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N.J. university offers new ‘free tuition’ program as it faces financial problems
New Jersey students can attend Rider University for free, if they meet certain financial and academic eligibility requirements, university officials announced this week. The new initiative, called the Rider Tuition Guarantee, comes amid the Lawrenceville university’s recent financial struggles. Earlier this month, school officials announced they cut 31 jobs, saving the private Mercer County university more than $2 million.
Curtis Bashaw Running for New Jersey U.S. Senate Seat
Curtis Bashaw is a businessman from Cape May, New Jersey. He is a lifelong Republican and fiscal conservative who has thrown his hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Senator Bob Menendez after he was convicted on bribery charges. Bashaw is also openly gay and has been […]
New Jersey’s Beloved Sickles Market May Reopen After Filing For Bankruptcy Earlier This Year
Sickles Market in Little Silver; at one point in time it was the epicenter of quality food shopping in New Jersey. For 116 years the family-owned and operated market supplied Jersey with fresh food, produce, and a great shopping experience. Time and time again being ranked as Jersey's best little...
Bay Head tradition: Fire Company hosts annual clambake fundraiser
BAY HEAD — The briny smell of the sea was in the air on Saturday, as the Bay Head Fire Company hosted its annual clambake where hundreds gathered for a shellfish feast. This massive fundraising event is the only one the fire company holds annually, aiming to raise enough money for the entire year.
All-Big Ten OL Hollin Pierce previews 2024 season
It has been quite a journey for Hollin Pierce as he entered Rutgers with little football experience to become one of its stalwarts on the offensive line. Coming out of Fork Union Military Academy (VA.), Pierce began his career as a walk-on for the Scarlet Knights and put in a lot of work with strength and conditioning coach Jay Butler to get down to a comfortable playing weight.
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
Massive Utility Bill Relief Coming From New York State
There is some great news coming to families who are struggling to make ends meet. New York State is going to be helping to pay the high utility bills for those who qualify. There is a good chance that your air conditioner has been cranking this summer. The heat and humidity have been brutal and it seems as though the summer heat is going to hang on for awhile. What will the winter bring? Will it be colder than most?
Freedom football shows resiliency in season-opening win over California foe
Freedom High School’s football team showed it could take a punch and come back swinging in its first game of the 2024 season. During their season opener against Torrey Pines of San Diego at Tottenville High School on Staten Island, a unique matchup that was part of KSA Events’ Kickoff Classic, the Patriots led early, gave up two touchdowns less than three minutes apart but responded on both sides of the ball to move to 1-0.
Monroe Deals Rebels 44-13 Opening-Night Loss
The Todd County Central football team didn’t get the start to the 2024 season it was looking for on Friday. Instead, for the second year in a row the Rebels found themselves on the wrong end of a matchup with Monroe County in a 44-13 loss to the visiting Falcons.
Jersey Shore, Meet The Remote-Controlled Lifeguard! [VIDEO]
While the beaches along the NJ coastline are absolutely gorgeous, they're not always the calmest of waters. It's not unusual to hear about certain summer days putting the local lifeguards to work. New Jersey's beaches present a challenging job to lifeguards that requires them to stay vigilant and handle various situations.
10 most expensive homes sold in the Middletown area, Aug. 12-18
A house in Atlantic Highlands that sold for $2.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Middletown area in the past week. In total, 32 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $717,779. The average price per square foot was $394.
Teen job — and a miserable stint in corporate America — led to landmark Middletown deli
MIDDLETOWN - One day in 1979, a teenage David Yasser saw a help-wanted sign in the window of a local deli called Valencia. He took a chance and applied. Who would have known that he would one day own his very own deli, Florentinos Catering in Middletown, and enjoying more success than he could have ever dreamed. ...
Belmar, NJ police release full video of wild surfer beach-badge arrest
BELMAR — Newly released body cam footage shows the events that led to the arrest of a surfer on the beach Tuesday as seen in a video gone viral. The initial video posted on social media showed surfer Liam Mahoney, of Junction City, California, handcuffed on the beach with Belmar police officers. He scuffles with the officers and winds up face down in the sand as a woman screams at the officers about Mahoney having a beach badge.
What's Going On This Weekend In and Around Neptune/Neptune City
NEPTUNE CITY/NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Neptune/Neptune City this weekend? TAPinto has put together a guide of events and live performances taking place throughout the area! Friday, August 23 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gospel Music Ministries: America's Keswick/Victory In Jesus Pgm will be presented at the Ocean Grove Boardwalk Pavilion from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunsets Riverfront Bar & Restaurant, 302 S Concourse in Neptune City, will host live music by The Suspects from 6 to 9 p.m. Kelly’s Tavern at the Jersey Shore, 43 Route 35 S in Neptune City, will...
Speed skating with heart: New Jersey teens raise money after father's death
COLTS NECK — Four New Jersey teenagers sliced through the air at Dorbrook Recreation Area on a recent summer morning, the sound of their speed skates whirring against pavement as they recorded lap after lap around the park. The Middlesex Racing Team is aiming to raise $12,000 for the American Heart Association...
Newark Public Schools prepares for a higher number of English language learners as needs grow
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.English language learners will make up more than a quarter of Newark’s Public School enrollment this school year, an increase over last year that points to a growing need for more teachers and services. District leaders said they anticipated a higher number of English language learners this year and in February, announced the launch of a new bilingual program in the city’s South Ward to address the rising need. More than 100 bilingual students will begin classes at Malcolm X Shabazz High School this fall...
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