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The Sweet Story of Pączki at Market 32 & Price Chopper
When it comes to celebrating traditions with food, few treats bring people together like paczki. For those of you who are not aware, paczki are pillowy Polish pastries which have been around for centuries. Here at Market 32 & Price Chopper, we’ve made it our mission to carry on that tradition—not just by offering paczki, but by making sure we have the best paczki in town. A Little History Behind the Pastry Paczki (pronounced pohnch-kee) are more than just donuts; they are a delicious slice of history. These rich, deep-fried delights date back to the Middle Ages in Poland, where they wer…
National Interest
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why
Home sales in 2024 tumbled to their lowest level in nearly two decades but the Northeast offered a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging year for the housing market. Existing-home sales dropped to 4.06 million in 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 24. That figure marked the worst year for the US housing market since 1995. The sales drop happened as the median price of a home reached a record high of $407,500, up six percent from 2023. "The median home price was elevated partly due to the upper-end market's relative …
National Interest
Bitter Blast Of Arctic Air Could Trigger 'Frost Quakes' In Northeast: What To Know
A bitter blast of Arctic air and frigid wind chills that arrived in the Northeast following a major winter storm comes with an unexpected twist: a natural phenomenon called frost quakes. Unlike earthquakes, they are not caused by tectonic plates, but rather, cold conditions. Also known as cryoseisms, they can be loud enough to jolt people awake in the middle of the night, according to AccuWeather, which describes them as "cracks and booms" that "may have people thinking they felt an earthquake during the upcoming Arctic outbreak, but the unusual phenomenon has roots in the bitterly col…
Hackensack, NJ
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New Jersey Has Never Been This Packed: Garden State Breaks Population Records
New Jersey isn’t just holding its ground—it’s taking the lead. The Garden State is celebrating a banner year as it kicks off 2025 with historic highs in jobs, employers, and population. If you thought New Jersey was just a pit stop on the way to New York or Philly, think again—it’s where everyone wants to be. With more than 9.5 million residents, New Jersey has never been this packed—or this popular. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports a 1.3% population spike from 2023, the fastest growth rate in the Northeast. That’s 121,209 new neighbors and counting. But it’s not just the peop…
National Interest
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns
She’s back! La Niña has arrived, and its global ripple effects are already taking shape. Cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, combined with stronger trade winds, are influencing weather patterns worldwide. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this shift on Thursday, Jan. 9. What Is La Niña? La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation. During La Niña, cooler Pacific waters can lead to significant changes in rainfall, s…
Fairfield, CT
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It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Problem: US, CT Senator Demand Answers On Mysterious Drones
US Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Connecticut leaders are demanding answers as more people report spotting strange lights in the night sky that appear to be drones. Some were seen over Fairfield earlier this week, following sightings across the Northeast in recent weeks. In a letter to the heads of the FBI, FAA, Homeland Security, and Department of Defense, Blumenthal demanded answers about the drones, stating that leaders need more information because he believes they pose serious safety and national security concerns. Related: Video of mysterious drones above CT shared on X “The proli…
National Interest
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook
The arrival of an Arctic blast of cold air could be followed by separate snowmaking storms during the first two weeks of December. Tuesday, Dec. 3, will mark the start of a string of days in which Alberta Clipper systems with fast-falling snowfall are possible in these areas shown in pink and blue in the image above from AccuWeather. According to current forecast models, the highest likelihood for snowfall in the Northeast is overnight Wednesday, Dec. 4 into Thursday, Dec. 5, according to the National Weather Service. Areas farther south will likely see mainly snow showers but accumul…
National Interest
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow
A new storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, causing widespread disruptions for travel and holiday festivities. A pair of scenarios will be at play as the holiday week progresses, one of which could produce accumulating snow across portions of the Ohio Valley and Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists say. "The first scenario involves a slow-moving storm, meaning potentially longer-lasting impacts from the Tennessee and Ohio valleys through the Northeast," says AccuWeather. "The second scenario sends the same storm farther south and off the Ca…
National Interest
Most Snowfall Expected In These Areas This Winter: AccuWeather Releases Long-Range Outlook
AccuWeather meteorologists have just unveiled their forecast for the winter of 2024-25 and have released a map of where in the US the most snowfall is expected. In the image above, higher-than-average snowfall is predicted for those areas shown in light blue, with most areas in the Northeast are expected to receive more snow this season than last winter. Areas in the darker shade are expected to see below average snowfall in 2024-25, including in much of the Mid-Atlantic states. Click here for a new, related story: Winter 2024-25 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service …
National Interest
Cold Front Coming After Rain: Here's How Cool It Could Get In The Northeast This Weekend
Break out those jean jackets. After a day of rain, temps are expected to drop for a classic fall day in the Northeast, forecasters say. Saturday, Sept. 7 will be rainy with a high of 75 and showers on the lighter side with the exception of a few thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says the rain will fall during the first part of the weekend. Unsettled weather today due to some showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts expected to be on the... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, September 7, 20…
National Interest
Winter Outlook Predictions Released: Here's What Forecasters Expect
With the Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, forecasters are starting to look ahead and predict what's in store for the winter of 2025. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says heavy precipitation is expected in the areas shown in the darkest shade of green in the first image above. Areas shown in light green are "leaning above average" in terms of snowfall. NOAA predicts temperatures should also lean above average. (See the second image above.) The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been in business since 1792, is singing a bit of a di…
National Interest
New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region
There's more to come. After 4 to 6 inches of rain fell through much of the Northeast in the second half of the weekend, a new round of potentially powerful storms packed with drenching downpours aims for the region on the first day of the workweek. Additional precipitation of 1 to 3 inches is expected, with locally higher amounts, on Monday, Aug. 19. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in one hour are possible where there are the most severe storms. "Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of an approaching cold front this afternoon into evening," t…
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