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NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
New Jersey’s government is indeed courting the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday. ROI-NJ reported last week that state officials in Murphy’s administration are making a pitch to the ownership of the NBA franchise to move to Camden as talks to build a new arena in Philly have been bumpy.
Baraka wants equity to be the ‘north star’ of state budget, proposes tax cuts for poor and middle class, huge tax hikes for wealthiest N.J. residents
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is pledging to reimagine the New Jersey state budget with equity as its guiding principal if he wins next year’s governor’s race, promising to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners and positioning himself as the furthest left in a burgeoning field of Democratic candidates.
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Fishermen use ballyhoo to land Yellowfin tuna in Hudson Canyon
If you're looking for the bluefish this week, they're literally falling out of the sky in Atlantic Highlands. That's what happened Sunday when a couple's windshield was smashed in after what was likely an osprey or eagle dropped a one-pound bluefish from the sky. The car's dashcam captured the falling fish bouncing off...
Edison Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Stabbing
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department announced today that Joan Franklin Polanco, 37, of Edison, has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing that occurred in Edison on July 21, 2024. On July 21, 2024, at approximately...
THIS Wednesday Night: Join Shifrah.org’s Inaugural Event in Lakewood
Please join us, this Wednesday evening, July 24th at 45 Jule Court, Lakewood, for an inaugural event to benefit Shifrah.org. At Shifrah, we guide and support women suffering from HG through safe and effective medical treatments to enable healthier pregnancies. Since we launched publically three months ago, Shifrah has already responded to more than 430 calls from 45 different communities and has helped over 170 families.
Lakewood volunteer firefighters have dropped from 150 to 32. So they're on a hiring binge.
LAKEWOOD - A dramatic reduction in volunteers and a sharp rise in calls for service have prompted the Lakewood Fire Department to hire more new full-time firefighters than it has in decades, increasing its paid crew by more than 50%, officials said. At least half of those new recruits will be on the...
NJ Humane Society is Looking for Repeated Dog Dumper
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Authorities in Atlantic City are urgently seeking tips to identify a person...
Estell Manor, NJ, groundhog has rabies; 2 people may have exposure
Atlantic County public health officials have announced a positive test for rabies in a groundhog in Estell Manor and two people may have may have been exposed to the virus. Groundhog Becomes Fourth Positive Case for Rabies in Atlantic County. A groundhog that confronted a family dog in the 100...
Co-owner and ‘creative force’ of Jersey Shore’s Morey’s Piers dies at 63
Jack Morey, the co-owner of Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, died last week at the age of 63, the company announced. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jack Morey, our beloved 2nd Generation Partner, and for the past three decades, the creative force behind Morey’s Piers. Jack wasn’t particularly fond of titles, but was the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Officer, and, most importantly, champion of ‘it will be beautiful…we change everything’,” a statement from Morey’s Piers read.
Two Woodbridge Teens Charged in Attempted Murder
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two teenagers face attempted murder charges in connection with the July 18th stabbings of two other teens outside a Green Street apartment building, police confirmed today. Each of the suspects – ages 16 and 17 from Avenel and Iselin – are charged with attempted murder and the possession of weapons for unlawful purposes, police Capt. Damian Neste said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The four teenagers, apparently acquaintances, were reportedly involved in a fight last Thursday night on the 800 block of Green Street that ended with two teens stabbed several...
Look At These Exciting New Additions Coming To The Freehold Raceway Mall
New Additions In Monmouth County at Freehold Raceway Mall. One of my favorite malls in New Jersey is the Freehold Raceway Mall. Freehold Raceway Mall has fantastic stores and many good "food" options for dining out. Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Brio Italian Grille, Playa Bowls, Etc. There are a few new eateries coming to the Freehold Raceway Mall:
Howell, NJ ex-police chief sentenced for workplace affair cover-up
HOWELL — A former Monmouth County police chief who served his community for nearly three decades has been sentenced for lying to investigators about a scandalous affair with a subordinate. Andrew Kudrick, 50, was sentenced to two years of probation in Superior Court in Monmouth County on Friday. The...
N.J. motorcyclist killed in Garden State Parkway crash
A 46-year-old motorcyclist was killed in crash on the southbound Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County on Sunday night, officials said. Jason Ball was riding south in Tinton Falls at about 9:35 p.m. when he lost control of the motorcycle while attempting to leave the Parkway at Exit 102, State Police said.
Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
Tuesday NJ weather: 2 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...
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