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Earthquake in NJ today? 'No evidence' for source of NYC-area shaking, USGS says
NEW YORK - UPDATE: NYC may have been rocked by a meteor, NASA says. Find updates here. Did the New York City area experience an earthquake? Not today, experts told FOX 5 NY. Multiple users on social media reported feeling shakes in parts of New Jersey and NYC around 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.
New study: NJ has more lottery winners than 90% of the U.S.
Who knew that there was a National Lottery Day? We never should have even doubted it since there’s a national day for everything. But National Lottery Day is July 17. And I believe the day is important to us because the lottery plays a big part in the lives of many New Jerseyans.
Fratelli’s Pizza Opens in Ventnor, NJ, Shopping Plaza
Fratelli’s Pizza is now open at 5032 Wellington Ave in Ventnor Heights, in the Acme shopping plaza. Fratelli's, which was formally La Casa Nostra in Pleasantville, opened on July 1st and is not affiliated with any other Fratelli's Pizza shops. The say they will feature world famous Grandmas Pizza and Real Italian cuisine.
N.J. congressman hospitalized after suffering from a fever
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. was “in good spirits” on Monday, a day after the the New Jersey congressman was admitted to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson while suffering from a fever, his chief of staff said. “We spoke to the congressman this morning. He...
Winning $10,000 Lottery Tickets Sold at Millville Deli
Somebody in the Millville area is walking around with a $10,000 winning lottery ticket burning a hole in their pocket. Lottery officials say a winning ticket from last week has yet to be cashed in. Winner Winner chicken dinner. New Jersey Lottery officials say a winning ticket from the Mega...
EHT & Atlantic County, NJ, DWI Checkpoints Are Coming
The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Police Department, in collaboration with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and multiple other local law enforcement agencies … will be conducting a DWI checkpoint operation. It will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The Egg...
List of best hospitals in New Jersey released. See where your hospital ranks
Hackensack University Medical Center has once again been named the top hospital in the state, according to a list by U.S. News & World Report of the best hospitals in New Jersey. The hospital regained the No. 1 spot on the publication’s annual list last year, moving past Morristown Medical...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #11, WR Ta’Ron Haile
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Ta’Ron Haile. Position: WR.
Housing Agency Considers New Tactic to Build Ocean City Project
For the third time in 10 months, the Ocean City Housing Authority has rejected construction bids for a proposed 60-unit affordable housing development and will now use a different tactic to try to hire a contractor. At its monthly board meeting Tuesday, the authority rejected a $23.2 million bid for...
LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects
(CNN) — LaMonica McIver, the president of the Newark City Council, will win the Democratic nomination in the special election for a deep-blue New Jersey seat, CNN projects, putting her on the fast track to enter Congress later this fall.
Ocean City’s Gay Talese Inductee for N.J. Hall of Fame
The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) announced Tuesday its 18 inductees for 2024 and Ocean City’s Gay Talese is one of them. According to a news release, Talese, 92, an author and journalist, was selected in the category of “Arts & Letters.” Inductees are chosen for their accomplishments in six categories, including Education & Science and Enterprise, Performing Arts & Entertainment, Public Service, Sports and Enterprise.
Spotlight on Small Business: Mangia Pizza in Toms River, NJ
Another great spot was discovered in Toms River. We stopped into Mangia Brick Oven Pizza in Toms River this week and couldn't wait to bring you the pics. For the past 11 years, owner Valentina has been serving up some of the best homemade sauce and pizza in Ocean County.
Heat index values up to 110 degrees forecast until Wednesday evening
An excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:51 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. The weather service comments, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase significantly...
Let’s Hear It For Atlantic City Firefighters, First Responders
Thursday's fire will go down as a memorable day for the Atlantic City Fire Department. Fire crews bravely worked for hours battling a five-alarm fire at a four-story rooming house on S. Georgia Avenue, with at least one courageous rescue of a trapped tenant on the fourth floor by an Atlantic City Firefighter.
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