'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Burlco Waterways: Here's Where 'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Burlco Waterways: Here's Where 'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Burlco Waterways: Here's Where
'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Burlco Waterways: Here's Where So-called "forever chemicals" have been detected in rivers, lakes and streams across all 21 New Jersey counties, including the Hackensack, Passaic, Raritan and Delaware rivers, according to federal water testing records. The findings come as a new report released Tuesday, Oct. 13, by Environment America Research & Policy Center found PFAS chemicals at 83% of 1,602 locations tested nationwide between 2022 and 2024. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals that break down slowly and can build up in the environment and human body over time. Long-term…

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NJ Drag Show Canceled After Complaints Take Frightening Turn A New Jersey drag show meant to raise money for a local Pride celebration has been canceled after complaints escalated into confrontations with a restaurant owner, organizers say. The "Spice It Up" drag show, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 at a restaurant in Wantage, was intended to raise money for Sussex County Pride's upcoming 10th annual celebration while supporting local businesses. But within hours of announcing the fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 12, the venue, a restaurant in Wantage, began receiving complaints on social media and by phone, according to a statement posted by Sussex …
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Eight Inmates Injured In NJ Prison Fight: BOP Eight inmates were injured in a fight at a medium security prison in Cumberland County, Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14., authorities siad. At 2:50 p.m., the fight broke out at Federal Correctional Institution Fairton, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said. Responding employees isolated and contained the incident and at no time was the public in danger, authorities said. One inmate was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment, authorities said. Another prisoner was hospitalized while six prisoners were treated at the facility, authorities said. No employees were injured, authorities …
Man Stabbed To Death In Philadelphia Barricade Incident, Suspect In Custody (UPDATE) Man Stabbed To Death In Philadelphia Barricade Incident, Suspect In Custody (UPDATE) Man Stabbed To Death In Philadelphia Barricade Incident, Suspect In Custody (UPDATE)
Man Stabbed To Death In Philadelphia Barricade Incident, Suspect In Custody (Update) A man was stabbed to death in Pennsylvania on Thursday morning, Oct. 15, triggering a barricade situation that ended with another man in police custody, authorities said. Philadelphia police responded to the unit block of North Edgewood Street around 9:03 a.m. for a report of a person with a weapon and a possible stabbing, according to Officer Tanya Little of the department's Office of Public Affairs. Officers found an adult man suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was pronounced dead at 9:19 a.m., police said. A barricade situation was declared during the incident, prompting a large …
NJ Man, 23, Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run; Driver Flees Scene NJ Man, 23, Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run; Driver Flees Scene NJ Man, 23, Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run; Driver Flees Scene
NJ Man, 23, Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run; Driver Flees Scene A 23-year-old New Jersey man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia early Thursday morning, Oct. 15, police announced. The crash happened around 12:53 a.m. in the 4100 block of North Delaware Avenue, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Officers responding to the scene found the pedestrian lying in the roadway with severe head injuries, police said. Philadelphia Fire Department medics pronounced him dead at approximately 1 a.m. The victim was identified as Brendan Casuscelli, 23, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Investigators believe an unidentified vehicle struck Casus…

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World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore
World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore Passengers aboard a Jersey Shore fishing boat got a rare surprise when a massive shark estimated at nearly 30 feet long appeared alongside their vessel nearly 100 miles offshore. The encounter happened Saturday morning, Oct. 10, aboard the Jamaica, a party fishing boat based in Brielle, Capt. Erik Bogan told Daily Voice. The boat had departed Brielle at 6 p.m. Friday for a 22-hour offshore tuna fishing trip, traveling 97 miles to Hudson Canyon before anchoring around 12:30 a.m. The crew spent the night tossing fish into the water to attract tuna, swordfish and other marine life. Just after…

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Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know A futuristic aircraft concept imagines a faster, more luxurious trip across the Atlantic, but travelers are a long way from booking a seat. The Sky OV, created by Barcelona-based industrial designer Oscar Viñals, envisions carrying about 200 passengers between New York and London in less than five hours. It remains a design concept. Its proposed speed, propulsion systems, and passenger experience have not been demonstrated in a manufactured commercial aircraft. Viñals presents the project through his OVI Design portfolio, with renderings showing a broad, swept aircraft body and a silhouett…

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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

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New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Princeton Leads Way Northeast colleges are making a strong showing in a ranking focused on what happens after students leave campus. Seven of the top 10 schools in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Colleges ranking are in the Northeast, with Princeton University taking the top spot. The second annual list identifies 50 US colleges whose graduates achieve strong career outcomes, based on LinkedIn’s alumni data. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology give Massachusetts two places among the top four. Other Northeast schools in the top 10 include Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania, Corn…