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10 most expensive homes sold in Cumberland County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Millville that sold for $415,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cumberland County in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $262,367, or $155 per square foot.
Sprawling, new $284M high school opening in NJ for the first time
PERTH AMBOY — City teens will be attending classes this year at the all-new Perth Amboy High School. The three-story, 576,000 square-foot facility has ample classroom and science lab space, designed to accommodate up to 3,300 students in 9-12 grades. As of last year, there were closer to 2,700...
Ho-Ho-Hold On New Jersey, It’s Way To Early For Christmas Decorations
Slowly but surely summer is getting ready to come to a close at the Jersey Shore. It's a time of year that, in my opinion, comes with mixed emotions. Gone are the days of what felt like endless sunshine and long days spent hanging on the beach, and hanging out on the Barnegat Bay.
Free Coffee: Wawa Is Gearing Up For The School Year In New Jersey
Being a teacher is an incredibly hard job. Not only are you planning out an entire year's worth of curriculum, you're also dealing with kids, parents, and an ever-changing educational landscape. A lot of my friends are teachers, and I respect the heck out of them for doing the job...
New Jersey lottery player wins $400,000 on scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to the convenience store resulted in a $400,000 payday for one lucky New Jersey lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Friday that someone in Morris County recently won a top prize on a $20 Crossword Bonanza scratch-off ticket they bought at the 7-Eleven on Route 46 in Budd Lake. ...
We Know TGI Fridays Closed Some New Jersey Locations, Will There Be More
This is a bit of a surprise for me, I'm not sure why. It shouldn't be surprising. Several TGI Fridays are closing in New Jersey. We have the most Fridays closing in New Jersey more than any other state in the US. TGI Fridays confirmed that they would be closing...
2 pleasant days and 1 stinker in the forecast this Labor Day Weekend
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- August 2024 ends with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures in the mid-80s around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.As the Philadelphia region gets into Labor Day weekend, two of the days will be pleasant and one will be a stinker. We have two low-end risks of severe weather to get through before Monday, the highlight of the holiday weekend.A warm front will sweep past Saturday, turning skies partly cloudy and ushering in warmer air in the mid-80s. You're clear to get some morning and afternoon beach time, but maybe no late-night pool parties in the hotel or...
The cost of owning an electric car just went up in New Jersey
TRENTON — A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are “compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues.”. As of...
H.S. football: Freshman Alexander leads Williamstown by Seneca in coach Fucetola's return
WILLIAMSTOWN — Resiliency and character, two virtues that coach Frank Fucetola preached the entire offseason, were stamped all over Williamstown's opening-night win over Seneca. "We have a different mentality," running back Trey Alexander said. "Coach 'Fuce' is back, and he told us to come out with energy, and that's what we did in the second half." ...
'World's biggest bounce park' opens at Cherry Hill Mall. Plus, new stores are on the way.
CHERRY HILL — The latest attraction at Cherry Hill Mall isn't in the shopping center. Instead, a bounce park with 25,000 square feet of inflatable amusements is scheduled to operate in the mall’s parking lot each Friday through Sunday until Oct. 20. ...
Judge allows smoking to continue in Atlantic City casinos, dealing blow to workers
A judge on Friday allowed smoking to continue in Atlantic City's casinos, giving some measure of relief to the city's struggling casino industry while rebuffing workers who have long sought to be able to breathe clean air on the casino floor.The ruling by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels represented a major victory for the city's nine casinos, most of which are winning less money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID19 pandemic hit.But it was a big a setback for workers who have been trying for four years to ban smoking in their workplaces, first by trying to...
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Relax this Labor Day Weekend with family and friends at Jessie Creek Winery!
Relax this Labor Day Weekend with family and friends at Jessie Creek Winery! Live music every Saturday and Sunday, local small batch wines, and plenty of seating next to the vineyard. Take it easy this weekend if you can. 🍷 🎶. #wineandmusic #wineandart #hiddengem #capemaycourthouse #newjerseywine #njwine. // THIS...
Stop by the West Cape May Tomato Festival today in the Borough’s Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May, behind the Firehous…
Stop by the West Cape May Tomato Festival today in the Borough’s Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May, behind the Firehouse. The event is free admission and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food, craft vendors and of course Cape May Stage will have a table there.
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