Another NJ retailer closing all locations

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Tuesday:

⬛ NJ judge imposes strict sentence after 11-year-old outs rapist

Cape May County Prosecutor's Office

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — A former Boy Scout volunteer found with over 1,800 images of child sexual abuse material was sentenced to 25 years in state prison.

John Gillespie Jr., 35, of the North Cape May section of Lower Township, was charged in February 2023 after images were found uploaded to his Google account, a tablet and external hard drive, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland. He was initially charged with possession of images of child sexual abuse material.

⬛ It is NJ's 22nd dry day in a row, as temperatures aim for 80°

Kyle Clark / Townsquare Media

According to my calculations, Monday was essentially New Jersey's 22nd consecutive rain-free day. And that streak will likely make it to 30 days. Or even 35. Or more. There is no substantial rain in the forecast for the next week, at least.

According to the latest forecast models, our next chance of substantial rain will not come until the first full week of November, at the earliest.

⬛ NJ holiday deals: How to save more money for Thanksgiving

Walmart Thanksgiving basket (Walmart)

A big box retailer wants to help consumers save money, put a delicious meal on the table, and give back to the community all at the same time.

Walmart has officially launched its “Inflation Free Meal Deal” from now through Dec. 24 with mealtime favorites costing even lower than last year.

The deal offers 29 Thanksgiving and Christmas meal items including turkey, sides, vegetables, and dessert, and will serve eight people at a cost of less than seven dollars per person.

⬛ Shooting erupts as NJ cops and firefighters respond to home

Response to shots fired at a home in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township 10/19/24 (6ABC Action News via YouTube)

PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — A call reporting smoke conditions at a house turned into a shooting investigation in a quiet neighborhood Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters were called to a home on Woodland Avenue in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township around 4 p.m. Pemberton Township police told 6 ABC Action News shots were fired on the property as firefighters and police arrived.

A man was fatally shot by police, according to the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability. A firearm was found near the male.

⬛ Say bye-bye to these retail stores in NJ after comeback attempt

Canva/Townsquare Media illustration

Around a year ago, BuyBuy Baby stores were making a nationwide comeback.

The Northeast has 10 openings, and four New Jersey locations reopened in November 2023. Current locations span across New Jersey — Bridgewater, Cherry Hill, Woodbridge and Paramus.

Now, its corporate team has announced the brand is “evolving” and will go through a “strategic reset.”

These are the long-gone NJ mall stores we miss the most

With so many trends of the 1990's back in style, it's a great time to look back at a strong foundation of 80's and 90's culture — New Jersey mall shopping. Some stores were a highlight, every trip.

Gallery Credit: Erin Vogt