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2 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt In Toms River Parkway Crash: Reports Two women were killed and two others injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and two vehicles on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County Saturday night, Oct. 24, New Jersey State Police confirmed. Caryn J. Coon, 22, of Forked River, and Lauren J. Maturo, 32, of Syosset, NY, died following the crash near milepost 87 in Toms River around 9:42 p.m., NJSP Trooper II Christopher Postorino said. A preliminary investigation found that a Genesis was disabled in the center northbound lane, with a Freightliner tractor-trailer stopped behind it, Postorino said. Coon, who was driving a Hon…

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15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 A teenage suspect has been arrested after a college football homecoming weekend was disrupted by gunfire near the stadium. Tallahassee police said detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy on Sunday, Oct. 25, in connection with the shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, according to the department’s arrest announcement obtained by Daily Voice. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, near Perry and Manatee streets. Eleven people suf…

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Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

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Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases
Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Families who bought children’s costumes on Amazon are urged to check their purchases after a nationwide recall raised serious safety concerns. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes are covered by the recall announced Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children can easily access button cell batteries in the costume accessories, violating a mandatory toy safety standard. Swallowing the batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death, the agency warned. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sets include …

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Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change?
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? The countdown is on: Daylight saving time ends in days, and a familiar clock ritual will shake up daily routines. Clocks across most of the US turn back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, returning to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That puts the switch just eight days away. The return to standard time brings an extra hour that night, potentially allowing more sleep. But there’s a trade-off: Evening darkness will arrive earlier by the clock. Sunrise also shifts earlier, bringing more morning light. The reset does not create or erase da…

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This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why
This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…

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Toms River Stores Sell $20K In Winning Scratch-Off Tickets Toms River Stores Sell $20K In Winning Scratch-Off Tickets Toms River Stores Sell $20K In Winning Scratch-Off Tickets
Toms River Stores Sell $20K In Winning Scratch-Off Tickets Two New Jersey Lottery players became $1 million winners just two days apart, with the lucky tickets sold at a Wawa and local liquor store. The first $1 million ticket, for the $100 Million Diamond Dazzler Scratch-Off game, was sold Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Wawa at 3600 Route 9 in Old Bridge, according to the New Jersey Lottery. Two days later, on Friday, Oct. 16, another $1 million winning ticket was sold for the Black Opal 7's Scratch-Off game at Mak on Main Liquors, located at 1500 Main St. in Asbury Park. The two million-dollar prizes were among 13 New Jersey Lottery wins of at least…

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Philly Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush Philly Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush Philly Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush
Philly Police Officer Shot 12 Times Released From Hospital Weeks After Partner Killed In Ambush A Philadelphia police officer who was shot 12 times in an attack that killed his partner was released from the hospital Saturday, Oct. 24, receiving a standing ovation from more than 100 fellow officers, medical personnel, and loved ones. Officer Hector Rodriguez III, 33, was wheeled out of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center two weeks after he and Officer Shane Seiber, 40, were shot while responding to a call in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 10, as Daily Voice previously reported. Rodriguez placed his hand over his heart as officers, hospital staff, and loved ones applauded his release.…

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Phone-Distracted Philly Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike Phone-Distracted Philly Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike Phone-Distracted Philly Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike
Phone-Distracted Philly Trucker Killed New York Dad, 2 Kids On PA Turnpike A truck driver distracted by his phone when he killed a New York father and his two children on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors announced on Friday, Oct. 23. Santos M. Valentin, 31, of Philadelphia, was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 13, to three years minus three days to 12 years in prison by Judge Todd Brown, the Lancaster County District Attorney said. The crash killed Donnell Hickson, 43, of Baldwin, Long Island his 18-year-old son, Decir Hickson, and his 11-year-old daughter on Sunday, July 21, 2024, as Daily Voice previously reported. A Lancaster Co…

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Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police
Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police An employee was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle in the parking lot of a Somerset County business on Friday, Oct. 23,  authorities said. The crash happened on Commerce Drive in Franklin Township at 6:18 p.m,  Public Safety Director Lloyd N. Fredericks said. A preliminary investigation found that the employee was struck while the vehicle was being driven through the company's parking lot, police said. The victim's identity and the name of the business were not released. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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Careless Smoking Sparks Deadly Fire At Toms River Apartment Complex: Police Careless Smoking Sparks Deadly Fire At Toms River Apartment Complex: Police Careless Smoking Sparks Deadly Fire At Toms River Apartment Complex: Police
Careless Smoking Sparks Deadly Fire At Toms River Apartment Complex: Police A woman was found dead inside her Toms River apartment after a fire sparked by careless smoking on Friday, Oct 23, authorities said. At 11:20 p.m., firefighters discovered the woman on the living room floor of a second-story unit at Highland Plaza Apartments on Highland Parkway, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Police and firefighters responding to the complex found smoke coming from the apartment before entering and discovering the victim, Billhimer said. An investigation determined the fire started on a couch along the east wall of the living room and was accidentally …

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Jeep Runs Stop Sign, Killing South Jersey Driver: NJSP Jeep Runs Stop Sign, Killing South Jersey Driver: NJSP Jeep Runs Stop Sign, Killing South Jersey Driver: NJSP
Jeep Runs Stop Sign, Killing South Jersey Driver: Njsp A 67-year-old South Jersey woman was killed when a Jeep driver ran a stop sign and slammed into her car at a Salem County intersection on Friday, Oct. 23, authorities said. At 3 p.m., Denise J. Weaver, a Glendora resident, was driving a Nissan south on Parvin Mill Road in Pittsgrove Township, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Weaver had stopped at a posted stop sign before proceeding into the intersection with Almond Road, Postorino said. A Jeep traveling west on Almond Road failed to stop at its stop sign and entered the intersection, striking th…

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NJ Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus NJ Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus NJ Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus
NJ Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Price Rite Marketplace is promoting a special Thanksgiving dinner deal as American families keep battling higher grocery prices driven by inflation. The supermarket chain is offering two types of Thanksgiving meals that can feed 10 people for $39 or less. Price Rite announced the promo in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The shopping guides use regularly priced items available at Price Rite stores from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. "Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a great meal, and we believe celebrating th…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some
Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop has a sweet deal for its shoppers in late October. Customers can get a free slice of Stop & Shop Single Square Cake starting on Friday, Oct. 23. The promotion runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. To get the free cake, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion window. You must check in with an existing GO Rewards account or sign up for a new one. Once checked in, a digital coupon for one free cake slice will be loaded to the customer's account. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per ho…

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NJ Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus NJ Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus NJ Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus
NJ Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Price Rite Marketplace is promoting a special Thanksgiving dinner deal as American families keep battling higher grocery prices driven by inflation. The supermarket chain is offering two types of Thanksgiving meals that can feed 10 people for $39 or less. Price Rite announced the promo in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The shopping guides use regularly priced items available at Price Rite stores from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. "Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a great meal, and we believe celebrating th…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some
Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some Stop & Shop has a sweet deal for its shoppers in late October. Customers can get a free slice of Stop & Shop Single Square Cake starting on Friday, Oct. 23. The promotion runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. To get the free cake, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion window. You must check in with an existing GO Rewards account or sign up for a new one. Once checked in, a digital coupon for one free cake slice will be loaded to the customer's account. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per ho…

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Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First
Tesla Starts Producing Humanoid Robots: Who Could Get Them First Tesla’s humanoid robots are getting closer to customers, but the company’s latest update includes an important distinction about who could get them first. Tesla said in its third-quarter update, released Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Optimus production has begun at its Fremont, California, factory. The company described the robots coming off those lines as its first production-quality units. CEO Elon Musk said shipments to outside companies could begin by the end of 2027, according to The Wall Street Journal. That target concerns commercial customers. It does not establish a release date for sh…

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College Football Game Followed By Shooting, 6 Minors Among 12 Injured College Football Game Followed By Shooting, 6 Minors Among 12 Injured College Football Game Followed By Shooting, 6 Minors Among 12 Injured
College Football Game Followed By Shooting, 6 Minors Among 12 Injured A shooting near a college football stadium left 12 people injured, including six minors, after a homecoming game. Click here for a new, updated story: 15-Year-Old Arrested After College Football Stadium Shooting Injures 12 Gunfire erupted just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, close to Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. Eleven people suffered gunshot wounds, and another was injured while fleeing. The victims included six adults and six minors, with the youngest just 11, CBS affiliate WCTV in Tallahas…

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Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-A-Lago Celebration: See Who Attended Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-A-Lago Celebration: See Who Attended Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-A-Lago Celebration: See Who Attended
Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-a-lago Celebration: See Who Attended Fox News hosts Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity have tied the knot, with a wedding weekend drawing familiar faces from television and Washington. Earhardt, 50, and Hannity, 64, married Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, Fox News reported. It is the same church where Hannity proposed over Christmas in 2024. Their ministers officiated as the couple exchanged personal vows. Bible readings included Romans 12 and the Song of Solomon, reflecting their shared Christian faith. Earhardt wore a white Oscar de la Renta gown. Hannity wore a white tuxedo ja…

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World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report Nearly all of the world's coral reefs could collapse within the next 50 years as rising ocean temperatures threaten marine life and coastal communities, according to a major new scientific report. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first worldwide coral reef assessment on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report found that 96% of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Some of the world's most famous coral reefs are in danger, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia, and the Mesoamer…

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Full Hunter’s Moon Will Be On Display October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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