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$360K Of THC Heading To NJ From California Seized At Warehouse PA: Authorities $360K Of THC Heading To NJ From California Seized At Warehouse PA: Authorities
$360K Of THC Heading To NJ From California Seized At Warehouse PA: Authorities More than $360,000 worth of THC products were seized from a warehouse in Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 27, 2023.  The marijuana products were heading to New Jersey from California, according to a release by the Hampden Township Police Department the day after the seizure.  The pallet of marijuana products included over 900 pounds of THC oils, THC-infused edibles, and smoking devices, according to the release.  Members of the Hampden Township Police Department with the assistance of the DA’s office, PSP, and County DTF officers conducted the seizure at a warehouse in Camp H…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Warrant Out For 'Jackass' Star Bam Margera Out Of PA In 2nd Run-In With Police This Month Warrant Out For 'Jackass' Star Bam Margera Out Of PA In 2nd Run-In With Police This Month
Warrant Out For 'Jackass' Star Bam Margera Out Of PA In 2nd Run-In With Police This Month "Jackass" star Brandon "Bam" Margera is being sought by Pennsylvania State Police on a warrant in connection with a physical fight that happened over the weekend. The 43-year-old stuntman and pro skateboarder apparently ran into a wooded area before police arrived at the scene of a "disturbance" around 11 a.m. Sunday, April 23, on the 400 block of Hickory Hill Road in Pocopson Township, PA State Police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022. Earlier this month, Margera was charged with public drunkenness for an incident in a California parking lot.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
COVID-19: Highly-Infectious 'Arcturus' Variant Detected In NJ COVID-19: Highly-Infectious 'Arcturus' Variant Detected In NJ
Covid-19: Highly-Infectious 'Arcturus' Variant Detected In NJ A new COVID-19 variant first detected in New York in January has now been identified in 27 states, including New Jersey. The so-called Arcturus strain — officially known as XBB.1.16 — is believed to be one of the most infectious versions of Omicron to date.  Shortly after the World Health Organization began monitoring the variant in late March, cases had been reported in about two dozen countries. The WHO says Arcturus is a "recombinant" of COVID subvariants BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75. In addition to New York, XBB.1.16 has also been confirmed in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pen…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NJ Teacher Admits Posing As Woman To Lure Dozens Of Boys Into Sending Nude Vids, Pics NJ Teacher Admits Posing As Woman To Lure Dozens Of Boys Into Sending Nude Vids, Pics
NJ Teacher Admits Posing As Woman To Lure Dozens Of Boys Into Sending Nude Vids, Pics UPDATE: A former Union County grade-school teacher and youth soccer coach from Morristown admitted in federal court that he posed as a woman online to lure at least 70 underage boys into sending him nude photos and videos, authorities said. Steven Brooks, 36, who’d taught fifth grade at Washington Elementary School in Summit and helped run the Livingston Soccer Club for nearly a decade, used other images of child pornography to solicit new material, an FBI complaint says. One of the videos he received from an underage victim “depicted the minor masturbating,” it says. FBI agents reported f…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Former Villanova Cheerleader, Cancer Patient Scores Tickets To Taylor Swift Concert Former Villanova Cheerleader, Cancer Patient Scores Tickets To Taylor Swift Concert
Former Villanova Cheerleader, Cancer Patient Scores Tickets To Taylor Swift Concert Raquel Doke says the tight-knit community is what initially attracted her to Villanova University. During her four years of undergrad, the California native immersed herself in campus life, joining a sorority, becoming a member of the cheerleading team and serving as an orientation counselor. Seven years after graduating, the Villanova community has come through once again for now-28-year-old Doke, who is in the midst of a battle against an extremely rare form of cancer. Last month, Doke posted a TikTok in search of the highly sought-after Taylor Swift concert tickets at her friends' urgin…

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by Cecilia Levine
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200 South Jersey Walmart Workers Facing Layoffs 200 South Jersey Walmart Workers Facing Layoffs
200 South Jersey Walmart Workers Facing Layoffs Walmart is laying off more than 200 workers in South Jersey this spring, according to a state notice. A WARN notice filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that as of June 2, Walmart is eliminating 201 jobs at its Pedricktown distribution center in Salem County. The big box company will lay off hundreds more workers in California, Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas, according to Reuters. Walmart recently adjusted staff levels "to better prepare for the future needs of customers,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.

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by Jon Craig
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'Terminate Hate': Schwarzenegger Shares Messages For Anti-Semites During NJ Trip 'Terminate Hate': Schwarzenegger Shares Messages For Anti-Semites During NJ Trip
'Terminate Hate': Schwarzenegger Shares Messages For Anti-Semites During NJ Trip Arnold Schwarzenegger knows a thing or two about strength: It takes resistance. The former California governor, bodybuilder and actor shared a special message about anti-Semitism during a trip to New Jersey's Stockton University on Monday, March 6, the school announced on its website. 🏋️‍♂️Arnold Schwarzenegger has spent most of his life helping people build their strength. “Your muscles only grow... Posted by Stockton University on Monday, March 6, 2023 “Your muscles only grow from resistance. It wasn’t easy. It was uncomfortable. Your mind and character are no different than your …

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by Cecilia Levine
Neighbors
Philly TikTok Chef To Appear On FOX Show After Super Bowl Philly TikTok Chef To Appear On FOX Show After Super Bowl
Philly TikTok Chef To Appear On FOX Show After Super Bowl After the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12, audiences can stay tuned to root for someone else with Philadelphia ties. Cassie Yeung is a chef and TikTok influencer who will appear alongside Gordon Ramsay on FOX's "Next Level Chef." The competition series puts culinary pros head-to-head to test their skills under the leadership of TV's most recognizable celebrity chefs — including the famously prickly Ramsay.  "He's intimidating by nature but honestly so supportive," Cassie tells Daily Voice. During filming, Cassie was chosen to compete…

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by Mac Bullock
Business
Discount Grocer Opens Third NJ Location Discount Grocer Opens Third NJ Location
Discount Grocer Opens Third NJ Location A popular discount grocery chain has opened a third location in New Jersey. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, run by franchise operators Tracy and Kent Encarnacion, opened on Feb. 2 at 3057 Route 35 in Hazlet. It's the chain's third grocery store to open in New Jersey, joining Bargain Markets in Delran and Hamilton, and replacing ALDI market. The California-based supermarket chain offers shoppers deals on brand-name groceries, including fresh produce, meat, deli and dairy products, NJ Advance Media reports. The store carries a variety of natural and organic products, health and bea…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor' Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor'
Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor' A model and business owner from Jersey City will be competing for love on the upcoming season of ABC's "The Bachelor." Brianna Kay, 24, is among the 32 women featured on the upcoming season with Zach Shallcross as The Bachelor, the network announced Wednesday, Jan. 4. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRIANNA KAY (@iambriannakay) View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRIANNA KAY (@iambriannakay) Kay is the founder of BourneBeautyCo, which sells a USB-powered makeup blending b…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe? Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe?
Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe? Lead and cadmium have been found in dozens of popular brands of dark chocolate, according to a new study from Consumer Reports. Was your favorite brand included? The test comprised 28 big- and small-name brands, from Hershey’s, Godiva, and Lindt to Trader Joe’s, Hu, and Lily’s. The base point in the study was the maximum allowable dose level (MADL) in California for the pair of metals — .5 micrograms for lead and 4.1 mcg for cadmium — in one ounce of each brand. “We used those levels because there are no federal limits for the amount of lead and cadmium most foods can contain, and CR’…

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by Valerie Musson
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New York Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs, Cats, Rabbits New York Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs, Cats, Rabbits
New York Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs, Cats, Rabbits In an effort to end the "puppy mill pipeline," New York has banned pet stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits.  The legislation, which was signed into law on Thursday, Dec. 15, will prohibit the sale of these animals in pet stores across the state and instead encourage them to make space available to show pets up for adoption, according to Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, a Democrat who represents District 67 in Manhattan.  The ban comes as many pet stores across the nation have stopped selling live animals and have instead turned to selling items that pet owners need …

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by Ben Crnic