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NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
Look for these NJ athletes at the Paris Olympics
30 Hilarious Minor League Baseball Teams That Sound Fake, But Are Actually Real. We went through every Major League Baseball team's Minor League affiliate list to find the most hilariously creative team names and the ballpark promotions they present to their fans. From biscuits to Mullet Thursdays, here are 30 of the best Minor League Baseball team names and ballpark promotions.
NJ officer charged with DUI had wine bottle in police cruiser, video shows
HARRISON — A police officer charged with DUI after a patrol car crash months ago had a full wine bottle inside his cruiser at the time, as seen in body camera footage from responding officers. East Newark Patrolman Brian Aparicio was arrested after field sobriety tests, during the early-morning...
Pay to play: NJ does away with fee holiday for summer 2024
🏞 A perk that's been around for two summers has gone away. 🏞 The latest state budget is counting on your parking/entrance fees. New Jersey's budget this time around does not include a perk that residents have been able to enjoy for the past two summers. Once again,...
Another big win for Rutgers as in-state LB Kamar Archie commits
It was a recruitment more than three years in the making. A projection by Rutgers long before other schools were thinking about the class of 2025. Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano offered linebacker Kamar Archie when he was a freshman at Ewing (N.J.) High, in the spring of 2021, and before he transferred and re-classified into the 2025 class at Princeton (N.J.) Hun.
These N.J. towns have the hottest housing markets in America. See full list.
Fifteen New Jersey towns are ranked among the top 150 hottest real estate markets nationwide, according to Realtor.com. The highest New Jersey entry on the list was Mount Laurel at 35th hottest in the nation as of May, according to Realtor.com. Mount Laurel had a median home listing price of $379,975.
Local fireworks shows post-July 4th in NYC, NJ, CT, LI: Guide
NEW YORK CITY - July 4th is over, but that doesn't mean the fireworks fun in NYC stops there!. The 48th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show lit up the skies over the Hudson River on Thursday night, but there are still plenty of shows happening this weekend and into the summer.
Port Authority Recognized for Ambitious MWBE Work
At construction sites across the region, the Port Authority has been looking to build more than just new infrastructure. Through nation-leading goals for participation by minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in its major projects, the agency is also looking to build up local economies and empower local communities. That...
Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Seven New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. The Sharing Network Foundation’s scholarships are made possible thanks to several of the organization’s family and partner funds: Hearts for Emma Partner Fund - created in celebration of Emma Rothman’s lifesaving heart transplant to support high school education and donation advocacy efforts. Jim Rhatican Scholarship Fund - created in memory of Jim Rhatican, a NJ Sharing Network Volunteer, liver transplant recipient and retired teacher and coach of 35 years. Missy’s Miracle Scholarship Fund - created in celebration of Missy Rodriguez’s lifesaving liver transplant to follow her passion as a college counselor...
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...
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...
Lakeside Inn’s Surprising Role in The Bikeriders Movie Elevates Middletown Spotlight
The Lakeside Inn, nestled in Middletown with roughly 100 years of history, has transitioned into an unexpected role: a major filming spot for the newly released movie, ‘The Bikeriders.’. This journey into Hollywood is not exactly what the Mack family anticipated when they purchased the property back in 2021....
New Jersey Eyeing ‘Right-Size Packaging’ Bill
New Jersey is eyeing a number of bills to help reduce packaging waste. The state Senate recently passed a bill, in a 21-15 vote, that would ban large online and major retailers in the state from shipping products in cardboard boxes larger than two times the volume of product being shipped.
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.
Here’s why motorcycle crashes have spiked in N.J. as summer begins
New Jersey saw a tragic spike in motorcycle crashes on one weekend between May 31 and June 4 when eight motorcyclists were among the 13 people were killed in 12 crashes. Some reasons for the fatalities are obvious, said Ferzan Ahmed, Ohio Turnpike executive director and International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association safety committee chairman.
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