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Freehold Raceway Is Closing Down
Freehold Raceway is the oldest horse racetrack in the entire nation, according to ESPN, and the decision to shut its door could not have been an easy one. The article reports that the official announcement of the closing was made only after management had announced the news to workers at the track.
‘Stay out and stay alive’ — September warning for NJ beaches
🌊 The ocean will be rough all weekend at the Jersey Shore. 🌊 Ocean County sheriff's officers had to be rescued Thursday. 🌊 'Stay out and stay alive' advises Seaside Heights lifeguard Capt. Rob Carroll. Swimmers are being warned to stay out of the water at unguarded...
Oakcrest High Saddened By Death of Beloved Assistant Principal
The Oakcrest High School family is grieving the sudden passing of a popular school administrator. The Passing of Oakcrest High School Assistant Principal. AJ Barchetto, the assistant principal of Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 22nd. Barchetto, 46, is survived by his wife, Julie, and...
Lucky AC Slot Player Turns $3.75 Bet Into Massive Jackpot
A slot player at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City had the day of his life last weekend when he won big on a wide-area progressive Wheel of Fortune slot machine. Hard Rock Slot Player Wins Progressive Slot Jackpot. A lucky Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City slot...
Borgata and Caesars are Atlantic CIty’s Luckiest Casinos
If you're going to gamble at a casino, you want to go to the luckiest one, right?. You want to win - and win often. Get ready, I'm about to tell you. I wish I could tell you this information almost guarantees that you'll have a successful gambling visit - but, it doesn't. Nothing really guarantees a win.
Is Six Flags really closing Kingda Ka at Great Adventure in New Jersey?
Is Six Flags really considering closing Kingda Ka, the tallest roller coaster in the world, at Great Adventure?. Rumors are swirling online, however, I haven't actually been able to find out where they started from — and, for the record, Six Flags has not made an official announcement in any way, shape, or form.
Garden State Beer Company’s New Fall Brew For Harry Potter Enthusiasts
Who doesn't love fall? It’s more than just the changing leaves or Halloween vibes—it’s about nostalgia, community, and a bit of magic!. That's why Harry Potter EVERYTHING always spikes back up in popularity during the fall season. For us Potterheads, our love for the series never goes away. Fall only heightens our devotion.
This is it — 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist says goodbye this weekend
Viewers of 6ABC in Philadelphia will have one last chance to watch a longtime meteorologist on TV this weekend before he leaves for a new job in a much warmer and sunnier climate. And they have palm trees, too. Lots of them. Of course, we're talking about Chris Sowers, who...
Eagles Respond To Wide Receiver Injuries With Three Roster Transactions
During the Philadelphia Eagles' win in New Orleans in NFL Week Three, they had to persevere through losing five important players to injuries. Both Right Tackle Lane Johnson and Wide Receiver Devonta Smith left Sunday's game after sustaining concussions. Starting Right Guard Mekhi Becton sustained a Hand Injury and Cornerback Darius Slay was run out of bounds by a Saints player that injured the veteran Defensive Back.
Austin Hays Returns To Philadelphia Phillies Roster From Injury List
The Phillies made a move ahead of their Tuesday night matchup with the Chicago Cubs, recalling outfielder Austin Hays from his rehab assignment with triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated him from the 10-day injured list. To make room for him on the 28-man roster, outfielder Cal Stevenson was optioned to...
Phillies Clinching Mailbag: Harper’s Elbow, NLDS, Walker
We are back with an N.L. East Clinching edition of the 97.3 ESPN Phillies Mailbag. Each week during the season (and playoffs!) we take your questions and answer them on The Sports Bash with Mike Gill. Tune in Tuesday afternoons to hear your questions answered on the air. Should Bryce...
New Jersey Rated One of the Best States to Work From Home in America
Born out of the necessity of the COVID-19 Lockdowns, advancements in technology have allowed people to efficiently Work From Home. So many people adapted to working remotely, and some businesses had to incentivize their employees to come back to working in the office. Work From Home allows Americans to have...
Which Atlantic County High School Has the Most School Spirit?
"We've got spirit yes we do! We've got spirit how about you?" It's a cheer almost everyone who's ever been to a school sporting event has heard. (Or in my case, you dated a high school cheerleader, and she was always practicing....) So, who really does have spirit? Which school...
Stop Crushing Aluminum Cans When Recycling; Here’s Why
You need to stop crushing aluminum cans before hauling them in to be recycled according to industry experts. The reason behind this request makes all the more sense once you understand the recycling process. Stomping Cans To Make More Room. Some people develop their core childhood memories around family vacations...
Ryan Howard and other 2008 Philadelphia Phillies appear in Savannah Bananas game
The popular Savannah Bananas baseball team made their way to Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night, playing in front of a sold-out crowd. The Bananas, and their now famous brand of "Banana Ball" treated the crowd to plenty of surprises, including a chance to see four former Phillies, who played for the 2008 World Series champions.
Best of the best: These 11 NJ schools named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has released its 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools list and eleven learning facilities in the Garden State made the cut. In other words, these schools are the best of the best in New Jersey and "serve as models of effective and innovative practices for educators across the nation."
New Jersey Stores Could Be Hurting Themselves By Continuing to Do This
It seems to be happening more and more frequently. You walk into the local store, and start shopping for that item - maybe razor blades, vitamins, or even a food product - and find it locked up. What do you do?. More stores are locking up products on the sales...
Resorts Casino Sells Profitable Online Gaming Business
The big casino gambling story breaking on Monday was the announcement that Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City has sold its online gaming operation to Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming. According to casino.org, the sale took place on Sept. 1 and the terms of the agreement were not made public. Resorts Sells...
The Real Reason Why New Jersey Gas Prices Keep Increasing
Anyone who lives or vacations in New Jersey knows about how the Gas Prices spike every summer. The assumption was this would be an adjustment to the busy travel season along with "Supply and Demand". But now there will be another culprit for the rising gas and you can point...
Canadiens 4-Goal 3rd Downs Flyers
A John Tortorella training camp requires a lot of intense skating. As a result, it can usually lead to some fatigue by the time the preseason gets underway. Sunday's preseason opener was a pleasant surprise. Monday's was more of what is expected. The Montreal Canadiens broke the ice in the second period and dominated the third, scoring four more goals in a 5-0 defeat for the Flyers.
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