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Be ready for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Monday night
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:45 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 10 p.m. for Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer counties. "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to move northward this afternoon towards the I-95 corridor. Rainfall rates of up...
Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
Moving company leases 8,000 sq. ft. in Bridgewater, in one of three Zimmel office deals
5 West Chimney Rock Road in Bridgewater — Courtesy: Zimmel Associates. A moving company has taken 8,000 square feet of office space in Bridgewater, in one of three recent leases arranged by Zimmel Associates. The family-owned business, Palmieri Movers, will occupy the front portion of the 22,000-square-foot building at...
Tuesday NJ weather: 2 more big pushes of rain coming up
New Jersey is in the midst of a humid, unsettled stretch of weather. And let me remind you that's a good thing. For several weeks now, we have been talking about how badly we need rain. Well, here it is — let's savor every drop we can get. There...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of Rite Aid customers in NJ
A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after someone impersonated an employee to gain access to certain business systems. The breach was found within 12 hours. The data...
Giants bring in veteran guard with familiarity to new offensive line coach for visit
The New York Giants are still looking to add talent to their offensive line as they prepare for training camp to kick off this week. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Giants are bringing in veteran guard Greg Van Roten for a free agent visit. The Giants could add...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes, and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/23
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 6 - 13 knots (Gust 18 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Isolated showers. Isolated tstms this afternoon.
New York Jets are reportedly ecstatic about key rookie
This rookie has impressed the New York Jets in the early going. Many in the media regard the New York Jets’ 2024 draft class as “meh.” The Jets’ draft grades were mostly in the B+ to B- range across multiple outlets. However, the Jets apparently feel...
New Jersey lottery player wins $500,000 on $10 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to the liquor store turned into a half-million dollar payday for one Hudson County lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Monday night that one of three grand prizes had been won in its new $10 Neon Cash Party Scratch-Off game. The $500,000 winning ticket was sold at ACL Golden Liquors on Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
Man admits abducting N.J. business owner, demanding ransom from his family
One of two men who kidnapped a business owner in New Jersey and drove him across state lines in a U-Haul truck pleaded guilty to federal charges on Monday. Reginald Law, 38, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and Hobbs Act robbery, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release.
Weekend Stafford Crash Victim ID'd As 24-Year-Old Scrap Metal Company VP
Kevin Scoda, 24, of Edison, was killed in the crash on Route 72, the Stafford Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 23. Officers responded to the scene near milepost 24.5 at around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Investigators said Scoda's 2023 Chevrolet Corvette collided...
NJ Restaurant Meximodo Awarded World Record for Largest Variety of Agave Spirits Available
Meximodo, a bar and restaurant in Metuchen specializing in agave spirits has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the Most Varieties of Agave Spirits Commercially Available in a Bar-Restaurant in the world. This outstanding achievement will be officially recognized on National Tequila Day, Wednesday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m., with a presentation ceremony taking place on the plaza in the center of downtown Metuchen, directly in front of the restaurant.
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