For many of us the Thanksgiving holiday has begun!
Whether you took off from work Wednesday or plan to celebrate Thanksgiving Eve at a local spot, the holiday starts before Thursday.
A lot happens on these couple days though, and it’s easy to lose track. If you still need to plan your long weekend, figure out travel or keep up on he news of the day, we have you covered.
Make sure to check back at our live blog for updates about Thanksgiving weekend.
Watch for delays at Newark Airport
The getaway day Wednesday comes a day after a ground delay at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Long lines at security should be expected at the airport so plan accordingly. FlightAware shows six cancellations at Newark during the last 24 hours.
Thanksgiving weather forecast
Wednesday appears to be a clear day if you’re traveling, but Thursday looks to be rainy. Plan accordingly if you’re driving on Thursday.
New Jersey turkey pardon event
Two turkeys named “Pinot” and “Prosecco” were pardoned Tuesday in Clifton for New Jersey’s official pardoning event. Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way visited Stew Leonard’s in Clifton for the event and the turkeys will live out their days in a New Jersey farm.
What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?
If you’re looking ahead and want to do some shopping, here’s a localized list of what’s open and closed Thursday and Friday.
All the Thanksgiving food info you need
Our staff put together the ultimate guide to Thanksgiving food. Get the local scoop on best spots in North Jersey for pies, side dishes, tips from local chefs and more.
Get ready for Thanksgiving football
On the pro side our beat reporter Art Stapleton will have full Giants coverage, including if Tommy DeVito will play against the Cowboys. We also have our staff’s expert picks and some betting tips for the games.
For local games Darren Cooper also has his picks for North Jersey high school games.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Live: Thanksgiving Eve in North Jersey with traffic, travel, more
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