Routes 35, 72 Closed By Flooding In Toms River, Ship Bottom Routes 35, 72 Closed By Flooding In Toms River, Ship Bottom Routes 35, 72 Closed By Flooding In Toms River, Ship Bottom
Routes 35, 72 Closed By Flooding In Toms River, Ship Bottom Several people had to be rescued from vehicles as a powerful Nor'easter flooded roads and caused widespread closures across New Jersey on Sunday morning, Sept. 27, authorities said. Flooding was causing problems across the state Sunday morning, according to 511NJ. Atlantic County Route 40 was closed in both directions east of Franklin Avenue in Egg Harbor Township as of 6:24 a.m. due to flooding. Bergen County In Edgewater, high-water rescue crews were called to the Comfort Inn at 10:09 a.m. Saturday to help evacuate the hotel as river levels rose during the storm, according to Edgewate…

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5,300+ Without Power In Ocean County As Nor'easter Batters NJ 5,300+ Without Power In Ocean County As Nor'easter Batters NJ 5,300+ Without Power In Ocean County As Nor'easter Batters NJ
5,300+ Without Power In Ocean County As Nor'easter Batters NJ Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power Saturday morning, Sept. 26, as a powerful Nor'easter battered the state. Jersey Central Power & Light reported 20,739 customers without power as of 11:16 a.m., with some of the largest outages concentrated in Morris, Ocean, and Sussex counties. PSE&G was reporting far fewer outages across its service territory, while Orange & Rockland reported hundreds of customers out in Bergen and Passaic counties. The outages included: Downed tree due to storms JCP&L JCP&L MORRIS: 5,694 Boonton: 77 Boonton Township: 374 …
Audi Driver, 21, Killed In Route 78 Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer: Police Audi Driver, 21, Killed In Route 78 Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer: Police Audi Driver, 21, Killed In Route 78 Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer: Police
Audi Driver, 21, Killed In Route 78 Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer: Police A 21-year-old Maryland man was killed when his Audi struck a parked tractor-trailer on Route 78 in New Jersey early Sunday, Sept. 27, authorities said. The Riverdale man was heading west near milepost 15.4 in Union Township when he lost control of the Audi around 3:34 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The Audi ran off the right side of the highway and struck the rear corner of the parked tractor-trailer, according to Lebron. The man, who police identified only as Nicholson as of press time, was pronounced dead. The crash remained under investigation Sunday. No additi…
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Details Emerge In Deadly Police Shooting Near NJ Walmart A 37-year-old man armed with a knife was shot and killed by police after officers found him holding a woman who had suffered multiple stab wounds inside a vehicle in Cape May County, authorities said. The man killed was identified as Andre Moore by a GoFundMe launched by his family. Middle Township police encountered a disabled vehicle at Route 9 and Satt Boulevard in the Rio Grande section of the township around 10:21 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, according to additional details released by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office. Officers approached the vehicle and heard screaming coming from …
Philly Laundromat Burglar Assaults Officer During Arrest: Police Philly Laundromat Burglar Assaults Officer During Arrest: Police Philly Laundromat Burglar Assaults Officer During Arrest: Police
Philly Laundromat Burglar Assaults Officer During Arrest: Police A Philadelphia man accused of repeatedly burglarizing the same Bucks County laundromat assaulted an officer as police moved in to arrest him, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Stanley Petroski, 37, was identified as the man who burglarized Feasterville Laundromat at 709 Bustleton Pike twice within three days, according to the Lower Southampton Township Police Department. The first burglary happened around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, when surveillance video captured Petroski forcing his way into a rear room of the laundromat, police said. Before entering, Petroski spray-paint…

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Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …

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BET Host, Radio Legend Angela Stribling Dies BET Host, Radio Legend Angela Stribling Dies BET Host, Radio Legend Angela Stribling Dies
BET Host, Radio Legend Angela Stribling Dies Angela Stribling, a former BET host, jazz artist, and longtime radio personality whose voice became a staple in Washington, DC, and beyond, has died, loved ones announced on social media Sunday, Sept. 27. A cause of death was not made public. Her friend and former BET colleague Ed Gordon was one of many mourning her loss. “So very sad to hear Angela Stribling has passed away. We worked together and became friends during our years at the network and remained friends once we both moved on to other opportunities.” Stribling hosted several shows during her years at BET, including "Screen Scen…

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Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled after testing uncovered a contamination concern. New York-based Galil Importing Corp, located in Hauppauge on Long Island, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it may contain elevated lead levels, according to the company’s announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should stop using the affected product and either discard it or return it to the purchase location for a refund. The recall covers cinnamon in transparent plastic containers holding 3.2 ounces (90 grams). Shoppers should check for UPC 794711005484 and lot code GAP11…

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Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels
Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled after testing uncovered a contamination concern. New York-based Galil Importing Corp, located in Hauppauge on Long Island, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it may contain elevated lead levels, according to the company’s announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should stop using the affected product and either discard it or return it to the purchase location for a refund. The recall covers cinnamon in transparent plastic containers holding 3.2 ounces (90 grams). Shoppers should check for UPC 794711005484 and lot code GAP11…

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NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…