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Bane announce first US/CA tour in 8 years with Terror, Cro-Mags, Stick To Your Guns & more
Massachusetts hardcore vets Bane have recently done a few one-off reunions, and now they’ve announced their first full US/Canada tour since they broke up in 2016. It begins after their appearances at New England Metal & Hardcore Fest and Furnace Fest, and it includes support from Stick To Your Guns, Terror, Dare, Cro-Mags, Twist of Cain, Combust, Haywire, Hold My Own, and Crashing Forward, varying by date. Tickets go on sale Friday (8/16) at 10 AM local.
2 New Jersey Counties Named Safest In America
Two New Jersey counties made the list of the safest counties in America and one made it into the top ten. There were many different things taken into consideration including gun violence, few deaths tied to accidents and motor vehicle crashes, and a good health and public safety infrastructure, according to a recent study from U.S News and World Report.
Residents Must Make Sure To Follow NJ’s Number 1 Unwritten Rule
If you want to call yourself a true New Jerseyan, you MUST follow these unwritten rules. All locals do. We won't admit to many of the silly NJ stereotypes running rampant out there about New Jersey. No, we don't say "Joisey." No, we don't all know the entire cast of MTV's Jersey Shore. And no, not everybody's favorite breakfast meat is pork roll (shocking, right?)
Gov. Murphy signs executive order for latest NJ public health concern
TRENTON — There's never been more options for legal gambling in New Jersey. And that could be a problem. Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order to create the Responsible Gaming Task Force. “New Jersey is known to be a gaming destination with historic locations like Atlantic City, amusement...
2 New Jersey farmers markets make Top 5 in poll
🍅 An online poll to vote for America's top farmers markets has closed. 🍅 In the Northeast, two New Jersey farmers markets made the top five. What is your favorite farmers market in New Jersey?. Voting in America’s Farmers Market Celebration online poll ended Thursday afternoon with a...
Drought officially erased from NJ, thanks to Debby’s downpours
Winter was wet. Early Spring was wet. And then as Summer began, New Jersey's weather suddenly turned very dry. Cumulative precipitation at Trenton-Mercer Regional Airport since April 1, 2024. Notice the switch from wetter-than-usual to below-normal, followed by a big recovery as Debby drenched the state in August. (ACIS) Cumulative...
Over 40 Cats from Northwest Iowa Flown to New Jersey to Ease Overcapacitated Shelters
Over 40 cats from northwest Iowa were recently flown to New Jersey to find homes due to increased flooding in the area that led to a surplus of cats in shelters. The relocation was organized by Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site. The cats, all homeless and adoptable, are from People For Pets in Spencer and the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. They were loaded onto a plane in Sioux Falls and flown to Atlantic City.
These Are the Most Wanted Felons in South Jersey
Atlantic County Sheriff Joe O'Donoghue asks for the public's help finding these fugitives in South Jersey. If you have any information about anyone featured in this story, you are asked to call the sheriff's office at (609) 909-7200 or call 9-1-1. All calls will be kept confidential. These subjects should...
N.J. football preview, 2024: Stat leaders set to make their return this season
High school football is back. The 2024 season kicks off on Thursday, August 29 and is expected to be another sensational year throughout the state. While some of the finest talent graduated, there remains plenty to keep your eyes on. There will be quarterbacks throwing the ball all over the field, running backs generating points through potent ground attacks and receivers willing to go up and make the big catch. On defense, guys want to get to the quarterback and make that huge sack or stop a running back with a key tackle.
N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm threats, Hurricane Ernesto rip currents in weekend forecast
The weekend forecast for New Jersey includes dual threats of severe thunderstorms along with dangerous rip currents along the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Ernesto passes far off the coast. ALSO: Wildfire smoke from Canada bringing more hazy skies to N.J., NYC region. There are also chances of isolated showers and...
Increase in NJ income tax revenue in July
This week has brought some good economic news, led by slowing inflation on the national level. And New Jersey has some positive signs as well for the first month of the fiscal year, with Treasury officials announcing state income-tax collections were up for the month of July by $110 million, or about 9%, compared to the same month last year.
Don’t miss out: NJ changes some rules for newest ANCHOR rebates
💲 Applicants will face additional ID verification. 💲 Double check whether your payment should be automatic this year. Notices are about to hit millions of mailboxes throughout New Jersey, to get the ball rolling on another round of property tax relief. Many residents likely won't have to do...
Morning audio update: New N.J. graduation rule, lake algal bloom, Happy Gilmore 2 casting call (Aug. 15, 2024) 🔊
Good morning New Jersey. Here’s your audio update highlighting an important new high school graduation requirement, the search for family of a 92-year-old woman who recently died and the opening of a much anticipated Jersey Shore restaurant with amazing sunset views. Plus, we’ll tell you about an open casting...
61 Events in the Montclair + Northern New Jersey Area This Weekend | August 15th-18th, 2024
With August now halfway through, it’s a perfect time to look back on the amazing memories from summer 2024. And don’t forget, there’s still more fun to be had as there are many events and things to do this weekend in the Northern New Jersey area— from bubbles and oysters to live music. Below is the list of (over 60!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, August 15th through August 18th, 2024. Don’t forget — you can submit your community events HERE.
Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Parts of the world are experiencing particularly severe outbreaks of dengue fever this year, and it’s causing a rising number of infections among United States travelers this summer.
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