Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself: Prosecutor Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself: Prosecutor Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself: Prosecutor
Dad Gunned Down Wife, Daughter In NJ Before Turning Gun On Himself: Prosecutor The Grodnick family has been identified as the victims of a double murder suicide in Somerset County, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. David Grodnick, 61, killed his wife, Lora, 62, and daughter, Sloane, 24 before killing himself, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Montgomery Township Chief of Police Silvio Bet said. On Thursday, Oct. 1, Montgomery Township police conducted a welfare check on the residence, but were unable to contact the residents, authorities said. On Friday, O…

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Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed
Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Drivers who make a habit of stopping “just for a minute” where they shouldn’t may soon want to think twice. A growing number of New Jersey towns are turning to SafetySticks, solar-powered devices from Municipal Parking Services (MPS) that use cameras, artificial intelligence, and license plate recognition to detect and document illegal parking. The gray SafetySticks could easily be mistaken for ordinary poles, making their cameras easy to miss. The pole-mounted devices are designed for places where one illegally parked car can create a bigger problem, including crosswalks, bus stops, bike …
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo A bomb threat forced an evacuation and lockdown at the Cape May County Park & Zoo on Monday afternoon, Oct. 5, county officials said. The threat was reported to 911 just after 4 p.m., prompting visitors and staff to evacuate while the animals were secured, according to Cape May County officials. The Cape May County Sheriff’s Office and Middle Township Police investigated as four bomb-sniffing dogs searched the zoo and park. No threat was found, and the grounds were deemed safe, officials said. Another sweep was planned for Tuesday morning, Oct. 6. “The safety of our visitors, our …
Video Shows Police Pursuit Before Crash that Left Infant, Adults Injured In NJ: Report Video Shows Police Pursuit Before Crash that Left Infant, Adults Injured In NJ: Report Video Shows Police Pursuit Before Crash that Left Infant, Adults Injured In NJ: Report
Video Shows Police Pursuit Before Crash that Left Infant, Adults Injured In NJ: Report An alleged police chase preceded a four-car crash in Linden that left an infant and two adults critically injured, according to authorities and as reported by News 12 New Jersey. The crash happened on the 200 block of East Linden Avenue around 2:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, the Linden Police Department said. Neighbors told News 12 that police were pursuing the driver of a gray SUV before the crash. Footage obtained by News 12 shows a police cruiser driving down the one-way street with its emergency lights and siren on. A sedan pulls onto the street shortly afterward. Moments later, the off-…
NJ Boy, 14, Died In Mom's Arms After Skateboard Fall, Friends Say NJ Boy, 14, Died In Mom's Arms After Skateboard Fall, Friends Say NJ Boy, 14, Died In Mom's Arms After Skateboard Fall, Friends Say
NJ Boy, 14, Died In Mom's Arms After Skateboard Fall, Friends Say A 14-year-old New Jersey boy died holding his mother's hand after falling from his skateboard while riding home with a friend, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family. Charlie Regan was skateboarding home in Pequannock Township on Friday, Oct. 2, when he slipped and fell, suffering a fatal injury, according to the campaign launched by Jennifer Pinto. Emergency crews responded to Hopper Avenue and Woodland Court at 5:46 p.m. and found Charlie suffering from a head injury, Pequannock Township police said. He had fallen from his skateboard and struck his head on the pavement, …

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$79M Sale Of Luxury Apartments In NJ Brings New Name, Owner $79M Sale Of Luxury Apartments In NJ Brings New Name, Owner $79M Sale Of Luxury Apartments In NJ Brings New Name, Owner
$79M Sale Of Luxury Apartments In NJ Brings New Name, Owner A 232-unit luxury apartment complex steps from a New Jersey train station has sold for $79 million and been renamed, according to the real estate firm that represented the sellers. Avenue & Green, at 10 Green St., in Woodbridge, was sold by Prism Capital Partners and Northwestern Mutual to Pantzer and renamed The Point Woodbridge. The sale marks Pantzer's second acquisition in the tri-state area this year, following its July purchase of the 641-unit The Point Stamford in Connecticut. Completed in 2021, the Woodbridge property includes 232 apartments and 10,000 square feet of fully …

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Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated
Three Amish Measles Victims ID’d; Here's Why They Weren’t Vaccinated Three Amish Lancaster County residents who died during Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak have been identified, and none was unvaccinated because of their religious beliefs. The victims — Ivan S. Miller, Mary S. Stoltzfus, and Katie L. Lapp — were two infants too young to receive the measles vaccine and a 20-year-old woman whose leukemia treatment left her unable to get it. Their obituaries were published by Shivery Family Funeral Homes. Lapp was the unvaccinated Lancaster County resident whose death was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the state’s…

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Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming
Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks is bringing back several festive favorites while adding new drinks, food, and merchandise for the holiday season. The coffee chain unveiled its 2026 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 5. The seasonal lineup, which includes popular items like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai, will return on Thursday, Nov. 5. The holiday launch comes as Starbucks makes major changes. The company recently closed about 250 cafés, including nearly 50 across the Northeast, as part of its ongoing "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan. Starbucks h…

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Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming
Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks is bringing back several festive favorites while adding new drinks, food, and merchandise for the holiday season. The coffee chain unveiled its 2026 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 5. The seasonal lineup, which includes popular items like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai, will return on Thursday, Nov. 5. The holiday launch comes as Starbucks makes major changes. The company recently closed about 250 cafés, including nearly 50 across the Northeast, as part of its ongoing "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan. Starbucks h…

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NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…