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Missing N.J. child found safe after massive search effort
A child reported missing Saturday evening in Mercer County was found safe early Sunday, police said. Hopewell Township Police responded to a residence in Hopewell Borough around 9 p.m. Saturday for a report of a missing juvenile, township police said. The child’s family reported that he was last seen around...
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. There will be a buyback day, too
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
Smoke advisory issued for parts of NJ
🔥 Two NJ counties are under a smoke advisory, state forest fire service officials say. 🔥 The smoke condition stems from a wildfire last month that's fully contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a smoke advisory for parts of the state because of a wildfire that started almost two months ago.
Here are 5 places to visit this week to take advantage of free NJ Transit
New Jersey commuters can look forward to a free ride starting Monday, as Gov. Phil Murphy announced a fare holiday on NJ Transit from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. The move comes as a gesture of appreciation after a summer marred by service disruptions across the state’s transit system. “We know it’s been...
1.5 million people in NJ live too far from any affordable supermarket
🍅 Communities don't have access to affordable, nutritious food. 🍅 The NJEDA is trying to combat food deserts with various initiatives. There are 50 food desert communities in all 21 counties of New Jersey, affecting 1.5 million residents. What qualifies as being a food desert?. A food desert...
See all homes sold in these New Jersey counties, Aug. 5 to Aug. 11
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these New Jersey counties reported from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2024. NJ.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Garden State, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
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...
These 32 N.J. field hockey players were just selected to U.S. National Team Camps
USA Field Hockey announced its selections for the U-16, U-18 and U-21 National Team Camps that are slated to take place later this year and early 2025. These players were chosen after the conclusion of the 2024 Junior and Senior Nexus Championship in July. The U-16 and U-18 camps will be held December 6-8 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The 2025 U-16 and U-18 Women’s National Teams will be selected from there. Those squads then compete in Easter Tournaments in Europe in the spring.
NJ Casting Call for Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix Movie
Here's your big chance. How would you like to be in a movie?. Hollywood, here you come...well, actually New Jersey. Yup. The Netflix movie, Happy Gilmore 2, is going to be casting and filming in New Jersey, according to MSN. Happy Gilmore 2 is the sequel to the wildly popular...
Struggling to afford the basics? There’s no shame in using a NJ food bank
At the height of need during the COVD-19 shutdown, the network led by the Food Bank of South Jersey was serving about 95,000 people per month. Today — and since the end of last year — the monthly count of people accepting help from the organization and its partners is at about 170,000.
CDC warning for NJ: Rising virus cases as temperatures heat up
☑️There are more cases of dengue in 2024 so far than all of 2023. ☑️All of the cases in New Jersey were contracted from out-of-country travel. ☑️Those who are infected don't get sick but suffer from symptoms. The CDC issued a warning about record increases in cases...
Prison for NJ man who ripped off MILLIONS from grieving military families
TRENTON — A Monmouth County U.S. Army Reserves major has been sentenced for ripping off at least two dozen grieving Gold Star families for a few million dollars collectively. Caz Craffy, 42, of Colts Neck, would serve over 12 1/2 years in federal prison for making risky investments while...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
New laws take on a soft spot in NJ’s strong public education system
Making sure more New Jersey students are reading at grade level is the main goal behind two pieces of legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday. The moves include mandatory screenings for younger students, at least twice a year. “Recent years have brought forth many challenges for...
Stacked N.J. football Week 0 schedule headlined by Battle at the Beach
Welcome back N.J. high school football – you were missed. The Garden State is back in action on the gridiron and the Week 0 schedule is loaded. It starts with the Battle at the Beach – a three-day showcase across two locations. On Thursday at Ocean City’s Carey...
Groundbreaking search engine revolutionizes way people find volunteer opportunities
CRANFORD, NJ — A group of passionate volunteers have created a groundbreaking artificial intelligence-powered search engine that launched last month. Samaritan Scout is a free platform which helps people find in-person volunteer opportunities. The co-founders of Samaritan Scout are Will Rosenthal and Dvora Inwood. Rosenthal, of Cranford, is a...
Residents want improved safety at N.J. intersection where 16-year-old died
A resident of Franklin Township has started a petition to get safety improved at an intersection where a fatal accident occurred Thursday morning. A 16-year-old girl, Sophia DeTorres, on her way to her first day of school at North Hunterdon High School, died in a collision at Hogback Road, Route 617 and Lower Lansdown Road.
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