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Do You Know These Hidden New Jersey Towns Located in South Jersey?
17We have all been involved in conversations about where people live and the individual you are speaking with name-drops a town that you are unfamiliar with. You do not want to just grab your smartphone mid-conversation and search the town immediately. So you try to decipher where this unknown community is located or why it is hidden from your memory.
October Heatwave for Deleware and New Jersey—But Winter’s Knock is Coming
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:38 AM EDT on October 20, 2024. Temperatures Rise Into the 70s and 80s Across New Jersey and Delaware. High pressure will keep New Jersey, Delaware, and the Mid-Atlantic warm and dry for the next few days. Highs today will reach the mid-70s, with abundant sunshine clearing out any early morning ground fog across coastal areas like southern New Jersey and Delmarva. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 30s and low 40s, creating crisp mornings throughout the region
NEWS UPDATE: Cancer Rates In New Jersey County by County
This is a breakdown of cancer rates here in the Garden State and it's broken down county by county. The county with the lowest cancer rate is Hudson County, which finished at #21. The county with the highest cancer rate in New Jersey is Cape May County, which finished at #1.
Riverside rolls to win over Pemberton - Football recap
Dean Potts scored two touchdowns to lead Riverside to a 34-12 win over Pemberton, in Riverside. A pair of short-yardage rushing touchdowns from Potts and Xavier Parnell and a 78-yard touchdown reception by Greg Turner gave Riverside (6-2) 22 points heading to the half. If you purchase a product or...
Ex-attorney admits massive $1M theft from dozens of NJ clients
A 49-year-old real estate attorney has admitted to stealing more than $1 million from at least 60 clients, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Wednesday. Steven H. Salami, of Hazlet, pleaded guilty in Monmouth County Superior Court to a charge of second-degree financial facilitation of criminal activity. Salami was disbarred...
Fugitive captured after nearly 14 years on the run will remain jailed until trial
A man arrested earlier this month after being on the run for over 14 years following an alleged attempted killing in Ocean County will remain jailed until his trial, prosecutors said. Marciano Sanchez, 40, whose last known address was in Queens, New York, will be held in the Ocean County...
Here’s Why Your NJ Neighbors May Have Pink Porch Lights This Month
If you've been out driving at night, you might have noticed that some people have swapped out their porch light bulbs for colors that seem a bit unusual, leaving you wondering what’s up with that. I've driven past plenty of houses around here where green porch lights stay on...
Everything New Jersey Needs To Know About Yellow Lights
Did you know there are scientific formulas that help determine how long a yellow light stays yellow?. New Jersey is synonymous with traffic; therefore, we know something about sitting at traffic lights. The Length Of Yellow Lights In New Jersey. We also know a little about trying to make traffic...
List of most expensive towns in New Jersey has 3 new additions
The median sales price of a home in New Jersey is $591,489 as of August, according to the most recent data available from New Jersey Realtors. But for homes in New Jersey’s 10 priciest towns, that number is much higher with a range from $3.3 million to $1.5 million, according to an annual report from Property Shark.
Forest fire burning in northern N.J. amid prolonged dryness
Firefighters on Sunday were still battling a northern New Jersey forest fire about 40 miles west of New York City that began burning the day before, state officials said. As of Sunday, the blaze burned across 77 acres of woodlands in the Rockaway Township area, forcing firefighters to shut down Jacobs Road, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Wildfire Burning at Joint Base May Cause Drifting Smoke
JOINT BASE McGUIRE DIX LAKEHURST, NJ – Smoke may be seen or smelled in towns near the Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst because of a fire burning on the property. According to a post on social media by the Joint Base, a “wildland fire located within the confines of Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst (JB MDL) range area” was burning as of Friday evening. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThey noted that wildland crews were “implementing strategies to ensure the fire remains in place to reduce the risk of spread.” In addition, firefighters could be operating on nearby roadways to battle the blaze. Motorists are urged to observe warning and road closure signs that may be necessary because of limited visibility of the drifting smoke from the fire. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance With Serious Parkway Crash
OCEAN COUNTY – The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with a motor vehicle crash investigation that occurred on the Garden State Parkway, milepost 81 in South Toms River, Ocean County on Thursday, October 17. Based on an investigation at the scene, detectives determined that...
Founder of Community Foodbank of New Jersey Passes Away
Kathleen DiChiara, the founder of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey died on Friday, Oct. 11. DiChiara First Gave Out Food from Her Station Wagon. DiChiara's lifetime of service began in the early 1970s when she organized the Loaves and Fishes food collection at her church in Summit, NJ. In...
6 New Jersey Towns Among The Most Expensive Places In America To Live
If there's one thing you can say about Jersey, it's that it's pretty expensive to call this state home. When my wife and I moved from Central PA to Jersey Shore, it was a culture shock to see how much we would have to pay in rent, utilities, and groceries.
NJ proposal to have these violations recorded and mailed to drivers
⚫ Legislators have approved a measure involving school bus monitoring systems. ⚫ The effort targets drivers who pass a stopped school bus. ⚫ Critics suggest the idea gives 'red light camera' vibes. If flashing red lights and a stop-sign arm don't prevent you from driving past a school bus, maybe...
Victim Tried Fighting Off Gunman Before Armed Robbery Of Puppy In Trenton, Police Say
Brian Howard approached the victim while she was walking her dog, Nola, on Academy Street around 2:20 a.m. Oct. 2, Trenton police said. He initially tried to grab the dog’s leash from the victim’s hand, but the victim resisted. Howard then pulled out a gun and grabbed the...
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