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Two development projects in Middlesex County named among New Jersey's best
Two development projects in Middlesex County were named among the best in the state by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA). The 64th Annual New Good Neighbor Awards honor 10 development projects across the state that made a significant contribution to their communities. Presented by the NJBIA and its magazine, New Jersey Business Magazine, this year’s winners featured two projects that were completed in Middlesex County in 2023.
Big 13-pound doormat fluke strikes off New Jersey coast
Get the nets ready, a 13-pound doormat fluke was caught by an ocean-going fishermen on Tuesday. The big fluke was the first doormat of the season to be reported to the Asbury Park Press. It was weighed at the Tackle Box in Hazlet, which has hung its fair share of large...
NJ schools prepare to feed 60,000 more students starting in September
When New Jersey’s 1.4 million K-12 students return for the new public school year in September, 60,000 more of them will qualify for free or reduced-price meals as a new state law kicks in, representing a new front in the state’s efforts to curb food insecurity. The Working...
NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
New Jersey is one of the most charitable states in the U.S.
We may not have the best reputation around the rest of the country, but people who live here know what real New Jerseyans are like. We are more likely than most people in other states to do things like help a stranger, donate money at least once a month, volunteer time at least once a month and even plan to be an organ donor.
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
Staten Island swimmer reported missing found at home: NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — A swimmer who was reported missing at a Staten Island beach on the Fourth of July was found at her home, police said Friday. Authorities said the woman, 49, was believed to be in the water at South Beach near Father Capodanno Boulevard at around 5:40 p.m. Divers and NYPD […]
2 Staten Island fires keep FDNY busy late on the Fourth of July, early Friday morning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— The FDNY responded overnight to a pair of fires on Staten Island reported within a half hour of each other. The first occurred around 11:30 p.m. at 1213 Bay Street in Rosebank, according to an FDNY spokesperson. If you purchase a product or register for an...
College Signings 13: These Petrides girls’ lacrosse student-athletes are locked and loaded for the next level
The Petrides’ girls’ lacrosse team enjoyed a fine season in 2024, not only boasting a respectful 10-3 record in PSAL play, but a fourth place finish in the highly competitive PSAL 2A-AA division. Good teams usually come with solid players and you can certainly make that case about...
Years of advocacy and months of work went into massive Staten Island North Shore rail cleanup
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — North Shore community activists pushed for years to get a cleanup along the old North Shore Branch of the Staten Island Railroad, which the Advance/SILive.com reported Tuesday. The city cleared 220 tons of trash from the site over 20 days. If you purchase a product...
NYPD: Raid in Stapleton nets drugs; woman, 42, and man, 39, arrested
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — NYPD officers raided an apartment in Stapleton where they allege they seized illegal stimulants while arresting a woman and man last month. Officers armed with a search warrant swarmed the dwelling of Angelica Colula, 42, and Cirilo Gatica Zeferino, 39, on Canal Street at about 1:40 p.m. on June 17. The defendants both were home during the search, according to the criminal complaint.
U.S. gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY — The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state's first. The project still requires an additional federal approval of its construction and operations plan, along with...
NJ Spotlight News special edition — 2025 gubernatorial roundtable: July 4, 2024
This special edition of NJ Spotlight News features a roundtable with 2025 gubernatorial candidates that was recorded on June 7. Anchor Briana Vannozzi moderates the discussion of affordable housing, transportation, climate change and equity with Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and state Sen. Jon Bramnick.
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,...
Is NJ getting a new blueberry? Testing is underway
The blueberry may be New Jersey's state fruit, but apparently it's not perfect. This summer, researchers at Rutgers University are hitting the final phase of a quest to develop a variety of blueberry that more consumers should enjoy. Thousands of blueberry plants are being evaluated for desirable traits, and only...
Get Ready For Free Slurpee Day In New Jersey
This super popular convenience store is turning 97!. The one that keeps you cool and refreshed during these hot summer months here in New Jersey. 7-Eleven will soon celebrate its 97th anniversary!. Wow, 97 years it's been around and you can join in on the big celebration by stopping by...
The story of Staten Island’s ‘Black Angels’ now in the Congressional Record
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis met with Virginia Allen and Curlene Jennings Bennett, two of the last living 300 African-American nurses known as the “Black Angels,” who treated thousands of tuberculosis patients at Staten Island’s Sea View Hospital 70 years ago. Malliotakis presented Allen...
Celebrations, warm weather, family, and friends; add an adoptable pet. July 6-7
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In 2015, Trupanion designated June 18 as Veterinary Appreciation Day to honor and commemorate the veterinary profession for its significant contribution to the quality of life for pets and their owners. These new yearly awards, intended to recognize the outstanding work of veterinary professionals throughout North America, aroused a sentiment of gratitude for the veterinary community. Nearly 45,000 votes were submitted by the general public, while Trupanion received thousands of nominations for veterinarians and their support personnel.
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