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Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports
Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports The next time you walk into Chili's, it may feel like you've stepped back into the '90s. Chili's is reportedly planning to give its more than 1,200 US restaurants retro makeovers over the next several years. The casual dining chain will bring back many of the nostalgic features that helped define the brand decades ago, CNN reported. The redesigned restaurants will feature red leather booths, colorful Southwest-inspired tile tabletops, vintage wall décor, and updated bar areas with more televisions and neon margarita signs. "Our objective is we want to make Chili's more …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Philly Man Who Stole Pokémon Cards From Gloucester County Store At Large: Police Philly Man Who Stole Pokémon Cards From Gloucester County Store At Large: Police
Philly Man Who Stole Pokémon Cards From Gloucester County Store At Large: Police Police in Washington Township are hoping to catch em all. A 31-year-old Philadelphia man is at large after he stole Pokémon cards from a card shop in Washington Township, Washington Township police said. Frank's Card Shop on Route 42 was burglarized on Wednesday, July 1 after two suspects broke the front window to gain entry to steal the cards, police said. On Friday, July 10, the same suspects returned armed with a hammer and again attempted to break the front window to gain entry, police said. Their attempt was unsuccessful, and no entry was made into the business, police said. An invest…

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by Sam Barron
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Powerful NJ Construction Family Featured On Alix Earle's New Netflix Show: How To Watch Powerful NJ Construction Family Featured On Alix Earle's New Netflix Show: How To Watch
Powerful NJ Construction Family Featured On Alix Earle's New Netflix Show: How To Watch New Jersey influencer Alix Earle is bringing her life to Netflix with "Earle Meets World," a new reality series premiering on Friday, Sept. 4, according to a brand-new teaser. A teaser, released Thursday, July 30, appears to hint at the Red Bank native's widely discussed fallout with podcast host Alex Cooper while also giving viewers a look inside her New Jersey family. The trailer features Earle alongside her mother, Alisa, who was recently diagnosed with cancer; her father, New Jersey construction magnate Thomas "TJ" Earle; and her sisters, Ashtin and Izabel. The Earle family has lon…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Man Threatened To Kill Mom, Sister While In Jail: Prosecutor NJ Man Threatened To Kill Mom, Sister While In Jail: Prosecutor
NJ Man Threatened To Kill Mom, Sister While In Jail: Prosecutor A 41-year-old Mays Landing man pleaded guilty to threatening his mother, sister and brother-in-law, authorities announced Thursday, June 30. Douglas Shuster faces three years in prison after pleading guilty to terroristic threats per the terms of a plea agreement, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Wednesday, Jan. 7, a man told Mullica Township police his mother-in-law had received threats over the phone from Shuster, who was incarcerated at the Salem County Jail, authorities said. Shuster told his mother that if she sold the house he was staying in and if his belon…

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by Sam Barron
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Female Fort Dix Corrections Officer Had Sex With Inmate: Feds Female Fort Dix Corrections Officer Had Sex With Inmate: Feds
Female Fort Dix Corrections Officer Had Sex With Inmate: Feds A 27-year-old corrections officer at FCI Fort Dix was charged with having sex with an inmate, authorities announced Wednesday, July 29. Jordan Pensak, a New Brunswick resident, had a consensual relationship with an inmate at the facility, having sex with him in January, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said. Pensak and the inmate also exchanged sexually explicit photographs and messages over social media and electronic applications, facilitated by the inmate’s use of two contraband cell phones while in custody at Fort Dix, Frazer said. Pensak admitted to having a sexual relationship with th…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
NJ Man Killed His Infant Daughter: Prosecutor NJ Man Killed His Infant Daughter: Prosecutor
NJ Man Killed His Infant Daughter: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Atlantic City man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of his daughter, authorities announced Thursday, July 30. On Monday, Feb. 2, officers responded to an apartment in Atlantic City and found the 1-year-old unresponsive, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. The child was rushed to a hospital where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. The child had blunt force trauma  to the head and neck and an autopsy documented a contusion on the child’s forehead and abrasions on both sides of her neck, bilaterial retinal hemorrhages and had absent …

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by Sam Barron
Business
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Airways is changing how travelers book flights as it prepares to launch a new domestic first-class option. The New York-based airline announced this week that it will begin rolling out what it called a simpler shopping system. Customers will first choose their onboard experience before selecting a fare based on price and flexibility. Travelers will be able to choose from four classes: Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, and Mint. "With the introduction of BlueFirst and our recently improved EvenMore experience, we want to make sure customers can easily find the JetBlue experiences they…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Burglar Busted Breaking Into Vehicle: Northfield PD Burglar Busted Breaking Into Vehicle: Northfield PD
Burglar Busted Breaking Into Vehicle: Northfield PD A 30-year-old Northfield man was arrested and charged with breaking into a vehicle, authorities announced Wednesday, July 29. At 11:11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, a residence on Pincus Avenue noticed a man, later identified as Yuma White, opening the door of a parked vehicle, Northfield police said. Officers detained White and reviewed surveillance footage showed White breaking into a motor vehicle, police said. He is charged with two counts of burglary and five counts of criminal activity to commit burglary, police said.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
NJ Woman Gunned Down Boyfriend: Prosecutor NJ Woman Gunned Down Boyfriend: Prosecutor
NJ Woman Gunned Down Boyfriend: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Glassboro woman was arrested and charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township Wednesday, July 29, authorities said. Amelia Wilmore-Nozil is charged with manslaughter and unlawful possession of a weapon, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons. At 2:03 p.m. officers responded to Bromley Court and found 33-year-old Dominicio Fuhrtz, a Winslow Township resident, inside his parked vehicle with a gunshot wound, authorities said. Fuhrtz was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced…

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by Sam Barron
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This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study An ingredient found in kitchens around the world is drawing scientific attention for what it did under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers tested five plant-derived compounds against mouse fibrosarcoma cells and normal rat muscle cells, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balanced combination of cancer-cell activity and preliminary safety, researchers found. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year
Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year Stockton University has again been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America, earning four out of five stars for the fifth consecutive year. According to Stockton University, the 2026 list includes 735 schools nationwide selected from more than 2,400 institutions. Money does not use a single numerical ranking, instead assigning star ratings to colleges based on value, affordability, and measurable student outcomes. The annual rankings review 25 measures of educational quality, affordability, and alumni success, including graduation rates, tuition and fees, financial aid, studen…

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Business
Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure
Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure A sweet treat sold across a wide stretch of the East Coast is being pulled from shelves over a potentially life-threatening labeling failure. Lidl US said in an announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, July 28, that it is recalling all units of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating and Apricot Filling. The 11.6 oz. boxes may contain undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens. People with an allergy or sensitivity to any of those ingredients could suffer a serious or life-threatening reaction if they eat the cookies, the company warned. …

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by Joe Lombardi