Decades-old Thanksgiving tragedy now sees justice as an arrest is made in DC homicide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly two decades after a Thanksgiving Day tragedy, a suspect has been arrested in the 2005 killing of 23-year-old Makia Mosby in Southeast Washington, police announced Friday. On November…
Thanksgiving fire leaves family displaced, community rallies to help rebuild
LINDEN, NJ — The Elsieidy family is facing an immense challenge after an electrical fire on Thanksgiving night destroyed much of their home. Miraculously, all family members escaped safely, but their residence…
Community rallies to support Barooah family after Thanksgiving tragedy
ROXBURY, NJ — The Roxbury community has come together in a wave of support for the Barooah family, who are mourning the devastating loss of their son Gavin in a tragic Thanksgiving…
Toms River student to be honored for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — James Warren, a student at Toms River High School North, will be recognized by the Toms River Township Council for his selection to perform in the prestigious Macy’s…
Grandfather killed in Thanksgiving Day dispute over loud music
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. — A 72-year-old grandfather was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day during a dispute with a neighbor over loud music, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Hureleyon McLean…
Toms River to honor student selected for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade band
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is set to honor James Warren, a student at Toms River High School North, who was selected to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving…
20-year-old Caron Means shot and killed on Thanksgiving in Pikesville
PIKESVILLE, Md. — Baltimore County Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Caron Means, who was killed Thursday afternoon in the unit block of Hawthorne Avenue. Officers from the Pikesville Precinct…
Juvenile injured in Port Vue Thanksgiving Night shooting, investigation underway
PORT VUE, Pa. — A juvenile male was hospitalized after being shot Thursday night in Port Vue, Allegheny County police reported. Authorities said the shooting occurred around 10:08 p.m. in the 1300…
Trump Fires Up Thanksgiving with Sharp Denouncement of ‘Radical Left
PALM BEACH, Fla. — On this past Thursday, former President Donald Trump took the tradition of sharing a Thanksgiving message in a novel direction with a scathing commentary on the ”Radical Left…
Suffolk County police join effort to support 500 veterans with Thanksgiving turkeys
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Hundreds of veterans in need were provided Thanksgiving meals and essential items this week, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Suffolk County Police Department and Nassau County…
Ocean County man charged with attempted bodily injury in Thanksgiving Day domestic incident
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Jonathan Ryan Spangler, 32, was taken into custody on Thursday and faces charges of attempting to cause bodily injury to another person, according to Ocean County authorities. Spangler,…
Ocean County man jailed on multiple charges, including domestic violence and threats to kill on Thanksgiving Day
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Thomas Joseph Carrano, 33, was booked into Ocean County custody on Thursday, facing a series of serious charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident, according to authorities.…
Thanksgiving Myths You Totally Believed (But Aren’t Actually True)
Thanksgiving is packed with traditions we hold near and dear—turkey dinners, family feasts, and that perfect balance of gratitude and gluttony. But just like your uncle’s tall fishing stories, a lot of…
Why Thanksgiving Dinner Always Knocks You Out: The Truth About Food Comas
Ah, Thanksgiving—the holiday where gratitude meets gluttony. You pile your plate high with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and maybe a token green bean to keep things balanced. Then, somewhere…
Thanksgiving Rain Gives Way to Sunny and Cool Weekend Weather
As Thanksgiving weekend unfolds in New Jersey, residents can expect a mix of weather conditions, beginning with rain on Thursday and transitioning to clear, colder days through Sunday. On Thanksgiving Day, rain…
New Jersey’s Thanksgiving Morning Traffic Report: Watch Out for Turkeys on the Road
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Drivers in New Jersey faced a series of travel disruptions Thursday morning, with flooding, downed poles, and crashes affecting major roads in the state as holiday travel got…
Howell police deliver Thanksgiving meals to local families in need
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Howell Township Police Department continued its annual tradition of spreading Thanksgiving cheer by delivering meals to residents in need, the department announced Wednesday. Members of Howell Township…
New Jersey State Police bolster security at Ferry Port ahead of Thanksgiving
WEEHAWKEN, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police conducted a high-visibility security operation at Port Imperial on Thanksgiving Eve to ensure the safety of travelers during one of the busiest travel periods…
Thanksgiving closures and service changes announced in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — District Government offices and services will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, with several closures and modified operations across the city. Emergency services,…
Rockland County DA’s Office supports People to People Thanksgiving food drive
NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, under District Attorney Tom Walsh, continued its annual tradition of supporting People to People, Rockland County’s largest hunger relief organization, by hosting…
Blackout Wednesday: Thanksgiving Eve ranks among New Jersey’s most dangerous days for drunk driving
TRENTON, N.J. — Thanksgiving Eve, commonly known as “Blackout Wednesday,” marks one of the busiest drinking nights of the year in New Jersey and across the country. Officials warn that the evening,…
Toms River Township Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Homebound Seniors
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Senior Center and Mayor Dan Rodrick’s office partnered on Tuesday to deliver Thanksgiving meals to homebound seniors in the community, spreading holiday cheer ahead of…
Hey, New Jersey Libs: It’s Not Too Late to Get Over It and Spend Thanksgiving With Your Trump-Loving Family—Here’s Why
Thanksgiving has a knack for bringing up old arguments alongside the pumpkin pie. But this year, as political divisions run deeper than gravy on your mashed potatoes, the temptation to skip out…
Thanksgiving Day 5K to bring parking restrictions and closures to downtown D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The S.O.M.E. America’s Trot for Hunger 5K, scheduled for Thursday, November 28, will result in widespread parking restrictions and street closures across downtown Washington, D.C., during the morning hours.…
Rain Could Dampen Thanksgiving Travel Plans for New Jersey
Thanksgiving travel in New Jersey could be complicated by rain, especially on Wednesday night into Thanksgiving Day. Today’s weather has already brought morning showers, with rain tapering off by late morning. Temperatures…
Street closures planned for Newark Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
NEWARK, N.J. — Several streets in Newark will be closed on Monday, November 25, to accommodate Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution, city officials announced. According to Public Safety Director…
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