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LaMonica McIver wins special New Jersey primary for Donald Payne Jr.'s US House seat
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.McIver emerged victorious Tuesday amid a crowded field to succeed Payne, who died in April after serving in the House for over two decades.She has served on the city council of the state's largest city since 2018 and has worked as a personnel director for Montclair Public Schools.McIver emerged as a leading candidate in the 11-way primary over the summer, getting endorsements from Payne's family, party leaders and Democratic Sen. Cory Booker.Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy set the special primary...
Drinking buddies: Matthew McConaughey and NJ Gov. Phil Murphy
I thought it was weird when Snoop Dogg started becoming besties with Martha Stewart. That now seems normal compared to this. If you were going to pick a drinking partner for the guy who made “alright, alright, alright!” a catchphrase from “Dazed and Confused,” doesn’t Phil Murphy seem “all wrong all wrong all wrong?”
Live N.J. power outage tracker: Strong thunderstorms cut power to thousands
Scattered thunderstorms that have lashed parts of New Jersey with heavy rain and strong winds have knocked out power to more than 30,000 homes and businesses across the state Tuesday evening. NJ.com’s Power Outage Tracker, which monitors outage numbers from utility companies in the region, showed about 35,100 utility customers...
NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
Wildfire at NJ military gunnery range burns 600 acres, fire officials say
BARNEGAT, N.J. (CBS) -- A wildfire burning at a military gunnery range in Ocean and Burlington Counties has burned 600 acres and is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Tuesday. The wildfire, named the Whip-poor-will Wildfire, is burning at the Warren Grove Air to Ground Range, a military exercise range. It started just before 4:30 pm.Zero structures are being threatened due to the wildfire. There haven't been any evacuations or road closures, the NJFFS said. The NJFFS said crews responded to the wildfire with ground crews and an observation helicopter along with the New Jersey Air National Guard. The NJFFS said the next update on the wildfire will be around 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Middle Creek Preserve neighbors clean up roadway litter
Residents of Middle Creek Preserve near Angola gathered June 22 to take part in the Delaware Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program. Despite the unseasonably warm temperatures, volunteers on the cleanup crew collected 12 bags of debris along Angola Road near Lewes. Shown are (l-r) Billy Rauff, Susan Hildebrand, Vil...
Old World, New Perspective exhibit reception set Aug. 3
Peninsula Gallery’s Old World, New Perspective exhibition, on display from Saturday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 25, will present classical realism paintings by present-day artists. Oil painters Cecelia Cox, Austin Dwyer, Barbara Efchak, Barbara Nuss and Marco Vera will showcase work inspired by real-life observation, historical events and unpolluted...
11 N.J. neighborhoods that will be completely underwater by the end of the century
Thinking about the future ramifications of sea level rise in New Jersey might first bring to mind what rising oceans could mean for coastal and inland homes. Plenty of other infrastructure — from transportation hubs to schools to public utilities — also exist in places climate scientists tell us are likely to be overcome by water in the years and decades to come. Water that comes from the surrounding ocean, and smaller waterways — but also water from more intense rainfall.
Ex-school board member was ousted over criticism of city’s mayor, superintendent, lawsuit claims
A former Atlantic City school board member has filed a lawsuit against several city officials, including Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta, alleging he was removed from the board after criticizing members for not investigating a former school teacher who is related to La’Quetta. John Devlin...
Summer Show House ‘Pond of Hope’ in Linwood a stunning Cape Cod
LINWOOD — Linwood’s premier waterfront Gold Coast neighborhood provides the setting for the 2024 Surfside Casual Furniture Summer Show House, open for public tours on weekends from Friday, July 19, through Sunday, Aug. 11. The stunning Cape Cod, named “Pond of Hope Mansion,” is located at 121 Edgewood...
Somers Point honors Navy aviation electrician Keegan McDevitt
SOMERS POINT — City Council saluted a hometown hero July 11, congratulating and thanking a native son for his commitment and sacrifice. U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician 2nd Class Petty Officer Keegan McDevitt, who grew up on Higbee Avenue in the city’s historic district, recently was honored for a second consecutive time with the Sailor of the Quarter award for his squadron, HSM71.
Possible great white shark sighting miles off Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Out in the Atlantic, near Atlantic City, photos show what appears to be a large shark. Pearson’s Pursuit Inshore Fishing were fishing over the weekend. They ventured out to the Sea Isle Ridge, about 22 miles from the Atlantic City shoreline. While looking for various...
Ocean City Women’s Lifeguard Invitational: Avalon Beach Patrol wins, OCBP second, LPBP third
OCEAN CITY – The Avalon Beach Patrol continued its winning ways Tuesday evening, taking the title at the 2024 Ocean City Beach Patrol Women’s Invitational. That follows a win at the Longport Women’s Invitational and the Cape May County Lifeguard Championships. The OCBP, which won two of...
Ocean City Pops: A week of Elvis and Broadway
OCEAN CITY – Sunday night, Vince Lee and the Ocean City Pops hosted Frankie Moreno for a program of Elvis music. Not an impersonator, instead Moreno injected his own personality and energy into music associated with Elvis. He brought along his own pianist, who is also his arranger, Matt...
New Continuing Care Retirement Community: Southern Holmdel Vonage Redevelopment Presented to the Public
HOLMDEL, NJ - A presentation to the public was provided at a meeting on Monday night at town hall. Coming in at about 88 acres with a building of approximately 360,000 square feet, the future of the Vonage site has been under discussion for several years. The property is currently vacant. "The redevelopment of this property is complex yet necessary for Holmdel's future. We as a township had a clear perspective on what is needed, regardless of what type of development replaced the former Vonage world headquarters." stated Mayor Rocco Impreveduto. "An expansion of public safety facilities,...
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