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R&D Council Announces 45th Annual Edison Patent Award Honorees
The Research & Development Council of New Jersey (R&D Council) has announced the honorees and winners of the 2024 Edison Patent Awards, the state’s highest recognition for inventors and innovation. This year, 14 patents created by 66 inventors and five individual award winners will be honored during the 45th annual Edison Patent Award Ceremony and Reception on November 21, 2024 at Bell Works in Holmdel.
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
NJ woman sues Wawa after falling into dangerous hole
FLORENCE — A woman who says she fell into an open manhole in a Wawa parking lot has filed a lawsuit against the company. Courtney Barlow, 20, of Ewing, said she suffered permanent injury after the fall in the Route 130 store parking on Oct. 22, 2023, according to the lawsuit, which NJ.com first reported this week.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Broken wind turbine blade ‘crisis’ fuels NJ beach disaster fears
LONG BEACH — A New Jersey anti-wind group is demanding the state stop giving the green light to new offshore wind projects as pieces of fiberglass continue to wash up on the beaches of Nantucket. The renewed calls for a moratorium on awards from the state Board of Public...
New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the state’s offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing the…
New Jersey begins process to close two youth detention centers
Efforts to reimagine two youth correctional facilities in New Jersey are just getting underway as Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a working group to determine their future design and purpose on Thursday.
Fiery Crash in West Atlantic City, NJ, Results in Multiple Deaths
Law enforcement sources, Atlantic County Clerk Joe Giralo and Atlantic City Councilman George Tibbitt have all confirmed that a fiery car crash has occurred in West Atlantic City, New Jersey. The crash occurred on the Black Horse Pike at approximately 8:18 p.m., on Friday, July 26, 2024. I have witnessed...
Atlantic County Police Training Center to Hold Alternate Route Testing
The Atlantic County Police Training Center will provide testing for those interested in participating in the next Alternate Route Basic Course for Police Officers program. The written test will be administered on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 PM at the Canale Training Center, 5033 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township.
Vineland Man Sentenced In Stabbing: Prosecutor
Willie L. Sease, of Vineland, was sentenced on Friday, July 26 on the charges of Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Burglary, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The charges originated from an incident which occurred on April 9....
Holy Spirit High, Absecon, NJ, Names New Head of School
Holy Spirit Hugh School, located in Absecon, New Jersey has named a new Head of School. He is a 1988 graduate of Holy Spirit High School, named Mike McGhee. It is with great pride that I introduce myself as the newly appointed Head of School at Holy Spirit High School. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead our school that has such a rich and storied tradition! I have been dedicated to the field of education for more than 30 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator. I have spent the last 21 years in administration - from being a Principal, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, Supervisor of: Special Education, Health & PE, and Performing & Fine Arts.
Olympic Pop-Up Medal Bar Launches at Atlantic City, NJ, Casino
Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey has been playing at the top of its game. In a demonstrated effort to pay homage to the Olympic Games … Ocean Casino Resort has launched Medal Bar: The Summer Games Pop Up Experience. Medal Bar is located within 1927 Lounge.
Absecon Lighthouse celebrates National Lighthouse Day Wednesday, Aug. 7 with free climbs for kids 12 & under
Absecon Lighthouse, New Jersey’s tallest, and the country’s third tallest Lighthouse, will be celebrating National Lighthouse Day on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Kids up to 12 years old are invited to climb the lighthouse for FREE (must be accompanied by an adult) from 10am to 4:30 p.m. Absecon Lighthouse...
Somers Point, NJ, bar looking for your help to name new outdoor bar
A Somers point institution is looking for some help in naming their new bar. The World Famous Anchorage Tavern, located at 823 Bay Ave in Somers Point has a new outside bar on their front porch and is looking for your help in naming the bar. The bar says they...
Mainland Regional pitcher Finn Haines commits to pitch for Army
Mainland Regional rising senior Finn Haines will be continuing his baseball career at Army. Haines made the announcement in a social media post on Monday. Army's baseball team is a Division I program and member of the Patriot League and have made the NCAA Tournament six of the last seven years.
Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer In Ocean County
STAFFORD – A local man has been arrested and charged for possessing methamphetamine, police said. Authorities began investigating 56-year-old Rosario Russo of Manahawkin who was suspected of distributing drugs throughout Stafford Township. Detectives searched his apartment in the Cedar Run Apartments on Route 9 South in Manahawkin as well...
N.J. dad left baby in hot car for 6 hours while he was in synagogue: police
A New Jersey father whose daughter died after he left her in a hot car in a synagogue parking lot for more than six hours mistakenly thought he had dropped her off at daycare earlier that morning, authorities said. Details about Avraham Chaitovsky’s actions on the day his infant daughter...
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