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‘Eddie lives in Somers Point’
SOMERS POINT — Locals offered up fond memories about Tony Mart’s, the Somers Point music scene and cult classic movie “Eddie and the Cruisers” as they reminisced June 21 for a producer filming a documentary for PBS NJ. The episode is about Somers Point’s role in...
Pickleball is Coming To Jackson: Township Receives $70,000 Senior Recreation Grant
Jackson Township has applied for and received a $70,000 Local Recreational Improvement grant from the State of New Jersey in the amount of $70,000. According to the state, the grant…
Trenton Man Arrested and Charged with Fatal Shooting
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force (MCHTF) and the Trenton Shooting Response Team has resulted in the arrest of a Trenton man for the shooting death of Samier Vincent. Divon Ray, 24, of Trenton, is charged with...
$2.5 Million in renovations planned for Ocean City aquatic center
The Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center pool has been a favorite place in the community for avid swimmers, competitors and for swim lessons. But after 46 years of use, the six-lane, 25-meter, indoor pool is showing its age. The facility is in need of modernization, including repairs to a leaky drainage system and repairs to the pool walls, among other issues.
5 New Jersey Beaches Are Under A Warning For Contaminated Waters
We're getting ready to head into one of the busiest weekends at the Jersey Shore, and it's been revealed that at least 5 New Jersey beaches are under warnings for excess bacteria. It's never something you want to see on the news and the reason for the contamination really stinks.
For families seeking respite care for severe autism, NJ just got a bit more generous
The state announced that it will provide $7.3 million to pay for additional hours of caregiving for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New Jersey will provide $7.3 million to pay for additional hours of emergency caregiving for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, after Gov. Phil Murphy signed the state budget and a bipartisan bill into law last week.
What $400,000 or less gets you in Cumberland County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Cumberland County, here’s what sold for or under $400,000 between June 24 and June 30. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Wanted by the City of Wildwood Police
Given the large number of visitors to the Jersey Shore this holiday weekend, things are relatively quiet. We're not seeing a repeat of the disorder and craziness of the Memorial Day Weekend. Police want it to remain that way. The Jersey Shore markets to families as a place you can...
What’s happening in Ocean City
The Ocean City Pops will once again give a pair of free outdoor concerts on July 3 and July 4 to celebrate Independence Day. In 8 p.m. shows at Carey Stadium (just off Boardwalk between Fifth Street and Sixth Street), the Pops will perform patriotic classics and audience favorites in honor of our nation’s birthday. Bring a beach chair or blanket to sit on the field, and there will be seating available in the bleachers. The July 4 show will be followed immediately by the holiday fireworks, and Carey Stadium provides a great place to view the display.
Hundreds Compete in Sea Isle’s Junior Olympics on Fourth of July
Addison Esposito already had one shiny gold medal draped around her neck when she stepped onto the podium to receive another one during the awards ceremony at the Junior Olympics in Sea Isle City. Just 3 years old, Addison won the long jump for her age group and also took...
Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine honors Margate first responders for their lifesaving efforts
MARGATE – Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine held a thank you luncheon at the Bloom Pavilion Thursday afternoon for the city’s first responders in gratitude for their efforts saving the life of a 3-year-old child. “I am extremely proud of our officers,” Police Chief Matthew Hankinson said. “It’s the...
APPROVED: Dave & Buster’s Opening New Freehold, NJ Location
I teased you back in April that Freehold Raceway Mall may be getting a Dave & Buster's and now I'm happy to tell you the plan has been approved. Dave & Buster's approved for Freehold Raceway Mall. Asbury Park Press is reporting that the mall's owner got the ok from...
Woodshed Pizzeria Napoletana opens this week in Point Pleasant Borough
As you make your way to Point Pleasant Beach this summer, be sure to leave time for a stop at the Shore's newest pizzeria. Woodshed Pizzeria Napoletana opens Friday, July 5, at the corner of Bridge and Bay avenues. The restaurant is the first for the Nevard family — Ken, Vicki and their children Kasey, Kamryn, Karli and Kenny — who have been cooking wood-fired pies through their mobile pizza company, Woodshed Pizza, since 2021.
A new 'hot spot,' The Beach Gallery in Keansburg hosts rooftop events, brunches and more
The Beach Gallery in Keansburg is more than a restaurant, with three levels all serving a different purpose. The first floor is a grab-and-go market and cafe; the second is a brunch vista and tea room; and the third is an indoor/outdoor party destination. On top of that, it's a local art gallery, with views of the Raritan Bay, Keansburg Amusement Park, and New York City skyline.
Pleasantville grad falls short in Olympic bid
Six one-hundredths of a second. A blink of an eye, a snap of the fingers, a sneeze. That’s all that prevented Pleasantville High School graduate Nia Ali from earning a spot on the United States Olympic Track and Field team Sunday night. Ali, a 35-year-old mother of three, ran...
‘Distressed’ swimmer rescued by off-duty Coast Guard members in Mays Landing, NJ lake
MAYS LANDING — A “distressed” swimmer has members of the Coast Guard to thank for preventing an unfortunate outcome last week. NJ Advance Media reported the incident happened at a pit lake off of Harbor Avenue in Mays Landing. On June 27, the Township of Hamilton Police...
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