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Major Multi-Threat Storm Brewing For East Coast Could Combine With Separate System
A major multi-threat storm originating in the Midwest is expected have a variety of impacts on the East Coast which could threaten travel at the start of travel the week before Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, a separate system that could get a boost from Tropical Storm Sara may arrive around the same time. The system will bring areas of snow and strong winds over the Great Lakes region in the days ahead, according to AccuWeather.com. Click here for a related story - Tropical Storm Sara Expected To Swing North Toward US Coast: Here's Latest Rainfall from the storm and a cold front are…
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New Jersey GF Of Liam Payne Breaks Her Silence
Kate Cassidy has broken her silence. Cassidy, 25, who was raised in Harrington Park, shared the following message to Instagram on Friday, Oct. 18: Kate Cassidy is speaking out following the death of her boyfriend Liam Payne. katecassidy Instagram Cassidy left Argentina just two days before the former One Direction member fell to his death from a hotel, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The day before Payne's death, his girlfriend of almost years, Kate Cassidy, who graduated high school in Bergen County, shared a TikTok video about her journey back to the United States fro…
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Liam Payne's New Jersey Girlfriend Left Argentina 2 Days Before His Death
Liam Payne's New Jersey girlfriend left Argentina just two days before the former One Direction member fell to his death from a hotel. The former "What Makes You Beautiful" singer, 31, fell from the third floor of a Buenos Aires hotel, as reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The day before Payne's death, his girlfriend of almost years, Kate Cassidy, who graduated high school in Bergen County, shared a TikTok video about her journey back to the United States from South America. In the video, Cassidy says she was "so ready to leave" as she doesn't like staying in th…
Weather
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
A slow-moving eastward storm system means a chance of rain and thunderstorms this weekend across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. This weekend turns unsettled as showers and some t-storms increase at times, especially each afternoon and evening. High... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, August 16, 2024 However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations."…
Obituaries
Kutztown University Professor Found Frozen To Death On One Of Turkey's Tallest Mountains
An associate business professor at Kutztown University has died after he and another man's bodies were found frozen on one of the tallest mountains in Turkey last weekend, according to university administrators and local news reports. Dr. M. Halim Dalgin a 58-year-old Adana, a Turkey native living in Mountain Top, Luzerne County, had been climbing a mountain near the country's southeastern border with Iran, multiple outlets report. On his Facebook page, Dalgin said he was making a pilgrimage to the top of Mount Ararat (also known as Mount Ağrı or Büyük Ağrı Dağı) while travelin…
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Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing
Another round of heat and storms is on deck for the Northeast, starting now, forecasters say. The beginning of the week will start out hot with a chance of storms in the late-afternoon and evening, however, the highest chance of severe weather comes mid-week, AccuWeather says. Monday, July 15 will be mostly sunny with a high between 97 and 100 from New Jersey to Washington DC, and a widespread risk of thunderstorms in the evening, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather. AccuWeather forecast map Monday-Monday night. AccuWeather Good Monday M…
Traffic
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles
Details have been released in a crash that caused serious delays along the Garden State Parkway on one of the busiest travel times of the year. Just before 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, a Honda SUV driven by a 62-year-old Jackson man was heading south in the local lanes while a Toyota SUV driven by a 20-year-old Montville man were both heading south in the express lanes, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Near milepost 115.9, the Honda veered off the roadway to the left, crossing the grass median between the local and express lanes, Lebron said. The Honda then crossed the expr…
Police & Fire
Gun Seizures Surge At NYC Airports
Screeners at New York City airports caught travelers with an average of a gun a week last year, the TSA reported. The 51 handguns seized by Transportation Security Administration officers last year were 30% more than the 39 in 2022, the agency said on Wednesday, Jan. 10. "Each of the firearms were discovered by TSA officers during the routine screening of carry-on property at airport security checkpoints," TSA Spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said. Nationwide, TSA officers detected 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023, she said. That's 195 more than the year before. Of last ye…
Weather
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast
The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent coast-to-coast winter storm expected to hit the Northeast midway through the weekend. Click here for a new, updated story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: These Spots Could See 18 Inches Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Saturday, Jan. 6 into Sunday, Jan. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the darker shade in the image above from AccuWeather.com are expected to see between 6 and 12 inches of snowfall, including parts of upstate New York, northern Connecticut and areas…
Obituaries
VSU Grad, Former Cheerleader Kayla Clayton Dies, 31
Kayla Clayton, a New Jersey native who relocated to the Washington DC area, died on Oct. 10 at 31 years old. A cause of death was not listed, however, her obituary on the Lawson Funeral Home website notes that Kayla "fought a good fight." Kayla Felice Clayton, who was raised in Long Branch where she was a high school cheerleader, went on to attend Virginia State University, where she graduated with her bachelor's in psychology, according to her LinkedIn profile. Kayla's obituary says she received a full scholarship to a study abroad program in Boswana, Africa, where she performed res…
Lifestyle
Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV
A small city in Hunterdon County, recently was named one of America's 50 most charming towns by HGTV. Founded in 1705, Lambertville is known for its picturesque views of the Delaware River, antiques and art galleries. The television network released a slideshow with the ranking, describing the city of 4,100 residents as “The Antiques Capital of New Jersey.” Lambertville also made HGTV's list of most charming towns last year. Its top attractions, according to Tripadvisor, include: The People's Store Antiques and Design Center with more than 40 dealers, Music Mountain Theater,…
News
NJ Trespasser Who Climbed Buckingham Palace Wall Charged, Held In UK: Report
A New Jersey man was being held in the United Kingdom after climbing into the Royal Mews, located inside of Buckingham Palace, according to authorities and The Telegraph via MSN. Metropolitan police said only that a man identified as 25-year-old Awad Mustafa entered the Royal Mews, which holds royal carriages and a historic working stable, after scaling a wall nearby around 1:25 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. According to The Telegraph, Mustafa, a Garden State resident, was on a 10-day trip when he was spotted filming inside of the Royal Mews, and then found hiding behind a carriage by police. A…
Obituaries
‘Beacon Of Light:’ Tributes Pour In For Asbury Park Bartender After Unexpected Death At 36
Tributes, condolences, and donations are pouring in after the unexpected death of a beloved uncle and charismatic Asbury Park bartender. Robert Hrapsky Jr. died Saturday, July 15, aged 36, his obituary says. Born in New Brunswick, Robert was raised in Highland Park before settling in Asbury Park about 10 years ago. In addition to being a handy mechanic, Robert was known for expressing his charismatic and spirited nature during his career in the bar and restaurant industry, which started at Uno’s and later led him to Kim Marie’s in Asbury Park. Robert loved to travel, play and watch baseb…
Lifestyle
JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome
JWoww is having the best summer ever. The "Jersey Shore" cast member — whose real name is Jenni Farley — is apparently traveling to Rome with her fiancée, Ring of Honor's Zack Clayton. The pair visited the Colosseum and Farley posted a photo of a cappuccino to Instagram. Farley and Clayton have had a whirlwind relationship. They began dating in 2019 after Farley split from her husband, Roger Matthews. They split up but quickly reunited, eventually getting engaged in Feb. 2021 on top of the Empire State Building. A wedding date has not been set.
News
'Shaken To Our Cores': Daughters Seek Help Getting NJ Dad Back To US After Stroke In Thailand
A New Jersey dad on a worldwide trip has suffered a stroke overseas and his daughters are seeking assistance. The Brunetti girls are hoping to get Vince Brunetti back to the U.S. from Thailand, where he has been hospitalized for weeks. Vince had been traveling to "continue his goal and journey to explore the world," his daughter, Adriana Brunetti of Absecon wrote on this GoFundMe page. The unexpected stroke "has shaken his life and our family to the core," she wrote. It has now been over two weeks and Vince is unfortunately still hospitalized in Thailand without any form of friends o…
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Update
: Tabby Found In Suitcase At JFK Airport Returns Home For Holidays
A frisky feline who was recently rescued from a checked bag at JFK Airport enjoyed Thanksgiving at home, the TSA reports. Smells snuck into a suitcase on an Orlando-bound pre-holiday flight in what the Transportation Security Administration's Lisa Farbstein jokingly called a bid to pursue "a big mouse he heard was running around Disneyworld." The orange tabby "belonged to someone else" in the Brooklyn household and apparently stowed away when no one was looking, Farbstein said at the time. Kitty owners noted that it was paws-able, given cats' love for warm, secure spaces. We’re lettin…
Lifestyle
This Jersey Shore Town Is AirBnb's Most Booked Fall Travel Destination
A popular Jersey Shore vacation spot was ranked the top travel destination by AirBnb this fall. Ocean City came in at No. 1 on the property rental site's newly-released list. "You’re in good company if you’re considering one last trip to the beach or traveling to cheer on your favorite sports team in person this fall," the site reads. The following are the top-booked travel destinations this fall, according to AirBnb: Ocean City, NJ Bella Vista, AR Oxford, MS Santa Ana, CA La Mesa, CA Baton Rouge, LA Ann Arbor, MI Lubbock, TX Lexington, KY Wheat Ridge, CO Click here for AirBnb's full rep…
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TSA At Newark Airport Picks Off First Gun Of July 4th Weekend
The July Fourth weekend started off at Newark Airport's TSA security checkpoints with what wasn't exactly a bang but still drew a lot of attention. A TSA officer at a checkpoint X-ray monitor spotted a gun inside a traveler's carry-on bag, agency spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. It was the 10th firearm picked off at a Newark Airport checkpoint this year, she said. The man told officials that he "forgot that he had his loaded gun with him," Farbstein said. Port Authority police were alerted and took him into custody, Farbstein said. “This is lining up to be what is likely the busiest tr…
News
These NJ Boardwalks Are Among Best In America: Travel Website
The very boardwalks that some New Jerseyans grew up going to have been named among the best in America. Travel website TrendingTravel.org ranked 15 of the nation’s best boardwalks based on popularity, scenery, activity, and more — and three of them are located right here in the Garden State. Keep scrolling to see which three made the cut: Atlantic City: Renowned for its numerous casinos, restaurants, shopping centers, and length of more than four miles, the Atlantic City boardwalk has certainly earned a place on the list. It’s also right next to some of the best spots to post up at the be…
News
NJ Native Revealed As 'The Bachelor' Contestant
Among nearly two dozen women revealed as contestants on next season of "The Bachelor" is one from New Jersey. Mara A-Great, 32, of Cherry Hill, will be competing for love on the next season of "The Bachelor," Cosmopolitan Magazine reports. Clayton Echard is believed to be the next Bachelor, though ABC never officially confirmed that -- just Reality Steve. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Carbone (@realitysteve) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Carbone (@real…
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Gabby Petito Portrayed Idyllic Life On Instagram Before Disappearance
Scroll through Gabby Petito's Instagram page and you'll see a sea of smiling faces, sunshine, and idyllic landscapes. The Long Island native portrayed an inspiring life of travels across the US in her cherished 2012 Ford Transit van -- just days before her mysterious disappearance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gabby (@gabspetito) The life that 22-year-old Petito showcases online, however, might be a stark contrast to the experiences she had leading up to her disappearance on Aug. 30. Bodycam footage released by police in Ut…
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Dozens Of Boys From Rockland, Brooklyn Hospitalized With Food Poisoning After Ukraine Trip
More than two dozen boys were reportedly taken to hospitals in Rockland County, the Catskills and Brooklyn after they apparently suffered food poisoning while returning from a trip to Ukraine. The boys, all in their upper teens, were nauseous, vomiting and feverish, among other reactions, after landing at an unidentified New York City airport, responders said. They apparently had been eating tuna sandwiches before their flight and began feeling ill during the journey, according to unconfirmed reports. UPDATE: As many as 20Vizhnitzer Bochrim who have just returned to Boro Park with thei…
Lifestyle
AAA: Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest They've Been In Years
With millions of Americans set to hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday, prices are peaking at the pump. Drivers are set to pay the highest prices in seven years, according to AAA, following a gas shortage that impacted the East Coast when the Colonial Pipeline was temporarily shut down due to a cyberattack. Nationally, the average price of gas as of Wednesday, May 26 hit $3.04 per gallon, down one cent from a week ago, but up from $2.89 a month ago. A year earlier, the average price was $1.96 per gallon. According to AAA, the national average has stabilized following the Colonial Pip…
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: Restrictions Loosened For Fully-Vaccinated Travelers
Federal health officials on Friday loosened the restrictions – and increased the incentives -- for fully-vaccinated Americans to “return to the things we love about life,” including leaving on a jet plane. Although the government hasn’t required the coronavirus vaccine for travel, officials said anyone who is two weeks past his or her final shot doesn’t need a COVID test before going on domestic trips. You also don’t need to self-quarantine after travel, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. You should, however, follow other public health recommendations, including wearing …
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Sub-Zero Tolerance: FAA Tightens COVID Mask Policy, Fines Up To $35,000, Even Jail Time
As the number of unruly airline passengers -- and notable incidents -- continues to grow, the FAA announced that it's doubling down on its zero-tolerance COVID mask policy. “The policy directs our safety inspectors and attorneys to take strong enforcement action against any passenger who disrupts or threatens the safety of a flight, with penalties ranging from fines to jail time,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. “The number of cases we’re seeing is still far too high and it tells us urgent action continues to be required," he said. Since December, the Federal Aviation Administration …
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Nasty Nor'easter (
Update
): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power
UPDATE: It's not snowfall totals of more than a foot and a half in some New Jersey counties and parts of Pennsylvania that have forecasters concerned about the nasty nor'easter heading our way: It's the blizzard-like conditions. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of the prolonged storm around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. There will also be power outages from downed trees and snagged wires, as well as flooding in coastal areas. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are ex…
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Snow
Watch
(
Update
): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties
UPDATE: Forecasts of the coming snowfall leaped to 18 inches, with blizzard-like conditions, for several New Jersey counties beginning Sunday night. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of a prolonged nor’easter around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are expected to get the worst of it, with 15 to 19 inches of snow expected. Most of the snow there will fall during daylight Monday at a projected clip of an inch an hour during its height. Th…
Lifestyle
Pennsylvania Resort Where 'The Bachelor' Was Filmed Makes For Enchanting Winter Getaway
Your vacation doesn't have to be as drama-filled as this season of "The Bachelor," but it can be just as fun. The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, where Matt James' season of the ABC reality dating show filmed last fall, has plenty to offer. James and the nearly 30 women vying for his love had to follow strict COVID-19 guidelines while filming -- and the resort expects the same for any new visitors. The 2,000 acre getaway sits 70 miles from Pittsburgh with 320 bedrooms, and multiple buildings with their own style. The Chateau is the massive castle-like building that was shown o…
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Covid-
19: Overwhelming Majority Of New Jerseyans Staying Home For Thanksgiving, Survey Says
An overwhelming majority of New Jersey residents questioned for a recent survey said they won’t be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, and nearly half blame COVID-19. “Given the recent surge in COVID-19 and the strong urging of Governor Murphy and public health officials for everyone to stay home for the holiday, the Thanksgiving travel landscape continues to change,” says Robert Sinclair Jr., the senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast. Of nearly 800 New Jersey residents who responded to a new AAA survey several days ago: 88% say they’ll be staying home for the Thanksgivin…
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Covid-
19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has updated previously released guidelines for Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Unfortunately, the COVID-19 epidemic is worsening, and small household gatherings are an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases," the agency said in a statement released Monday, Nov. 9. "Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu." The CDC says "the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is with people in your household." 'If you…
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Instant
Millionaire
: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing
New Jersey Lottery picked another "million dollar replay millionaire" on Friday in Asbury Park. James Wood of Little Egg Harbor in Ocean County won $1 million. Wood was speechless as he grabbed a giant replica of his check before asking, "Can I take it home?" Wood was selected from 15 million entries, "second chance" losing instant lottery tickets. Woods told Lottery officials he is still in shock, and feels like his wildest dreams have finally come true. When asked if they had any plans for the big prize, James mentioned his family was hoping to take a vacation to Hawaii this s…
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