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Parts of New Jersey could get a light coating of snow or a wintry mix at the tail end of the upcoming weekend, posing a risk of some slippery roads, the National Weather Service said.A weak storm system is expected to arrive in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey either Sunday evening or Sunday night, with temperatures cold enough to support some snow in areas near and north of Interstate 78, the weather service said.Some computer guidance models are projecting “a fairly long duration” of precipitation, but the storm system shouldn’t have much moisture. “So even for areas that see a…

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A $42 million federal grant package will be carved up among nearly two dozen New Jersey school districts to help them build and expand their preschool programs, state officials announced last week.The 22 school districts, which will receive awards ranging in size from $46,000 to more than $7 million, will mostly use the money to expand the number of available pre-K seats, Gov. Phil Murphy’s office said.The funding is expected to add 1,493 seats to classrooms across the state. (See the full list of 22 school district below.)Other uses for the money include: the construction and rehabilitation of preschool classrooms;…

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My job involves getting health insurance companies to pay legitimate medical claims.I spend hours on the phone with people whose command of the English language can best be described as poor to fair. I sometimes think of the Abbott & Costello comedy routine “Who’s on First?” The people I speak to are often reading from a script and what they say doesn’t relate to my situation.I think UnitedHealthcare is better than other companies that I would like to publicly shame. I write this letter because of the headline news of the murder of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, in New…

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Dunkin’s winter 2025 menu just leaked, and it will be sure to keep you warm as the temperatures cool.The menu, which will go into effect Dec. 31, 2024, includes four new drinks and two new treats, according to an Instagram post from food blogger Snackolator.The following new drinks and returning favorites will be available starting Dec. 31, 2024:Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso: a double shot of espresso, oatmilk and brown sugar syrup, and then, shakenLava Cake Signature Latte (NEW): latte with lava cake swirl, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and hot chocolate powderLava Cake Coffee (Hot or Iced) (NEW): coffee…

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“If Trump wins, I’m leaving the country.”You probably heard a few people say that this fall, and you probably heard the same about Obama, Harris and both Clintons. But the folks who said that are still around, aren’t they?A few people did move away but most had other reasons for doing so. Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, say they are fleeing the country because Donald Trump won. However, they sold their home in California in August, so unless they knew something no one else knew, they were going anyway.They’re now residing in The Cotswolds in southwest England.…

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NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — A Newark Police sergeant is being commended for helping aid a one-year-old baby who was choking last week.The incident happened just before 7:40 a.m. on Dec. 6.Traffic Unit Sergeant J. Cosme was working in the area of 2nd Street and Sussex Avenue when he was approached by a man screaming his daughter couldn’t breathe inside his car.The child was was choking on a peppermint candy, according to police.Cosme performed the Heimlich Maneuver, allowing the baby’s airway to clear and start breathing again.”I can only imagine the incredible relief this baby’s mother felt after witnessing Sergeant…

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PHILADELPHIA – The No. 1 seed looked like a long shot for the Eagles heading into Week 15. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, the Eagles had just a 16% chance to secure the top spot in the NFC before facing a tough Pittsburgh Steelers team at Lincoln Financial Field. Meanwhile, the team they were chasing, the Detroit Lions, had a 75% chance. With a 6-1 home record, the Lions were hosting the Buffalo Bills, one of the favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LIX.After Sunday’s slate of games, the Eagles extended their winning streak to a franchise-record…

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