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Tornado Touches Down in New Jersey; Local Residents Affected by Storm
The NWS determined a “landspout” tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, NJ, late Friday afternoon, around 6 p.m. Its 80 mph winds turned vehicles on their side. There was also a waterspout in Barnegat Bay north of the Mathis Bridge. Locally, many residents in Manchester lost power during...
Live N.J. power outage tracker: Severe thunderstorms cut power to thousands of homes
Severe thunderstorms lashing parts of New Jersey with heavy rain and strong winds Friday evening have knocked out power to more than 40,000 homes and businesses across the state, with more isolated thunderstorms possible through tonight. NJ.com’s Power Outage Tracker, which monitors outage numbers from utility companies in the region,...
Dance classes, spray parks, outdoor theater: Central Jersey's toddler-friendly activities
Looking for a few things to do with your toddler this summer? Toddlers − children aged one to three − are often ready to go, go, go, but there aren't always activities created with their abilities and needs in mind. With many developmental milestones physically, intellectually and emotionally happening at this time, children in this age group are often like sponges, soaking up everything around them. But, they can't do everything as much as they would...
The inside story of how N.J. and its governor gutted an important law, and why other states should worry
A few weeks ago, about a dozen advocates gathered in Gov. Phil Murphy’s Trenton office for a cordial but pointed meeting. Their message: Please don’t sign a bill that would weaken transparency and democracy in New Jersey. Murphy hosted the sit-down — which included progressive organizations, good-government groups,...
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