Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night
Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Control of Congress is on the line on Election Day as New Jersey voters head to the polls in several closely watched races, including a Republican-held swing district that could help give Democrats control of Congress. All 12 of New Jersey's U.S. House seats are up for election, along with Sen Cory Booker, D-NJ. Democrats currently hold nine House seats, while Republicans hold three. Here are six races drawing attention across the Garden State: 7th Congressional District: Tom Kean Jr. vs. Rebecca Bennett Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is seeking a third term against Democrat Rebecca Be…

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FBI Ballot Probe Takes Non-Criminal Turn After Chester County Hazmat Scare FBI Ballot Probe Takes Non-Criminal Turn After Chester County Hazmat Scare FBI Ballot Probe Takes Non-Criminal Turn After Chester County Hazmat Scare
FBI Ballot Probe Takes Non-Criminal Turn After Chester County Hazmat Scare A suspicious mail-in ballot that triggered a Pennsylvania government building lockdown is now being treated as a non-criminal matter after preliminary testing found no biohazard, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 2. The ballot was traced to an elderly man who deposited it at a local drop box and cooperated with investigators, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. The ballot has been invalidated, and the voter was referred to Chester County Voter Services so he can recast his ballot in accordance with Pennsylvania law, authorities said. The findings follow a joint inv…
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Stop-Work Order Issued For Construction At Camden County Grocery Store The New Jersey Department of Labor has issued a stop-work order to Texas contractors installing at a roof at an ACME supermarket in Audubon. The stop work order was issued last month to Joli Roofing Specialists and Jose Roman of Keller and Irving, Texas, for the ACME Market at 100 Black Horse Pike, NJDOL said.  NJDOL cited numerous violations including improper classification/misclassification of construction workers; failure to properly classify employees; failure to pay overtime rate; unpaid wages/late payment; earned sick leave records and notice/posting violations. Ten workers are…
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NJ Family Loses Home In Fire A family in Cherry Hill lost their home in a fire Monday, Nov. 2, according to a GoFundMe set up to support the family. The fire occurred at a residence on Darby Lane and was placed under control at 6:42 p.m., the Cherry Hill Fire Department said. No injuries were reported and two cats were removed from the residence, firefighters said. Ashley Goldstein, neighbors to Angie and Cary and their two children, organized the fundraiser for them. "In an instant, they lost so much, including their clothing and everyday necessities," Goldstein wrote. "They are now facing the overwhelming reality of…
Students Hospitalized After School Bus Overturns: East Greenwich PD Students Hospitalized After School Bus Overturns: East Greenwich PD Students Hospitalized After School Bus Overturns: East Greenwich PD
Students Hospitalized After School Bus Overturns: East Greenwich PD Multiple students were injured following a two-vehicle crash between a pickup truck and a school bus on Tuesday, Nov. 3, authorities said. At 7:07 a.m., the crash occurred at Kings Highway (County Route 551) and East Wolfert Station Road (County Route 664), East Greenwich Township Police Department said. The impact of the crash caused the school bus to roll over several times, police said. The bus was carrying four occupants, including two students attending Kingsway Learning Center in Voorhees, one in the fifth grade and one in the tenth grade, police said. Both students were evaluated at…

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Popular NJ 'Hotdog Man' Nearly Unrecognizable Amid Dementia Diagnosis For nearly 50 years, Tom "the Hotdog Man" Nagle served up hot dogs, laughs, and a whole lot of Sayreville Bombers pride from his Main Street stand. Now, the longtime local fixture needs the community's help. Nagle was diagnosed with dementia and other serious medical conditions in January and has spent extended periods in the hospital, according to a GoFundMe organized by his son, Jeff Nagle. He was recently released from the hospital and is recovering in a rehabilitation facility, but faces mounting medical bills and the cost of long-term assisted care, the fundraiser says. Recent photos …

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Stock Trading Scrutiny, High-Stakes Rematches Put PA House Races In Spotlight Stock Trading Scrutiny, High-Stakes Rematches Put PA House Races In Spotlight Stock Trading Scrutiny, High-Stakes Rematches Put PA House Races In Spotlight
Stock Trading Scrutiny, High-Stakes Rematches Put PA House Races In Spotlight A stock-trading controversy, a high-stakes rematch, and challenges to Republican incumbents put Pennsylvania at the center of the fight for the U.S. House as votes were counted Tuesday night, Nov. 3. Democratic challengers led Republican U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan Jr., and Scott Perry in partial returns reviewed between approximately 9:13 and 9:21 p.m., according to NBC News. All four races remained uncalled in those returns. Substantial portions of the expected vote remained outstanding, and the early margins did not establish who would win. Republican U.S…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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Blue Wave? Key Senate Wins Boost Democrats’ Congressional Hopes The battle for Washington’s balance of power is taking shape, with early victories giving Democrats momentum as voters await the races that will determine control of Congress. Democrats flipped a Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina and retained a Democratic seat in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, delivering a significant pickup in the Senate contest, Axios reported. Democrat Chris Pappas won New Hampshire’s Senate race, keeping the seat in Democratic hands, CBS News projected. The two outcome…