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Uncontained fire in Wharton State Forest, just south of Ocean County NJ, triples in size
A Pine Barrens wildfire has more than tripled in size from earlier today, now having consumed some 450 acres of the Wharton State Forest in Tabernacle in Burlington County, just south of Ocean County, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. The Tea Time Hill Wildfire is at Batona Campground and Apple Pie...
A walk inside New Jersey’s emptiest shopping mall
If you were to make a short list of things New Jersey is known for, shopping malls would certainly be in the top ten. However, while a good number of malls are economically holding their own in the Garden State, many are struggling as more shoppers turn to buying things online and favoring one-stop shopping in big box stores.
Forest fire burns 4,000 acres in New Jersey but is now 65% contained, officials say
Authorities say a fast-moving forest fire that has burned thousands of acres in southern New Jersey is now 65% contained. The blaze in the Wharton State Forest was reported early Friday. Officials believe it began in the area of the Batona Campground in Tabernacle, which was evacuated as a precaution.
Strange note found on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey
An index card stapled to a sign on the Garden State Parkway caught my attention not too long ago. I was driving on the Parkway and headed off at Exit 44 by Stockton College in Galloway recently. While sitting at the red light at the end of the ramp, I happened to look over and I saw a very small sign attached to a wooden pole.
Do You Know Where New Jersey’s Volcano Is?
You've heard a hundred people say that New Jersey has everything, and here's further proof of that. Did you know New Jersey even has its very own volcano?. Every time we hear about an earthquake, a volcano, or a tornado, we breathe a sigh of relief here in New Jersey because we think they don't happen here, but that's not always true.
South Jersey nonprofit 'Paws Healing Heroes' pairs service dogs with veterans in need
As a military veteran, Mark Eberle knew far too well the struggles of returning to civilian life.Once seeing how service dogs made the difference for fellow veterans, his mission became Paws Healing Heroes.This South Jersey nonprofit pairs dogs with those who served, so no veteran's needs are forgotten."Our goal is to rescue dogs from shelters and foster programs and train them for disabled veterans like myself," said Co-Founder and President of Paws Healing Heroes, Mark Eberly.Their training of the animals occurs at Alpha & Omega Working Dogs."It heals me along the process. You know, I had my own trauma, but the sense of joy and accomplishment, it's just a really amazing feeling when it's all said and done," said Eberly.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Think twice before taking seashells home from N.J. beaches, experts warn
A version of this story was originally published in 2023. Before you hit the Jersey Shore this summer, it may be wise to think twice if you happen upon a massive whelk shell on the beach that your kid wants to take home. If you purchase a product or register...
Biden says "we must unite America again" in speech at Philadelphia church
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) -- President Biden said Sunday that his goal is to "unite America again" during a speech at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in Northwest Philadelphia.Mr. Biden's remarks came during the first of two stops of the day in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state. After speaking in Philadelphia, the president and First Lady Jill Biden are headed to Harrisburg for an event at a local union hall."I've been doing this a long time, and I honest to God have never been more optimistic about America's future... if we stick together," the president said to the nearly 300 congregants...
Burlington County Forest Fire Sending Smoke into Area, Officials Say
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A Burlington County forest fire has combined with humidity and current weather conditions to bring some residual smoke into the area, Robbinsville officials have said, alerting residents that the situation continues to be monitored. While this is the most likely cause of smoke conditions experienced during the overnight hours, officials have also reminded residents not to be complacent and to report any instances of physically seeing smoke that one would reasonably believe is not from the forest fire.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Robbinsville Fire Department and Robbinsville Police Department will immediately respond and investigate, officials assured. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Big NJ MVC fail that ruined weekend plans for many
For all the progress New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has made over the past 10-plus years, there have also been some setbacks. Of course, that's to be expected of most agencies and companies. It's where the saying of two steps forward, one step back comes from. And when it comes...
Don’t complain: 7 reasons why you’re lucky to be living in NJ
We have a lot to complain about here in The Garden State. We have some of the highest taxes in the nation, our traffic on the roads seems endless (although it has eased out just a bit post-pandemic), expensive gas tax (long gone are the days of us having among the lowest gas tax in the nation), and so much more.
‘I scream, you scream': Discover these 14 best ice cream shops in New Jersey
🍨 Summer and ice cream in New Jersey go hand-in-hand. 🍨 These are some of the best ice cream shops in the Garden State. Beach, boardwalk, barbecues, and backyard bashes…Summer is here in New Jersey and a great way to cool off is with a dish or a cone of your favorite ice cream.
Parker launches interfaith roundtable: 'We can’t do all of this by ourselves, so you all have to help us'
Mayor Cherelle Parker likes to get big groups of people together. An interfaith roundtable, launched last week, is the third roundtable she has convened — following a business roundtable and an inter-governmental roundtable.
Is Dumpster Diving Illegal In New Jersey?
"One man's trash is another man's treasure." We've all heard the saying. Have you ever taken something from the curb that someone in your neighborhood was throwing away?. Maybe you passed a bike, lawn mower, dresser, or chair on your way to work and pulled over to put it in your car to bring home.
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