and 43. The XTRA number was: 02. The lucky tickets were sold at: Burlington County: Quick Stop Food Store, 99 JFK Way, Willingboro Cape May County: US Food, 780 Rt. 47, Cape May Court House Passaic County: The Greeting Place, 1221 Van Houten Ave., Cli…
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Current, Former Wildwood Mayors, Commissioner Indicted In Health Benefits Scam
UPDATE: Less than a week after pleading guilty to federal tax evasion, Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron was indicted by a state grand jury along with two other elected officials in an alleged health insurance scam. Byron, former Mayor Ernest Troiano Jr., and current City Commissioner Steve Mikulski fraudulently participated in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), the indictment alleges. In order to be eligible for the benefits, they needed to be full-time employees “whose hours of work are fixed at 35 or more per week” in their elected positions, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin ex…
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Worker ID'd As Victim Killed In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse
A 43-year-old construction worker from Philadelphia has been identified as the victim crushed to death by a balcony that collapsed at a Sea Isle City high-rise Friday, Feb. 24, authorities said. Jose Pereira was on the 7th floor balcony of the Spinnaker South Tower when the balcony above him collapsed, crushing him around 2:20 p.m., Sea Isle City Police Chief Anthony J. Garreffi Jr. said. Pereira's body was pinned under the 30-foot concrete slab for several hours before responders could cut through approximately 12 inches of reinforced concrete, Garreffi said. The side of the building was …
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Winners
: 3 Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K
There were three third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, Feb. 17, Mega Millions Lottery drawing. The winning tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Cape May County: Acme #3824, 3428 Simpson Ave., Ocean City; Essex County: SAI Convenience, 20 Franklin Ave., Nutley; and Passaic County: Jackpocket, 355 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt. The winning numbers for the Friday, Feb. 17, drawing were: 02, 33, 38, 57 and 70. The Gold Mega Ball was 13 and the Megaplier M…
Business
Rising Forbes Star Brings 'Toastique' To Hoboken
If you're looking to catch a rising star, look no further than Toastique Hoboken. The cafe chain's founder, Brianna Keefe, was named to the Forbes "30 Under 30" for food and drinks last year. Brianna Keefe.Provided Toastique's grand opening is on Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1450 Washington St. and 15th Street. The Hoboken franchise is owned by Jude Sangillo. With locations in Cape May County (Stone Harbor), Washington D.C., Virginia and Colorado, Toastique is a gourmet toast and juice bar. Toastique prioritizes fresh ingredients and combines the service of a fast-casual dining con…
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Four $50K Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In NJ
Four second-tier prizewinning Powerball tickets from the Wednesday, Oct. 26 drawing were sold across New Jersey. The tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Atlantic County: Boom Food Mart, 36-01 Ventnor Ave., Atlantic City; Bergen County: Krauser’s Food Store, 109 West Pleasant Ave., Maywood; Cape May County: Acme Market Store #3835, 2087 Shore Rd., Ocean View; and, Passaic County: Market Street Shell, 10 18th Ave., Paterson. The winning numbers were: 19, 36, 37, 46, and 56. The Red Power Ball number …
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Winners
: 3 NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K
Two New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball for the Saturday, Oct. 22, drawing. Both winners took home the $50,000 second-tier Powerball prize. There also was a $50,000 Double Play winner on Saturday. Winning tickets were sold at the following locations: Burlington County: 7-Eleven #33103, 320 Evesboro-Medford, Marlton; and, Union County: Shoprite of Garwood, 563 North Ave., Garwood. The winning numbers for the Saturday, Oct. 22, drawing were: 19, 25, 48, 55, and 60. The Red Power Ball number was 18. The Power Play was 2X. The…
Police & Fire
Swatting Calls Prompt Lockdown At Half-Dozen NJ Schools
At least a half dozen high schools were locked down in New Jersey due to "swatting" calls, authorities said. The Hardyston Township Police Department responded to Wallkill Valley Regional High School after receiving several 911 calls of a potential active shooter situation around 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, the department said. Reports of an active shooter prompted a lockdown and a swift police response at the Sussex County high school. Police in Toms River, Ocean County, said on Facebook that they got a call about a possible shooting at High School North around 11 a.m. Friday. Other affe…
Police & Fire
PA Driver Accused Of Killing 2 During H2Oi Has Slew Of Traffic Violations Dating Back To 2005
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh driver accused of killing two people then trying to flee during Wildwood's unsanctioned car meetup H2oi over the weekend apparently has a lengthy history of traffic violations in New Jersey. Gerald White has multiple pages filled with charges going back nearly two decades, New Jersey court records show. His first charge was for unsafe driving in 2005, which was followed by charges for wearing a seatbelt, jumping a red light, blocking traffic, parking in a bus zone, not having a license or insurance card in the car, and improper turning. All of these charges led to …
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Pittsburgh Driver Charged With Killing Two Victims During H2Oi Event In Wildwood
A Pittsburg driver has been charged will killing two people and trying to flee during the H2oi car meetup Saturday, Sept. 24 in Wildwood, authorities announced. Gerald J. White, 37, was behind the wheel of a 2003 Infinity when he struck a 2014 Honda Civic near Burk and Atlantic avenues, and then two pedestrians around 9:35 p.m., Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regalbuto said. The 18-year-old pedestrian, Lindsay Weakland, of Carlisle, PA, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the Civic, Timothy Ogden, 34, of Clayton, NJ…
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These Are The Wealthiest Counties In NJ, Study Says
Somerset, Morris and Bergen counties rank among the wealthiest in the Garden State, according to a new study. The recent study from SmartAsset assessed wealth in U.S. counties by comparing them across three categories: the amount of investment income residents receive, median home value and per capita income. Somerset County's per capital investment income averaged $18,409. Its median home value averaged $510,305 And its per capita income averaged $112,825. Morris County's per capital investment income averaged $18,676 its median home value averaged $556,843 and its per c…
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Mystery Rock Maybe From Outer Space Lands In NJ Yard
An 8-year-old boy from Cape May County made an extraordinary find with a metal detector. It may link back to a meteor that fell to Earth on Nov. 13, 2021, according to Chris Bakley, an astro-photographer. "The meteor was so large that many eyewitnesses saw it take over the daytime sky. NASA officials stated that meteorites could possibly be found around our area. All efforts to find these said meteorites came back unsuccessful… Until today!" Bakley wrote on Facebook. The boy, from Ocean View, discovered what seems to be a meteorite fragment from that said meteor, Bakley said. …
Police & Fire
Young Pilot Killed In Cape May Plane Crash
A 22-year-old pilot was killed in a Cape May County plane crash early Saturday, July 16, authorities said. Thomas Gibson was the sole occupant of the single-engine Piper PA-12 that crashed into a field near Paramount Air Airport around 9:40 a.m., the FAA and Middle Township police said. The Ocean City resident was pronounced dead at the scene. According to his social media pages, Gibson graduated from Marywood University in Scranton, PA, and had been working for Gibson Electrical & General Contractors. The crash was under investigation.
Police & Fire
Ocean City Beach Patrol Member, Teacher Nabbed For Sex Abuse After Social Media Tip: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old former member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol has been arrested on sexual abuse charges, authorities said. Police were first tipped off to the alleged crimes through social media posts, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Paul Skill of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Arrested was Jonathan C. Howell of Marmora, they said. Howell is currently employed as a teacher by the Pleasantville School District, they said. On Thursday, June 2, Howell was taken into custody without incident by members of the Cape May County Prosecutor'…
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