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For recent NJ college grads, the job search has been rough as firms eye inflation
In his search for a job, North Jersey resident and recent college graduate Colin Logsdon sometimes sends out up to 100 applications a week. Logsdon, from Chatham, had done everything right up to this point. He went to Iona College and studied finance. He was a D1 athlete. And he went to New...
New Jersey, NY and PA Will Be Affected By the Latest Change from the USPS
Do you remember when there wasn't online bill pay through your bank?. If not, let me tell you a story. Not so long ago, after you received a bill in the mail, you would pay it with a check. You would then put the return portion of that bill with...
Movies and TV shows casting in New Jersey
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Five New Jersey lottery players won big playing Mega Millions, Powerball last week
Five lottery players in New Jersey won $10,000 or more last week playing Powerball and Mega Millions. The New Jersey Lottery announced Monday its weekly winners. Here's a look at where these tickets were sold from July 8 to July 14:. $1 million, Powerball, July 8: sold at Family Food...
More than 20 bank branches in NJ set to close
💰 The merge means 22 NJ bank branches will close. Any New Jersey resident who banks at Lakeland or Provident will want to know about this. Lakeland and Provident Banks have decided to merge, and that means 22 branches in New Jersey will close. The parent companies of the...
$28M Estate Is NJ's Most Expensive Listing — And Perfect Fit For Movie Star
A home fit for a movie star is on the market in New Jersey.The sprawling 25,000-square-foot estate spanning 160 acres in Monmouth County is listed at $28 million, making it the most expensive listing in the Garden State.The property at 318-322 Route 537 in Colts Neck is located approximately seven …
Jersey Cash 5 Winner Buys $644K Ticket at Liquor Store
A very lucky player who purchased a Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket for Wednesday’s drawing in Passaic County is now $644,454 richer. The Ticket Was Purchased in a Liquor Store in Clifton. The purchase was made at Henry’s Liquors located on Van Houten Avenue in Clifton, Passaic County.
Congressman Gottheimer honors local unsung heroes during Hometown Heroes Awards ceremony
A gathering of real-life heroes took place in New Jersey on Monday.Congressman Josh Gottheimer honored several people, including veterans, first responders, teachers and community leaders who have gone above and beyond to serve their community.One of those honored was Andy Scallo, a union iron worker who helped work the pile after 9/11. He and his fellow iron workers carved crosses in the steel beams as a sign of hope and faith.Metal from the Twin Towers was sitting in Scallo's garage for about 20 years until he told Dan Olivier that he had it and that it deserved a special place...
NJ police chief’s firing over homophobic slurs is ‘despicable,’ attorney says
ROSELLE — The embattled police chief of this Union County borough has lost his job after being accused of using homophobic slurs at work. Stacey Williams, the now-former police chief of Roselle, was terminated at Wednesday's council meeting. He took the job three years ago in July 2021. After...
NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
NJ man found $40K in unclaimed funds for his church. And that may be just the start
Philip Britton, an active member of his church for years, was forced to stay home from Mass since 2020 because of his declining health. But sitting at home in front of his computer, he managed to bestow his diocese in Camden with a gift that thrilled Catholic church leaders. The...
Mosquito spraying set for Wednesday morning in Montville Township
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Montville Township on Wednesday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17,...
What $400,000 can buy you in Morris County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Morris County, all of which featured homes under $400,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) offers residents reduced electricity supply rates by purchasing electricity in bulk, including renewable energy, for several municipalities. Chester Township residents are invited to sign up. To learn all about this program, attend a public information session over Zoom on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read Mayor Drag's letter with further details about this opportunity. The letter will be mailed to residents shortly.
Dover Cultural Extravaganza 2024: Vendor Applications Now Open
DOVER — Excitement is building as the town of Dover prepares to host the Dover Cultural Extravaganza on Saturday, September 28th. Scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Crescent Field, located at 120 First Street, this event promises a day filled with cultural celebrations, community spirit, and vibrant activities. Organized by Mega Bite Events, the extravaganza will be a highlight of the year for locals and visitors.
Wayne YMCA to sell Pike Drive facility to township in historic deal. Here's the price
WAYNE — The township has agreed to buy the YMCA property on Pike Drive for $12.2 million, clearing the way for health and recreation officials to grow their programs and protect the land from future redevelopment. The historic acquisition, the largest that the township has made since voters approved the creation of an...
Morristown football looks to take the next step in 2024 | State of the Program
Building a contender doesn't happen overnight, and Morristown hopes to take another step forward this season. Coach Casey Flynn enters his third season after consecutive playoff appearances and a win increase in both of his seasons in charge. "It progressed well," Flynn said about last season. "We got one more...
NJ will pay $153 million to demolish elementary school, replace a high school in Newark
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The state agency responsible for funding school construction projects in Newark will spend nearly $153 million to build a new South Ward high school and relocate a nearby elementary school.But the Schools Development Authority says the project is in its early stages of development and it’s unclear when the plans will begin as building designs, construction proposals, and timelines have yet to be completed.The plans call for the construction of a new University High School and the relocation of Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School students to...
ELEC: Jersey City mayoral hopeful Mussab Ali raised $213k in Q2, has $203k COH
Jersey City mayoral hopeful Mussab Ali, a former school board president, raised $213,329.97 in the second quarter of 2024, with $203,435.41 cash on hand, his July 15th New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (NJ ELEC) report shows. He received donations from individuals throughout New Jersey, along from other states including...
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