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Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around. The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant. Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.  His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…

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These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…

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Transformation Of Offices Into 'Vibrant' Community Approved In NJ Town Transformation Of Offices Into 'Vibrant' Community Approved In NJ Town
Transformation Of Offices Into 'Vibrant' Community Approved In NJ Town A 325-unit mixed-use redevelopment featuring affordable housing and a ground-floor restaurant has been approved for a former office property in North Jersey. The Roseland Planning Board approved plans for 7 Becker Farm Rd., during its July meeting for a project that will replace an underutilized office site with a residential community, according to a post from landscape architecture firm Arterial and the planning board agenda. See the full 7 Becker Farm Road Redevelopment Plan attached at the bottom of this news article. The development, designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planner…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Guy Behind Year-Long Package Thefts Was Posing As Amazon Worker, Cops In Bergen Say Guy Behind Year-Long Package Thefts Was Posing As Amazon Worker, Cops In Bergen Say
Guy Behind Year-Long Package Thefts Was Posing As Amazon Worker, Cops In Bergen Say A 42-year-old New York man accused of posing as an Amazon delivery driver to steal packages from a Bergen County apartment complex has been arrested more than a year after police began investigating the case, authorities said. The investigation began in March 2025 after Tenafly police were alerted to a series of package thefts at a local apartment building, according to Deputy Chief Michael deMoncada. Police said the suspect entered the building lobby wearing a face mask and an Amazon delivery vest before leaving with unattended packages. Detective Michael Vecchiarelli used surveillance vid…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$67M Loan Moves Bergen County Redevelopment Project Forward $67M Loan Moves Bergen County Redevelopment Project Forward
$67M Loan Moves Bergen County Redevelopment Project Forward A transformative project next to a Bergen County train station is taking another step forward. A $66.85 million construction loan has been secured for Plaza Greene, a mixed-use development that will bring 145 age-restricted apartments, a Sprouts Farmers Market and ground-floor retail to Fair Lawn's Radburn section, commercial real estate firm JLL announced Wednesday, Aug. 5. The financing was arranged for a joint venture between Sterling Properties and Danbro Properties and provided by PCCP and U.S. Bank, according to the announcement. The financing marks a major milestone for the long…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Future Of NJ Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale Future Of NJ Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale
Future Of NJ Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale A former North Jersey nudist resort that closed in 2024 has sold — and the realtors are baring all to celebrate the deal. The 35-acre former Goodland Country Club property at 50 Drakestown Rd. in Mount Olive changed hands after being listed for $2.9 million. Last month, it closed for $1.35 million, according to Coldwell Banker Realty listing agents Jessica Craig and Michele Blinn-Barreiro.  The buyers are local entrepreneurs with plans to transform the longtime clothing-optional resort into a wellness, health, and spa retreat, Craig and Blinn-Barreiro tell Daily Voice. "We'r…

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Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' Njsiaa For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Anthony Knox is no longer a four-time state champion in New Jersey. The wrestler saw his fourth title stripped by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association earlier this month for his involvement in a brawl last year that resulted in criminal charges. “We do not come to this conclusion lightly and understand that some may disagree with our revocation of the title won by Knox,” the NJSIAA wrote in a statement announcing its decision. “Athletics teach sportsmanship, cooperation and respect for others. Knox did not demonstrate those qualities at the tournament on Feb. 22, 2025.&…

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Millions Are Watching NJ TikToker's Breakup Millions Are Watching NJ TikToker's Breakup
Millions Are Watching NJ TikToker's Breakup A New Jersey influencer is turning heartbreak into a viral storyline on TikTok this month. A tearful TikTok posted by Carly Weinstein, 29, announcing the end of her relationship with Ethan Lewkowicz on Wednesday, July 8, skyrocketed video to more than 2.7 million views. Weinstein, who grew up in Mendham and founded her lifestyle website Au Courant Life while in college, said she realized something was missing as the couple began talking seriously about marriage. Weinstein said she had pictured marrying Ethan, whom she met shortly after turning 27, but called ending the relat…

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$7M Sale Of Jersey Shore Motel Will Create Housing For Homeless $7M Sale Of Jersey Shore Motel Will Create Housing For Homeless
$7M Sale Of Jersey Shore Motel Will Create Housing For Homeless A former Jersey Shore motel is getting a second life after selling for $7 million to a nonprofit that plans to turn it into transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness. The commercial property at 3324 Route 37 East in Toms River, formerly the Pelican Motel, has been purchased by Habcore Inc., a New Jersey-based nonprofit housing organization. Habcore plans to convert the property into transitional housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, expanding the organization's presence in Ocean County. The seller was represented by John Sica of Newmark Associates,…

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Don Bosco Prep Grad Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds Don Bosco Prep Grad Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds
Don Bosco Prep Grad Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds A Hudson Valley, NY native who attended a nearby high school in New Jersey is officially headed to professional baseball.  Eric Becker, a Suffern native and standout shortstop at the University of Virginia, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, Sports Illustrated reported.  Becker becomes one of the highest-drafted players to come out of the Cavaliers' program in recent years and joins a Reds organization that has selected several Virginia players over the past decade.  The 6-foot-3, left-h…

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Jalen Brunson Makes Special Visit To South Jersey Restaurant Jalen Brunson Makes Special Visit To South Jersey Restaurant
Jalen Brunson Makes Special Visit To South Jersey Restaurant A restaurant in Margate that helps people with disabilities recently had a visit from Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who was named NBA Finals MVP in leading the New York Knicks to its first NBA Championship in 53 years, recently visited The Other Lucy Beach Grille in Margate. The restaurant employs people with disabilities, giving them skills and job training. And Brunson appeared to be a satisfied customer and helped lift people's spirits. "Your kindness and encouragement meant so much, especially to one student who truly needed a reason to smile," Lucy Paccione, the owner of the restaurant ,wro…

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Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges
Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges A former Bucknell University strength coach has been charged in connection with the hazing death of an 18-year-old freshman football recruit who collapsed during his first day of practice in Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Monday, July 6. Mark Kulbis, who served as Bucknell's strength and conditioning coach in 2024, is accused of subjecting Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., of Florida, to a grueling series of conditioning drills despite knowing the freshman carried the Sickle Cell trait — a condition that increased his risk during intense physical exertion, according to the attorn…

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