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April 7, 2024

SOMERSET COUNtY, NJ - Everyone is talking about the upcoming Solar Eclipse set for April 8th. But what exactly is the Solar Eclipse and what is going to happen? The universe never fails to offer awe-inspiring spectacles, and one of the most captivating celestial events is the solar eclipse. On ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Health has offered Solar Eclipse Safety advice to all those wishing to observe the upcoming Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 9th at approximately 1pm. 1. Wear solar glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard. 2. Stand still and cover your eyes ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Health has offered Solar Eclipse Safety advice to all those wishing to observe the upcoming Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 9th at approximately 1pm. 1. Wear solar glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard. 2. Stand still and cover your eyes ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- The Morris County MUA is advising that due to the size of the damaged water main and the extent of the damage, additional crews and replacement concrete piping will be required to complete the repairs. At this time, the MUA is advising that these repairs will continue all day and ...

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Spring cleaning, indoors and out, is a long-standing tradition for many households. But as we learn more about the important pollinators, insect-eating toads, songbirds, and beneficial insects, the more we realize we need to adjust some of our timing and methods. It is safe to remove winter ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Ten families comprising 25 adults and three children in Newark were displaced due to structural damage resulting from the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that was felt across the region on Friday morning, the city's public safety director said. Firefighters responded to 313, 315, 317 7th ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Ten families comprising 25 adults and three children in Newark were displaced due to structural damage resulting from the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that was felt across the region on Friday morning, the city's public safety director said. Firefighters responded to 313, 315, 317 7th ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Here are the dates for Bulk Pickup by Township Section. Make sure all acceptable materials are placed at the curb before 7 a.m. on the first cleanup day. The contractor will swing by each street only once, so your stuff must be out on time. Loose items will only be picked up ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake at approximately 10:20 a.m. on April 5. The quake lasted approximately 20 seconds. According to the US Department of the Interior, the quake originated 20 miles west of North Plainfield. Residents felt their houses shaking ...

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NEW JERSEY - On Friday, April 5 at approximately 10:25 a.m. a Magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Hunterdon County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Did you feel it? Many are reporting feeling their homes shake all around New Jersey, along with New York and Pennsylvania.  If your ...

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NEW JERSEY - On Friday, April 5 at approximately 10:25 a.m. a Magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Hunterdon County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Did you feel it? Many are reporting feeling their homes shake all around New Jersey, along with New York and Pennsylvania.  If your ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - It has been confirmed that the shake felt at approximately 10:25am on Friday, April 5th was a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, centered in Lebanon, NJ. More details will be provided when made available. Please call 9-1-1 if you need Police, Fire or emergency medical ...

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NEW JERSEY — Reports of an earthquake of 4.8 magnitude have been officially reported in New Jersey.  Many Livingston homeowners and businesses felt rooms shaking at approximately 10:23 a.m. Friday. The United States Geological Service (USGS) confirmed the tremors, adding that the epicenter was ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - It has been confirmed that the shake felt at approximately 10:25am on Friday, April 5th was a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, centered in Lebanon, NJ. More details will be provided when made available. Please call 9-1-1 if you need Police, Fire or emergency medical ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - It has been confirmed that the shake felt at approximately 10:25am on Friday, April 5th was a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, centered in Lebanon, NJ. More details will be provided when made available. Please call 9-1-1 if you need Police, Fire or emergency medical ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Everyone is talking about the upcoming Solar Eclipse set for April 8th. But what exactly is the Solar Eclipse and what is going to happen? The universe never fails to offer awe-inspiring spectacles, and one of the most captivating celestial events is the solar eclipse. On ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Everyone is talking about the upcoming Solar Eclipse set for April 8th. But what exactly is the Solar Eclipse and what is going to happen? The universe never fails to offer awe-inspiring spectacles, and one of the most captivating celestial events is the solar eclipse. On ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Everyone is talking about the upcoming Solar Eclipse set for April 8th. But what exactly is the Solar Eclipse and what is going to happen? The universe never fails to offer awe-inspiring spectacles, and one of the most captivating celestial events is the solar eclipse.

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BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Everyone is talking about the upcoming Solar Eclipse set for April 8th. But what exactly is the Solar Eclipse and what is going to happen? The universe never fails to offer awe-inspiring spectacles, and one of the most captivating celestial events is the solar eclipse. On ...

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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Everyone is talking about the upcoming Solar Eclipse set for April 8th. But what exactly is the Solar Eclipse and what is going to happen? The universe never fails to offer awe-inspiring spectacles, and one of the most captivating celestial events is the solar eclipse.

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ROXBURY, NJ – High wind and lots of rain on Wednesday left hundreds of Roxbury residents without electricity, and many of them remained that way 24 hours later. The nasty weather snapped utility poles and sent branches into power lines across the region. In Roxbury, it cut power mainly in the ...

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STAFFORD - It's time to get those leaves out to the front of your property.  Stafford Township has begun the April process of collecting leaves with its automated vacuum trucks.  All leaves must be raked curbside the Monday of your scheduled week.  Schedule and additional info is ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Following wet and unseasonably chilly weather, some residents woke up to no power following an overnight windstorm.  According to JCP&L, approximately 3,300 customers in Morris County are affected.  Areas of Sussex Avenue, Rona Road, Route 202 near Jenks Road in Morristown ...

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New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will be replacing the existing gas main that runs along the Route 10 Westbound shoulder from Franklin Road in Denville to South Street in Roxbury. This will be a year-long construction project to replace 6.5 miles of gas main that is slated to start on or about April ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Echoing what many village residents already believe, Ridgewood has been named one of the best places to live in New Jersey by Niche.com Ridgewood was ranked as the second-best suburb and the fourth-best place to live in the entire state, behind only Princeton, Ho-Ho-Kus ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for Montville Township starting around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 through mid-day on Friday, April 5. At 9 p.m. Wednesday, the stage of the Passaic River was 18.6 feet and the river is expected to rise above the 19 foot ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – Morris Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for an affordably priced home in Roxbury, the second one being built by Roxbury High School students for the organization. The house, described by Morris Habitat as a “moderate-income, 2-bedroom home on West Dewey Avenue in ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - According to WeatherRemarks, there is a major Nor'easter approaching our local area today.  This is strictly a rain/wind event, beginning Wednesday morning. Downpours will become steadier and heavier throughout the day and into the evening commute, before tapering off before ...

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