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Body Found In Burning Car Near Willowbrook Mall In Wayne: Prosecutor Body Found In Burning Car Near Willowbrook Mall In Wayne: Prosecutor
Body Found In Burning Car Near Willowbrook Mall In Wayne: Prosecutor An unidentified person was found dead inside a burning vehicle in Wayne on Tuesday, June 30, authorities said. Wayne police responded to the area of 77 Willowbrook Blvd. on a reported car fire, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney. When officers arrived, they found the body of an unidentified individual in the driver's seat of the vehicle, authorities said. The Medical Examiner's Office is investigating to determine the cause of death. Authorities said the investigation remains active and ongoing. No suspects are being sought at this…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
DHS Scraps Plan For Mass Morris County Detention Center: Gov. Sherrill DHS Scraps Plan For Mass Morris County Detention Center: Gov. Sherrill
DHS Scraps Plan For Mass Morris County Detention Center: Gov. Sherrill The Department of Homeland Security is not moving forward with plans to establish a mass detention center in Roxbury, Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. "This is a major victory for the state and for the township of Roxbury," Sherrill and Davenport said. "This has never been a partisan case, because the plan to establish a detention center at the Roxbury warehouse was always unlawful. Converting a warehouse for packages into a detention center for thousands of people would not only be inhumane but also have devastating local and environmental impacts—and it wou…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …

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by Chris Spiker
News
NJ's Chloe Troast, SNL Alum, Debuts New Play NJ's Chloe Troast, SNL Alum, Debuts New Play
NJ's Chloe Troast, SNL Alum, Debuts New Play Chloe Troast, a New Jersey native who spent one season on "Saturday Night Live", is headed to Off-Broadway. Troast, who grew up in Ho-Ho-Kus, is starring in "Pepper Slit", which is set for a four-week engagement in the East Village in Manhattan, beginning Tuesday, July 21 . "Pepper Slit’s" theatrical experience blends music, nostalgia, and delusion into an unforgettable comedy spectacle, according to a synopsis. Each night, only 35 guests are invited to the stage and screen legend, Pepper Slit’s personal home to experience a night of party and performance that New Yorkers thought was outla…

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by Sam Barron
Business
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could receive cash from a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims Disney violated federal antitrust law and state consumer protection laws by raising prices for streaming live pay television services. Disney has denied wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle the case, according to the settlement's website. People could receive payments if they purchased a YouTube TV subscription between Monday, April 1, 2019, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Customers may also qualify if they purchased a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subs…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks is bringing back a fan-favorite summer drink after a six-year break. The S'mores Frappuccino is returning to Starbucks for a limited time. Rewards members can get early access on Tuesday, June 30, before the drink launches nationwide on Wednesday, July 1. The S'mores Frappuccino is inspired by the classic campfire treat, blending vanilla syrup, coffee, milk, and ice over marshmallow-flavored whipped cream and milk chocolate sauce. The drink will debut alongside the new S'mores Cold Brew with Marshmallow Cold Foam. View this post on Instagram …

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by Chris Spiker
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Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida A swim with friends in a Florida river turned deadly in a place known for outdoor recreation. A 31-year-old woman died after an apparent alligator attack Sunday, June 28, while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, Florida, NBC Miami reported, citing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northeast of Orlando. The river is also known as the Little Big Econ River. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northe…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Coming To NJ — And It's Hiding A Secret The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Coming To NJ — And It's Hiding A Secret
The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Coming To NJ — And It's Hiding A Secret The largest single-level Bass Pro Shops in the country is opening in New Jersey this fall, but the real attraction won't be what's on the shelves. Bass Pro Shops announced new details for its 200,000-square-foot Outdoor World destination in Sayreville, saying the store is designed to be an immersive experience centered on conservation, entertainment, and hands-on learning. The new location will anchor the 400-acre Riverton retail complex off the Garden State Parkway near Interstates 95 and 287. At the heart of the store will be a 65,000-gallon Shipwreck Aquarium, a 12,000-gallon ray touch …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown
Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown A Morris County boutique is temporarily closed due to a car that slammed through the front of it over the weekend. No injuries were reported in the crash at 23 South Boutique in Morristown, according to its owners, Marilyn and Barry, who are vowing to reopen as soon as possible. A photo shared by the busienss shows a Ford sedan that had plowed right through the front doors. The shop has been in business since 2021, according to the Morris County Alliance.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD
Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD A reported threat prompted a large police response at the Walmart on Route 23 in Franklin Borough before authorities determined the incident was unfounded on Monday evening, June 29, police said. The Franklin Borough Police Department responded to the Walmart on after receiving a report of a threat at approximately 5:20 p.m., the department said on social media. Out of an abundance of caution, officers conducted a thorough investigation and searched the property with assistance from local and county law enforcement agencies, police said. After completing the investigation, authorities …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th
Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th The holiday week is lining up to be hot, humid, and anything but quiet amid the America 250 celebration. Humidity will rapidly begin to rise on Tuesday night, June 30. The heat will then ramp up to dangerous levels on Wednesday, July 1, according to the National Weather Service. Extreme heat watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening, July 3, for much of the Northeast, with the most intense conditions expected along and near the I-95 corridor. Widespread highs in the 90s, high humidity, the risk of heat-related illnesses, and little relief at night ar…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase: Reports The cause of death has been revealed for the child actor widely known as the psychic girl in "The Ring" and the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," according to reports. Daveigh Chase, 35, died from AIDS, Us Weekly reported on Monday, June 29. Chronic polysubstance use was listed as another significant condition in Los Angeles medical examiner records. Chase died in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, June 16, and her manner of death was listed as natural. Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, previously told TMZ that Chase died after battling meningitis and an infection in her …

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by Chris Spiker