New Jersey
NJ sinkhole: I-80 eastbound to reopen Monday if weather cooperates
Monday, December 30, 2024 4:59AM
The sinkhole opened up around 7:45 a.m. Thursday just past Exit 34 in Wharton.
WHARTON, New Jersey (WABC) — I-80 eastbound is scheduled to reopen Monday in New Jersey, if the weather cooperates.
The sinkhole opened up around 7:45 a.m. Thursday just past Exit 34 in Wharton, swallowing a portion of the shoulder and encroaching on the right lane going eastbound.
Repaving was underway Sunday night, but was being slowed down by bad weather.
I-80 eastbound Detour:
- Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta
- Stay right following signs for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta
- Stay in the left lane on North Main Street to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover
- Merge onto Route 15 southbound
- Stay left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound
Route 46 eastbound Alternate Route:
- Motorists on I-80 eastbound are advised to take Exit 28/Route 46 eastbound to Route 10/Ledgewood/Lake Hopatcong, which is several miles before the closure
- Continue on Route 46 eastbound
- Stay in the left two lanes to turn left at the traffic signal to continue on Route 46 eastbound
- Turn left onto Route 15 northbound in Dover back to I-80
- or Continue on Route 46 eastbound for about 12 miles and stay left for I-80 eastbound
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New Jersey
Crash closes Route 38 in Hainesport, New Jersey
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, has forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The crash happened on Route 38 near Creek Road at around 9:30 p.m. Chopper 3 was over the scene, where two cars were badly damaged.
According to Burlington County dispatch, several people were injured in the crash.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
New Jersey
Bed Bath & Beyond returns to New Jersey stores
The basics:
- Bed Bath & Beyond returning through new store format with The Container Store
- 5 New Jersey locations set for redesign
- Stores will combine home goods, organization products
- Acquisition of The Container Store expected to close in July
Three years after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing its 360-plus stores, Bed Bath & Beyond is making a retail comeback in New Jersey.
After the formerly Union-based chain’s new parent company announced plans to acquire The Container Store, it is developing a new format that will blend the two banners together.
Starting this month, The Container Store’s 98 locations nationwide will be redesigned to prepare for an integration of Bed Bath & Beyond merchandise.
Known as The Container Store + Bed Bath & Beyond, the format will focus on home goods, organization products and in-home services.
Within New Jersey, the model is coming to:
- Bound Brook – 335 Chimney Rock Road
- Cherry Hill – 2000 Route 38
- Livingston – 372 W. Mount Pleasant Ave.
- Paramus – 370 Route 17 N.
- Princeton – 3506 Brunswick Ave.
Ahead of the overhaul, The Container Store liquidated about 30% of existing inventory in a bid to “streamline assortments, improve space productivity and create room for new products expected to arrive in phases later this year.”
Making room
The Container Store Senior Vice President of Stores Jen Pape described the changes as “a reset with purpose.”
“We are actively reshaping our stores to make room for what’s next. By streamlining select categories today, we’re creating the space and flexibility needed to introduce Bed Bath & Beyond products and deliver a more complete home experience for our customers,” she said.
The move follows Bed Bath & Beyond’s announcement in April that it will acquire The Container Store for about $150 million in stock and convertible notes. The transaction is scheduled to close in July.
The Container Store filed for bankruptcy in December 2024 amid increasing competition from big box retailers and a rough housing market that reduced demand for home goods. The chain emerged from Chapter 11 with its store fleet largely intact.
Bed Bath & Beyond reborn
After winning Bed Bath & Beyond’s IP auction in June 2023 for $21.5 million, Overstock.com relaunched it two months later with a refreshed website and mobile app where shoppers can purchase home décor, furniture, bedding and kitchenware. Overstock.com renamed itself Beyond Inc. before rebranding as Bed Bath & Beyond.
Retail strategy
Find out why the new owner of Harmon, another former Bed Bath & Beyond brand, closed its Bridgewater store here.
The Dallas-headquartered company’s portfolio also includes Overstock.com and Kirkland’s. Last year, it purchased Bed Bath & Beyond’s former baby-focused banner Buybuy Baby for $5 million, too.
The purchase followed Somerset-based baby care brand Dream on Me’s attempt to revive Buybuy Baby. In addition to spending $15.5 million to acquire the chain’s trademark, domain, mobile platform and business data, Dream on Me shelled out $1.17 million to take over 11 brick-and-mortar locations on the East Coast.
Less than a year later, Buybuy Baby closed its fleet of stores in October 2024 and became a “digital-first brand.”
New Jersey
Violent teens clash with cops at NJ carnival — prompting officials to cancel beloved yearly event
Unruly teens violently overwhelmed a New Jersey community carnival, sparking several fights and cursing out police officers, forcing organizers to prematurely shutter the beloved annual event.
A large gathering of “unsupervised juveniles” descended onto the Maple Shade Tigers Youth Football Carnival at JFK Memorial Field in Maple Shade, NJ, on May 1, inundating the yearly gathering to fundraise for the youth sport organization, according to township officials.
“Officers on scene, along with event organizers, directed those involved and other unruly individuals to leave the carnival grounds in an attempt to restore order and maintain public safety,” Maple Shade officials said.
“As a result of the incident, the carnival was closed for the remainder of the evening.”
The delinquents weren’t ousted without a fight, causing problems with officials at the carnival about 15 miles east of Philadelphia.
“They were cursing at police officers. They were clearly trying to provoke physical confrontations with cops,” Maple Shade Police Department Lt. Daniel O’Brien told 6 ABC Philadelphia.
Police say several teens were charged but didn’t reveal the alleged crimes, according to the outlet.
One witness described the mass exodus as a “herd of kids” being escorted by cops, according to the outlet.
Large swarms of teens were seen on video posted online getting into fights and sprinting down the streets of the neighborhood.
One clip captured police officers chasing some of the hooligans as night fell on the Burlington County enclave.
Rumors began to spread online about weapons being brought into the carnival, but Maple Shade Police could not verify the reports, and no weapons were recovered from the scene.
Because of the Friday night mayhem, the second night of the carnival was also canceled.
“We recognize that this decision is not made lightly. The Maple Shade Tigers Youth Football Carnival is a valued tradition that supports a dedicated youth sports organization and brings the community together each year,” town officials said.
“From the outset of this event, Township officials, the Maple Shade Police Department, and the Maple Shade Youth Football organization have worked in close coordination with a shared commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all attendees,” officials said.
“Despite these proactive efforts, the circumstances that developed this evening required immediate action.
Officials estimate that the youth football organization lost thousands of dollars after the cancellations.
“It’s a non-profit, everything that we have always goes back into the program. New equipment, uniforms, helmets,” Thomas Oshinsky told 6 ABC Philadelphia.
Following the chaos in Maple Shade, officials beefed up security measures for the upcoming St. Mary of the Lakes Carnival and Music Festival in neighboring Medford.
Fences will enclose the event, and there will only be two entrances, officials said in a statement on Facebook.
“Face coverings are strictly prohibited, hoodies cannot be worn over your head, wand screening will be conducted, and all bags will be subjected to search,” the advisory warned.
Guests over 18 will be allowed into the park free of charge, with minors taller than 60 inches needing to buy a ticket.
“Carnivals are meant to be fun, family-friendly, fundraising activities held within communities,” officials said. “In Maple Shade, we saw yet again, what happens when groups of teens come to a carnival with intentions other than riding rides, eating funnel cake or playing games.
“We are hoping the measures above will prevent anything unwanted,” the statement added.
Medford officials blasted the uptick in teenage chaos as the community events that have plagued local carnivals in the South Jersey area over the past several years.
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