MORRISTOWN — A woman killed in a chain reaction crash early Saturday morning on Route 80 west was 18 weeks pregnant, officials said. The accident also claimed the lives of a man and an 18-month-old child when the Kia they were riding in was struck by Bhavuk Uppal’s Cadillac Escalade. At Morris County Assistant Prosecutor Matthew…
Man, going 100+ mph, killed 9-year-old son and self in Route 78 crash, cops say
WARREN TOWNSHIP — A 9-year-old boy and his father both died in the Route 78 crash that brought traffic to a standstill for hours Saturday night, after the father sped along the highway at more than 100 mph, state police said. Stephen Weekes, 34, of Bethlehem, Pa., and his son Anthony Weekes, 9, of Jamaica, N.Y.,…
It’s showtime for Pluto; prepare to be amazed by NASA flyby
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pluto, reveal thyself, and Earthlings, enjoy the show. On Tuesday, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will sweep past Pluto and present the previously unexplored world in all its icy glory. It promises to be the biggest planetary unveiling in a quarter-century. The curtain hasn’t been pulled back like this since NASA’s Voyager 2…
You could win portable grill by donating blood
PARSIPPANY — Community Blood Services is inviting its blood, platelet and plasma donors to make a lifesaving donation at one of its New Jersey donor centers to ensure enough blood is on the shelves this summer for the patients who need it in the more than 20 hospitals supplied by the blood center.
Locations include the Parsippany Donor Center, 1259 Route 46 east, Building 4, Suite 12 in Parsippany. Whole blood and platelets are collected there. Hours are Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (last appointment 2:30 p.m.); Thursday, from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. (last appointment at 7:45 p.m.); and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (last appointment 1:30 p.m.). Blood donors who walk in are also welcome but an appointment is needed to donate platelets.
To set up an appointment to donate blood, call (201) 251-3703; to donate platelets call (201) 251-3733.
The toll free number is (866) 228-1500, or click here.
Anyone who donates Monday, July 13, through Sunday, July 19, will be entered into a raffle to win a portable outdoor Cuisinart stainless tabletop grill. The grill easily fits on balconies and small patios. Its cooking grate is large enough to cook eight steaks, hamburgers or chicken breasts. The winner will be notified by phone.
Thos who donate at any location will be eligible to win the grill.
Whole blood donors must be 17-75 years old (16 years old with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. All donors will receive health screenings with their donations, including non-fasting glucose and cholesterol screenings.
Community Blood Services provides blood and blood products to HackensackUMC, Atlantic Health System hospitals, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System in Paterson/Wayne and The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Midea Group leases 6,500 square feet in Mack-Cali Campus
PARSIPPANY — Cresa NJ – North/Central, part of Cresa LLC, an exclusively tenant-represented real estate services firm, announced that it has negotiated a new office lease for Midea Group, at Five Sylvan Way. They will occupy 6,500-square-foot space.
The building consists of four floors with a total square foot space of 151,383.
Five Sylvan Way is one of 15 class A office properties located at Mack-Cali Business Campus. Considered one of New Jersey’s top corporate addresses, Mack-Cali Business Campus offers an award-winning office environment situated on a beautiful 600-acre site in Morris County—home to numerous Fortune 500 companies. Tenants take advantage of a host of campus amenities including hotels, restaurants, banking, and a child care center, as well as nearby shopping, restaurants, and business services.
Edward English, Vice President, Thomas Giannone and Ronald Ganter, Managing Principals, represented the tenant in the transaction. The Landlord, Mack-Cali, was represented in-house by Diane Chayes, Senior Vice President of Leasing, and Brian Decillis, Assistant Vice President of Leasing.
“Midea was doubling in size,” English said in a prepared statement. “Because we work exclusively as tenant representatives with no conflicts of interest, we were able to work equally as aggressively with their current landlord’s portfolio as well as potential new landlords. The value that Cresa was able to bring to the transaction was that we mitigated the financial impacts of doubling in size, while still working to give our client the logistical benefits of their expansion.”
Midea Group is a privately held Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer, headquartered in Shunde, Guangdong province, China. As of 2013, the firm employs approximately 135,000 people in China and overseas
Man, woman, baby killed in Route 80 crash
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP — A Mountain Lakes man was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly causing a chain reaction crash on Route 80 that killed a man, a woman and a baby, State Police said. Bhavuk Uppal, 22, of Mountain Lakes, was charged with three counts of death by auto, two counts of assault by auto, causing death…
Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven today, 7 Days of Freebies to Follow
PARSIPPANY — It’s here, Saturday is July 11, a date that’s always marked on the calendars of freebie-loving consumers. July 11, after all, is 7/11—or 7-Eleven Day—which is appropriately celebrated as a big day for the convenience store chain.
You can find a 7-Eleven at 31 North Beverwyck Road and 959 Route 53.
Over the years, 7-Eleven Day has gained a following as Free Slurpee Day, when each customer is welcomed to a complimentary Slurpee, any flavor goes. And the event has been getting bigger and bigger. In 2013, 7-Eleven began giving away larger Slurpees on the day, bumping up the freebie size from (yep) 7.11 ounces to the standard small size, 12 ounces.
Then, in 2014, 7-Eleven decided that 7-Eleven Day would be supersized into a whole freebie week, with free Slurpees followed by days in which cookies, Twinkies, Big Gulps, and such were given away.
Yet again, the 2015 edition of 7-Eleven Day is being stretched into eight days of giveaways. Unfortunately, this year’s version isn’t quite as generous. The promotions start like normal, with one free small Slurpee per customer on Saturday, July 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There is no purchase required, and anyone and everyone can partake of the Slurpee giveaway, while supplies last.
Then, from Sunday, July 12, to Saturday, July 18, customers can receive up to $2 worth of food or drink daily, provided they meet two requirements: 1) they must be members of the 7Rewards program and download the mobile app to a device; and 2) they must be buying a 7-Eleven drink, such as a Slurpee, Big Gulp, or coffee, while grabbing their freebie.
Summer Concert Series debuts this Thursday
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Recreation Department “Summer Concert Series” begins this Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, Route 46 and Vail Road. Please note: Pets are NOT permitted in the park during the concerts.
This Thursday “Rachel Allyn Band” takes the stage. This band is a new wave country, hosts an incredible female lead singer, a beautiful & talented female fiddle player, a pounding rhythm section, and an amazing lead guitarist. Performing the top modern country hits from Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift to Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. Click here for more information.
On Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. “Hotel California” will be performing. For two decades, this act has faithfully and accurately reproduced the Grammy Award winning sounds of The Eagles. Each concert presents an exciting showcase of their hits such as “Take It Easy”, Heartache Tonight” and of course “Hotel California” Click here for more information.
Tractor Trailer overturns on Parsippany Road
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Alfred Ray, 37, Newark, was driving a 2007 International Tractor on Parsippany Road, east of Old Parsippany Road, on Wednesday, July 1, at 3:39 a.m.
Mr. Ray was traveling south when he failed to negotiate a curve, stuck the curb and a tree, overturned and came to a rest. Mr. Ray was injured and was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital by Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad. Mr. Ray was unable to remember what happened. Evidence at the scene indicates there was no steering or braking input prior to impact with the tree.
An investigation revealed damage to the vehicle was consistent with the crash.
The truck was owned by Hercules Forwarding, Inc., of Vernon, California.
The Morris County Hazmat Team, Parsippany Volunteer Fire District 6, Parsippany Volunteer Fire District 5 Hazmat Team, and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery freed the trapped driver from the truck and assisted in clean up of the spilled fuel.
Chris Christie releases first television ad: VIDEO
The Chris Christie’s campaign has released it’s first television ad which will air in New Hampshire.