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NJ summer camps assess safety measures amid deadly flooding in Texas
Parents in New Jersey may be feeling concerned when sending off their children to summer camp, following the deaths of campers in Texas following severe flooding. News 12 checked in with the Citta Scout Reservation in Ocean County, where warnings...

Couple shocked to become rare parents to have quadruplets conceived naturally: ‘I didn’t think it was gonna be four!’
This family got four times the cuteness. A New Jersey couple has defied the odds, welcoming quadruplets — all conceived naturally. Aja (pronounced Asia) Kennon and her fiancé, Emmanuel Volmar, recently became among the few people in the world to...
NJ congressmen want answers on ICE detention center proposed at base
Two New Jersey congressmen express concerns about a proposal to house 1,000-3,000 ICE detainees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. While the Department of Defense claims the center won't impact military operations, the congressmen say they have...

N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch posted for 14 counties. Threat of damaging winds, flash flooding.
For the second time in two days, New Jerseyans are being urged to be on the lookout for nasty thunderstorms that could pack a big punch with powerful winds, small hail and flooding rain. Fourteen counties across the Garden State have been placed...

What's the weather forecast this weekend at the Shore?
New this year at the fair is Circus Incredible, a show that features aerial acts 30 feet up. A team of state and county inspectors, accompanied by Platkin, fanned out on the Seaside Heights boardwalk on July 1. What did they find? The Highlands...

Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains
It’s hard work soaking up sunlight to generate clean electricity. After about 25 to 30 years, solar panels wear out. Over the years, heating and cooling cycles stress the materials. Small cracks develop, precipitation corrodes the frame and layers...

Everton vs AFC Bournemouth: Match Preview, Starting Lineups, Stream Info & How to Watch
TBA The Blues landed in the US of A earlier this week to continue their preseason training, with the biggest question marks still hanging over the team regarding squad reinforcements. At a fan-event last night manager David Moyes insisted that he...
Senators press weather agency nominee on ways to improve after deadly flash floods in Texas, New Mexico
WASHINGTON –– Just days after more than 100 people were killed in flash flooding in central Texas, President Donald Trump’s pick for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration administrator pledged to prioritize and modernize emergency...

Sustainable sushi ingredients supplier Culimer rebrands as Oddisea
Sustainable sushi ingredients supplier Culimer USA is rebranding as Oddisea SuperFrozen. The Ridgefield, New Jersey, U.S.A.-based company said the change was made in response to growing U.S. consumer concerns about “the management of our oceans,...

Flash flood warning issued for New Castle County
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, at 5:31 p.m. on July 8. This warning applies to New Castle County and Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. The weather service warns: "Turn...

Deadly N.J. storm damage caused by downbursts, not tornadoes, weather service says
The sky turned pitch black and the wind was roaring. Massive trees were uprooted. Utility poles were snapped. And three people were killed when toppled trees crushed cars in two New Jersey towns. Even though the widespread destruction last...

State response and recovery efforts continue for Texans impacted by flooding
CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott updated Texas' ongoing efforts to assist residents and communities impacted by recent severe flooding across the state. The State of Texas has deployed more than 2,200 personnel and 1,200...

Governor Continues State Response, Recovery Efforts for Texans Impacted by Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update on Texas’ continued efforts to assist and support Texans and communities impacted by recent severe flooding across the state. Image: @valerie.peters.142 via FacebookTexas Border Business AUSTIN –...

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for North Jersey, region until 9 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the Northeast — including New Jersey until 9 p.m. ET on July 25, according to the National Weather Service. The watch also covers portions of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York,...

Severe thunderstorm and flooding watch and heat advisory in effect Tuesday night
Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania as well as most of New Jersey — including Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties — are under a flood watch until midnight. “Excessive runoff...

N.J. power outages: Thousands lose power due to thunderstorms fueled by soaring heat
Severe thunderstorms fueled by extreme heat have knocked out power to thousands of New Jersey residents on Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for nearly the entire state. If you purchase a product or...

Jersey Resident Rushes to Rescue in Texas Flood Disaster
The nation continues to pray for the residents in Texas who are dealing with a horrible tragedy that has taken so many lives, including many children, and still has many missing. This follows a horrible weather disaster and flooding. As the nation...

Setting the standard for infrastructure sustainability
(Illustration courtesy of gettyimages.com/ronniechua) By Jenny Jones The desire among project owners, design teams, and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable infrastructure is not new. After all, sustainable projects can lead to long-term cost...

Hero saves 165 from catastrophic Texas floods, but he says he's 'just a dude'
On his very first mission for the Coast Guard, Officer Scott Ruskan is credited with saving the lives of more than 160 people during the catastrophic Texas floods. Ruskan, a native of New Jersey, was flying overhead the rapidly rising Guadalupe...

Over 160 still missing after Texas floods kill 109, search hampered by debris and rain
NEW JERSEY, July 9 — More than 160 people remain unaccounted for after devastating floods in Texas, the state governor said yesterday, marking a dramatic increase in the number of missing from a tragedy that has so far claimed 109 lives. Four days...