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Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Union County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:43 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Union County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 6:42 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Carteret, or near...
Shots Fired In Newark, Two Firearms Recovered: Police
At 8:21 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of Clifton Avenue on a report of shots fired, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. While police did not locate any victims, they did recover two firearms in the immediate area, Fragé said. This incident remains under investigation,...
School of Business & Information Sciences Announces New Faculty
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University is pleased to announce the appointments of two new professors in the School of Business & Information Sciences (SOBIS). Michael Cicchine will serve as a professor of Marketing and Dr. David Perricone has been named as Associate Professor of Management/Sports Management. In announcing the...
Registration Now Open for NJPAC's JAZZ FOR TEENS 2024-25 Education Program
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates 27 years of offering thousands of high schoolers from Newark and beyond music lessons and performance experiences through its popular Jazz for Teens program. One of the first of many arts education institutions at NJPAC, it has grown into a nationally recognized and...
Montclair Township Council Addresses Climate Change, Begins Township Manager Selection Process
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council met on August 13 and, in addition to passing a resolution to find a new township manager, received representatives from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Colliers Engineering to make a presentation on the Resilient New Jersey Municipal Assistance Program, which is designed to help municipalities in the state deal with the effects of climate change, a concern exacerbated by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in September 2021. Montclair has been among several municipalities to take part in the program and to find ways to promote environmental sustainability...
Introducing the ALL NEW VIP Ticket for the 2024 Nutley Family Service Bureau Garden Party
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LISTEN HERE for the next edition of 'Newark Today' on August 15
On the next Newark Today (August 15 at 8pm), we'll be getting you ready for the new school year. Newark Superintendent Roger Leon joins host Michael Hill. Leon will also take questions from Chalkbeat reporter Jessie Gomez. We'll talk about federal COVID relief money drying up -- what impact will...
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Paterson's pothole-pocked River Street resurfacing is delayed again
PATERSON — In less than a month, the city already has fallen behind schedule on Mayor Andre Sayegh's projected time frames for the long-awaited River Street resurfacing. “Our expectation is that work should commence in August and be completed in the spring 2025,” Sayegh said on July 18 after the City Council awarded...
Jersey City Loses Third Bid to Fire Police Officer for Using Cannabis
Jersey City lost another round in its fight to bar cops from using cannabis after the state Civil Service Commission overturned the termination of a third officer who was fired for using marijuana. The commission on Wednesday ordered the city to reinstate police officer Mackenzie Reilly, who had been fired...
Parsippany to Celebrate 78th Indian Independence Day with Flag Hoisting Ceremony
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, in collaboration with the Indian American Seniors Association of Morris County, will host a special celebration to mark the 78th Indian Independence Day on Saturday, August 17. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard and will feature the Indian Flag Hoist Ceremony, cultural programs, and refreshments.
Missing N.J. teen with Belvidere, Palmer ties found safe, cops say
The teenager who went missing in Morris County more than two weeks ago has been located safe, officials said on Tuesday night. Authorities on Friday said that the 15-year-old girl had last been seen at 11 p.m. on July 27 on Hanover Avenue in Morris Township. She was found unharmed...
NJ Transit is going on a week-long fare holiday
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that NJ Transit will take a fare holiday from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, waiving all rides as a “thank you” to the “hundreds of thousands of loyal customers who depend on public transit,” a statement reads.
$50K Richer: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Marlton Convenience Store
The winner was sold at gud2go Food Store on Route 70 West in Marlton, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 15. The ticket was in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The winning numbers were 8, 9, 23, 29, and 62. The Powerball...
N.J. woman, 29, found dead on side of Alabama road
No foul play was involved in the death of a New Jersey woman whose body was found over the weekend in western Jefferson County in Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the woman as 29-year-old Miyell Johnson, also known as Kimberly Ann Agere. She lived in Long Branch.
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?)
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