NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist
NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist Cranbury Township can't catch a break. First, $26 million was lost to hackers. Now, lightning has struck the township's library, sparking a fire that brought a second-alarm response. The lightning strike hit the library's roof on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company Chief Charlie Smith said. Firefighters kept the flames from spreading inside the building, though the roof sustained damage and water reached a small section of the floor. Crews covered bookcases and moved computers and other equipment to protect them from further damage, Smith said. No injurie…

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Possible Tornado Spotted In South Jersey A possible tornado has been spotted in South Jersey.  A photo of what appeared to be a funnel cloud in Carneys Point was shared by NBC News Meteorologist Justin Godynick. The National Weather Service had not confirmed the tornado as of press time but did confirm a twister in New Castle County, DE. The NWS had previously issued a tornado watch across 11 counties.
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Tornado Watch Issued For 11 NJ Counties Through Thursday Evening A tornado watch has been issued for 11 New Jersey counties through Thursday evening, Nov. 12, according to the National Weather Service. The watch covers Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, and Warren counties and remains in effect until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center issued the watch at 12:50 p.m. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop, but does not mean one has been spotted. A tornado warning is more urgent and means a tornado has been detected or indicated by rada…
New Burger Joint Celebrates Grand Opening In Philly Suburbs With Free Giveaways, Charity Event New Burger Joint Celebrates Grand Opening In Philly Suburbs With Free Giveaways, Charity Event New Burger Joint Celebrates Grand Opening In Philly Suburbs With Free Giveaways, Charity Event
New Burger Joint Celebrates Grand Opening In Philly Suburbs With Free Giveaways, Charity Event A new burger joint is celebrating its grand opening with hundreds of giveaways and a special event benefiting a local nonprofit. Habit Burger & Grill will host a grand opening celebration at its new Jenkintown-area restaurant at 1621 The Fairway in Baederwood Shoppes on Tuesday, Nov. 24, according to a press release issued Wednesday, Nov. 11. The California-based chain, known for its award-winning Charburgers cooked over an open flame, officially opened the location on Monday, Oct. 5. The upcoming celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways, and donations to a local ch…
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NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck A hospital worker in Bergen County leapt to their death on Wednesday, Nov. 11, authorities confirmed. The individual was a valet worker at Englewood Hospital who leapt to his death around 12:05 p.m., Englewood Police Capt. Renee Laraia told Daily Voice. The incident reportedly happened at the parking deck. No further details were released and Englewood Hospital declined to comment.

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Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor
Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor A Washington Commanders quarterback is preparing to tackle a whole new challenge, but finding the end zone might be easier than finding true love on national television. Sam Hartman, 27, who is on Washington's practice squad, was officially unveiled as the next star of ABC's The Bachelor during an appearance on Good Morning America on Friday, Nov. 13, putting the NFL quarterback in the spotlight for the reality dating show's milestone 30th season. View this post on Instagram And while Hartman is accustomed to facing down opposing defenses, the…

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Husband Of NJ 'Top Chef' Star Dies The husband of "Top Chef" star Leah Cohen and co-founder of a popular New York City restaurant has died at 44 years old, leaving behind his wife and their two young sons. Ben Byruch, who records show lived with Cohen in Union City, NJ, died Monday, Nov. 10, according to a Maplewood, NJ-based GoFundMe campaign launched by Lonny Sweet and Cassandre Pallas to support his family.  Byruch was the creative force behind Pig & Khao, the Southeast Asian restaurant he built alongside Cohen, who finished sixth on Season 5 of Bravo's "Top Chef," which aired from 2008 to 2009. The couple …

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Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get
Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal for less than $40 as families look to save money amid rising grocery costs. The supermarket chain announced its Thanksgiving dinner package for eight people in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The promotion runs through Thursday, Nov. 26, and includes a frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and other holiday favorites. The meal costs less than $5 per person and includes enough ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "For more than a century, Stop & Shop has been proud to help families celeb…

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Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get
Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal for less than $40 as families look to save money amid rising grocery costs. The supermarket chain announced its Thanksgiving dinner package for eight people in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The promotion runs through Thursday, Nov. 26, and includes a frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and other holiday favorites. The meal costs less than $5 per person and includes enough ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "For more than a century, Stop & Shop has been proud to help families celeb…

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Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop'
Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins, a former child actor whose screen career unfolded alongside his identical twin, has died at 43, his brother announced. Cousins was known for sharing the role of Dominic in the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy “Kindergarten Cop” with his twin brother, Joseph. They also played Bobby Ewing on the television drama “Knots Landing.” Their brother, Jonas Roeser, shared the news in an Instagram tribute, remembering Christian’s personality and the childhood performances that introduced him to audiences. Roeser said Christian had been seriously ill with liver disease. His announc…