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New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
New laws take on a soft spot in NJ’s strong public education system
Making sure more New Jersey students are reading at grade level is the main goal behind two pieces of legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday. The moves include mandatory screenings for younger students, at least twice a year. “Recent years have brought forth many challenges for...
New Jerseyans Cheat … A Lot, Survey Says
NEW JERSEY — People here are apparently prone to cheat. We do it in school. We do it playing cards. We do it in stores. So many New Jerseyans anonymously fessed up for a quirky new survey that the Garden State now ranks #1 in America for the most people willing to bend the rules.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This is according to Solitaire Bliss, an online Tel Aviv-based gaming company, that recently released its 2024 “States With the Most Cheaters” survey. New Jersey rocketed into first place from the 2023 Solitaire Bliss survey...
The New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention: Meeting in The Wildwoods Since 1975
Thousands of firefighters and their families representing every county in New Jersey migrate to the Wildwoods for a weekend of equipment displays, meetings, seminars, vendors, and a grand parade of trucks and equipment. The Wildwoods, NJ – August 27, 2024 – The annual New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention returns to...
New Jersey, California residents snap up NYC real estate as international demand slides
Non-New Yorkers are diving into New York City’s real estate market—and most are from just across the Hudson River. Buyers who live outside of NYC purchased 23 percent of all properties in the city in the first half of the year, with New Jersey residents closing the most deals, according to a report from PropertyShark. That’s an increase from the same period a decade ago, when non-New Yorkers purchased 19 percent of the city’s residential real estate.
New Jersey lottery player wins $1.38 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where
A trip to a convenience store resulted in a million-dollar payday for one lucky New Jersey lottery player. On Tuesday, a Bergen County lottery player won the $1,386,281 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning ticket which matched all five numbers was sold at the Krauszer’s Food Store on...
Dean encourages incoming students to seize opportunities and form strong bonds at Princeton
Welcoming the incoming engineering class Aug. 26, Dean Andrea Goldsmith called on students to make the most of Princeton’s opportunities, embrace risk-taking, and form strong bonds with faculty members and fellow students. “I hope that every one of you will take advantage of all that Princeton has to offer...
Trenton prepares for first midterm city council races
Update: Trenton City Clerk Brandon Garcia has rejected Kadja Manuel’s nominating petitions in the North Ward, leaving incumbent Councilwoman Jennifer Williams unopposed. With the era of dysfunctionality and toxicity on the Trenton City Council over, the state’s capital city looks to have a quieter campaign this year when four ward councilmembers seek re-election in Trenton’s first mid-term elections.
New fast casual restaurant opening in Middlesex County
When you think of fast casual restaurants you probably think of places like TGI Fridays, Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc. If you heard a restaurant was called Tropical Smoothie Café you might think that’s all they serve: smoothies and maybe a yogurt parfait here and there. Nope....
South Jersey congressman calls for investigation into skyrocketing Atlantic City Electric bills
The Action News Troubleshooters have been working on getting answers for South Jersey consumers experiencing skyrocketing Atlantic City Electric bills.A petition on Change.org posted Monday, August 26, is also demanding accountability from the company. It already has over 30,000 signatures.The electric bill sticker shock has also got the attention of Representative Jeff Van Drew."The bills have gone crazy, and it's all since the smart meters come in," said Ed O'Neill of Albion, Camden County.His home has solar panels so his bill is normally very low.READ MORE: South Jersey consumers complaining of high electric bills from Atlantic City Electric The Action...
Police Seek Help Identifying Stolen Credit Card Suspect
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a credit card fraud suspect. According to police, the suspect attempted to use six fraudulent credit cards loaded with card numbers of unknowing victims at the CVS Pharmacy on Don Connor Boulevard on August 25 at 8:15 p.m. He was seen leaving the area in an unknown make 4-door black sedan with silver rims.
Gateway Development Commission secures $3.8B in funding for Hudson Rail Tunnel project
The Gateway Development Commission has been authorized by its board to enter into a final agreement in September with the Federal Railroad Administration for a $3.8 billion Federal-State Partnership grant to fund the Hudson Tunnel Project. The money is the final funding piece for the $16 billion project to build a new rail tunnel that will carry Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains under the Hudson River into Manhattan.
NJ Transit is free until Sept. 2. Here’s how to take advantage.
After a series of shutdowns that left thousands of NJ Transit customers flailing this summer, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced that relief was headed customers’ way. Murphy announced on Thursday, Aug. 15, that NJ Transit would waive all transportation fares between Monday, Aug. 26, and Monday, Sept. 2. That means all NJ...
Why your young driver may be better off in NJ than elsewhere
⚫ A new report ranks the best and worst states for teen drivers. ⚫ NJ gets credit for having "strict driving laws" ⚫ A law taking effect in 2025 will add a major requirement for new drivers. New Jersey gets some praise in a report released Tuesday on young drivers.
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