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'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years:' PA City Ranked Among Best Places For Viewing 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years:' PA City Ranked Among Best Places For Viewing
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years:' PA City Ranked Among Best Places For Viewing In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. And one Pennsylvania city has been named among the top 20 best places in the U.S. for viewing. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what space.com says will be "the l…
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon: First Projected Cloud Cover Conditions 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon: First Projected Cloud Cover Conditions
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon: First Projected Cloud Cover Conditions In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what space.com says will be "the longest and most visible for the US in 100 years," with a four-minute totality duration beginning…
These Places Will Be Best To View 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years': Here's When These Places Will Be Best To View 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years': Here's When
These Places Will Be Best To View 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years': Here's When It won't be long now. In just over two months, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Mark your calendar now for Monday, April 8 with four-minute totality duration beginning at 3:13 p.m. Eastern time. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. According to space.com, it will be "the longest and most visible for the US in 100 years," w…
Shake Shack Replacing Route 35 Moe's Southwest Grill In Middletown Shake Shack Replacing Route 35 Moe's Southwest Grill In Middletown
Shake Shack Replacing Route 35 Moe's Southwest Grill In Middletown A new Shake Shack location is coming to Middletown and it will bring burgers to a building previously known for serving up burritos. A spokesperson for Shake Shack confirmed the chain will open a restaurant at 1149 Route 35 in 2024. An opening date has not yet been set. The address was last home to Moe's Southwest Grill, which is permanently closed according to Google Maps. Phone calls to the listed number for the restaurant had an automated message saying no one was available. The former Moe's Southwest Grill in Middletown, NJ. Google Maps There are 20 locations across New Jersey, acc…
Meteor Shower Dazzles Tonight: How to Catch 2024 Quadrantids Meteor Shower Dazzles Tonight: How to Catch 2024 Quadrantids
Meteor Shower Dazzles Tonight: How to Catch 2024 Quadrantids Keep an eye on the sky along the East Coast tonight. The first meteor shower of 2024, the Quadrantids, is expected to be visible overnight Wednesday, Jan. 3 and peak in the early in the morning hours on Thursday, Jan. 4. The American Meteor Society says the best time to catch a falling star in North America will be between 1 and 5 a.m. Astronomers consider the Quadrantids as one of the best annual meteor showers. NASA says between 60 and 200 meteors can be seen per hour under perfect conditions. Quadrantids are known for their bright fireball meteors and short peaks. While most …
Winter 2023-24 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service Winter 2023-24 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service
Winter 2023-24 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service has just released its outlook for the winter of 2023-24.El Niño is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years, driving the outlook for warmer-than-average temperatures for the northern tier of the continental United States, according to NOAA’s US. Winter Outlook, which was released on Thursday, Oct. 19 by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service.  At the same time, the forecast says much of the Northeast has a 40 to 50 percent chance of above-normal…
Shark 'Buddies' Swim Through Mass Waters Together, A 'Potentially' Groundbreaking Discovery Shark 'Buddies' Swim Through Mass Waters Together, A 'Potentially' Groundbreaking Discovery
Shark 'Buddies' Swim Through Mass Waters Together, A 'Potentially' Groundbreaking Discovery Even sharks like traveling with their friends.  A pair of white sharks, Jekyll and Simon, appear to be traveling North American waters together, a finding that is in opposition to the commonly-held perception that sharks are solitary creatures, according to the Museum of Science.  "We don't really expect to see these white sharks staying together," said Bob Hueter, chief scientist at the non-profit marine research organization OCEARCH. "But Simon and Jekyll, they seem to be buddies in the sense that they're going to the same place at the same time." Researchers tracked shark buds off the …
Are You The Lucky One? $40K Lotto Ticket Sold At Lindenhurst Store Are You The Lucky One? $40K Lotto Ticket Sold At Lindenhurst Store
Are You The Lucky One? $40K Lotto Ticket Sold At Lindenhurst Store Double-check your tickets: You might just be $40,000 richer after a winning ticket was sold on Long Island, lottery officials announced. A Take 5 winning ticket, worth over $40,000, was sold in Lindenhurst for the Friday, July 28 evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced. The ticket, worth $40,476.50, was sold at Balinder, located at 76 West Montauk Highway. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one to 39, with two televised drawings at 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. Lottery draw game prizes can be claimed up to one year from the drawing date. The New York Lottery contributed $3.6 billi…
Winner Winner: Prize Lotto Ticket Sold At This Ridge Store Winner Winner: Prize Lotto Ticket Sold At This Ridge Store
Winner Winner: Prize Lotto Ticket Sold At This Ridge Store Lottery officials announced that a top-prize Take 5 ticket was sold at a Long Island convenience store, making one lucky person nearly $20,000 richer. A winning Take 5 ticket worth $18,019 was sold at the BP gas station located at 1470 Middle Country Road in Ridge, according to officials with the New York Lottery. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery game prizes may be claimed up to one year from the drawing date. The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, accor…
‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife At Mohegan Sun ‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife At Mohegan Sun
‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife At Mohegan Sun Tickets to see comedian Matt Rife on his first ever world tour are in such demand that a Connecticut venue is adding more shows to its lineup. In a Facebook post Thursday, June 8, Mohegan Sun Area, located in Uncasville in New London County, announced it was adding a “record-breaking FOURTH show” for Rife’s “ProbleMATTic World Tour.” The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is now set to perform in Connecticut from Thursday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Rife announced the tour Monday, June 5, in a TikTok video featuring fellow …
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Schenectady As Part Of World Tour Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Schenectady As Part Of World Tour
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In Schenectady As Part Of World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through the Empire State as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform seven shows in New York as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife at the following New York shows: Schenectady - Jan. 31, 2024 at Proctor’s Theatre New York City - Feb. 2, 2024 at Radio City Music Hall Waterloo - Feb. 28 and 29, 2024 at del Lago Resort & Casino Syracuse - March 30, 2024 at Landmark Theatre Rife announ…
Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour
Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through Pennsylvania as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform two shows in Connecticut as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife on April 25 in Pittsburgh at Benedum Center, and on April 26 at The Met. Rife announced the tour in a TikTok video featuring fellow celebs Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. In the video, Kutcher plays a genie who grants Rife his wish of embarking on a world tour. …
Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In VA During World Tour Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In VA During World Tour
Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In VA During World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through Virginia as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform two shows in Connecticut as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife on April 28 at the Altria Theater in Richmond. Rife announced the tour in a TikTok video featuring fellow celebs Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. In the video, Kutcher plays a genie who grants Rife his wish of embarking on a world tour. @matt_rife WORLD TOUR A…
Winning $50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At New Hyde Park 7-Eleven Winning $50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At New Hyde Park 7-Eleven
Winning $50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At New Hyde Park 7-Eleven Lottery officials announced that a third-prize winning lottery ticket was sold at a Long Island establishment, making one lucky person $50,000 richer. A third-prize Powerball ticket was sold at a New Hyde Park 7-Eleven, located at 1599 Hillside Avenue, according to New York Lottery officials. The ticket has four matching numbers plus the Powerball and is worth $50,000. According to officials, the winning numbers for the May 24 Powerball drawing are 12, 21, 44, 50, 58, and Powerball 26. To securely check a ticket, players can use the New York Lottery app. Draw game tickets expire one …
Squashed Already: NY Farmer's Days-Old Pumpkin All-Time Record Broken (Barely!) Squashed Already: NY Farmer's Days-Old Pumpkin All-Time Record Broken (Barely!)
Squashed Already: NY Farmer's Days-Old Pumpkin All-Time Record Broken (Barely!) Well, that didn’t last long. Just one week after a farmer in upstate New York set the record for the heaviest pumpkin ever grown in North America, that record has already been squashed by a grower in Minnesota. The massive 2,560-pound gourd was unveiled in California on Monday, Oct. 10, at the 49th Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, near San Francisco. Earlier Report: Good Gourd: NY Farmer Breaks Record For Heaviest Pumpkin In North America Grown by Travis Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, it just barely beat out the previous pumpkin king, Scott Andrusz, of Willi…
Is It A Fox Or Coyote? Here's How To Tell Difference, Audubon Says Is It A Fox Or Coyote? Here's How To Tell Difference, Audubon Says
Is It A Fox Or Coyote? Here's How To Tell Difference, Audubon Says Wild canines have been caught roaming through area neighborhoods in the region, causing concern for some and curiosity for others. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, an animal was caught on camera making the rounds through the area, though it remains unclear whether it was a fox or coyote. According to animal experts, coyotes are larger than foxes, with longer limbs, snout, and ears. Coyotes have a dog-like face and are generally much bigger than foxes, which have bushier tails and weigh less than their counterpart. Officials noted that coyotes have a scruffy gray or brown coat, while foxes come in a va…
Justin Bieber Spotted At Pennsylvania Diner Justin Bieber Spotted At Pennsylvania Diner
Justin Bieber Spotted At Pennsylvania Diner You’ll never Belieb who stopped by a central Pennsylvania diner. The pop-star and his bodyguard came to the City Star Diner in Manheim Wednesday, Feb. 2, for that "Yummy." The two were spotted by waitresses— one even scored some photos, according to her Facebook post. His bodyguard was talking about Rock Lititz and mentioned that Bieber was in the area to practice for his upcoming shows, according to LancasterOnline. Justin is in Manheim PA 😂  Posted by Jordan Snyder on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Bieber had a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant, the outlet says. The vocalist is expect…
COVID-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms COVID-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms
Covid-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms Health officials have released a new study confirming that nearly half of all those who contract COVID-19 infections remain asymptomatic, confirming a long-held belief. New research found that more than 40 percent of those who tested positive for the virus have not shown symptoms, according to a new study published this week in JAMA Network Open. In the study, researchers examined nearly 100 studies between January 2020 and February 2021 of nearly 30 million people in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa. Of those millions, approximately 60 percent of confirmed COVID…
Fish With Fangs Caught In New England Reservoir Fish With Fangs Caught In New England Reservoir
Fish With Fangs Caught In New England Reservoir A New England man has a real tale to tell after hooking a strange fish with a mouth full of fangs. Mike Powell of Canton, Massachusetts, told WCVB News 5 ABC that he did just that while fishing in Norfolk County in Canton. The fish, called a Northern Snakehead, doesn't just have fangs, it also has beady black eyes and a body covered in slippery slime. Powell was fishing when he landed the nearly 6-pound, 30-inch creature in the Canton Reservoir.  “Me and my buddy, we didn’t even know what it was at first,” he told News 5.  The fish, from Asia, is considered a non-native sp…
Two MA Disney Stores Among Nearly 60 Closing Across America Two MA Disney Stores Among Nearly 60 Closing Across America
Two MA Disney Stores Among Nearly 60 Closing Across America So long, farewell... Disney is closing nearly 60 of its brick and mortar stores across the US come Sept. 15. DisneyDisney Among them, two in Massachusetts. According to the Disney Store website, the following stores are closing in Massachusetts: Burlington: Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Turnpike Wrentham: Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, 1 Premium Outlets Blvd After the next round of closings, only 25 stores will remain in operation. Disney last March announced at least 60 of its North America stores to focus on online sales.
July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded On Earth, NOAA Says July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded On Earth, NOAA Says
July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded On Earth, NOAA Says The world broke a dubious record last month as the Earth’s climate continues heating up. July was the hottest month ever recorded, according to new data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), causing more concern for those anxious about climate change. The combined land- and ocean-surface temperature around the world was 1.67 degrees Fahrenheit above the average of 60.4 degrees, according to NOAA — making July the hottest month on Earth since record-keeping started 142 years ago. “In this case, first place is the worst place to be,” NOAA Administrator Ri…
Recall Issued For 266,000 Ram Pickup Trucks Recall Issued For 266,000 Ram Pickup Trucks
Recall Issued For 266,000 Ram Pickup Trucks The manufacturer of Ram pickup trucks is recalling more than 260,000 vehicles in North America because side airbags can explode without warning. Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, said on Friday, Aug. 13, that an investigation discovered certain vehicles may be equipped with airbag inflators that were contaminated by moisture during the supplier’s manufacturing process.  "Such inflators may rupture, even without air-bag deployment, possibly sending debris into the cabin," the company said in a statement, noting that it is aware of a single rupture involving one of its vehicl…
Perseid Meteor Shower To Reach Peak Soon Perseid Meteor Shower To Reach Peak Soon
Perseid Meteor Shower To Reach Peak Soon Look up! The 2021 Perseid meteor shower is set to reach its peak later in August.  Space.com reported that while the meteor shower was set to last from Sunday, July 25 through Wednesday, Aug. 18, it will reach its peak on the night of Thursday, Aug. 12. The site said people in Eastern Europe are in the best position to see the meteor shower, but North Americans should also have a good view of it. The peak is expected to last for about 12 hours, Space.com added. For best viewing of the most meteors, observers should choose a dark site that doesn't have haze and smoke. Learn more …
LIRR Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time LIRR Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time
Lirr Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) riders will soon have access to Grand Central Terminal for the first time, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. After decades of delays, the bulk of construction at the East Side Access project is completed, with the concourses scheduled to be opened up by December 2022, the governor announced, marking the first time LIRR riders will be connected directly to the East Side in Manhattan. The project includes eight new tracks for the station and includes improvements to help ease the rush at Penn Station, making it easier to get to different parts of Manhattan dir…
Here's When To Watch First Total Lunar Eclipse In Two Years Here's When To Watch First Total Lunar Eclipse In Two Years
Here's When To Watch First Total Lunar Eclipse In Two Years In a potentially special event -- if viewing conditions cooperate -- the “Super Flower Blood Moon,” the first eclipse of the decade, will bring the moon closest to the Earth that it's been in at least two years. On Wednesday, May 26, the lunar eclipse will begin at 7:11 a.m. Eastern time and end at 7:26 a.m., but will be partially visible from 5:45 a.m. to 8:52 a.m. along the East Coast. According to NASA, over several hours, the Moon will pass through Earth's shadow, causing it to darken and usually become reddish in color. The full moon is called the "flower" moon in May because it's w…
COVID-19: Moderna Begins Vaccine Trials For Children, Babies COVID-19: Moderna Begins Vaccine Trials For Children, Babies
Covid-19: Moderna Begins Vaccine Trials For Children, Babies Moderna is moving forward with its latest COVID-19 vaccine trial, testing it in children six months to less than 12 years old as the company reviews the effectiveness and safety of the shot in younger Americans. As part of the study, researchers will be giving two injections 28 days apart of either the Moderna vaccine or a placebo, to the children being tested. The current Moderna vaccine has only been authorized for use in those 18 and older. Kids who get the vaccine will receive one of three possible doses, from 25 micrograms up to 100 micrograms – the same dose that received an emergen…
New Jersey's Nabisco Factory To Close By Summer, 600 Workers Laid Off New Jersey's Nabisco Factory To Close By Summer, 600 Workers Laid Off
New Jersey's Nabisco Factory To Close By Summer, 600 Workers Laid Off The New Jersey Nabisco factory that has been pumping sweet cookie aromas into the air along Route 208 for years will shutter by the summer, leaving 600 workers without jobs. The Fair Lawn factory and another in Atlanta, Georgia will close in late August or early September, Borough Mayor Kurt Peluso and Nabisco's parent company, Mondelez International, said Thursday. The reason for the closure was a geographical one, Peluso said. While the snack company has one plant each serving the Central U.S. and West Coast, there were three serving the East Coast. Apparently, the three plants (New…
Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores
Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores Godiva Chocolate is closing all of its North American stores. The mass closure will affect 128 stores in the United States and Canada. Outposts in Europe, the Middle East, and China will remain open. Godiva will stay open through Valentine’s Day, but closures will be completed by March, according to CNN and other media sources. The news comes as a new Godiva CEO steps in, Nurtac Ziyal Afridi, who was appointed in mid-December 2020. Godiva said, in a press release, that its business has been shifting from in-store purchases to online orders through its own and partner websites. The near…
Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores - Including 5 In Massachusetts Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores - Including 5 In Massachusetts
Godiva Chocolate Closing All US Stores - Including 5 In Massachusetts Godiva chocolates is closing all of its North American stores. The mass closure will affect 128 stores in the U.S. and Canada - including 5 in Massachusetts and 3 in Connecticut. Outposts in Europe, the Middle East, and China will remain open. Godiva will stay open through Valentine’s Day, but closures will be completed by March, according to CT Post and other media sources. The news comes as a new Godiva CEO steps in, Nurtac Ziyal Afridi, who was appointed in mid-December 2020. Godiva said, in a press release, that its business has been shifting from in-store purchases to online o…
Polar Vortex Expected To Bring Major Shift In Weather Pattern, Several Chances For Snowfall Polar Vortex Expected To Bring Major Shift In Weather Pattern, Several Chances For Snowfall
Polar Vortex Expected To Bring Major Shift In Weather Pattern, Several Chances For Snowfall Following a stormy first few days of 2021, a stretch of dry, seasonable days is likely to continue for another week before a big change in the weather pattern with the expected arrival of the polar vortex. Located about 20 miles over the earth's surface, the polar vortex is a low-pressure system that leads to the swirling of Arctic air around the polar regions which unleashes cold air much farther south, including in North America. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Samuhel said that "Once the pattern gets rolling, a major surge in heating demand is expected, and winter storms and l…
Legendary NJ Snack Factory May Close Legendary NJ Snack Factory May Close
Legendary NJ Snack Factory May Close Can you name the company that produces these snack favorites: Chips Ahoy!, Belvita, Oreo cookies, Lorna Doone, Ritz Crackers, Teddy Grahams, Triscuit crackers, Fig Newtons and Wheat Thins? After six decades of baking these products in Fair Lawn, Nabisco is considering closing its New Jersey factory. The Nabisco factory that opened along Route 208 in 1958, now a division of Mondelēz International, Inc., might be closing soon, according to company officials. NO SURPRISE: Nabisco's most popular snackNabisco As the beverage and snack company moves to economize and modernize, the Fair Lawn …