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Spencer Pratt For Mayor? Former MTV Reality Villain Announces Los Angeles Run Spencer Pratt For Mayor? Former MTV Reality Villain Announces Los Angeles Run Spencer Pratt For Mayor? Former MTV Reality Villain Announces Los Angeles Run
Spencer Pratt For Mayor? Former MTV Reality Villain Announces Los Angeles Run Spencer Pratt is hoping to be Los Angeles' future mayor. The former reality TV star made the announcement at the "They Let Us Burn" rally on Wednesday, Jan. 7, marking the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire, which destroyed his home. Pratt is best known for regular clashes with Lauren Conrad on the MTV's "The Hills," and is married to Heidi Montag, who also starred on the show.  He has been an activist ever since the rampant Palisades Fire and is an outspoken critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom, saying that he is in part to blame for its widespread damage.

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by Cecilia Levine
Rutherford, NJ
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Mikie Sherrill's Inaugural Ball Is Coming To American Dream (Yes, The Mall) Mikie Sherrill's Inaugural Ball Is Coming To American Dream (Yes, The Mall) Mikie Sherrill's Inaugural Ball Is Coming To American Dream (Yes, The Mall)
Mikie Sherrill's Inaugural Ball Is Coming To American Dream (Yes, The Mall) It's black tie meets food court for Mikie Sherrill. The Gubernatorial Inaugural Ball will be held at the American Dream in East Rutherford on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the New Jersey governor-elect's non-profit issue advocacy organization, Mission to Deliver New Jersey, said. The black-tie event will honor Sherrill as New Jersey’s 57th governor and Dale Caldwell as the state’s 4th lieutenant governor. The ball is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the mall's Rink@Arena, where many major events have been held in the past. "The inauguration marks an exciting moment for the State of New Jersey, ce…

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by Cecilia Levine
Somerville, NJ
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Remember The Massive Fire In Somerville? Arsonist Behind It Just Learned His Fate Remember The Massive Fire In Somerville? Arsonist Behind It Just Learned His Fate Remember The Massive Fire In Somerville? Arsonist Behind It Just Learned His Fate
Remember The Massive Fire In Somerville? Arsonist Behind It Just Learned His Fate A 25-year-old car enthusiast was sentenced to prison in connection with a massive fire in Somerset County just before hopping inside of construction equipment and hitting multiple vehicles, authorities said. Amr A. Khodeer, of Somerville, was sentenced to six years on Dec. 12, 2025, after being convicted of second-degree aggravated arson and second-degree theft of a motor vehicle, according to a news release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Somerset County Presiding Criminal Judge Peter Tober imposed the sentence. The charges stem from a fire that broke out at 2:03 p.m. on Tues…

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by Cecilia Levine
Springfield, NJ
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$13.5M Refinance Secured For Millburn Village Shopping Center In Vauxhall $13.5M Refinance Secured For Millburn Village Shopping Center In Vauxhall $13.5M Refinance Secured For Millburn Village Shopping Center In Vauxhall
$13.5M Refinance Secured For Millburn Village Shopping Center In Vauxhall A $13.5 million refinancing has been arranged for Millburn Village, a shopping center located in Vauxhall, according to JLL Capital Markets. The 71,177-square-foot retail center, located at 2933 Vauxhall Rd., sits just off Route 78 and serves a trade area of more than 1.7 million residents within a five-mile radius. JLL represented Lightstone in securing a three-year, fixed-rate loan through Ameritas Investment Corporation, the firm said. Millburn Village was acquired by Lightstone in 2003 and has maintained consistently high occupancy over the past five years, according to JLL. T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
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$8.9M Historic Barbour Estate Destroyed By Fire In Paterson $8.9M Historic Barbour Estate Destroyed By Fire In Paterson $8.9M Historic Barbour Estate Destroyed By Fire In Paterson
$8.9M Historic Barbour Estate Destroyed By Fire In Paterson A fire broke out Monday, Jan. 5, at the Barbour Estate in Paterson, a historic property currently listed for sale for $8.9 million, officials said. Activist Gee Grier said he tried warning city officials that a fire was possible at the 117-year-old site that spans more than 5 acres. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Grier tells Daily Voice that he repeatedly notified the City of Paterson that the property was unsecured and becoming a dumping site, and warned that vacant buildings left unsecured often end up catching fire. He also said he was aware…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
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Lawsuit Tries To Block Costco From Paramus, Mayor Has Choice Words For The Guy Who Filed It Lawsuit Tries To Block Costco From Paramus, Mayor Has Choice Words For The Guy Who Filed It Lawsuit Tries To Block Costco From Paramus, Mayor Has Choice Words For The Guy Who Filed It
Lawsuit Tries To Block Costco From Paramus, Mayor Has Choice Words For The Guy Who Filed It Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza is slamming a lawsuit (and the man who filed it) that seeks to overturn planning board approval for a proposed Costco Wholesale store along Route 17, calling it “frivolous” and vowing that the borough will fight it. The lawsuit was filed Dec. 22, 2025, in Superior Court in Bergen County by David Lorenzo, who owns property located at 16-02 Clauss Ave. in Paramus, according to the filing. The suit challenges approvals granted by the borough's Planning Board for the Costco Wholesale retail store with a tire center planned for 857, 859, and 861 Route 17. The de…

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National Interest
Hilary Duff's Husband Trolls Ocean Township Disney Star For 'Toxic Mom Group' Breakup Essay Hilary Duff's Husband Trolls Ocean Township Disney Star For 'Toxic Mom Group' Breakup Essay Hilary Duff's Husband Trolls Ocean Township Disney Star For 'Toxic Mom Group' Breakup Essay
Hilary Duff's Husband Trolls Ocean Township Disney Star For 'Toxic Mom Group' Breakup Essay Ashley Tisdale is facing backlash after publishing a viral essay in "The Cut" titled "Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group." In it, the New Jersey native and former Disney Channel star describes feeling excluded by a close-knit circle of celebrity mothers. In the essay, Tisdale, 40, who grew up in Ocean Township (Monmouth County) and now lives in Los Angeles, writes that she initially felt “connected and energized” by the mom group. Based on prior photos she shared on social media, people are speculating the group includes well known stars such as Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Tr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Uxbridge, MA
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Hearts Break As ID Of Uxbridge Officer Killed In On-Duty Crash Released Hearts Break As ID Of Uxbridge Officer Killed In On-Duty Crash Released Hearts Break As ID Of Uxbridge Officer Killed In On-Duty Crash Released
Hearts Break As ID Of Uxbridge Officer Killed In On-Duty Crash Released The identity of the Massachusetts police officer killed in an on-duty crash while helping a motorist overnight has been released. Citing the Uxbridge Police Department, WPRI identifies the officer killed on Route 146 at approximately 12:40 a.m., as 43-year-old Stephen Laporta. Counseling is being made available to the Uxbridge Police Department. LaPorta was hired in 2024 after working as a dispatcher, Uxbridge PD said. Stephen LaPorta Uxbridge PD Condolences poured in for LaPorta on social media.  Josh Murdock remembered him as "one of the hardest working, smartest and m…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
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Man, 35, Found Dead With Signs Of Trauma In Paterson, Prosecutor Says Man, 35, Found Dead With Signs Of Trauma In Paterson, Prosecutor Says Man, 35, Found Dead With Signs Of Trauma In Paterson, Prosecutor Says
Man, 35, Found Dead With Signs Of Trauma In Paterson, Prosecutor Says A 35-year-old man who was found with signs of physical injury in Paterson was later pronounced dead, authorities said. Alexis Viveros-Callejas' body was found near 15th Street and 6th Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 4, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Patrick Murray said. An investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PC…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Cherry Hill Military Family's Home Destroyed By Fire Cherry Hill Military Family's Home Destroyed By Fire Cherry Hill Military Family's Home Destroyed By Fire
Cherry Hill Military Family's Home Destroyed By Fire A military family from Cherry Hill is seeing an outpouring of community support after a house fire. The Ianni family's house broke out in flames on Monday afternoon, Jan. 5, community members confirm. A GoFundMe for the family says that Robert "Bobby" Ianni has served in the military for more than 15 years and his wife, Jen, is a local teacher at Katz Dalsey Academy – Camden’s Promise Charter School Network. The Iannis have four children: Alex, 15, Juliet, 12, Elle, 6, and Ava, 1.5 "The family also has a wonderful dog named Cooper who greets any neighbor who walks by with so much love," or…

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