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Ask 27-year-old Nick D’Amelio what he does for a living, and his answer might surprise you. “I grow weed,” said the Waldwick, NJ, resident. D’Amelio landed his first gig in the cannabis industry more than three years ago, when he was hired as a cultivation technician at the Greenleaf Compassion Center in Montclair, NJ. It … Read More “How to weed out jobs in the booming cannabis industry” »
LYNDHURST, N.J. — A dream has come true for a 95-year-old World War II veteran from New Jersey. As CBS2’s Cindy Hsu reported Thursday, he finally has his high school diploma. John Garofalo recently received an honorary diploma from Lyndhurst High School. In 1945, when Garofalo was 18, he enlisted in the Navy just two … Read More “77 years later, New Jersey World War II veteran John Garofalo finally receives his high school diploma” »
Lil TJay was one of two people shot in New Jersey early Wednesday morning, just weeks after declaring it was going to be “a good summer.” The Bronx-born rapper was struck multiple times at The Promenade in Edgewater. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said cops responded to reports of shots fired at the location just … Read More “Rapper Lil TJay shot multiple times in New Jersey” »
Notorious convicted serial murderer Richard Cottingham, who earned the moniker ‘Torso Killer’ because he dismembered some of his victims, has been indicted in the 1968 slaying of a Long Island dance teacher after DNA evidence allegedly linked him to the cold case. Richard Cottingham, 75, is already serving a life sentence in New Jersey state … Read More “Notorious ‘Torso Killer’ serving a life sentence for murders of six women indicted in 1968 slaying” »
Calling all foodies! The Northern New Jersey Empanada Festival is coming to Passaic County Saturday. The festival — organized by the County of Passaic, Friends of Passaic County Parks, Inc., and MegaBite Events — will take place at Weasel Brook Park in Clifton from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will also see the … Read More “Northern New Jersey Empanada Festival 2022 – NBC New York” »
WHARTON STATE FOREST, N.J. (CBS) — Crews are fighting fire with fire as they work to contain a massive wildfire at Wharton State Forest in Burlington and Atlantic Counties. The fire began around 10 a.m. Sunday in Burlington County and has reached 13,500 acres in size as of Tuesday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service … Read More “Wildfire In Wharton State Forest In South Jersey Burns At Least 13,500 Acres, Forces Several Closures – CBS Philly” »
WHARTON STATE FOREST, N.J. (CBS) — A massive wildfire is burning at Wharton State Forest in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of Monday morning, the fire has reached 7,200 acres in size and is 45% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. The fire has impacted land in Washington, Shamong, Hammonton and Mullica Townships. … Read More “Wildfire In Wharton State Forest In South Jersey Burns At Least 7,200 Acres, Forces Several Closures – CBS Philly” »
WHARTON STATE FOREST, N.J. (CBS) — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling a wildfire in Wharton State Forest on Sunday. The fire has reached at least 2,100 acres in size, according to the NJ Forest Fire Service. The fire has impacted land in Washington, Shamong, Hammonton and Mullica Townships. READ MORE: Filipino Government Attorney … Read More “Wildfire In Wharton State Forest In South Jersey Burns At Least 2,100 Acres – CBS Philly” »
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) — New Jersey Transit says they have resumed a normal weekend schedule after train service was temporarily suspended Friday between Newark and New York City. NJ Transit blamed a union dispute for the issues. A spokesperson said the number of engineers who called out of work Friday was nearly triple the rate … Read More “NJ Transit Resumes Normal Weekend Schedule After Temporarily Suspending Service From New York City to Newark – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Juneteenth celebrations are kicking off around the Philadelphia region. June 19 marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans after the Civil War. It’s also about history and connection. READ MORE: Philadelphia Firefighter Dead, 5 Others Injured After Building Collapses In Fairhill “Combine June 19 with June,” Gary Shepherd said. It’s short for … Read More “Organizers, Officials Looking Forward To Celebrating Juneteenth In Philadelphia Region This Weekend – CBS Philly” »
