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Better Than Nutella

Dana Hawkins-Simons - December 4, 2012

Nutella tastes divine but too much can be a dietary disaster. Here, natural Nutella knock-offs you can buy locally that dial down the sugar and fat. Plus links to recipes so you can make your own healthier spread.

Today’s Wacky Weather Phrase: Wet Bulb Temperature

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 27, 2012

Apparently, we've reached the “wet bulb temperature.”

Soup’s On! Local Soups Worthy of A Golden Spoon

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 27, 2012

Warm soup goes especially well with a side of snow showers, like we have today. Here's a roundup of the Montclair area's greatest soups.

Native American Squash Muffins: Perfect For Thanksgiving

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 20, 2012

Want your family to get excited about squash? Bake muffins using the sweet delicata, and call them "Native American Muffins."

DeCamp Refunding Bus Tickets Unused In Hurricane Sandy Aftermath

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 20, 2012

Are you stuck with DeCamp bus tickets that are about to expire--ones you couldn't use because of Hurricane Sandy? Here's how to get a refund.

Drink Up. The Water Is Fine, Says Montclair Township

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 13, 2012

The Montclair Township wants to reassure residents that the drinking water is safe.

Trader Joe’s Opens Thursday In Clifton. What Will Be In Your Cart?

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 13, 2012

What are your favorite Trader Joe's products?

FEMA Workshop Tonight At 7pm, A Reminder To Watch Out For Scams

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 13, 2012

Are you interested in learning how to apply for federal assistance to help cover losses from Hurricane Sandy? Plus: watch out for scams.

FEMA Assistance Workshop On Tuesday, Plus Debunking False FEMA Rumor

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 8, 2012

FEMA workshop leaders to teach how to apply for disaster assistance next Tuesday.

Montclair Town Council Emergency Meeting (Live Blog, Thursday, 11/8)

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 8, 2012

Discussion of PSE&G's work schedule dominated the meeting. The public was again urged to sign-up for the township alerts.

Montclair Council Emergency Meeting (Live Blog)

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 7, 2012

Talk of power outages and PSE&G dominated the discussion. Toward the end of the meeting, the Council also briefly addressed the gas shortage, election results, and coming storm.

President Obama Wins Re-election, Plus Local Races And Ballot Questions

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 7, 2012

President Obama wins decisive electoral vote of 303 to 206. The popular vote was tighter: 50% for Obama to 48% for Romney.

Even On Election Night, Sandy Casts A Long Shadow

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 6, 2012

With half the town without power, many people focused on family first

Ad Mailed By Little Falls Republicans To Voters Targets MSU Students

Dana Hawkins-Simons - November 6, 2012

A flyer mailed to Little Falls residents by local Republican organization causing controversy.

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MBT - Weekend Gate Changes - NJ Transit Due to construction this weekend, there will be several temporary gate changes impacting NJ Transit service. Gate reassignments are effective Saturday (9/24) and Sunday (9/25) from 6 AM 10 PM. Please visit www.panynj.gov/PABTgates for info and follow signs in the terminal. (10:01 AM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
Another CoachUSA 77 boarded at a different gate. Passengers found by accident. No announcement from dispatcher. Left Port Authority at 6:08. (06:12 PM) (sent Wed 09/21/22)
Due to a accident on route 3 East bound DeCamp buses are operating late. (07:46 AM) (sent Tue 09/20/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 10:15 am due to the volume of traffic. (09:44 AM) (sent Wed 09/14/22)
33 full at Parkview. Driver says 20 mins for next bus. (07:06 AM) (sent Wed 09/14/22)
MBT Delay - General Traffic The Midtown Bus Terminal is experiencing delays due to the general volume of traffic on NJ RT 495 East. (05:07 PM) (sent Fri 09/09/22)
MBT Delay - Motor Vehicle Accident - UPDATE The motor vehicle accident in the Lincoln Tunnel (NY-bound) has been cleared. Please expect residual delays. (05:18 PM) (sent Thu 09/08/22)
MBT Delay - Motor Vehicle Accident The Midtown Bus Terminal is experiencing a delay due to a motor vehicle accident in the Lincoln Tunnel (NY-bound). Additional information will be provided when available. (05:08 PM) (sent Thu 09/08/22)
Detour Notice--Saturday, September 10th. Due to the Montclair Jazz Music Festival, buses will be detoured around Bl (11:56 AM) (sent Thu 09/08/22)
At least 100 people waiting at PABT for Academy Parkway Express bus. Line was long before 6:30. Dispatchers not communicating with passengers (06:53 PM) (sent Tue 09/06/22)
MBT Delay - Traffic Incident - UPDATE The incident in the Lincoln Tunnel (NY-Bound) has been cleared and traffic has been released. Please expect residual delays. (04:21 PM) (sent Tue 09/06/22)
MBT Delay - Traffic Incident in LT The Midtown Bus Terminal is experiencing delays due to a traffic incident in the Lincoln Tunnel (NY-bound). Additional information will be provided when available. (03:48 PM) (sent Tue 09/06/22)
33express running late. On Lakeside Ave now (06:52 AM) (sent Tue 09/06/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:31 AM) (sent Fri 09/02/22)
30 minutes from PABT to Turnpike Exit 15E. (08:02 PM) (sent Thu 09/01/22)

MOBO train #1087, the 8:58 PM departure from Hoboken, is cancelled due to equipment availability resulting from an (08:01 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
Montclair-Boonton Line rail service has resumed in both directions between Netcong and Hackettstown following an ea (07:46 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
Montclair-Boonton Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Netcong and Hackettstown due to a downe (06:31 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
MOBO train #1009, the 5:50 PM departure from Hoboken, is up to 20 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (06:31 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
MOBO train #1009, the 5:50 PM departure from Hoboken, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (06:11 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
?????????? Reminder! Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited on board NJ TRANSIT vehicles, platforms and all NJ TRANSIT (11:11 AM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is on or close to schedule with residual delays to trains already (07:31 PM) (sent Wed 09/21/22)
Courtesy msg Rail service in and out of NYP is subject to up to 20-minute delays due to an Amtrak signal issue at Portal bridge (06:17 PM) (sent Wed 09/21/22)
Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays due to an Amtrak signal issue at Portal Bridge. (06:11 PM) (sent Wed 09/21/22)
?????????? Reminder! Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited on board NJ TRANSIT vehicles, platforms and all NJ TRANSIT (11:06 AM) (sent Wed 09/21/22)
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is operating on or close to schedule with residual delays to tra (11:16 PM) (sent Tue 09/20/22)
MOBO train #1087, the 11:07 PM arrival into Hackettstown, is up to 25 min. late due to being held for a late connection with train #6671. (09:46 PM) (sent Tue 09/20/22)
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 30-minute delays due to an Amtrak signal iss (09:31 PM) (sent Tue 09/20/22)
MOBO train #6293, the 9:27 PM arrival into MSU, is up to 30 min. late due to a signal issue in one of the Hudson River tunnels. (09:26 PM) (sent Tue 09/20/22)
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays due to a signal issue in on (08:11 PM) (sent Tue 09/20/22)

M and E train #884, the 10:24 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 20 min. late due to equipment availability resulting from late train #881. (08:51 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #881, the 8:04 PM Hackettstown arrival, is up to 30 min. late due to congestion from train #1009. (07:51 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #807, the 7:00 PM arrival into Lake Hopatcong, is up to 15 min. late due to congestion from train #6647. (06:46 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #6647, the 6:37 PM Dover arrival is up to 20 min late due to earlier congestion. (06:36 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #6643, the 6:06 PM Dover arrival is up to 15 min late due to making additional stops for earlier cancelled train #6343. (05:41 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #6643, the 6:06 PM arrival into Dover, is up to 20 min. late due to making additional stops for cancelled train #6343. (05:41 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
Update M and E line train #880, the 6:45 PM arrival into Hoboken, is cancelled at Mt. Olive due to a crossing gat (05:36 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E line train #880, the 6:45 PM arrival into Hoboken, is currently delayed due to a crossing gate issue near M (05:26 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #6654, the 4:52 PM arrival into PSNY, is up to 15 min late due to accommodating customers from earlie (05:01 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
Morris and Essex train #6651, the 5:34 PM departure from PSNY, is cancelled due to equipment availability resulting (04:21 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #6343, the 4:43 PM PSNY departure is cancelled due to equipment availability resulting from earlier m (04:16 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
Update 2 M and E train #6650, the 4:11 PM arrival into PSNY, is cancelled at Millburn due to mechanical issues. Pl (04:01 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
Update M and E train #6650, the 4:11 PM arrival into PSNY, is up to 25 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (03:41 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #6656, the 3:45 PM departure from Dover, is cancelled due to mechanical issues. Please take train #66 (03:41 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)
M and E train #6650, the 4:11 PM arrival into PSNY, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (03:31 PM) (sent Fri 09/23/22)