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Rainfall Totals: These Spots Hit Hardest By Slow-Moving Storm System
The storm did not have to move fast to leave a big mark.
A slow-moving, moisture-rich system dumped widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across parts of the Northeast over Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, according to the National Weather Service.
Some isolated spots in New York and Connecticut approached 8 to 10 inches, especially where heavy downpours moved over the same areas more than once.
Showers are expected to linger into Tuesday morning, July 7, but rain chances should diminish throughout the day. Cloudy, breezy, and humid conditions will remain, with highs generally in …
29 People Died In NJ's Heatwave, Report Says
Twenty-nine people are believed to have died as a result of last week's heatwave in New Jersey, the New York Times reports.
Most of the fatalities were reported in New Jersey's heavily populated central and northern regions, where residents endured several consecutive days of triple-digit heat, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Health. The heatwave lasted from Wednesday to Saturday. At times, temperatures in parts of the state felt like 110 degrees.
The victims ranged in age from their 30s to their 80s, and were found in homes, cars, and outside, according to Th…
Stranger Shoots PA Family Man Walking In Park, Then Self: Police
Kevin Lucas was walking through Lancaster County Central Park when Brandon Cunningham, a man he did not know, shot him before turning the gun on himself, police said.
A Lititz family man was shot and killed by a stranger while walking through Lancaster County Central Park, authorities revealed in a major update at the start of July.
Brandon Cunningham, 32, of East Hempfield Township, shot at two people as they were walking through the park on Wednesday, June 24. Cunningham struck Kevin T. Lucas, 47, before turning the gun on himself, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police.
The pe…
Lauren Bennett Dies At 37: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit
Her voice helped define one of the biggest pop moments of the 2010s.
Click here for a new, updated story: Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Singer's Death At 37
Lauren Bennett, best known for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s "Party Rock Anthem," has died at 37. Her former group, G.R.L., announced her death in an Instagram post on Monday, July 6.
No cause of death was announced.
"Our hearts are broken, and we cannot express how much she meant to us," G.R.L. said. "We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit …
Driver Charged In Death Of PA Firefighter Thrown From Moving Car At Shopping Center
The driver of a car involved in the crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old volunteer firefighter has been charged, Northampton County prosecutors announced on Monday, July 6.
Zachary Warren Barndt, of Bethlehem Township, is charged with Accidents Involving Death, Homicide by Vehicle, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Involuntary Manslaughter, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Careless Driving – Unintentional Death, Driving Without a License, and multiple traffic offenses in connection with the death of Daniel J. Maffea, according to Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Bar…
