NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40
Christopher T. Peloso, a longtime New Jersey resident and NJ Transit employee, died on Monday, March 9 at the age of 40, according to his obituary on the Bizub Parker Funeral Home website.
Born in Paterson, Chris worked for more than 20 years as a railroad bridge operator for NJ Transit, where he was known for his dedication and reliability, according to his obituary.
"A lover of film, Chris eagerly awaited each new release, immersing himself in the stories that unfolded on the big screen," his obituary continues. "His enthusiasm for movies was infectious, and many will remember him f…
Strip Club Shooter From NJ Sentenced For Murder In Morrisville
A New Jersey man will spend decades behind bars for fatally shooting a Good Samaritan outside a Pennsylvania strip club, prosecutors announced on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
Pedro E. Rodriguez, 29, of Trenton, was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in state prison for the killing of 28-year-old Mekhi Norman at The Border Gentlemen’s Club on South Pennsylvania Avenue on Aug. 29, 2024, Bucks County District Attorney explained.
Rodriguez entered guilty pleas before Common Pleas Judge Charissa J. Liller to third-degree murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, possession of …
Scalding Water Burns Dozens, Sparking Massive Clothing Steamer Recall
Nearly 195,000 handheld clothing steamers are being recalled after dozens of people suffered serious burn injuries.
Aterian, Inc. is recalling about 194,400 of its PurSteam-branded steamers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 5. The recall includes about 119,000 PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers.
The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during normal use, posing serious burn hazards. Between December 2020 and 2024, Aterian has received a combined 472 reports of dangerous hot water rel…
