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This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week The iconic Christmas TV classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will return to its originating network for the first time in a half-century after its debut 60 years ago. On Dec. 6, 1964, the Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment hour-long claymation special debuted on NBC. But after a 10-year run, CBS acquired rights. Now, NBC has reacquired the rights, and will broadcast the nostalgic show exactly 60 years after its initial airing -- at 8 p.m. Eastern time this Friday, Dec. 6. The show is narrated by Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman. The storyline begins when Donner, the lead reindeer fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite
Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite A group of New Jersey high school singers got an unforgettable surprise during their appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" last week. Scarlet Sound, the acclaimed a cappella group from Neptune High School, was among 72 choirs that auditioned for the chance to perform at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony. When they appeared on the show, the students and their director, Erin Radvanski, believed they were still in the running as finalists. Little did they know, Clarkson had a big reveal in store. Live on air, the talk show host delivered the thrilling news: Scar…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
'Still In Shock': Million-Dollar Powerball Winner From NJ Shares Story Of Victory 'Still In Shock': Million-Dollar Powerball Winner From NJ Shares Story Of Victory
'Still In Shock': Million-Dollar Powerball Winner From NJ Shares Story Of Victory A Barnegat woman was celebrating a huge win after playing Powerball. Stacey Fiore publicly came forward as the winner of $1 million from a ticket sold at Quick Stop inside the 7-Eleven on West Bay Avenue, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 15. She chose Quick Pick numbers in the drawing on Saturday, Nov. 9. Lottery winners in the Garden State can choose to remain anonymous but Fiore said she wanted to share her story. "I like telling people," Fiore said. "I went to the bank and asked to speak to the manager. I said 'You know somebody won $1 million here in town? …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Here's How NJ Walmart Self-Checkout Employee Christmas Party Turned Out Here's How NJ Walmart Self-Checkout Employee Christmas Party Turned Out
Here's How NJ Walmart Self-Checkout Employee Christmas Party Turned Out One man's gag Christmas party became reality, and better than anyone could've ever expected. Andrew Delgado pitched the "Walmart Self Checkout Employee Christmas Party" in Lanoka Harbor as a joke. But when thousands expressed interest, he turned it into something real: A toy drive. The event was held at the Lacey Elks Lodge on Friday, Dec. 15.  Delivering the rest of the items from the Walmart Christmas PartY. Another busy day of fun. Photos are in no particular... Posted by Lacey Elks Lodge 2518 PR on Friday, December 22, 2023 Hundreds of toys and donations …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Cousins' Christmas Surprise For NJ Grandparents Goes Viral With 5.7M Views On TikTok Cousins' Christmas Surprise For NJ Grandparents Goes Viral With 5.7M Views On TikTok
Cousins' Christmas Surprise For NJ Grandparents Goes Viral With 5.7M Views On TikTok A TikTok video of a group of New Jersey cousins showing up to their grandparents one by one in a pre-Christmas surprise is going viral. The grandparents were identified by CBS News as Tony and Pat Sindoni, of Berlin. "Come with me and my ten adult cousins to surprise our grandparents by showing up one by one," Emily Sindoni captioned her 1-minute and 31-second clip. The video had 5.7M views as of Christmas morning. "Our favorite people in the world!" Tony says as he opens the door for Emily, the first to arrive. Then, more come in. And each time, Emily's video flashes text over…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding The chances of a white Christmas this year are looking slim, and the end of the year is looking wet. The holiday weekend will be mostly dry with mild temps before a post-Christmas storm moves in over the Northeast on Tuesday night, Dec. 26, according to AccuWeather. Once the rain starts, though, it's not expected to stop until the end of the week, according to AccuWeather.  More than five inches of rain fell in the first 20 days of December alone — 1.5 times the historical average, the weather outlet said. In Philadelphia, more than twice the average amount of rain fell: 6.22 inches, …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Medical Attention Needed For Police Officer, Guests In Hilton Meadowlands Fire Medical Attention Needed For Police Officer, Guests In Hilton Meadowlands Fire
Medical Attention Needed For Police Officer, Guests In Hilton Meadowlands Fire A police officer was treated for smoke inhalation and several guests reportedly required medical attention in a Christmas weekend fire at the Hilton Meadowlands just off the NJ Turnpike in East Rutherford. Multiple ambulances responded to 2 Meadowlands Plaza after garbage apparently caught fire on the third floor shortly before 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve. Conditions couldn’t immediately be determined, although responders said a guest with a heart condition required attention. No serious injuries were immediately reported. The blaze began as a second-alarmer before going to three bells for cov…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Weather
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming A potent pre-Christmas storm packed with damaging wind gusts that will bring a mix of heavy rain, sleet, and snow to the region will be followed by a rapid freeze as temperatures plummet. The time frame for the storm is from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22 to Friday evening, Dec. 23. With blizzard-like conditions in much of the Midwest, more than 1,000 flights have been canceled as of early Thursday morning. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weathe…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Pre-Christmas Storm: These Areas Expected To See Accumulating Snow, Poor Travel Conditions Pre-Christmas Storm: These Areas Expected To See Accumulating Snow, Poor Travel Conditions
Pre-Christmas Storm: These Areas Expected To See Accumulating Snow, Poor Travel Conditions A storm system packed with a wide swath of snow, rain, and strong winds is expected to cause poor travel conditions and bring accumulating snowfall to some spots in the days leading up to Christmas. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec.  22, the National Weather Service said. The first image above shows a look at areas (marked in red) where poor travel conditions are expected on Friday, Dec. 23. Areas expected to see accumulating snowfall Thursday and Friday are shown in blue in the second image above. Blizzard conditions are possible in areas shown in royal blue. Cu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32 Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32
Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32 Lifelong Mercer County resident Charles John “CJ” Kelly died unexpectedly at Capital Health Regional Medical Center – Fuld in Trenton on Saturday, Nov. 26. He was 32. Born in Trenton, CJ had lived in the Mercer County area his entire life, residing in Lawrenceville at the time of his passing, his obituary says. CJ attended Trenton Public Schools before graduating from Hamilton High West with the Class of 2009. He loved to indulge in different fantasy worlds, especially Harry Potter and Disney movies. He also liked American Horror Story and Christmas tales. CJ will forever be remembered fo…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Unaccompanied Minors Banned From Popular NJ Mall Day After Christmas Unaccompanied Minors Banned From Popular NJ Mall Day After Christmas
Unaccompanied Minors Banned From Popular NJ Mall Day After Christmas Teens and children will not be allowed to enter a popular New Jersey mall without an adult chaperone the day after Christmas this year, NJ Advance Media reports. Cherry Hill Mall's rule for the busiest day of the year was first implemented a few years back, when teens broke into melees forcing the mall closed and locking shoppers inside of stores until security guards could restore control. Local police will be beefing up patrols at the mall as well. The weeks before and after Christmas include some of the busiest shopping days of the season. Over the last few years,... Posted by Ch…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Frigid Temps Expected To Last For Days, Will The Snow? Here's The Latest Forecast Frigid Temps Expected To Last For Days, Will The Snow? Here's The Latest Forecast
Frigid Temps Expected To Last For Days, Will The Snow? Here's The Latest Forecast The stretch of frigid weather will last into the week, but will temperatures stay cold long enough to make for a White Christmas? "Road crews and property owners will need to stay vigilant and may need to apply ice-melting and anti-slip materials on a daily basis to keep streets, sidewalks, and parking lots safe for vehicles and pedestrians," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. It will be continued cold on Friday, Dec. 18 with clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine and the high temperature around the freezing mark, but wind-chill values between 10 and 20 degrees, accordin…

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by Joe Lombardi