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Football rankings: Big Central Conference Top 15, through Week 7
Some more movement near the top after Saturday’s St. Joe-St. Thomas showdown, plus two new teams enter the rankings. Final slate of the regular season on tap with the final chance to grab playoff berths coming this weekend. ...
Is It Illegal For NJ Fisherman To Take Up Knitting?
New Jersey is known for many things, but some of its lesser-known quirks come in the form of strange laws still on the books. While many of these laws aren’t actively enforced, it’s surprising they were ever instated in the first place. They provide a glimpse into the state’s past and the odd regulations that were once considered necessary.
The 5 Must- See Spooky Halloween Houses in Hamilton, NJ
I've noticed there are more and more Spooky Szn fans around these days. Some homeowners are going way out to make their yards and homes as spooky as they can to the delight of those who wander by. You won't have to go far to see animatronics, flashing lights, music...
NYPD cop facing discipline for living in New Jersey points up quirks of NYC residency rules
A veteran NYPD officer who’s already been disciplined twice for living in New Jersey may again be in trouble for choosing the wrong suburb to live in. Officer Pierre WIlkenson, a 14-year veteran assigned to the Times Square Unit is under investigation, is accused of living in the Garden State, according to police sources. He’s still on probation from previous discipline over the same issue, ...
Six South Jersey Towns Sharing More Tax Revenue With Schools Than Most Of New Jersey
Thanks to the reformation of Property Tax Laws in the 20th century, today's property owners pay specific rates with a majority of the proceeds going to support local school districts. New Jersey is infamous for some of the highest property taxes in the United States. NJ has the highest Effective...
USDA lists over 150 schools that may be affected by listeria recall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said over 150 schools received BrucePac products likely contaminated by listeria, as per a Thursday release. All ready-to-eat meat and poultry produced by BrucePac in Durant, Okla. from May 31 through Oct. 8 is no longer considered safe according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection. The company expanded…
New Jersey drivers are just plain mean (Opinion)
Of course, not all drivers in New Jersey are mean-spirited and inconsiderate, but there seems to be a growing number of them. We all know that we're busy people in a crowded state. We are the only state in which every county is considered urban. So sure, space it tight....
Halloween Spending In New Jersey Is Decreasing This Year
Halloween spending takes a hit as rising costs impact New Jersey budgets. With everything being so expensive nowadays, it should be no surprise that people aren't spending as much on Halloween this year as in previous years. When you factor in costumes, candy, and decorations, it adds up fast!. The...
New Jersey’s Strangest Fall Food Combo; Apple Cider Hot Dogs
I am all about a delicious fall combo. Pulled Pork on the smoker paired with a tasty Oktoberfest beer or a pumpkin beer? Count me in. Hot apple cider paired up with a day of apple picking or pumpkin picking? I'm all aboard. Football outdoors on a beautiful fall afternoon?...
NJ’s own Herbie the Love Bug and Hollywood’s most iconic cars
On Sunday at about 12:15 p.m. on Route 202 South, I saw the DVD cover of Herbie Fully Loaded, except Lindsay Lohan wasn’t leaning against the car. It was otherwise identical. Traveling along the left lane was a perfect replica of Herbie from the movie series. It's perfect as...
Here Are The Mailing Dates For New Jersey Holiday Packages
The holiday season is right around the corner, and if you're mailing packages, the United States Postal Service has released its recommended shipping and mailing dates. The holiday season will be here before you know it, and that means you have to get those packages mailed by a certain time, or the people you love might be empty-handed for the holiday.
The real reason New Jerseyans don’t love Halloween
It’s no shocker that New Jersey isn’t exactly known for its Halloween spirit. According to an article from ESPN, a recent study by J Bell Services ranked us in the bottom third nationwide when it comes to enthusiasm for the holiday. And honestly, I get it. We are...
New Jersey internet gambling revenue set new record in Sept. at $208 million
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's red-hot internet gambling market set another record in September with Atlantic City's casinos and their technical and online partners winning over $208 million. Figures released Thursday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement show the casinos and their partners exceeded $200 million...
First Alert Forecast: Sensational fall weekend in Tri-State Area
A sensational weather weekend in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is underway -- perfect for viewing the fall foliage. Saturday forecastAfter a week of November-like chills, a return to September-like temperatures begins Saturday and lasts into next week! High temps today will reach the low to mid 70s, with plenty of sunshine and calm winds.A wide range of temperatures is expected tonight, with lows in the 30s and 40s across the suburbs. New York City will dip into the low 50s. Sunday forecastTemperatures climb even further on Sunday, getting into the mid to upper 70s with abundant sunshine. Next weekBy Monday, portions of the Tri-State Area may reach the low 80s.Our dry pattern will persist through next week, as no rain is in the forecast, though NOAA recently predicted that will change in the wintertime. First Alert Weather mapsLive Tri-State Area radarLive Long Island radarLive NYC northern suburbs radarLive Jersey Shore radarTri-State temperatures
Why New Jersey keeps losing family members and friends (Opinion)
There is probably no one left here in New Jersey that hasn’t had a close friend or family member move out of this state. We are consistently No. 1 for outward moves every year. I have a brother in North Carolina, and my nieces and nephews are there as...
New Jersey’s Roads May Be Worse Than You Thought
A study has found that New Jersey road conditions are among the worst in the United States. If you spend time on New Jersey's roadways, you know they are in rough shape, but you may not know just how bad they are. How Bad Are The Road Conditions In New...
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