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New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
The 7 most arrogant cities in New Jersey
Question: Are you a snob? I suppose we should define that word first. Snob: one who tends to rebuff, avoid, or ignore those regarded as inferior -- or one who has an offensive air of superiority in matters of knowledge or taste. With that in mind, as you gander across...
New policy will change how N.J. police respond to some mental health calls
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey state attorney general is changing the state's use-of-force policy after two fatal police shootings of people experiencing mental health crises.Attorney General Matthew Platkin says this is the first statewide policy of its kind and will require all police departments in New Jersey to coordinate with mental health professionals when they're responding to a call for a barricaded person, a situation he says overwhelmingly involves people experiencing an emotional crisis and is the most likely call to end in an injury.The policy will also require all New Jersey police departments to train their tactical teams...
These New Jersey Towns on list of the Hottest Zip Codes in America
Whether you want to point to high mortgage rates or economic inflation, the Housing Market in the United States has slowed in the last couple of years. Home buyers are becoming more particular about what they want because the prices and interest rates are forcing people to be more diligent about how they spend their money.
All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
NJ DWI checkpoints this weekend at the Shore
Impaired driving isn’t worth the risks: loss of life, fines, incarceration, license suspension and more. The Monmouth County DWI Task Force has ramped up efforts all summer long to drive home the message, and efforts aren’t over. Neptune City’s checkpoint is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; all...
The Story Of New Jersey’s Englishtown Auction
Did you know that New Jersey is home to one of the oldest open-air markets in the United States?. If you love a good flea market you should get yourself to Manalapan and be part of flea market and auction history at the legendary Englishtown Auction. New Jersey's Legendary Englishtown...
People moving to NJ from these states the most — #3 is hysterical
Sure, we never think of it. We never think of people actually moving to New Jersey. We only think of people moving from New Jersey. I get it. New Jersey has often been ranked the most "moved away from- state. It’s incredibly expensive to live here. We have the highest property taxes in the nation, the fifth most expensive rents in the U.S., fifth highest car insurance liability coverage in America, etc. It’s hard to retire here. People eye places like North Carolina and Tennessee.
Just Voted #1 Farmers Market In New Jersey And #3 In The Northeast
There are so many amazing things to love about New Jersey with our mouth-watering produce definitely being one of them. After all, we are named the Garden State for a reason. We have the best fruits and vegetables right here in New Jersey. We're known for our delicious produce including...
3 Earthquakes in 1 Day Shake Parts of New York & Jersey
Three earthquakes 15 minutes apart hit parts of Upstate New York and New Jersey. The tremors struck during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 20 according to USGS. However, not many probably felt them. Earthquakes in New York. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State....
What You Need To Know About New Jersey Mosquitoes
Step outside and you know the mosquitoes have been pretty bad this summer in some areas of New Jersey. I was sitting outside just the other night and was constantly swatting and smacking from the moment I sat down. I only lasted a few minutes outside before getting so frustrated....
Burlington County town named top 10 hottest zip code by Realtor.com
Realtor.com has released its top 10 hottest, most desirable zip codes of 2024, and a South Jersey town is on the list. Mount Laurel was named number six with another Somerset County town, Basking Ridge, coming in at number four. ...
Resident Spots Mountain Lion Near Woods in Montville, NJ
Are there cougars or mountain lions in New Jersey?. The official word from the State of New Jersey is "no", but more and more residents are saying yes. Over the last couple of years, we've published dozens of reported eyewitness accounts of big cats in New Jersey. While most of the sightings have been in the northern parts of the state, there have been reports from South Jersey as well.
New Jersey’s Most Creative Hot Dog Spot Is Opening A 2nd Location
I won't lie, I've never lived somewhere that's as into hot dogs as New Jersey. I don't know what it is about them, but it seems like everyone in Jersey has their favorite hot dog stand. Whether it's the Wunder Wiener in Beachwood, Dickies Dogs in Toms River, or this...
An old fashioned solution to the rodent invasion in NJ
The hot weather has been bringing in some unwelcome guests into New Jersey homes, rodents. Essex County in particular has seen a rise in rodent activity throughout the summer. The heat becomes too much for rodents like rats in the wild so they turn to places like our homes for food and shelter.
Over Three Dozen New Jersey High School’s Get National Praise as ‘The Best’
As the back-to-school season quickly approaches, U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the best high schools in the United States. New Jersey was amazing, with 37 schools acknowledged for being above average. This was quite the data crunch. U.S. News and World Report included 25,000 rankings, including...
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