Wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest

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Wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest

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Crews are on the scene of a wildfire burning in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest.

It started Wednesday morning and is burning in Waterford Township, Camden County and Shamong Twp., Burlington County.

Chopper video showed a large plume of smoke rising up from the forest.

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Here’s when New Jersey will hold a special election to fill late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s House seat

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Here’s when New Jersey will hold a special election to fill late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s House seat

Congressman Donald Payne Jr. remembered at emotional funeral service in New Jersey

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NEWARK, N.J. — A special election will be held in New Jersey later this year to fill the United States House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.

New Jersey special election

Gov. Phil Murphy issued a writ of election Friday calling for a special primary election on July 16 followed by a special general election on Sept. 18.

Candidates have until May 10 to file a petition seeking a party nomination. It is unknown at this time who will be running.

The elected representative will serve out the remainder of Payne’s term through Jan. 3, 2025, in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, which covers parts of Essex, Hudson and Union counties.

New Jersey’s regular primary election, meanwhile, is set for June 4.

Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at age 65

Payne was hospitalized in early April after a “physical accident,” his office said, and died on April 24 after medical complications led to a heart attack. He was 65 years old.

Payne had served as the state’s 10th Congressional District representative since 2012. The seat had previously been held by his father, Rep. Donald Payne Sr., who died of colon cancer while in office.

A funeral for Payne Jr. was held Thursday in Newark at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where his father’s funeral had been held.

Payne Jr. was remembered by his children as “the best father that anybody could ever ask for” and by fellow lawmakers as a hero and a remarkable leader.

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Katie Houlis is a digital producer with the CBS New York web team.

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Three groups are suing New Jersey to block an offshore wind farm – myMotherLode.com

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New Jersey State Fair Meadowlands is returning for 2024

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May 3, 2024

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New Jersey State Fair Meadowlands is returning for 2024

With the nice weather comes time for fairs, and there is none bigger than the State Fair.

The State Fair Meadowlands will be held from June 20 through July 7, held around MetLife Stadium in the, you guessed it, Meadowlands.

Here are just a few of the scheduled attractions:

⚫ Circus Lena
⚫ Cycle Circus
⚫ Michael Jackson Tribute Show
⚫ Rosaire’s Racing Pigs
⚫ Illusionist Jay Mattioli
⚫ Jurassic Kingdom

We cannot wait to open the doors to the 2024 fair,” said Mike Dorso, Vice President of the State Fair Meadowlands. “Our exciting new acts, combined with the favorites people adore, are lining up to make this the most entertainment-packed fair yet. We’ve also added several new food offerings and vendors that people are going to love.

State Fair Meadowlands via Facebook

Some other reasons to attend include:

⚫ Spectacular Fireworks Displays on both July 3rd and July 4th. The fireworks can be seen from anywhere on the fairgrounds.
⚫ Magic of Lance Gifford will dazzle crowds with his magic acts.
⚫ Commerford Petting Zoo never fails to impress children and adults, alike. Stroll through the zoo and interact with ponies, llamas, donkeys and much more. Be sure to check out the pony rides, too, for an additional fee.

State Fair Meadowlands via Facebook

I haven’t even gotten to the unique food fare at the fair. They have the classic carnival-type food, like cheesesteaks, corn dogs, and gyros; but they also have more exotic choices like alligator meat.

State Fair Meadowlands via Facebook

Other popular items are fried Oreos and fried candy bars. All sorts of things wrapped in bacon will be available, as well.

The fair will not run on June 25 due to a soccer game at the stadium.

It’s here! The complete 2024 NJ county fair summer schedule

A list of county fairs happening across the Garden State for 2024. From rides, food, animals, and hot air balloons, each county fair has something unique to offer.

(Fairs are listed in geographical order from South NJ to North NJ)

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant

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