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CDC warning for NJ: Rising virus cases as temperatures heat up
☑️There are more cases of dengue in 2024 so far than all of 2023. ☑️All of the cases in New Jersey were contracted from out-of-country travel. ☑️Those who are infected don't get sick but suffer from symptoms. The CDC issued a warning about record increases in cases...
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.
All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Is your town ready for older residents? NJ launches age-friendly effort
A big opportunity has opened up for local governments and organizations that want to make their communities more "age friendly," so that residents of an advanced age can stay where they're living and feel welcome to do so. A $5 million grant program is up and running from the New...
Stop & Shop to Close 32 Stores, Including 10 in New Jersey – Here’s Where
Bad news if you're a Stop & Shop lover. Grocery retailer, Stop & Shop has announced they are closing 32 locations in the tri-state area, including 10 of them in New Jersey. The company is moving forward with growth restructuring to improve the customer experience, so they're closing down under-performing locations. The good news is, employees at the impacted locations will be offered opportunities within the company.
The times when idiots in NJ went too far with wild animals
Oh, great. Making us the laughingstock of the country, this story had to go national. Some Mensa candidate went to the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton and she could have had her arm ripped off. This woman decided to climb over the outer barrier and enter the enclosure where a Bengal...
These are the most cost-efficient school districts in NJ — and they’re still hurting
TOMS RIVER — The state is forcing a school district that already has one of the tightest belts in New Jersey to suffer through massive budget cuts. When it comes to spending per pupil, Toms River is the second most efficient district of its size and the fourth most efficient district in New Jersey out of around 600.
New Jersey high school football rankings: Bergen Catholic No. 1 in 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
The Crusaders begin the season ranked No. 19 nationally and will be tested out of the gate as they open the season with a showdown against IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) on Aug 29. Bergen Catholic 34-2 record during their run to three straight Non-Public A state titles and also went 5-1 during the pandemic-shortened spring 2021 campaign.
NJ DWI checkpoints this weekend at the Shore
Impaired driving isn’t worth the risks: loss of life, fines, incarceration, license suspension and more. The Monmouth County DWI Task Force has ramped up efforts all summer long to drive home the message, and efforts aren’t over. Neptune City’s checkpoint is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; all...
Dozens of New Jerseyans Sickened with Salmonella from Cucumbers
NEW JERSEY -- Dozens of New Jerseyans have been infected with Salmonella bacteria contracted from cucumbers, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) The agency noted that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that the active outbreak concluded as of August 22, 2024. During the outbreak, however, between 20 and 25 New Jersey residents contracted Salmonella. Across the country 551 individuals contracted the illness in 34 states.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The FDA says that symptoms of Salmonella contraction usually occur within 12 to 72 days of consuming contaminated food with symptoms including diarrhea,...
Sayegh will run to succeed Pascrell
Paterson Mayor André Sayegh will run for New Jersey’s 9th congressional district, adding another prominent name to the field of candidates seeking to replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson). “After careful consideration, it is my intention to pursue the ninth congressional seat,” Sayegh told the New Jersey...
Camden County to honor veterans and first responders at War on Terror Medal Ceremony
Camden County will hold its War on Terror Medal Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Victims of Terrorism Monument in Cooper River Park. The ceremony aims to recognize and honor veterans and first responders for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to the nation. The award will...
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Precautions Against Tick Bites at Memorial Lake State Park
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, representing the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP), convened at Memorial Lake State Park in Dauphin County to emphasize the importance of safeguarding against Lyme disease and tick bites. Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra Bogen, stressed the need...
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