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New Jersey Man’s Life Spirals After Gordon Ramsay’s Visit – What You Didn’t See on TV
Throughout many seasons, Chef Gordon Ramsay and FOX's Kitchen Nightmares visited nearly 100 failing restaurants in the hope of reviving them and saving their owners from bankruptcy. One New Jersey restaurant looked on the right track after Chef's visit, but what happened after the cameras were turned off is tragic.
How Old Must Children Legally Be to Be Left Home Alone in New Jersey?
Here's a question that never crossed my mind until recently. It all started with a comment in a group chat. I don't have children, so I don't know why I was included in this conversation. I just sat back with my popcorn and enjoyed it. Long story short, friends of...
Wonderful, warming weather carries through the weekend for NJ
What a week it's been, huh? Cool, crisp mornings. Beautiful, comfortable afternoons. After such a hot, wet summer overall, it is a treat we sorely needed. And deserve!. There are some subtle changes in the forecast, as we barrel into the final full weekend of August. Namely, warmer temperatures. But this is just a correction to seasonable (near-normal) summertime warmth. The weekend should stay trouble-free.
Surfer slammed: New details, bodycam released — NJ Top News
BEDMINSTER — Former President Donald Trump benefits from a generous tax break for a part of his Trump National Golf Club in Somerset County. And it’s because the property doubles as a farm complete with a heard of goats, the Morristown Daily Record reports. A state law, Farmland...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/23
5 - 8 knots (Gust 9 knots) TODAY: N winds around 5 kt, becoming S late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 2 seconds and S 1 foot at 7 seconds. TONIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.
Know before you go: Some NJ advice for freshmen move-in day
EWING — A resurgence of pumpkin spice drinks, the sun is setting a little sooner and teases of fall-like weather — all signs for students to head back to the classroom. The College of New Jersey is welcoming a little over 1,300 freshmen before the week is through, according to Director of Residential Education & Housing Tina Tormey. The pandemic introduced what's now the new normal for their move-in day: the drop-and-go format with an assigned three-hour slot.
TikTok Star Joe Mack Roy AKA ‘Pop Watch’ Dead at 90
TikTok sensation Joe Mack Roy, AKA "Pop Watch," has died. He was 90. Joe Mack gained millions of followers online by documenting his life alongside his grandson Jason. Jason announced his grandfather's passing on Aug. 22 (Thursday). "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my grandfather, better known...
2 NJ men accused of pedestrian hit-and-run on stolen motorcycle
WEST NEW YORK — Two 20-year-old New Jersey men have been accused in a hit and run on a stolen motorcycle, which left a pedestrian critically hurt. Since the crash this weekend, a 54-year-old man from Union City has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez confirmed.
New rules: Mental health pros must join SWAT during NJ standoffs
🚓 NJ attorney general announces new rules for standoffs. 🚓 Police are now encouraged to slow down engagements. 🚓 Comes days after family of Jersey City man shot during standoff files lawsuit. When police respond to tense standoffs in New Jersey, mental health professionals will now have...
Sphen, Half of Adorable Gay Penguin Couple, Dead at 11
A love story that captivated multiple continents has come to a sad end as Sphen the penguin has died at age 11. Sphen was one half of what the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium called "the penguin power couple" along with his partner, Magic. The penguins made their home at the aquarium in recent years.
Office Manager Stunned After ‘Religious’ New Hire Lectures Him About His Sexuality
An office manager on Reddit was left stunned after a religious new hire lectured him about his sexuality. "I interviewed this guy who has a very religious background. After our initial interview process, we got talking to get to know each other a little better. He asked about my religious background. I was honest and told him I left the church after coming out. I told him I've been gay my whole life and knew so at a very early age," the man began.
1 dead, several injured in 3-car crash in Hunterdon County, NJ
FRANKLIN (Hunterdon) — One person was killed and several were injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Hogback Road, (County Route 617) and Lower Lansdown Road in Franklin Township. Three people were hospitalized while one died at the scene, prosecutors said.
Guy Fieri highlights 3 NJ restaurants on a new season ‘Diners, Dine-Ins and Dives’
The popular chef and host of the ratings rocket Drivers, Dine-ins and Dives, Guy Fieri comes to New Jersey to display three Jersey Shore restaurants in this season’s installment of the famous show. It is season 40 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network and it is...
This Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Dozens of Stores by November
Popular supermarket chain Stop & Shop will be closing many stores before the end of the year. All across the nation, everyday shoppers are being squeezed by higher and higher prices at the grocery store every time that they go. Because of this, many chains have now deiced to close with Stop & Shop being the latest chain to close dozens of its stores all across the country.
Should New Jersey Schools Ban Smartphones For New School Year?
Gone are the days when you could just focus on the daily lessons while in the classroom. Nowadays, both students are teachers alike are faced with so many distractions that, no doubt, have a negative impact on the learning experience at school as a whole. I'm talking about smartphones. Smartphones...
Costs keeping you away from higher education? NJ university wants to help
LAWRENCE (Mercer) — Roughly 78% percent of families last year removed a school from their list of choices based on its cost, according to a 2023 Sallie Mae/Ipsos national study. But at Rider University, a new program aims to keep more cash in undergraduates’ pockets: Rider Tuition Guarantee. The...
Woman Rejects Bride’s ‘Way-Too-Skimpy’ Dress Code for Bachelorette Party: ‘Bikini Tops and Booty Shorts!
A woman on Reddit has shared that the dress code for a bachelorette party that she attended was "way-too-skimpy." "So I am gonna be a bridesmaid in a high school friends wedding, and the bachelorette is in Nashville this weekend. I feel like the bride has been kinda superficial, but whatever, it's her wedding, and her weekend," the woman prefaces her story.
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier Ride Tix On Sale For Dirt Cheap On Social Media
If you want to enjoy a few nights out on the Ocean City boardwalk for a fraction of the price, now's your chance. People who love Ocean City, NJ, were devastated to hear the news that Gillian's Wonderland Pier will be closing after the summer 2024 season. After all, it's a popular vacation destination for so many families year after year. People wait for months to enjoy their time at what's now commonly known as "America's Greatest Family Resort."
Woman Shocked After ‘Abusive’ Ex Is Invited to Her Childhood Best Friend’s Wedding
A woman on Reddit was shocked and outraged when she discovered her best friend of 16 years invited the woman's abusive ex-boyfriend to her upcoming wedding. "Two years ago, I dated someone and discovered a little late into the relationship that he was abusive. Mentally and psychologically abusive. He wanted a housewife — perfect, pretty, and quiet. He would say that he didn't love me if i refused to be intimate with him. When I finally decided to leave him, I had to block his number, his social media accounts, even his email. Still, he created fake accounts to continue interacting with me. Harassing my friends. It took nearly six months for him to stop. I thought I could finally move on," the woman began.
How the Feds Are Cracking Down on Shady Online Reviews For Products and Businesses
Remember that time you fell for those great reviews only to receive a piece of junk in the mail?. Or maybe you were tempted by a "diner's" delicious description of a restaurant's food that turned out to be slop. Those misleading reviews may soon be a thing of the past.
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