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Burger Chain Closing Several Locations: Are Any In New Jersey?
It's a well-known restaurant chain in New Jersey with several locations throughout the state serving burgers, fries, shacks, and more. The crispy crinkle-cut fries topped with cheese are so good. It's a popular spot in New Jersey with the state's first drive-thru location opening back in January. News came this...
NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
⚫ Mitigation practices kept the infection at bay for a while. Cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough, are on the rise in the Garden State. And as New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection. The number...
Latest Data Shows South Jersey Makes Less Money Than The Rest Of New Jersey
Even though New Jersey is home to five of the most expensive property zip codes in the United States and the third-highest Household Expenses, the reality is that South Jersey is very different than North Jersey. The differences between the two major areas of New Jersey go well beyond their...
Ho-Ho-Hold On New Jersey, It’s Way To Early For Christmas Decorations
Slowly but surely summer is getting ready to come to a close at the Jersey Shore. It's a time of year that, in my opinion, comes with mixed emotions. Gone are the days of what felt like endless sunshine and long days spent hanging on the beach, and hanging out on the Barnegat Bay.
Check your utility bills: Some NJ residents to receive one-time break
Relief on is on the way for New Jersey households. During the September bill cycle, the Murphy Administration will offer households a one-time bill credit for electric or gas. Roughly 278,000 ratepayers will benefit from the $175 break, made possible through the state’s Residential Energy Assistance Payment initiative. “Costly...
Sprawling, new $284M high school opening in NJ for the first time
PERTH AMBOY — City teens will be attending classes this year at the all-new Perth Amboy High School. The three-story, 576,000 square-foot facility has ample classroom and science lab space, designed to accommodate up to 3,300 students in 9-12 grades. As of last year, there were closer to 2,700...
The rest of America is jealous about this unique New Jersey law
⚫ A comic from NJ appeared on a podcast hosted by southern U.S. residents. ⚫ One host said he's surprised other states allow drivers to pump their own gas. ⚫ Out-of-staters like the option of not getting out of your vehicle. A comedian who got his start in the Garden...
Extra security for Trump strains local resources in NJ
Bedminster, Somerset County and New Jersey State Police are concerned about how to provide and pay for heightened 24/7 police, fire and ambulance protection for Donald Trump at his golf club in Bedminster. A request for extra coverage came from the Secret Service, following the July 13 assassination attempt in...
Pat McAfee shares huge Aaron Rodgers update
Nobody in The Pat McAfee Show universe makes more news than New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and it sounds like this year will be no different. During ESPN Media Day at its Bristol headquarters on Wednesday, McAfee made it sound like it’s very likely Rodgers’ weekly spot on PMS will continue for a fifth season. Read more... The post Pat McAfee: ‘Good chance’ Aaron Rodgers returns for weekly spots this NFL season appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Lightning strike sparks fire at NJ zoo
WEST ORANGE — Lightning touched off a fire in a building at the Turtle Back Zoo, requiring several turtles to be moved to other locations. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. said the fire caused damage to the roof of the 4,000-square-foot Sea Turtle Recovery Room. The zoo will be open regular hours today.
Bloomingdale PTA Searching For Members
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA is looking for members to join. The group is open to teachers, staff, parents, grandparents, and community members. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Can you even believe that school starts next week?! Check "Join the PTA" off your Back to School list today" stated Bloomingdale PTA via Instagram [@bloomingdalepta]. For more information and to join click: http://bloomingdalepta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Attention: All First Responders, Veterans and Active Duty Military Hockey Players
WAYNE, NJ – Your NJ Warriors Disabled Veterans National Championship hockey team, led by Wayne resident, and Head Coach Ted Curtin, are hosting their 3rd Annual Patriot’s Day Shootout. A fundraising event held each year to honor the victims of 9/11. This is open to all first responders, veterans and active-duty military hockey players in the tri-state area as shooters or goal tenders. Together with NJ Devils Alumni, our local heroes will take 2,977 shots to honor the 2,977 victims who perished on September 11, 2001. It will be a grueling, yet rewarding evening for the on-ice...
State-of-the-art smart basketball hoop comes to Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan's East Village
Revolutionary new technology promises to change the way future generations of basketball players train and play the game.It's a smart basketball hoop called The Huupe, and it offers features to help players hone their game: everything from precision shot tracking to interactive training.The technology has been garnering the attention of celebrities and NBA players.And now it's available to New Yorkers for free at one of the city's most popular parks.NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, Huupe founders Paul Anton and Lyth Saeed, and community members came together Thursday to cut the ribbon on the city's new Huupe in Tompkins Square Park.The...
Hate crimes spike for Jewish, Black, and LGBTQ+ communities in New York: Report
NEW YORK - Hate crimes surged by 12.7% in 2023 across New York over the last five years, according to a report from the state comptroller's office. The comptroller's office said in 2023, 1,089 hate crimes were reported, marking a 69% increase from 2019. Of these incidents, 477 targeted Jewish...
Bill Belichick takes in Bergen Catholic vs. IMG Academy high school football game
Donning a baseball hat and a black Adidas sweatshirt − not a hoodie − Bill Belichick watched a marquee high school football game between Bergen Catholic and IMG Academy on Thursday night. Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl winning coach with the New England Patriots, watched the game from the lower level of the...
New Jersey hotel begins second phase of $15M upgrade
The 244-room Marriott Saddle Brook, N.J., is in the second phase of a $15 million renovation. The historic hotel, less than 20 miles from midtown Manhattan, completed phase one in July. With phase one of the renovation complete, the hotel now features new guestrooms, meeting spaces, ballroom and fitness center.
Florham Park Police Now Has Responsibility of Enforcing Water Ban According to Police Chief
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Chief of Police Joseph Orlando has issued an update regarding the current water ban in place for Florham Park. Effective immediately, the police will take over enforcing the ban. See his message below: Residents,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER I am writing to you this evening due to several complaints the Borough and the Police Department have received regarding violations of the outdoor watering ban, which went into effect on August 15th and extends through September 15th. The verbiage of the initial posting, from the Borough, regarding the outdoor water ban...
N.J. school temporarily shuts down after alarming find in classrooms
A week before school is expected to start, Laura Donovan Elementary School in Freehold Township is temporarily closing after mold was found in classrooms, official said Thursday. The Monmouth County school district will reassign Donovan students to other local elementary schools while the mold issue is addressed, according to a...
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