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NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/16
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 4 - 8 knots (Gust 9 knots) FRI: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 17 seconds and S 1 foot at 3 seconds.
NJ homeowner’s electricity-savings DIY project sets house on fire
EDISON — A homeowner's attempt to save some money on his electric bill backfired Tuesday afternoon when the lithium ion phosphate batteries in his garage caught fire. Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan said it took firefighters over an hour to put out the flames after the batteries being used as the power source for his a home on Hill Road caught fire in the garage attached to a home.
Locals BEG For NJ Gov To Save Ocean City Ferris Wheel
When you think of nostalgia in New Jersey, one of the places for a lot of South Jersey residents and beyond that really hits home is Ocean City. Ocean City is such a classic beach town. It has a special charm that makes it popular for all the visitors. The boardwalk, of course, is the heart of the town and features a mix of attractions: there are fun rides and classic arcade games that make it perfect for a fun family night out. If you’re into food, you’ll find delicious treats like saltwater taffy, fresh-made fudge, and pizza.
Cost of renting or owning a home in NJ is absolutely crushing us
Either way you slice it, it’s bad. Whether you’re a homeowner paying a mortgage and dealing with the highest property taxes in the nation folded in, or if you rent your home, you’re in a financial chokehold that’s likely killing you. According to a new study...
Your $2 Bill Could Be Worth Way More Than You Think, New Jersey!
Have a $2 bill? It could be worth a lot more than $2. You could be holding a rare treasure and not even know it. I'm assuming if you have a $2 bill you keep it in a safe place or maybe it's in your wallet, but you hope to never have to use it because it's so unique.
One Of The Most Popular New Jersey Festival Dates Have Been Released
The dates and times for one of New Jersey’s most popular festivals have been released. If you have never been to the Irish Festival at Smithville, this may be the year you finally get there. The 2024 dates for the massively popular festival have been released, so mark them...
Timelapse video captures northern lights illuminating New Jersey sky
Timelapse video from an eyewitness in Hackettstown, New Jersey on Monday shows the northern lights illuminating the night sky.Solar flares triggered by explosions of the sun produced the spectacular displays.This was the largest geo-magnetic storm in two decades.The northern lights are occasionally visible from as far south as the Garden State.* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
N.J. is adding a new requirement to graduate high school, but a huge number of kids didn’t do it last year
The number of New Jersey students who filed federal financial aid forms dropped this year, just as the state is implementing a new law that will require public high school seniors to fill out the forms in order to graduate. The law, signed in January, requires the classes of 2025,...
Jersey Shore Lawn & Sprinkler Listens To Clients To Provide Maximum Satisfaction
The motto of Jersey Shore Lawn & Sprinkler Construction Company, Inc. is “When Quality Is Your Number One Concern,” CALL US!. The company owners of this Toms River based firm focus on client needs and by using that one simple rule has helped their business grow to become one of the 75 largest irrigation companies in the country, according to Irrigation Business & Technology; the official publication of the National Irrigation Association.
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
More West Nile-positive mosquitos pop up in NJ
Two positive mosquitoes found this week in Atlantic County. Stock up on the mosquito repellant. Two mosquitos tested positive for West Nile virus this week. The Office of Mosquito Control found these insects in Absecon and Hammonton. This comes just a week after tests came back positive for mosquitos from...
N.J. lake bans swimming due to high algal levels
Algal blooms in an Atlantic County lake have forced swimming bans over the past several days. Hamilton Township police issued an advisory against swimming at the Cove Beach at Lake Lenape in Mays Landing. The first warning was issued Saturday, and officials have been forced to keep bathers ashore since then.
SJSSBL: Galloway’s Marc and Mike DeBlasio get chance to live out father-son baseball dream
Marc DeBlasio, a Galloway resident and 1989 graduate of Absegami High, has been around baseball his entire life, from his time growing up playing the game to his days at Absegami, then at Rutgers University, then the past 20 years coaching up his son, Michael, who is about to enter his sophomore year at Rowan University.
Residents Must Make Sure To Follow NJ’s Number 1 Unwritten Rule
If you want to call yourself a true New Jerseyan, you MUST follow these unwritten rules. All locals do. We won't admit to many of the silly NJ stereotypes running rampant out there about New Jersey. No, we don't say "Joisey." No, we don't all know the entire cast of MTV's Jersey Shore. And no, not everybody's favorite breakfast meat is pork roll (shocking, right?)
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