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Popular Hoboken Eatery Closes After 17 Years: 'This Is Brutal' Popular Hoboken Eatery Closes After 17 Years: 'This Is Brutal' Popular Hoboken Eatery Closes After 17 Years: 'This Is Brutal'
Popular Hoboken Eatery Closes After 17 Years: 'This Is Brutal' Dwight Thompson was just an employee when he began working at Hoboken's 918 Willow in 2005. It wasn't long before he was promoted to manager and, soon enough, he owned the place along with business partner Stephen Bailey. They called it "D's Soul Full Cafe," and since 2010, it's been a staple in the community, a popular hangout and late-night food stop with a focus on the arts. But Sunday, May 14 was D's last day in business. And the community is heartbroken. "Who the hell am I supposed to annoy for a Relish the Turkey Gobbler that everyone hated making for me??" one Instagram user wrote.…
Man Fatally Struck By Car In PWC Survived By 2 Youngsters Man Fatally Struck By Car In PWC Survived By 2 Youngsters Man Fatally Struck By Car In PWC Survived By 2 Youngsters
Man Fatally Struck By Car In PWC Survived By 2 Youngsters Support is surging for a 38-year-old man struck and killed by car in Prince William County. Abdul Bubu Kamara Jr., of Woodbridge, was crossing Potomac Shores Parkway near River Heritage Boulevard in Dumfries, when he was struck by a 29-year-old man in a 2010 Lexus R35, around 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 8, county police said. Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene where Kamara was pronounced dead. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene.  At the time of the crash, Kamara was wearing dark-colored clothing and not within a crosswalk, and the area of the roadway was…
Scientist Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Utterly Unique, Simply Unforgettable' Scientist Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Utterly Unique, Simply Unforgettable' Scientist Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Utterly Unique, Simply Unforgettable'
Scientist Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Utterly Unique, Simply Unforgettable' Ambitious. Cheerful. Simply unforgettable. This is how Elisabeth R. Burnett Martin is being remembered. The 49-year-old research scientist was struck and killed by a car occupied by 17- and 18-year-olds on Worthington Mill Road in Wrightstown on Friday, April 28. According to her heartfelt obituary, Liz was "utterly unique and simply unforgettable – cheerful and silly, brilliant and boisterous, multitudinous and loyal.  "She lived her life in empathy and hope. She laughed easily and loudly, giggled often, and gave generous, comforting hugs. She was an ambitious and accomplished …
Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town
Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town An emaciated puppy dumped on the side of the road of a Jersey Shore town will get a second chance at life. The 8-week-old puppy, now called Matilda, was found "skin and bones" with labored breathing, and unable to lift her own head near Myrtle Avenue in Neptune on Sunday night, May 7, the Monmouth County SPCA said. 🚨 Seeking information on starved puppy left dying on the street 🚨 Late Sunday night, our Animal Control Division... Posted by Monmouth County SPCA on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 "On the brink of death," the puppy was rushed to the SPCA shelter for urgent medical care, shaking and…
Blake Lively, Matt Healy Spotted At Taylor Swift's Eras Tour In Philadelphia Blake Lively, Matt Healy Spotted At Taylor Swift's Eras Tour In Philadelphia Blake Lively, Matt Healy Spotted At Taylor Swift's Eras Tour In Philadelphia
Blake Lively, Matt Healy Spotted At Taylor Swift's Eras Tour In Philadelphia Tickets to Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour were nearly impossible for fans to get — but no Matt Healy. The 1975's frontman was spotted hanging out in a VIP tent with Swift's bestie Blake Lively at one of her Philadelphia shows, as captured by an observant Swiftie in the crowd. The pair met and purportedly briefly dated back in 2014 but have caused speculation in recent weeks that they may be giving things another go. Last January, Swift performed at a 1975 show in London. In April, Swift and Joe Alwyn decided to part ways. Earlier this month, Swift and Healy were spotted holding hands in New Y…
Serious Turnpike Crash Jams Traffic In Burlington County Serious Turnpike Crash Jams Traffic In Burlington County Serious Turnpike Crash Jams Traffic In Burlington County
Serious Turnpike Crash Jams Traffic In Burlington County A 49-year-old man from New York who was stopped in the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike was seriously injured when he suddenly sped away from the trooper checking on him, hitting another vehicle Sunday morning, May 14, authorities said. The man was stopped in a Honda Accord on the shoulder near milepost 54.2 in Bordentown, when a trooper came over to check on him around 10:35 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. Suddenly, the Accord sped off, crossing from the outer roadway to the inner roadway, striking the passenger side of a Honda Odyssey, police said. The Odyssey then struck the …
Student Raped At Least One Other Juvenile In Falls Church: Police Student Raped At Least One Other Juvenile In Falls Church: Police Student Raped At Least One Other Juvenile In Falls Church: Police
Student Raped At Least One Other Juvenile In Falls Church: Police A student has been charged with rape in connection with two sexual assault cases including one on school property in Falls Church, authorities said. Police said only that the student was charged on Thursday, May 11, following a two-month investigation into a report of a serious incident outside school hours. That incident occurred on the property of Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) Secondary Campus. The accused student was expelled upon report of the incident to school officials.  "The investigation gave detectives probable cause to believe that the accused had also sexually …
Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer
Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer Support is surging for the teen son of an Elizabeth firefighter who is battling cancer. Andrei Popescu, a junior wrestler at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, has been recently diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a common cancer among children. Andrei's mom is local dentist Alexandra Popescu and his dad is Petre, a firefighter in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Elizabeth. A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family had raised more than $52,000 as of Sunday, May 14. Pete is the stand-up driver/engineer of my Company at Elizabeth Fire Dept. that has never asked for…
Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy
Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy Unruly behavior at the Neshaminy Mall Carnival has prompted safety changes, police announced. Citing a night of "unacceptable activity" on and around the carnival grounds, Bensalem police and Dreamland Amusements will be implementing a chaperone policy for all children under 18 years old. An increased presence of Bensalem police and carnival security officers can also be expected for the duration of the carnival, which runs from May 11 through May 21. "A single entrance has been established and all guests ages 18 and older should be prepared to show valid identification (with picture and d…
Helicopter Helps Locate Robbery Suspect In Alexandria Helicopter Helps Locate Robbery Suspect In Alexandria Helicopter Helps Locate Robbery Suspect In Alexandria
Helicopter Helps Locate Robbery Suspect In Alexandria A police helicopter helped authorities locate a suspect in a commercial robbery in Alexandria Friday, May 12. The initial incident happened on the 3500 block of Mount Vernon Avenue, bringing a large police presence to the scene. Police said only that a search was under way at 1:30 p.m. Fifteen minutes later, thanks to the assistance of a Fairfax-1 helicopter, a person of interest was in custody, authorities said.
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