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Harmful Algae Bloom Halts Paddle Boating In Somerset County Park
The Somerset County Park Commission said paddle boats are closed until further notice at Powder Mill Pond in Colonial Park. Exposure to harmful algae blooms can cause various illnesses including vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, seizures, permanent short term memory loss, or death, when consumed at high levels, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science.
See homes sold in the Franklin Township area, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Franklin Township area reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 18 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,856-square-foot home on John F Kennedy Boulevard in Somerset that sold for $492,000.
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
The latest on Dylan Harper's injury status
PISCATAWAY - Rutgers basketball took the court this morning for another practice as only a certain amount of coach-supervised sessions are allowed during the summer. As has been the case since workouts started last month, one of the headliners of this team was not on the court. Freshman Dylan Harper...
Hammerin' the B1G: Examining Rutgers' ceiling for the 2024 season
Rutgers is used to playing the role of an afterthought in the B1G race. However, the Scarlet Knights are no longer going to be a team that sneaks up on people. After winning 9 total games during the Chris Ash era, Rutgers re-hired Greg Schiano to rebuild the program he once transformed during the program’s Big East days. The vibe around the Scarlet Knights immediately changed with Schiano’s textbook never-quit attitude leading to 8 wins across the 2020-21 seasons.
See homes sold in the New Brunswick area, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the New Brunswick area reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,584-square-foot home on Prosper Street in New Brunswick that sold for $585,000.
Scarlet Nation Podcast with four-star Rutgers commit Michael Thomas III
Rutgers football has put together a top 20 recruiting class of 2025 and leading the way is four-star wide receiver Michael Thomas III of Donovan Catholic (Toms River, N.J.). Thomas is the No.174-ranked class of 2025 prospect in the nation and he joins the Scarlet Nation podcast to talk about his commitment, future and much more. Click the play button below to listen to the podcast in its entirety.
‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ in Concert is coming to New Jersey
I know, I know, it’s pretty early to be thinking about Christmas, but you’re going to want to get your tickets for this event now before they run out. A holiday classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol, will be played with orchestration from the New Jersey Symphony at the State Theatre coming up this December.
Three Retiring School Administrators Connected by Care for New Brunswick Students
NEW BRUNSWICK – The three men who recently retired following distinguished and dedicated careers as school administrators in the New Brunswick Public School District had more in common than just their effects on untold numbers of young lives. Their journeys began in other fields.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER William Smith, who most recently served as the principal at Livingston Elementary School, was an accountant for 15 years with Johnson & Johnson. Ken Redler, who has been the principal at Lord Stirling School the past two years or so, ran his own business for about...
Nigel James Commits to Marquette as Class of 2025 Point Guard Over Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Rutgers
Marquette men’s basketball adds Nigel James to the recruiting class, securing a commitment from the Class of 2025 point guard over Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Rutgers. Nigel James is listed as a 6’0”, 182 pound point guard by 247 Sports. James is ranked #88 nationally by 247...
JOGO Health Announces Collaboration With Mayo Clinic to Study Tremors
Two innovative entities collaborate to advance healthcare's understanding of different tremors and how to treat them. BRIDGEWATER, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / JOGO Health, a non-invasive digital therapeutics developer, today announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to study tremors. Entering a 'know-how' agreement, the two companies will combine capabilities in medical analysis and device development to research Parkinson's tremors, functional tremors (FT) and essential tremors (ET). Both teams hope this initiative will lead to advancements in treating these conditions with AI-driven digital therapeutics.
New Footage Reveals Giants GM's Four-Word Guarantee After Saquon Barkley Exit
The New York Giants losing Saquon Barkley probably didn't hurt half as bad as them losing him to the Philadelphia Eagles. The latest "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants" episode went behind the scenes of the Giants' front office the moment they lost their Pro Bowl running back to their ...
New Jersey Transit warns commuters of potential delays, cancelations due to heat
The ongoing heat is causing commuter problems on Wednesday and New Jersey Transit is warning of potential delays and cancelations over the next couple of days.The agency put out an alert during the evening commute on Tuesday, saying that they were experiencing heat-related rail equipment issues affecting air conditioning units and other electronic components.They told customers that they may experience delays, and it could be necessary to "cancel or combine select trips for the next 48-72 hours.""Our rail maintenance crews are working diligently to make repairs & restore equipment as quickly as possible," the agency said in a statement. "We...
DRPA votes to reduce toll increase on 4 bridges between Pa., NJ
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 50 cents. The DRPA voted unanimously to increase the tolls from $5 to $6, not $6.50 as originally planned.The agency previously approved its first toll increase in 13 years scheduled for Aug. 1. The increase was tied to the Consumer Price Index slated for the same day. The resolution passed Wednesday also pushed back the increase by one month — tolls will now go up on Sept. 1.Delaware River Port Authority chairman James Schultz said last week the CPI would bump the toll up $1.50. Instead, the DRPA voted on a resolution to reduce the scheduled increase by 50 cents."It's essentially a reduction from what the consumer price index is calling for," Schultz said last week.The DRPA operates the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges.The toll increase does not impact PATCO fares, the DRPA said in a news release.Frequent travelers can sign up for an $18 commuter discount on the DRPA website.
Forest fire at New Jersey military base 80% contained after overnight rain
BASS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Heavy rain overnight helped firefighters gain more control over a forest fire burning at a military bombing range in southern New Jersey. Fire officials said Wednesday that half an inch (1.3 centimeters) of rain fell overnight at the Warren Grove Air to Ground Range, a training facility for the New Jersey Air National Guard in the New Jersey Pinelands.
N.J. doesn’t give out free A/C’s like other states. Why that’s unlikely to change.
When it comes to intense summer heat, sweet relief for many means simply cranking up the air conditioner. But not everyone can pay for an A/C unit, or as the state notes, can afford the energy costs to always have one running at max. If you purchase a product or...
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...
This Is The New Jersey Road Law We Are all Breaking
We've all been driving in New Jersey for a long time, but we may have found one driving law we're all breaking all the time. I bet there isn't a person reading this who hasn't seen a vehicle in front of them on a single-lane road making a left and sliding into the shoulder to pass them.
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