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Listeria outbreak from sliced deli meat kills NJ resident
An outbreak of listeria linked to grocery store deli meat has killed two people, including one person from New Jersey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 28 people have gotten sick from the listeria outbreak, all of which have been hospitalized. This outbreak is multi-state, with the other confirmed death being […]
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 7/22
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS (Atlantic & Cape May Counties) - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 5 - 10 knots (Gust 12 knots) TODAY: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming around 10 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
Are New Jersey's colleges and universities worth it? Lawmakers propose bill to cap tuition
Higher education is a hot topic these days, and with the fall semester quickly approaching, college students likely have quite a few questions that they need to answer. Where am I going to live? What classes do I want to take? Which books do I need to buy?. How am...
IronPigs continue strong month of July with a 6-4 victory over Worcester
ALLENTOWN - Lehigh Valley slugged three home runs to pickup another series win with a 6-4 victory over Worcester on Sunday at Coca-Cola Park. Carlos De La Cruz, Cal Stevenson and Kody Clemens all went deep to support the strong pitching from starter David Buchanan who won for the third time in his last four starts.
Curbing Legionnaires’ disease in NJ
Legislation to overhaul state regulations awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature. Seven years ago, Morristown resident Kevin Hanlon, then 47, was recovering from lung cancer when he encountered something in a Manhattan office building that proved even more deadly: Legionella. The bacteria, spread through water droplets propelled by powerful commercial air...
Violence prevention groups left waiting for help
Bill would give groups a stable funding source but NJ lawmakers are on summer break. State lawmakers left for their unofficial summer break without giving final approval to a bill that advocates say would help provide more consistent funding to violence prevention organizations. The legislation, if signed into law, will...
Assembly Member Rosy Bagolie Speaks to Township Committee About Home Prevention & Security Bills
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn's Assembly Member Rosy Bagolie attended the recent township committee to speak about the crime prevention bills that she’s been working on in the New Jersey Assembly. “They were a package of bills presented before the assembly for home security and safety. The first bill concerns keyless locking mechanisms because burglars are now learning new ways to tap into your Wi-Fi systems and break into your [home/car] digitally," began Bagolie.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER She continued to say that keyless locks are connected through Wi-Fi or through a battery. Bagolie...
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Just in time for National Ice Cream Day: This is NJ’s favorite flavor
This will be some very welcome news for all of us dealing with the disgusting heat recently: July 21st is National Ice Cream Day!. While the best way to celebrate would be going to your favorite local ice cream place (as a native Freeholder, for me, that would be Jersey Freeze, of course), you could also honor the day with New Jersey’s favorite flavor.
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
Family planning to sell iconic N.J. restaurant after 75 years in business
One of New Jersey’s most scenic and remote restaurants, the Walpack Inn in Sussex County, may soon be on the market. Four members of the family that has owned the iconic restaurant for 75 years, in a famously isolated Sussex County town with less than a dozen residents, have announced plans to seek a buyer.
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
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...
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Lego designer builds this NJ landmark, with hope Lego makes it into sets
◽ With enough support, could be reviewed for retail. A national landmark in New Jersey has been pitched as a Lego building set. Photos of the build have already attracted hundreds of supporters at the Lego Ideas website. Nassau Hall at Princeton University was built by the creator dubbed "Bricksmitherd,"...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
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