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These Jersey Shore beaches under advisory for fecal bacteria levels
Four New Jersey beaches are under water quality advisories on Tuesday, July 16, for having high levels of bacteria that is frequently found in the intestines of humans and animals, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Swimming in contaminated water can lead to illness, including gastroenteritis, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as infections of the ears, nose and throat, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. People with weakened immune systems, young children and elderly adults are...
Major Hudson Democrats will back Gottheimer for governor
In a move that will set off a political tsunami in Hudson County and across the state, a group of hugely influential Democratic officials, including County Executive Craig Guy and Union City Mayor/State Sen. Brian P. Stack, said today that they are prepared to support Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) for governor next year against the county’s favorite son, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop.
Governor Murphy, Attorney General Platkin Announce Grant Recipients for Community Crisis Response Teams
Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that organizations in Camden City, Newark, Paterson, and Trenton have been selected to receive grant funds to support the creation of local Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) Pilot Programs. Eligible municipalities and community-based organizations participated in a competitive grant process that made up to $2 million available per municipality. The Center for Family Services in Camden, the Newark Community Street Team, the Reimagining Justice Inc./Paterson Healing Collective’s Paterson Compassionate Care Collaborative Project, and Salvation and Social Justice in Trenton were selected to receive funds and establish CCRT pilots in their respective cities.
2024 MLB Draft: Full coverage after 13 selections of N.J. HS players & alums
The 2024 MLB Draft wrapped up on Tuesday, and it proved to be a memorable one of the Garden State. A total of 615 picks were made over the course of 20 rounds, and New Jersey had three high schoolers and 10 alums taken during the three-day event. Morris Knolls...
Elvis and friends jam in Holmdel, and more things to do this weekend at the Shore
On Dec. 4, 1956, history was made in Memphis, Tennessee, as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash had an improptu jam session at Sun Records. The Tony-nominated musical "Million Dollar Quartet" brings that legendary night to life with a tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations. Axelrod Performing...
Haskell Stakes 2024: Post positions, odds, analysis with Mindframe the 9/5 favorite
OCEANPORT - A year ago it was West Coast invader Geaux Rocket Ride finishing ahead of Kentucky Derby winner Mage to pull off the upset on Haskell Day at Monmouth Park. And when they load the field into the starting gate for the 57th running of the $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania. Temps are expected...
Beaches Closed Due to Wind Turbine Debris, and It Can Happen in New Jersey Too
Beach Closures in Nantucket Amid Wind Turbine Concerns – Sharp Fiberglass Shards in the Ocean Nantucket, MA — Wind turbine debris forced the closure of beaches in Massachusetts today, and…
11 N.J. neighborhoods that will be completely underwater by the end of the century
Thinking about the future ramifications of sea level rise in New Jersey might first bring to mind what rising oceans could mean for coastal and inland homes. Plenty of other infrastructure — from transportation hubs to schools to public utilities — also exist in places climate scientists tell us are likely to be overcome by water in the years and decades to come. Water that comes from the surrounding ocean, and smaller waterways — but also water from more intense rainfall.
Lottery warning to urgently check numbers as $1m jackpot still unclaimed after win – it was sold at a grocery store
ONE fortunate individual has won a $1 million jackpot after buying a ticket at a grocery store, but their identity is unknown and the money remains unclaimed. Lottery officials are urging people to check the numbers on their tickets in a bid to try and find the lucky winner. The...
Theresa Vassallo Galati: The Heart Behind Vanity 18’s Success in Lake Como, NJ
LAKE COMO, NJ - Theresa Vassallo Galati, a fourth-generation hairstylist, has transformed her passion into a thriving business in Lake Como. Vanity 18, her popular salon, has become a cornerstone of the local community, renowned for its excellent service, community involvement, and unwavering dedication to quality. “I wasn’t crazy about the older tech or the classic techniques that my mom was doing,” Theresa begins, reflecting on her journey. Despite coming from a lineage of hairstylists, her path wasn’t straightforward. After a brief stint in college, a transformative haircut experience in Staten Island ignited her passion. “I didn’t know...
Monroe police investigating Route 33 motorcycle crash
MONROE – A 74-year-old township man was taken to the hospital Tuesday with head, leg and arm injuries after his motorcycle collided with an SUV at the intersection of Route 33 and Applegarth Road. The 58-year-old Virginia man who was driving a 2024 Ford Expedition suffered a minor hand...
Metuchen awarded Main Street transformation grant. Here's what the money will do
METUCHEN – Main Street will be getting some facelift work thanks to a $140,000 grant awarded by the state Department of Community Affairs. The Metuchen Downtown Alliance was one of 12 Main Street New Jersey district organizations, and the only in Middlesex County, to share in $1.49 million in Main Street New Jersey Transformation Grants which are aimed at improving the appearance, quality of life and local commerce within Main Street districts.
See all homes sold in Monroe in Middlesex County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe in Middlesex County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 18 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,443-square-foot home on Leeds Lane in Monroe Township that sold for $551,000.
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.
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...
Brick Township Man Admits To Having 100+ Grams Of Cocaine, $19K In Cash: Prosecutors
Ezra Wheeler, 27, pleaded guilty on Monday, July 15 to possession of more than one half-ounce but less than five ounces of cocaine with intent to distribute. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced the guilty plea in a news release on Tuesday, July 16. Brick Township police established surveillance on...
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