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'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day In NJ Identified 'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day In NJ Identified
'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day In NJ Identified The woman killed in a Mother’s Day murder-suicide home explosion in South Jersey has been identified by loved ones as Michelle Whiting, a devoted mother of three remembered as “full of life” and “the rock” of her family. According to a GoFundMe launched by family friend Tammy Ventura, Whiting died unexpectedly on Mother’s Day. “It wasn’t her time to go,” Ventura wrote. “There is a criminal investigation being done… but the ending will not change.” Whiting leaves behind three children—Gavin, Dakota, and Summer. “Her kids were her world!!! Dakota & Summer are in HS, this being Dakota's gr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks
RFK Jr. Posts Pics Of Family In Rock Creek, Where Swimming Is Banned For Health Risks Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took a questionable swim with his family to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday.  Kennedy shared photos of himself and his grandchildren on Sunday afternoon, posing and playing in the water in Rock Creek. "Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek," he wrote on X.  Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek. pic…

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by Zak Failla
News
Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving
Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving If flowers are on your Mother’s Day list this year, you’re not alone—and you may want to order sooner rather than later. Online florists like Teleflora and Ode à la Rose are already rolling out standout arrangements, and there’s plenty to choose from whether you’re going for cheerful, classic, or something a bit more refined.  Teleflora makes it easy to find flowers at a wide range of price points, with nationwide delivery and same-day options available in many areas. Fan favorites include the Playful Daisy bouquet (from $29.99), a bright mix of pink roses, white daisies, and lilies, a…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Business
KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu
KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu For the first time in more than five years, a sweet fan-favorite is back on KFC's menus nationwide. KFC is bringing back chicken and waffles on Monday, April 28, the fast-food chain announced in a news release. The sweet and savory pairing features KFC's famous crispy fried chicken, Liège-style waffles, and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. The limited-time return marks the first nationwide offering of the item since its brief comeback in 2019. "We believe chicken and waffles is an American icon, said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, KFC's US president. "Flavorful, juicy and freshly fried s…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Bergen County Mom Roasts Daughter On 'Saturday Night Live' Bergen County Mom Roasts Daughter On 'Saturday Night Live'
Bergen County Mom Roasts Daughter On 'Saturday Night Live' Now we know where Chloe Troast, a Bergen County native, gets her comedy chops from. In honor of Mother's Day, Troast, a featured player on "Saturday Night Live," and a native of Ho-Ho Kus, was joined by her mom, Joanie in the cold opening, which featured the moms of the show's cast poking fun at their children. Joanie Troast Facebook View this post on Instagram A post shared by chloe troast (@chloe_troast) "I love watching you on the show honey, it's the best part of my Sunday," Joanie said. "Wait, you watch the show on Sunday?" Chloe aske…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling
Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Norelis Mendoza's family is grieving following the discovery of her body on Route 440 on Wednesday, May 17. Mendoza, a Lindenwold resident, was last seen leaving her mother's house in Jersey City on the evening of Saturday, May 13 and never returned home.  Her family reported her missing on Mother's Day. Footage of Mendoza on the night of her disappearance was discovered on Tuesday, May 16 and her body was recovered the next morning. The family has set up a fundraiser to assist her two young daughters, ages three and one. As of Thursday, May 18, more than $14,000 has been raised in ho…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
NJ Twins Ask Step-Mom To Adopt Them In Viral TikTok Video NJ Twins Ask Step-Mom To Adopt Them In Viral TikTok Video
NJ Twins Ask Step-Mom To Adopt Them In Viral TikTok Video A pair of New Jersey twin sisters asking their step-mom to adopt them on Mother's Day has caught the attention of millions of people on TikTok (scroll down for video). The 37-second clip shows 20-year-old Gabby and Julianna Ruvolo presenting stepmom Becky, of Middletown, with a photo book that contains the message, as Coldplay's "Yellow" plays. The RuvolosRebecca Ruvolo Facebook "After 12 years we finally asked our step-mom to adopt us," reads the caption.  When Becky sees it, she breaks down. Then the twins do, too. "Is that a yes?" one twin asks.  "Of course I will," Becky responds …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Philly Catholic School Accidentally Sells Bright Red Thongs For Mother's Day: Report Philly Catholic School Accidentally Sells Bright Red Thongs For Mother's Day: Report
Philly Catholic School Accidentally Sells Bright Red Thongs For Mother's Day: Report A risque Mother's Day gift sold at a Philadelphia Catholic school has gone viral. The St. Anselm School sold faux flowers intended to be thoughtful Mother's Day gifts, but when a student's parents unraveled the gift, they discovered that the "rose" was actually a bright red thong, NY Post reports. The video, uploaded by Storyful, had garnered more than 300,000 views and 700 comments on Facebook as of Thursday, May 12. Here’s the flower St. Anselm Catholic School gave out to grade schoolers for Mother’s Day 😆 Posted by JDB SHOW on Monday, May 9, 2022 "Wow! My grade school has certainly…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day
Shoppers Showered With Cash At Jersey Shore Mall On Mother's Day A man threw cash down to shoppers at Freehold Raceway Mall this weekend while shouting "Happy Mother's Day," NJ Advance Media reported. A shopper told the news outlet that the unidentified man does this on holidays several times a year. His generosity caught shoppers by surprise at about 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 at the mall in Monmouth County.  The man appeared to pull the cash out of a Wawa shopping bag from a second-floor balcony, the outlet said. “Afterward, he just left. It was like a little Santa Claus moment,” Sarah Mostafa told NJ.com. Click here for the complete story by N…

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by Jon Craig
Weather
STORM WATCH: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day STORM WATCH: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day
Storm Watch: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day New Jersey and Pennsylvania are in for two very rainy days. Between two and three inches of rain with wind gusts up to 50 miles an hour were expected across the states beginning sometime Friday morning and lasting through Saturday night, the National Weather Service said. Flooding was possible along the coasts of New Jersey and along the Delaware River. Temps will hover around 50. Things were expected to dry out in time for Mother's Day, AccuWeather says, with only a slight chance of drizzling. Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, May 5, 2022 …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hudson, Union, Essex Counties Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hudson, Union, Essex Counties
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Hudson, Union, Essex Counties Mother's Day will be here before you know it, have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of brunch spots in Hudson, Union and Essex counties to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. sam-am, Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post shared by sam a.m. (@sam_am_cafe) Anthony David's, Hoboken View this post on Instagram …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Bergen County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Bergen County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Bergen County Mother's Day will be here before you know it, have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of brunch spots in Bergen County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. The Hill, Closter Sofia, Englewood View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sofia (@sofiaenglewood) Candlewyck Diner, Rutherford View this post on Instagram …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Top-Rated Jersey Shore Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Top-Rated Jersey Shore Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home
Top-Rated Jersey Shore Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Mother's Day won't be the same for many this year, with restaurants closed for dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. But several eateries in Ocean and Monmouth counties are happy to make it happen at home. These are the highest-rated area brunch spots, according to Yelp -- and they could all really use some support! C&G’s County Cafe, Bayville: With a perfect 5/5-star Yelp rating, C&G’s Country Cafe in Bayville tops our list. The quaint and simple eatery has a small-town atmosphere with a menu chock full of hearty brunch staples like fresh omelets, fruit-topped pancakes and …

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Top-Rated Bergen County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Top-Rated Bergen County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home
Top-Rated Bergen County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Mother's Day won't be the same for many this year, with restaurants closed for dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. But several Bergen County eateries are happy to make it happen at home. These are the highest-rated Bergen County brunch spots, according to Yelp -- and they could all really use some support! Juany’s Cafe & Grill, Fair Lawn: Juany’s in Fair Lawn is famous for its variety of brunch classics with Latin twists, like breakfast burritos and sandwiches, French toast, omelets, burgers and much more. The eatery earned 4.5/5-stars on Yelp and has also started to offer fam…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
JOESTRADAMUS: Chances Are We Won't Even Notice Snow This Weekend JOESTRADAMUS: Chances Are We Won't Even Notice Snow This Weekend
Joestradamus: Chances Are We Won't Even Notice Snow This Weekend Here’s the thing about this weekend’s snowfall predictions: Even a dusting would be a record for most areas this time of year, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. "It is hard to believe that we are looking at snow forecast maps during the month of May but such is life these days," Cioffi said Thursday. "This weekend is going to be very cold and windy but it should be nice and sunny for Mothers Day."  “For the coast and most areas it will just be some wet snow mixing in Friday night as low pressure goes by,” Cioffi said. “Well inland in extreme northwest New Jersey and into northern Pe…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Weather
Frosty Outlook: Mother's Day Weekend Could Seem Like 'Dead Of Winter,' Meteorologist Warns Frosty Outlook: Mother's Day Weekend Could Seem Like 'Dead Of Winter,' Meteorologist Warns
Frosty Outlook: Mother's Day Weekend Could Seem Like 'Dead Of Winter,' Meteorologist Warns Frost could likely greet this Mother's Day morning, capping a cold week, a leading tri-state area meteorologist said Monday. Could happen overnight Tuesday, as well, he said. "We have a very chilly pattern setting up this week featuring two storm systems and a very cold high coming in behind an intensifying low," Joe Cioffi said. A cold front passed through New Jersey on Monday, making this past warm, sunny weekend seem like a dream. "We should clear out tonight and head down to the mid 30s to lower 40s by [Tuesday] morning," Cioffi said. Temperatures Tuesday could get up to 60 but will …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
RESULTS: This Eatery Has Best Brunch In Bergen County RESULTS: This Eatery Has Best Brunch In Bergen County
Results: This Eatery Has Best Brunch In Bergen County With Mother's Day fast approaching, Daily Voice wants to know who has the best brunch in Bergen County. Because of your votes, the winner of the contest is Twisted Elm in Elmwood Park with 39 percent of votes. The Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack took second place with 21 percent of votes and the Mason Jar in Mahwah took third with 16 percent. Having opened in 2011, Twisted Elm is one of the first gastropubs in the area. Stop in for beer, cocktails, live music or a full meal -- whether it's hanger steak and poached eggs, polenta waffles, ricotta blintzes or pancakes. And that's just brunch! C…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
POLL: Is Elmwood Park's Tavern Best Mother's Day Brunch Spot In Bergen? POLL: Is Elmwood Park's Tavern Best Mother's Day Brunch Spot In Bergen?
Poll: Is Elmwood Park's Tavern Best Mother's Day Brunch Spot In Bergen? Mother's Day is coming up so you better book brunch ASAP! Where are the best places to go in Bergen County? 

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
POLL: Is Elmwood Park's Tavern Best Mother's Day Brunch Spot In Bergen? POLL: Is Elmwood Park's Tavern Best Mother's Day Brunch Spot In Bergen?
Poll: Is Elmwood Park's Tavern Best Mother's Day Brunch Spot In Bergen? Mother's Day is coming up so you better book brunch ASAP! Where are the best places to go in Bergen County?

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by Cecilia Levine