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Fugitive wanted for alleged role in dismembering Toms River man found in Marlboro
TOMS RIVER — A fugitive wanted for his alleged role in dismembering the body of a local homeowner has been taken into custody in Marlboro, said Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer on Tuesday night. Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick, was charged Saturday with hindering apprehension and with the desecration of human remains...
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
Ex-school board member was ousted over criticism of city’s mayor, superintendent, lawsuit claims
A former Atlantic City school board member has filed a lawsuit against several city officials, including Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta, alleging he was removed from the board after criticizing members for not investigating a former school teacher who is related to La’Quetta. John Devlin...
Dog dies at groomer in South Jersey; business owner facing drug charges
The owner of a pet grooming business is facing drug charges after authorities responded to reports of a dog death last week in Gloucester County, New Jersey.According to Woodbury police, officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. on July 12 to K9 Kingdom, which is located on the 500 block of Woodbury-Glassboro Road.Ashley Jenkins says her family's 3-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd mix named Harley was dropped off at her regular grooming appointment. It's a spot she had been before.But the family's life changed in an instant when the business owner, Trevor Hunt, called to say the dog died in his care."(He...
14-year-old on bike hit by car, seriously injured on N.J. street
A 14-year-old was seriously injured while riding a bike after being struck by a car Saturday night in Mercer County, authorities said. The East Windsor Police Department responded to a reported collision around 9:30 p.m. involving a pickup truck and bicyclist near Twin Rivers Drive North and Ithaca Place, said East Windsor Police Department Lt. Thomas Meyer.
18-year-old from Mays Landing, NJ, charged with attempted murder
A teenager from Mays Landing, who was already being held in custody on an unrelated matter, has now been charged for his alleged role in shooting a 15-year-old boy in Atlantic City back in May. Quamir Kirkland of Mays Landing, NJ, Charged. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office says 18-year-old Quamir...
The secret service agent who protected Trump is now the target of a vicious body-shaming campaign
Almost immediately after shots were fired at former president Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, the Secret Service swarmed the Republican candidate, using their bodies as human shields to cover his. In the days following the event, public discourse has shown concern for American politics to reach this level of violence, to questions on the level of safety ahead of both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions almost immediately intro dragging the women Secret Service agents.
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
Who does background checks? NJ looks to expand scrutiny in hiring
TRENTON — The New Jersey Board of Dentistry, State Board of Medical Examiners, New Jersey Board of Nursing are among the regulatory boards that require background checks for someone to be a licensed professional. But not all career paths require this same assessment. Sen. Robert W. Singer, R-Ocean, proposed...
Meryl Streep, Lesley Gore, Kevin Smith among NJ Hall of Fame’s 2024 inductees
Meryl Streep, Kevin Smith, Paul Rudd and the late Lesley Gore will be among the 2024 inductees of The New Jersey Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be a pre-taped television special filmed at The New Jersey Hall of Fame Entertainment & Learning Center at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, and other Hall of Fame satellite exhibitions. It will debut Nov. 13 on Fox 5 My9 and social media.
Exciting PAID Professional Development Opportunity on Climate Change Education for NJ Teachers
Morris County, NJ – Unity Charter School and The New Jersey School of Conservation (NJSOC), in collaboration with Ramapo College, is thrilled to announce a series of Climate Change Professional Development workshops for K-12 public and charter school teachers across New Jersey. This initiative is part of the statewide Climate Change Learning Collaborative grant from the Department of Education, aimed at equipping educators with the tools and knowledge to integrate climate change education into their teaching practices. Workshop Highlights:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Daily Stipend: Participating teachers will receive a $150 stipend for each...
Dr. Willette Jones of Elkins Park included in Marquis Who’s Who in America database
Dr. Willette Jones of Elkins Park has been included in Marquis Who’s Who in America, a database which “documents the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment,” according to their press release.
Burger King Closing 400 Stores; Will Hamilton, NJ Location Reopen?
Have you driven by the Burger King on the corner of Quakerbridge Road and Sloan Avenue in Hamilton Township (Mercer County) lately?. I was shocked to see that it was closed. It looked like it had been knocked down. Then I wondered if there had been a fire. There are big fences up all around it.
Levittown murder suspect Andre Gordon Jr. committed to psychiatric hospital. What now?
A Bucks County triple murder suspect has been committed to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment, placing legal proceedings in his death penalty case on temporary hold. Bucks County Common Pleas Court Judge Raymond McHugh granted a defense petition on July 10 placing Andre Gordon Jr. in either...
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