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New Jersey “Barbie Dreamhouse” Goes Viral on TikTok
A home in New Jersey, dubbed the "Barbie Dreamhouse," has gone viral on TikTok for its pink-themed interior. A home in New Jersey, dubbed the “Barbie Dreamhouse,” has gone viral on TikTok for its pink-themed interior, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Listed on Zillow...
This is why your electric bill is so high — NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands listening to the verdict in a glass cage of a courtroom inside the building of "Palace of justice," in Yekaterinburg, Russia 7/19/24. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands listening to the verdict...
Extreme heat and humidity to fuel storms through the weekend
Ready for a change in the weather? Too bad, it's more of the unpleasant same for the rest of the week. Nearly every day has brought at least a few showers or storms, and we are going to increase the storm activity into the weekend. Some of those storms could be strong to severe, capable of producing some locally heavy rainfall.
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Public disgust for NJ man accused of beheading seagull at Jersey Shore
Lots of disgust from the public after a Cape May man was charged with animal cruelty for a deadly attack on a seagull at the Jersey Shore. The 29-year-old has been accused of beheading a seagull at a popular Wildwood location. On July 6, North Wildwood police were called to...
Spirit Halloween opens flagship store in New Jersey for season to thousands in attendance
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — Thousands of people gathered Thursday morning for the seasonal grand opening of Spirit Halloween's flagship store in Egg Harbor Township.Lee Vasquez was first in line to enter the store. He came to South Jersey from Los Angeles."I got here about four in the morning," Vasquez said.Jackson Digangi was number 352 in line. For him, the biggest challenge was staying cool."We've been here since like five [in the morning]," Digangi said. "We're like dying out here. It's so hot."Inside the air-conditioned store, many hot-ticket items, including hundreds of costumes, props and animatronics, were for sale.Spirit...
NJ Family’s Summer Fun Interrupted By SINKHOLE In Front Yard
New Jersey has seen its fair share of natural disasters over the years. The scariest that comes to mind is, of course, Hurricane Sandy. It swept up the coastline in 2012 damaging so many homes in its path. Residents of the shore towns weren't even the only ones impacted by that storm. There was significant damage all the way out in the Philly suburbs of South Jersey, too.
E-ZPass failures — This is why its happening in New Jersey
❓ There are many reasons your E-ZPass may not be working. You go through the E-ZPass lane and out of the corner of your eye you see the message “Call E-ZPass” or “Toll Not Paid.”. Day ruined. That almost certainly means a violation is coming in the...
Chip City Cookies arrives in Philly
Popular New York City-based Chip City Cookies opens its first Philly location in Rittenhouse Square on Friday.Why it matters: You can embrace your inner Cookie Monster with classic and fun new flavors.What to expect: Freshly baked goodness, with some flavors rotated weekly. A new batch of cookies comes out of the oven nearly every hour.The shop's 5.5-ounce cookies come in dairy-free options ($5), together with smaller "thin chips" ($3.50).A scoop of ice cream will cost you $4 each and you can choose from four flavors, including chocolate s'mores.Plus: The store takes on the viral croissant-cookie mashup. Their version — the...
These CEOs are the highest paid in the Philadelphia area
Data: SEC filings, Philadelphia Business Journal; Note: William Sibold became CEO in 2023; Chart: Axios VisualsCompensation for CEOs reached new heights last year across the country, including in the Philly area.The big picture: Of the Philadelphia region's 12 largest publicly traded companies, all but one of their CEOs received pay increases in 2023, per U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Those ranged from 4.6% to 52.5%.John Zillmer, who leads food service giant Aramark, was the lone outlier whose pay dipped last year. He made 4.5% less than he did in 2022.William Sibold became CEO of biopharmaceutical company Madrigal Pharmaceuticals in September 2023,...
New real estate rules in New Jersey give buyers and sellers more leverage starting Aug. 1
The Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act, which is meant to create a more transparent and buyer-friendly housing market, officially went into effect in New Jersey Aug. 1, resulting in several new regulations for the real estate market. These guidelines — which apply to residential and commercial sales, as well as rentals —...
Police Render Image of Hessian Soldier’s Face from Remains Found in New Jersey Battlefield
The skeletal remains of a Hessian soldier found on an archeological expedition in New Jersey finally have a face. The skeletal remains of a Hessian soldier found on an archeological expedition in New Jersey finally have a face, writes Rob Jennings for NJ.com. In 2022, volunteers discovered 15 sets of...
New Jersey lottery player wins $5,000 a month for life on $3 scratch-off lottery ticket
A trip to the liquor store netted one lucky Bergen County lottery player a nice monthly paycheck ... for life! A $3 scratch-off ticket purchased at Budy's Wine & Liquors on Hudson Street in Hackensack was worth $5,000 a month for life through the New Jersey Lottery's Win For Life scratch-off ticket game, the lottery announced on social media on Wednesday. ...
State names cops in Central Jersey who have been suspended, demoted, fired
Central Jersey law enforcement officers were disciplined last year for offenses including fighting with other officers, sleeping on the job, pointing a Taser at another officer and allegedly serving alcohol to minors. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released its report on the number of major disciplines reported by law enforcement departments...
Philly Truce kicks off fall campaign of patrols around the city
PHILADELPHIA - People in this South Philly community in the area of 23rd and Wharton are enjoying a night called Oldies in the Park. "Oldies in the park. Thank you Council President Kenyatta Johnson," said a deejay playing oldies tunes. It’s a weekly event City Council President Kenyatta Johnson brings to Wharton Square Park every week during the summer. Residents enjoy a DJ, food trucks and water ice.
Philly police cracking down on aggressive driving on these two streets in new initiative
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are cracking down on aggressive drivers, starting by focusing on two of the most dangerous roads in the city. The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) announced the latest traffic enforcement initiative aimed at reducing traffic collisions and fatalities. Last year, there were 124 fatal crashes in Philadelphia....
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