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NJ’s favorite pizza topping is disgusting, and it has to be a lie
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”. This quote is commonly but falsely credited to Edmund Burke while historians and academics trace it most closely back to philosopher John Stuart Mill. But dis ain’t about history. Dis is about pizza. So fuggetaboutit!
Man Who Saved Two Drowning Boys in Mays Landing Dies
There is tragic news concerning the man who came to the rescue of two boys who went swimming Wednesday in a prohibited spot of Weymouth Furnace in Hamilton Township. The man who saved two children from drowning Wednesday in the Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace County Park in Atlantic County has died, according to Fox 29 News.
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
Being A Lifeguard Is No Easy Summer Job
Can there be a better summer job than lifeguarding on an ocean beach at the Jersey Shore? You get a great tan, are outside all the time, get to flirt with girls and boys and enjoy the sounds and smells of the ocean. Plus with most beaches encouraging morning work-outs it helps you get in shape.
Cops arrest fugitive in sprawling NJ homicide case involving body in bags
✅ Kerry Rollason's dismembered body was found in a Jackson home. ✅ Jared Krysiak was considered a fugitive from justice in the case. ✅ The case is connected to the stabbing death of Gabriella Caroleo. Police on Tuesday arrested the fourth suspect wanted in the death and dismemberment of a...
DWI checkpoints coming to two popular NJ shore spots this weekend
MONMOUTH COUNTY — DWI checkpoints and summertime go hand-in-hand, especially near the shore points with the increased traffic. Two will be popping up this weekend in Sea Girt and in Monmouth Beach, so make sure to have a plan before heading out. The Monmouth County DWI Task Force’s crackdown...
Three Smart Reasons Birds Love Sitting on Power Lines
Atop those telephone and power lines our feathered friends love to perch. Sometimes we see just a couple, other times flocks upon flocks gather. It kind of reminds us of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror movie, The Birds. So what's up with these power lines? Our flying friends are taking advantage...
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Three Sensational Smells That Create a No-Fly Zone for Mosquitoes
As the season of the most dangerous and deadly animal on the planet continues, it's amazing how simple things help keep it away. When it comes to fighting those mosquito attacks, bug spray is the last thing most of us want during an outdoor gathering with friends and family. Hiking and camping are fine but when we spend so much time outside, it's nice to know there are pleasant smells we can take advantage of.
Woman Tells 89-Year-Old Grandma She Won’t Cry at Her Funeral, But Did She Deserve It?
A woman on Reddit is sharing the reason why she will not being crying at the funeral of her 89-year-old grandma. She prefaces her story by saying that she and her grandma have never really had a good or bad relationship. "My grandma and me never really had a particularly...
It’s Considered The Worst Ice Cream Brand And You Can Find It In New Jersey
Stopping at your favorite ice cream shop at the end of a long hot summer day is the best. There are so many great places to go throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The Original Rich's in Toms River, Jersey Freeze in Freehold, Mrs. Walker's in Toms River, and Cone Zone in Neptune just to name a few.
6 More New Jersey Residents Win Big Playing The Lottery This Week
I'm really starting to think that Jersey is one of the luckiest states in the country, with the sheer amount of people who live here that hit it big with the lottery. And it's not always a massive, life-altering jackpot, but it's a big enough amount that can really do some good in your life.
Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dead at 27
Aanvi Kamdar has died. She was 27. Kamdar passed away on July 16, when she was on a trip with friends. According to The Economic Times, the travel influencer was visiting the Kumbhe waterfall, located 80 miles south of Mumbai. During the trip she fell into a gorge while trying to capture videos for Instagram local police confirmed to the news outlet.
Is This New Jersey’s Worst Tourist Trap?
This is a list you certainly don't want to be on. When you think of a tourist trap what comes to mind?. It's defined as a crowded place that provides entertainment and things to buy for tourists, often at high prices. I recently visited Niagra Falls on the Canadian side,...
8 New Jersey Hospitals Ranked Among The Best In The Country
Apparently, if you get sick or have a medical issue, living in the Garden State is a good place to be. A new report shows that New Jersey has some of the best hospitals in the country, in fact, 8 of the country's top hospitals are located right here in New Jersey.
Have You Tried This New Jersey-Style Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Vodka? Yes, It’s a Real Thing
Here in New Jersey, we can't deny that we love our pork roll and egg & cheese sandwiches. But have you ever taken that first, meaty bite and thought to yourself, "Man, I wish I could get drunk off of this!" Well...now you can (if you dare)! Because now it's...
Loud Booms Heard Across New Jersey May Have Been Caused By A Meteor
Did you hear the loud booms that screamed across the Garden State earlier this week?. Some people could have sworn that what they heard was an earthquake, other people were convinced that what they heard was actually an explosion. Reports of hearing the boom came in from North Jersy, parts...
We Genuinely Cannot Stop Laughing at These Musical Remixes of Kamala Harris’ Laugh
Vice President Kamala Harris has spawned a new meme thanks to her laugh. The snippet of her laugh used in the memes comes from a White House event in 2023. The event in particular was Harris swearing in the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics. It was during this event that she declared an infamous line about coconuts.
Once Again This New Jersey Beach Is Closed To Swimmers
Dirty water, it's a problem at the Jersey Shore in the summer months. And I'm not talking about trash, I'm talking about real dirty water, water that's been contaminated by fecal bacteria. Disgusting. Sadly it's something we see pretty regularly at the Shore, and it does cause warnings to be...
When Will You See Your Anchor Property Tax Money?
Last year residents received money back for property tax relief. New Jersey as we know has the highest property tax rates in America. According to Baker's ASC, "Hawaii is the state with the lowest real estate property tax rate, while New Jersey is the state with the highest, according to personal finance site WalletHub. In a report released Feb. 20, WalletHub determined the states with the highest and lowest property taxes." So this helps put some of the money going out to be put back into state residents' bank accounts.
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