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Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In
Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In The National Weather Service has shifted its tornado watch across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as Hurricane Debby creeps in. In New Jersey, the tornado watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and covers Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties in North Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the tornado watch is issued in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, and Bucks counties. The tornado threat for South Jersey has diminished since the initial watch was issued early Friday morning, which has since been canceled. AccuWeather Th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
NJ Man Shot Dead At I-78 Truck Stop Survived By Wife, 1-Year-Old Baby NJ Man Shot Dead At I-78 Truck Stop Survived By Wife, 1-Year-Old Baby
NJ Man Shot Dead At I-78 Truck Stop Survived By Wife, 1-Year-Old Baby Support is on the rise for the family of a 40-year-old New Jersey truck driver shot dead allegedly by a Florida man last week at a Pennsylvania truck stop. James Alexander Hilton, 40, of Southampton, NJ, was shot and killed at an I-78 truck stop in Upper Bern Township, early Friday morning, March 22, according to Pennsylvania State Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hilton was helping another driver park their vehicle at Love's Travel Stop around 2:45 a.m., when he and another truck driver got into the argument that led to the shooting, troopers said. Hilton was pronounc…

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by Mac Bullock & Cecilia Levine
Weather
New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA
New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA In a newly-released forecast map, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected to get up to four inches of snow in this second winter storm of the week. The new map shows between 3 and 4 inches could fall along the Jersey Shore, in South Jersey, and in the Reading/Greater Philadelphia areas in the storm expected to begin late Friday, Feb. 16. UPDATE: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell In These NJ, PA Towns — See Who Got The Most Snow Central Jersey could see up to 3 inches while North Jersey and the Poconos will likely only see 1 or 2 inches, the NWS says. Snow will continue through Saturday, Fe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Philly Sports Bar's Burger Tops List Of America's Best Philly Sports Bar's Burger Tops List Of America's Best
Philly Sports Bar's Burger Tops List Of America's Best The best burger in the United States might be right here in Philadelphia, according to foodie magazine "Tasting Table." The publication recently ranked the very best hamburgers in America, and Philly-based sports bar chain Chickie's and Pete's earned a spot among the chosen few — specifically, their BBQ burger.  Chickie's and Pete's BBQ burgerChickie's and Pete's Served with a slice of American cheese on the bar's signature brioche bun, this burger is topped with crispy bacon and fried onions and is "absolutely loaded with barbecue sauce," says Tasting Table.  A classic medley of ingre…

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by Mac Bullock
Weather
First Storm Of Season Bringing Snow, Gusty Winds To Much Of NJ, Eastern PA First Storm Of Season Bringing Snow, Gusty Winds To Much Of NJ, Eastern PA
First Storm Of Season Bringing Snow, Gusty Winds To Much Of NJ, Eastern PA The first storm of the season is shaping up for parts of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, with snow and gusty winds expected all day Wednesday, Jan. 25. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisor for Morris, Sussex, Warren, western Passaic counties, Berks, Lehigh, Monroe and Carbon counties, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Summary of weather hazards for the Wednesday winter storm. Snow, mixed precipitation, strong winds, coastal flooding, and marine impacts area all expected. Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 The wes…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Did Suspected Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Study To Be The Perfect Criminal? Did Suspected Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Study To Be The Perfect Criminal?
Did Suspected Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Study To Be The Perfect Criminal? Dark details surrounding suspected University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger have many questioning if he studied to be the perfect criminal. Just a few months ago, Kohlerger, 28, then a student at DeSales University in Lehigh County, had posted a study to a since-deleted Reddit account, asking criminals to specifically detail plans and their mental state surrounding violent targeted crimes. Police believe Kohberger killed Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen.Instagram "What steps did you take prior to locating the victim or target? Detail your thoughts and fe…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Suspected Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Has Deep Ties To Pennsylvania Suspected Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Has Deep Ties To Pennsylvania
Suspected Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Has Deep Ties To Pennsylvania "How did you leave the scene? Did you struggle with or fight the victim?" Those were two questions that suspected University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger posted to Reddit in a since-deleted thread, apparently while working toward his Master of Arts in criminal justice from DeSales University in Lehigh County. Kohberger, who went on to study criminology at Washington State University's Pullman campus, according to a another  deleted webpage, was arrested in the Pocono Mountains early Friday, Dec. 30 in connection with the deaths of the four students. But before he made national headline…

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by Mac Bullock
Obituaries
Devoted Jersey Shore Mom, Certified Medical Assistant Dies At 21 Devoted Jersey Shore Mom, Certified Medical Assistant Dies At 21
Devoted Jersey Shore Mom, Certified Medical Assistant Dies At 21 Devoted Jersey Shore mother and Certified Medical Assistant Madison Reigle died at her home in Berkeley Township on Sunday, Sept. 4. She was 21. Born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Madison grew up East Brunswick before settling in Berkeley Township, her obituary says. Madison attended Ocean County Community College, where she was proud to finish the Certified Medical Assistant program, her memorial says. Madison embraced her role as a dedicated mother to her young daughter, Jaliyah Bey. She was also remembered as a loving and caring daughter, sister, and granddaughter. In addition to he…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Pennsylvania Motorist Seriously Hurt By Flying Dump Truck Tire: State Police Pennsylvania Motorist Seriously Hurt By Flying Dump Truck Tire: State Police
Pennsylvania Motorist Seriously Hurt By Flying Dump Truck Tire: State Police A Lehigh County, PA woman was seriously hurt when an errant dump truck tire went sailing into their car in Souith Jersey, authorities said. Tracy Snyder, 61, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, was seriously hurt in the mishap, New Jersey State Police said. State Troopers responded to the crash on Route 42 northbound at milepost 13.2 in Runnemede, Camden County, at 2:04 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25. Preliminary investigation revealed a Kenworth dump truck was traveling northbound on Route 42. A Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on Route 42, and a Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on Roiut…

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by Jon Craig