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New findings: Would these changes improve traffic stops in NJ?
A just-completed study in New Jersey gave a makeover to the routine traffic stop, and researchers suggest the new approach goes a long way in improving the relationship between law enforcement and the public. Prompted by strained policy-community relations in the wake of high-profile violent incidents, the study changed the...
Worker files police report against NJ official’s throat-cutting comment
🐶 MCSPCA director Ross Licitra used harsh language to discipline employees. 🐶 One of the workers told police he felt threatened. 🐶 The MCSPCA said the tone was "unacceptable" but accepted Licitra's apology. A former employee of the Monmouth County SPCA has filed a police complaint because...
EHT Native, Star of ‘The Holdovers’ to Play Anthony Bourdain?
A biopic of Anthony Bourdain is one of the hot projects in Hollywood these days and a South Jersey native and rising star appears to be at the top of the list to play the late celebrity chef. Dominic Sessa, who grew up in Egg Habor Township and now has...
Wildfire smoke from Canada bringing more hazy skies to N.J., NYC region
For the second straight day, thin layers of smoke from wildfires that are burning in western Canada are drifting into the upper atmosphere and creating hazy skies as far away as New Jersey and New York. ALSO: Severe thunderstorm threats, Hurricane Ernesto rip currents in N.J. weekend forecast. The National...
Busy Five Below store in Mays Landing, NJ, appears to be moving
It appears that a busy discount retailer in Mays Landing will be moving soon. The good news is this store currently has a cramped parking lot that can best be described as "chaotic" even on the best of days and its new location will be much easier to navigate. The...
Body found on shoreline of N.J. state park beach
A body was found on the shoreline of a beach at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Thursday afternoon, officials said. The Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office was working to identify the person and how they died, a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman told NJ Advance Media. The body...
Two Ocean County Residents Busted For Shoplifting At Target
STAFFORD – Two local residents have been arrested and charged for stealing merchandise from the Manahawkin Target Tuesday evening, police said. Around 7 p.m., 43-year-old Michael King and 45-year-old Danielle Stevens, both of Barnegat, were arrested for stealing about $267 worth of item from the Target located at 209 Stafford Park Boulevard.
Carpenters union could help restore Asbury Park Westside Community Center — and teach there
ASBURY PARK - The Westside Community Center was previously a hub that helped produce everything this city needed, from musicians, workers, nurses and doctors to pastors, athletes and actors. Now, the site might soon become a hub that produces carpenters, union labor and opportunities. Felicia Simmons, a lifelong resident who serves as president of the Westside Community Center Renovation Association, has been renovating the historic building and is currently in talks to bring in the carpenters' union to...
Car thieves targeting local vehicles with “push to start” feature
The Conshohocken Police Department made a social media post on August 15th that there has been a recent rise in car thefts throughout the area. According to the police, the thieves are targeting newer models Hondas and similar vehicles with the “push to start” feature. The post mentions...
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...
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.
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...
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