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New legislation protects New Jersey residents from medical debt
TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11) — It was an emotional day in State House as a new medical debt act became law with a namesake in memory of a woman who helped make it possible. Described as a bright, hard-working policy analyst for the governor’s office, Louisa Carman was among those who worked on legislation to protect […]
NJ retail theft problem: Suburb busts 38 in just 2 days
CHERRY HILL — A two-day sting operation at retail stores in this Philadelphia suburb led to dozens of arrests. With the help of surveillance tools and undercover officers, cops busted 38 suspects and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise, which police said left business owners “ecstatic.”
Ocean County halts all foreclosure auctions, fears NJ law encourages phony nonprofits
Ocean County has postponed the foreclosure auction scheduled for July 23 amid concerns that unproven nonprofit agencies are taking advantage of a new law that was designed to even the playing field at sheriff's sales with investors. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said his office has sold a dozen properties that prompted an...
Jersey Rock Band of the Week: Soup
Rocking The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Sunday July 28!. Soup has the sound, look, and presence to make a serious impact on the Jersey Rock scene. The group recently took Second Place in the Point Pleasant Battle of the Bands against a lineup of high-level competition. They boast a serious Classic Rock feel. While they have been compared to Led Zeppelin, the group actually takes a lot of influence from another storied band that is regularly rocked on RAT Radio. Lead Singer Mercedes said:
Party Fair on the move to spiffy new home in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN - Party Fair is bringing the party to the Bottle King shopping center on Route 35. Its lease not renewed, Party Fair, a discount retailer of party supplies, is moving from Middletown Plaza, a shopping center on Route 35, to the Bottle King shopping center at the corner of Route 35 and...
Prof. Zambak Presents at ICME-15 in Sydney, Australia
Vecihi Serbay Zambak, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, presented research papers at the 15th International Congress of Mathematics Education (ICME-15), held in Sydney, Australia, this July. The congress is the largest international conference on mathematics education in the world. Held only once...
Asbury Park Joins Global Initiative to Reduce Plastic Waste
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park and the Asbury Park Green Team are proud to support Plastic-Free July, a worldwide initiative aimed at reducing plastic consumption and raising awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics. The city has taken significant steps to support the reduction of plastic use in the community. Before the State of New Jersey implemented its plastic bag ban, the Asbury Park City Council passed a local ordinance banning plastic bags and has since extended this ban to include heavy-duty reusable plastic bags. The City’s Green Team has hosted multiple...
Elizabeth Student Participates In Rutgers STEM Ambassador Program
ELIZABETH, NJ - An Elizabeth student was among several from Union County to participate in Rutgers University’s 4-H STEM Ambassador Program. The event was held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick from July 8 through July 12. The program aims to train students to lead STEM activities and share their skills with their peers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “As a proud public servant, I understand the importance of serving as a leader and making a positive impact in our community, and I commend these passionate students for their participation and for challenging themselves in order to make a difference,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “I would like to also thank our partners in the New Jersey 4-H Program for their assistance in empowering these bright and talented young leaders. Their dedication gives hope for a more promising future ahead in Union County.” In total, seven students participated in the program including: Elizabeth: Maria Mendonca Hillside: Valerie AriasDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. South Plainfield: Josiah Philippe Plainfield: Immanuel Muhammed Westfield: Basil Glacken and Evan Roe New Providence: Anika Jolly For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
DEVELOPING: Authorities Investigating After Lakewood Home Struck by Gunfire [UPDATED]
Authorities are investigating a shooting in Lakewood this evening, TLS has learned. Earlier this evening police responded to a block on the south end of Lakewood for the reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, police had learned that at least one bullet went through a window, into the house. Nobody...
Following Years of Negotiations, Ocean Ride to Begin Servicing Lakewood’s Seniors
Following years of negotiations and work by Askan Lipa Klein of CARES council and others, Ocean Ride will start a route servicing the growing Lakewood senior population. The route will start as a pilot program, but will expand once ridership is up, officials say. Ocean Ride has a call-in system...
Information from JCP&L Regarding Planned Outages in Lakewood
Multiple residents today reached out to TLS regarding a message they received from JCP&L about a planned outage in Lakewood tonight and tomorrow. TLS reached out to Mayor Ray Coles, who reached to JCP&L. JCP&L responded with the following statement, provided to TLS:. ”Hi Mayor,. It appears that about 1100...
Ventnor Plaza Plans August Opening for Three New Businesses
Ventnor Plaza developer Mark Greco is giving an August timetable for the next three additions to the shopping center on Wellington Avenue. Greco and his partners began a revitalization project of the plaza two years ago with the repaving of the parking lot and improvements to the lighting, landscaping, and signage.
NJ man admits to decapitating seagull after it attempted to take fries from daughter: Affidavit
A South Jersey man is facing charges after authorities say he decapitated a seagull.Officers responded on July 6 to a report of animal cruelty at Morey's Piers located at 2501 Boardwalk Avenue.According to court documents obtained by Action News, Franklin Zeigler, 29, of Cape May, admitted to killing the seagull after it attempted to take french fries from his daughter.He then reportedly asked Morey's Piers staff for a trash bag while holding the dead seagull.Zeigler allegedly became irate and uncooperative with officers on an unrelated investigation, which led to his arrest on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.On July 18, he was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after officers obtained witness statements and photos, investigators said.He was released on a summons pending a future court date.If you have any information related to this case or any other criminal activities, please contact the North Wildwood Police Department Detective Division at (609) 522-2411.
Tuesday NJ weather: Two more big pushes of rain coming up
New Jersey is in the midst of a humid, unsettled stretch of weather. And let me remind you that's a good thing. For several weeks now, we have been talking about how badly we need rain. Well, here it is — let's savor every drop we can get. There...
BeiGene ribbon-cutting: Big get for life science industry — and bigger vote of confidence for state
When BeiGene co-founder and CEO John Oyler cuts the ribbon on the company’s $800 million, 42-acre state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facility at the Princeton West Innovation Center in Hopewell later Tuesday, he’ll rattle off all the usual reasons the next-generation oncology company is eager to dramatically increase its presence in the state.
Rachel Minaya, Wife of Yankees Executive Omar, Found Dead — All Confirmed Details
Rachel Minaya, the wife of Yankees executive Omar Minaya, has died. Authorities found the Rachel deceased at their home in New Jersey on Saturday. According to the New York Post, Omar wasn't home at the time when his wife died. It's unclear at this point who discovered Rachel and what exactly that caused her death. A person close to the Minaya family said that authorities have ruled out suicide as a cause of death. Still, her death came quite suddenly and as a shock to the entire family.
Tri-state school systems among the best in nation, study finds. Here's how they rank
A quality school system is at the forefront for any parent when it comes to their children's future, particularly when many consider that academic resources can pave the way for future success. With this in mind, WalletHub looked into the states with the best and worst school systems for 2024.
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