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Lucy the Elephant’s Birthday Party Features a Big Announcement
It's not every day that an elephant turns 143 years old, so a big celebration is in order for Margate's recent winner of the USA's favorite roadside attraction, Lucy the Elephant!. The pachyderm party is set for Saturday, July 20 from 10 am-8 pm. This year's celebration comes with the...
ShopRite has brand-new plans for bigger Freehold Township supermarket
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Instead of building a large ShopRite from the ground up, Saker ShopRites now hopes to renovate and expand the current 60-year-old store at South Freehold Shopping Center on Route 9, according to a new redevelopment plan approved by township officials. Initially, Holmdel-based Saker ShopRites, which owns and...
Route 547 Land In Manchester Could Have Mixed Uses
MANCHESTER – An ordinance entitled “Mixed Use Land Development,” which sets standards on what can be built on the Pinelands Zoning District area along Route 547, was approved during the most recent Township Council meeting. The measure had been carried from a prior meeting as it required additional information from the state and the township planning board.
Crash on I-195 East in Upper Freehold Township
4:11 p.m. update the traffic delay has resolved and no delays reported in the area. UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Around 2:55 p.m. on July 19, 2024 Hope Fire Company – Upper Freehold Firefighters, EMS and NJ State Police responded to I-195 east bound near mile post 9.6 for a motor vehicle crash. It was reported that a vehicle left the roadway overturned with entrapment. Firefighters and EMS removed the victim and transported the patient to a local hospital.
Atlantic City, NJ Overrides Mayor’s Veto – Stores Will Be Open Later
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small experienced a rare occurrence, as City Council Overrode his veto. Some stores in high crime sections of Atlantic City had their hours of operation shortened versus others that could stay open later. This was done a select basis by city edict and it...
One of a kind big celebrity convention hits Atlantic City
Over fifty celebrities, entertainers, film directors and icons will be gathering at a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet and say hello. ACXI Production Studios in the Atlantic City Celebrity Convention will play host to the big celebrity event on July 25th through July 28th, 2024. Celebrities including Danny Bonaduce from the...
Point Beach teen FAA-certified as private pilot
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — A Point Pleasant Beach teenager is flying high after receiving his Private Pilot Certification, continuing what has become a family tradition of aviation. Max Esposito, 16, is now certified as a private pilot with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He is currently rated to fly a glider, but said he is anticipating diving into his powered-aircraft rating next.
New Egypt Speedway cancels racing events to mourn longtime boss
Tributes have been pouring in for a New Jersey man who was general manager at a popular car racing venue in Ocean County. Joseph “Joey” Liquori died after a medical emergency on Wednesday at the age of 60, his family confirmed. Liquori was the GM of New Egypt...
Tension boils as residents get estimated taxes
BRADLEY BEACH — As residents of Bradley Beach begin to receive their estimated tax bills, tensions boiled over to the July 10 borough council meeting, when the budget introduction yet again failed to pass. According to Mayor Larry Fox, since the council has yet to successfully pass a budget residents received estimated tax bills.
News Update: Infestation Has Closed Sandy Hook’s Campground Until Further Notice
NJ.com is reporting that the campground at Sandy Hook is "closed until further notice". They report that "Sandy Hook’s campground, located in New Jersey’s portion of the Gateway National Recreation Area in Monmouth County, is closed until further notice due to an infestation of pests, officials said Friday."
ALERT: Important Margate Meeting, July 18, 5pm.
On the agenda for the Margate Board of Commissioners meeting schedule for this evening. July 18. Resolution (#183-2024) awarding a professional service contract to Dottie McCrosson to be special legal counsel in the Margate Gardens Complex matter. 6 or 12 units?. Did developer build steps to 2nd floor without permit?
Longport Police Warning About Dangerous Bicycle Usage
The Longport Police Department has noticed an uptick in bicycle-related injuries and crashes this summer within the borough. Longport PD wants to remind all cyclists to prioritize safety while riding in the streets. Here are some tips to help prevent bicycle-related injuries:. 1. Always wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet...
Ocean County Backyard Pond Builder Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Wedding: Fundraiser
A GoFundMe page said Gennaro Balletta was diagnosed with stage-four Hodgkin lymphoma in June. His diagnosis came about a week after he married his wife Ashley on Saturday, June 8. Balletta found out he had cancer after he and Ashley worked multiple jobs for two years to save money for...
Seaside Heights Could Ban Ball Playing On The Beach
Word on the street, or in this case, on the beach is that any kind of game that requires a ball could be banned on the beach in Seaside Heights. That would suck, with teeth. WRAT morning co-host, Carl Craft is an avid beach volleyball player and there are thousands of people just like him who like to blow off steam with a good volleyball match on the sand.
Borough receives bid for former Wells Fargo bank building
SPRING LAKE — The Borough of Spring received a bid last week for the former Wells Fargo bank building, located at the corner of Third and Morris avenues, that is to be converted into a restaurant/affordable housing use. “We got one response to that bid. We are pretty excited about that response…Our professionals are looking at it for its responsiveness and the responsible bidder so statutorily, financially, things that we have to do our due diligence on,” said Mayor Jennifer Naughton.
‘Superficial Wound’: Dr. Fauci Dismisses Concerns Over Trump’s Health Since Assassination Attempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed concerns regarding former President Donald Trump’s injuries following the attempted assassination against him. Over the weekend, Trump’s ear was grazed by a bullet from the would-be assassin at a Pennsylvania rally, in a shooting that left one rallygoer dead and two others seriously injured.
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