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Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
New Jersey Stadium Ranked Among The Worst in America
According to a recent survey, New Jersey is where you'll find one of America's worst stadiums, and two local teams call it home. We have all heard New York Giants and New York Jets fans complain about how expensive MetLife Stadium is. New Jersey Stadium Is Among The Worst In...
This Is New Jersey’s Mosquito Ranking
New Jersey doesn't often land in the top 10 in most categories on national studies, but when it comes to this particular mosquito category, we are among the top states. Here's the good news. This study, reported in World Population Review, is not about the actual number of mosquitoes in each state, and it's not about the state with the most mosquito bites either.
Hackensack Meridian sues feds claiming underpayment, citing new Supreme Court ruling
At least one major New Jersey institution wasted little time to act on the U.S. Supreme Court's major ruling last week that overturned the so-called "Chevron Doctrine," making it easier now to challenge federal regulators in court. Hackensack Meridian Health, which operates 18 hospitals across New Jersey, has sued the...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Middle Township Summer Concert Series Returns July 9th
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP SUMMER CONCERT SERIES RETURNS JULY 9TH. Middle Township’s Summer Concert Series returns to the Robert “Ockie” Wisting Recreation Complex in Rio Grande for six concerts, beginning Tuesday, July 9th. “Middle Township is excited to offer another great series of summer concerts. We are fired up...
N.J. man charged with murder after fatal stabbing
A Bridgeton man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death early in the morning on July 4, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said. Selvin Omar Garcia-Ramirez, 21, of W. Commerce St., is charged with murder and a weapons offense signed by Bridgeton Detective Sergio Ruiz, according to the prosecutor’s office.
Beloved Cape May carriage horse suddenly dies in front of NJ tourists
CAPE MAY — An 18-year-old horse that suddenly collapsed and died while pulling a carriage of tourists in Cape May last Thursday, died from an “unexpected medical event,” according to the necropsy released by the carriage company’s owner. According to the necropsy report released from the...
Moo’s Creamery opens in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Just in time for busy summer season at the shore and Fourth of July weekend, a new ice cream shop has opened up in Egg Harbor Township. While there are no shortage of great local ice cream shops in Atlantic County to enjoy, I'll never complain about another great spot to enjoy a sweet treat.
Under the Boardwalk officials vow to address homelessness in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — In a place with a long history of people living — and sometimes dying — under the Boardwalk, Atlantic City has launched an effort to address homelessness by preventing people from sleeping on public property and connecting them with shelter and services.
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Multiple Questions – Fireworks and More
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. First I would like to thank the Mayor for all the great things he does for this town. I would like to know...
Marucci Park phase three plans presented at Spring Lake council
SPRING LAKE — As construction on phase two of the Marucci Park project nears its start, Spring Lake is in the process of trying to secure grant funding for the next stage of that project, phase three, which is expected to begin construction in 2025. Matthew Mariano of (Avakian Inc.) gave a presentation at the June 25 mayor and council meeting outlining what the project has looked and will look like leading up to phase three, what that phase aims to accomplish and what would be needed.
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