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Deadly storm slams New Jersey, hard-hit town cancels 4th of July celebration
A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey on Thursday night, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the towns of Plainfield and North Plainfield, about 30 miles...

Video captures person abandoning 3 dogs in the rain outside New Jersey shelter
Disturbing surveillance video shows the moment three small dogs were abandoned in the pouring rain outside the Humane Society of Atlantic County. The nonprofit organization posted the video on its social media page, where you can see someone...

3 people killed during severe storms in New Jersey
PLAINFIELD, New Jersey -- A line of severe weather carved a path of destruction through Central Jersey, killing at least 3 people. Officials said 1 person died in North Plainfield and 2 others lost their lives in Plainfield. North Plainfield Mayor...

Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in New York, New Jersey, Florida and Indiana
Overview: From Macy’s fireworks in NYC to Downtown Indy’s Fourth Fest, here’s where to catch dazzling Fourth of July shows and celebrations this weekend. Independence Day is here, and cities across the United States are ready to light up the skies...

New Jersey skydiving company says plane developed 'mechanical issues'
A skydiving plane that went off a runway and crashed into the woods near a small New Jersey airport experienced "mechanical issues" just minutes after taking off, the skydiving company said in a statement July 3. The single-engine Cessna 208B went...
New Jersey skydiving company says plane experienced 'mechanical issues' after takeoff
A skydiving plane that went off a runway and crashed into the woods near a small New Jersey airport experienced "mechanical issues" just minutes after taking off, the skydiving company said in a statement July 3. The single-engine Cessna 208B went...

Dubai Culture And National Youth Orchestra Of Dubai Put UAE's Creative Youth On World Stage At Carnegie Hall
(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) The historic performance, supported by Dubai Culture, was the highlight of a cultural journey that included exclusive visits to the Juilliard School of Music and Steinway Hall Dubai, UAE, 4 July, 2025 – Dubai Culture and...

10 US companies hiring in Ireland right now
If you are looking for a new job why not check out some of these cool US organisations actively looking to add to their teams? Ireland is an ideal location for US companies to ‘set up shop’, due to the current tax rates, its position as a gateway...

Dream Unlimited: Growing Real Estate Holding Company
I rate Dream Unlimited a hold for long-term investors due to its niche position, growth potential, and volatile price cycles. The company’s consistent dividend growth and strong Q1 results are attractive, but long-term returns lag sector...

New Jersey’s Declaration of Independence signers were not career politicians
Meet the five New Jerseyans who signed the Declaration of Independence: Abraham Clark had served in the Continental Congress in 1776 and was the only New Jersey delegate who supported independence from the start. The pro-Independence legislature...

NHL trade news: Edmonton Oilers sign veteran forward Curtis Lazar to $775K deal in 2024 free agency return
Veteran forward Curtis Lazar rejoins Edmonton (Image via: Getty Images) Veteran forward Curtis Lazar is heading back to Edmonton, this time in an NHL jersey. The Oilers have signed the 30-year-old to a one-year, $775,000 contract during the 2024...

New Jersey skydiving company says pilot tried emergency landing before crash
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Mingson Lau And Mark Scolforo Published Jul 03, 2025 • 2 minute read This image taken from video provided by WPVI-TV/6ABC shows emergency personnel working at the scene where a...

Trump aims to slash funds that preserve the nation’s rich architectural and cultural history
But historic preservation efforts in the U.S. did get a mention — and they might as well be skinned to the bone. Trump has proposed to slash funding for the federal Historic Preservation Fund to only $11 million, which is $158 million less than...

New Jersey knows these are the most unfriendly cities in nation
It was no surprise to me that the most unfriendly city and the third most unfriendly city border New Jersey. Foreign travelers who came to New York and Philadelphia for that warm and fuzzy, friendly experience got a rude awakening. What determines...

New Jersey skydiving company says pilot tried emergency landing but plane went off runway...
The single engine Cessna 208B radioed about having engine trouble after takeoff and crashed on landing around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cross Keys Airport, about 21 miles (34 kilometers) southeast of Philadelphia, authorities said. An initial report...

One fatality reported during severe storms in North Plainfield, New Jersey, mayor says
PLAINFIELD, New Jersey -- A line of severe weather carved a path of destruction through Central Jersey, killing one woman and hitting Plainfield so hard that the city declared a state of emergency. Mayor Adrian O. Mapp declared a state of...

Bam Kazam comes to American Dream in New Jersey
A revolutionary new cinematic experience opened on June 27, at the American Dream in the Meadowlands, East Rutherford. This takes a cinematic experience to a whole new level. What is Bam Kazam? According to the Bam Kazam press release, unlike any...

These New Jersey Towns Have the Youngest Populations in the State
Over the last several years, we have seen the first wave of Generation Z entering the home buyers market while the Millennials Generation are entering their middle-aged era. These are the first two generations to come of age with Modern...

Fatalities reported as severe storms hit parts of New Jersey, governor says
By Alecia Reid Alecia Reid Reporter, CBS New York Alecia Reid is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated reporter for CBS News New York. She is a sustainability and social justice advocate; passionate about giving a voice to people who may not otherwise...

New Jersey skydiving company plane crashes into woods
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- The pilot of a skydiving team encountered mechanical issues that prompted an emergency landing at a small New Jersey airport but could not get the plane stopped at the end of the runway, the company said in a statement...