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'Dangerous' Time Ahead As Ida Intensifies In North Jersey: PM
Vigil for lifeguard killed by lightning, 9-year-old rescued from storm drain, schools given money for COVID testing tops our news.
Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! Here are some of the share-worthy stories from our area for today.
Here are the top five stories from Jersey:
- Flooding, thunderstorms and possibly tornadoes: forecasters say North Jersey could see all of the following as the remnants of Ida move through the region Wednesday to Thursday. (Read more on Patch)
- They had started gathering before dark, candles in hands, around the lifeguard stand in the sand. At first, a few. Family. Close friends. (Read more on Patch)
- One community in Bergen County ranks higher than the rest when it comes to the support they offer to the LGBTQ+ community, according to a new "Pride Report Card." (Read more on Patch)
- Hopefully, dreams of peace can ultimately trump tragedy. But so far, it's been a heartbreaking week in Newark when it comes to gun violence. (Read more on Patch)
- Three men have been arrested, and 20 ghost guns were seized during a crackdown on a gun trafficking ring between Philadelphia and Camden, authorities announced on Wednesday. (Read more on Patch)
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- 9-Year-Old Rescued After Crawling Into Storm Drain In Lawrence
- NJ Gov Candidate: $490K Debate Fundraising Quota Is A 'Travesty'
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