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1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Now Predicted For South Jersey: See The Updated Winter Storm Forecast 1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Now Predicted For South Jersey: See The Updated Winter Storm Forecast
1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Now Predicted For South Jersey: See The Updated Winter Storm Forecast The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly has expanded Winter Storm Warnings to include all of southeastern Pennsylvania and portions of central New Jersey.  The forecast has trended colder and snowier, with 6 to 9 inches of snow expected north and west of the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia. Residents are also being warned of dangerously cold conditions that could pose significant risks through midweek (see snow map above and winter weather advisories below). Sunday Storm Forecast: Widespread snow will move into the region late Sunday morning, Jan. 19 into the early aft…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Jersey Has Never Been This Packed: Garden State Breaks Population Records New Jersey Has Never Been This Packed: Garden State Breaks Population Records
New Jersey Has Never Been This Packed: Garden State Breaks Population Records New Jersey isn’t just holding its ground—it’s taking the lead.  The Garden State is celebrating a banner year as it kicks off 2025 with historic highs in jobs, employers, and population. If you thought New Jersey was just a pit stop on the way to New York or Philly, think again—it’s where everyone wants to be. With more than 9.5 million residents, New Jersey has never been this packed—or this popular. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports a 1.3% population spike from 2023, the fastest growth rate in the Northeast. That’s 121,209 new neighbors and counting. But it’s not just the peop…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
New Jersey, Meet Your 'Top Educator Of The Year' New Jersey, Meet Your 'Top Educator Of The Year'
New Jersey, Meet Your 'Top Educator Of The Year' Stefanie Lachenauer always puts her students first. Lachenauer, a civics and mindfulness teacher at Montgomery Upper Middle School in the Montgomery Township School District, earned the 2024-2025 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. She remains in the runnings for the national award. ALSO SEE: Top Educator In Each Of NJ's 21 Counties (Nominees) Lachenauer has taught at Montgomery Township for 18 years and her work has fostered socially conscious learners and has positively affected the health and well-being of both students and staff in the school district, the state Depart…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey 2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey The world's biggest sporting event is coming to the East Rutherford. According to multiple reports, the 2026 men's World Cup final is set to be staged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after FIFA spurned bids from those representing Dallas' AT&T Stadium and Stan Kroenke's palace in LA.  The majority of the action will still take place in Texas, with action shared across venues in Mexico and Canada. But the Garden State drew the big straw, bringing the big event back to the area after Giants Stadium played host during the 1994 event. "While this stadium has been more used to hosti…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Timing On Powerful Storm Dropping Up To 4 Inches Of Rain On NJ Timing On Powerful Storm Dropping Up To 4 Inches Of Rain On NJ
Timing On Powerful Storm Dropping Up To 4 Inches Of Rain On NJ The National Weather Service has released an event summary of the powerful storm expected Sunday, Dec. 10. Heavy rain, damaging wind, and some snow is expected in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania beginning with rain mid-morning Sunday, Dec. 10. ⚠️🌧️🌬️🌨️ A strong storm system will impact our region beginning today through Monday. Heavy rain, strong winds, and some... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Sunday, December 10, 2023 We are anticipating strong winds & heavy rainfall in the northern parts of the state, starting Sunday afternoon and …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Leaked Supreme Court Draft Suggests Roe V Wade Could Be Overturned: Politico Report Leaked Supreme Court Draft Suggests Roe V Wade Could Be Overturned: Politico Report
Leaked Supreme Court Draft Suggests Roe V Wade Could Be Overturned: Politico Report A leaked initial draft majority opinion suggests that the US Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe V. Wade, as reported by Politico. The draft was written by Justice Samuel Alito and reads in part, according to Politico: "Roe was egregiously wrong from the start... It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.” Right now: Barricades are up around the Supreme Court building, just minutes after reports from Politico were leaked indicating SCOTUS has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/LxR9rbs6TF — Cami Mondeaux (@cam…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Anti-Semite Was Fresh Off Breakup When He Went On Crime Spree Targeting 'Devil' Jews: Report Anti-Semite Was Fresh Off Breakup When He Went On Crime Spree Targeting 'Devil' Jews: Report
Anti-Semite Was Fresh Off Breakup When He Went On Crime Spree Targeting 'Devil' Jews: Report A 27-year-old Jersey Shore man had recently broken up with his girlfriend before he went on an hours-long crime spree targeting Hasidic Jews, who he referred to as "the real devils," NJ Advance Media reports. Dion Marsh was found clutching a machete on a bed in his Manchester home when police found him last Friday night, after he struck two victims with his car and stabbed another, the outlet said. Marsh also told family members it was "going to be a blood bath," NJ.com says citing court documents. Marsh, of Manchester, approached a 2016 Toyota Camry, near MLK Drive and Pine Street, assau…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Person Of Interest ID'd In Brooklyn Subway Shooting Person Of Interest ID'd In Brooklyn Subway Shooting
Person Of Interest ID'd In Brooklyn Subway Shooting The NYPD has identified a person of interested in the rush hour subway shooting that left more than two dozen people injured in Brooklyn. Frank James was identified after police found a credit card that he used to a U-haul van connected with the incident, CNN reports. Twenty-nine people were injured, 10 of who were shot, in the incident around 8:30 a.m., the outlet said citing NYPD's top officials. ** WARNING: The following video contains disturbing footage ** Very dramatic video from the incident as the subway arrived at 36th St Sunset Park in Brooklyn. #brooklyn #shooting #nyc pic.t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Free COVID Tests Being Mailed To NJ Residents Free COVID Tests Being Mailed To NJ Residents
Free COVID Tests Being Mailed To NJ Residents Residents of New Jersey can now receive free COVID-19 tests in the mail. The state has partnered with Vault Medical Services to send tests to residents via expedited shipping, the health provider’s website says. To receive a test free of charge, order the test and log in to Vault’s virtual waiting room for next steps. The test must be taken during a supervised Zoom meeting with one of Vault’s healthcare professionals. Once the test is taken, ship the sample to the lab with the prepaid UPS package and receive results within 24 to 48 hours. FREE, AT-HOME, SALIVA-BASED COVID-19 TESTS A…

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by Valerie Musson
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COVID-19: NJ Reports Highest Number Of Positive Tests In 1 Day Since January COVID-19: NJ Reports Highest Number Of Positive Tests In 1 Day Since January
Covid-19: NJ Reports Highest Number Of Positive Tests In 1 Day Since January COVID-19 cases are surging in New Jersey as the state reports 17 deaths and 4,782 confirmed cases of the virus -- the highest number of positive tests in one day since January, according to the state's COVID-19 dashboard. The seven-day average for confirmed positive tests also more than tripled the average from a month ago, increasing to 3,519, as originally reported by NJ Advance Media. NEW JERSEY #COVID19 UPDATE:➡️4,782 new positive PCR tests➡️1,120,973 total positive PCR tests➡️988 new positive antigen tests➡️174,032 total positive antigen tests➡️17 new confirmed deaths➡️25,713 total…

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by Joe Gomez