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Wellness on the Waterfront at South Mountain Recreation Complex
Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month this July with “Wellness on the Waterfront.”. Enjoy free fitness and yoga classes and concerts outdoors at the Clipper Pavilion in front of the Orange Reservoir at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex.
Morris County man arrested for burglary after foot pursuit
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (Essex County) – A Rockaway man is in custody after police responded to an alleged motor vehicle burglary on Tuesday in Fairfield Township. Matthew Logan, 29, was charged with burglary, possession of burglar’s tools, and resisting arrest. Police said on July 2, at around 9:35...
17-year-old killed in early morning shooting, cops say
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Essex County early on Wednesday morning, officials said. The shooting was reported on Grove Street in Irvington at 1:26 a.m., the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release. Police responding to the area located the teen, who was...
Corrections officers did nothing as N.J. teen was badly beaten by other inmates, lawsuit says
Corrections officers at a juvenile detention facility failed to intervene nearly two years ago when a 19-year-old was brutally beaten by three other inmates in a planned attack, according to a lawsuit. The Essex County man was left blind in one eye and is still psychologically scarred following the attack...
About 1 in 3 people live near an N.J. warehouse and its pollution. What will it take to stop?
Noxious plumes and truck noise surrounded Tolani Taylor on Sherman Avenue on Monday morning. The environmentalist says she is particularly concerned about what warehouses mean for constant truck traffic and, by extension, air quality. And while where she stood is among the city’s hotspots for this kind of activity, Taylor...
28 road deaths so far in 2024: NJ county is stepping up patrols
Expect more messaging and crackdowns related to unsafe driving. Through the first half of this year, 28 people have lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes on roads in Atlantic County. That's second only to Middlesex County (34), and officials say they're dedicated to stopping the trend from continuing...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
NJ State Troopers searching for Warren County stabbing suspect
Authorities are asking for your help locating a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in North Jersey late Tuesday night. Officials say at around 10:20 on the night of July 2nd, state troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a home on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, Warren County.
N.J. weather: July 4th forecast includes thunderstorm threat, surging heat and humidity
Parts of New Jersey may see more than planned fireworks in the sky on Thursday, with isolated thunderstorms expected to pop up in the afternoon and evening on what is shaping up to be a very steamy Fourth of July with high humidity. Although forecasters are not expecting a total...
Cost of Gasoline in Atlantic City & NJ: Thanks to Chris Christie
Before Chris Christie became Governor, New Jersey had the 2nd lowest gasoline sales tax in America. As of June 30, 2024, the day before the latest gasoline sales tax increase went into effect … New Jersey has the 7th highest gasoline tax in America. On July 1, 2024, a...
Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls
Lawmakers introduced a package of public safety bills after police say a community event in South Jersey devolved into chaos. The post Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
N.J. winery to run with its revolutionary cookout idea for a 2nd straight year
Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, New Jersey, last year introduced The Great American Vineyard Cookout. For years, general manager John Cifelli said, they eschewed any Independence Day events. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this...
Popular N.J. sub shop Obama visited just closed a longstanding location
A popular New Jersey sandwich shop chain that President Barack Obama once visited has shuttered one of its locations. Tastee Sub Shop closed its Lawrence Township location Wednesday after more than 12 years in business, an employee confirmed to NJ Advance Media. When reached by NJ Advance Media on Wednesday,...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 7/4
10 - 18 mph (Gust 23 mph) 9 - 16 knots (Gust 20 knots) TODAY: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. Isolated showers and tstms late with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
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