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High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
These 11 NJ Towns May Be Completely Underwater In 75 Years
WILL THESE NEW JERSEY TOWNS DISAPPEAR INTO THE OCEAN?. This is a scary thought, several New Jersey towns may be gone as they could be underwater in the years to come. How many years before these towns disappear, some say in 75 years?. According to an article from NJ.com, "A...
Another Jersey diner closes. Is it the end of an era?
So many diners in my area have closed within the past year. Word came this week that the Voorhees Diner on Route 73 in Voorhees had closed abruptly. They had trouble staying open full-time since the pandemic. Some days or weeks they were closed and some they were open. They’ve had some financial troubles following a lawsuit by former employees back about five years ago.
NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
Justice after 44 years: Man sentenced for killing woman who went missing in New Jersey
A man with a lengthy criminal history convicted last year of killing a missing 21-year-old New Jersey woman in 1980 in California has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. The conviction brings a measure of closure to the surviving family of Holly Ann Campiglia who had been...
Sharbell sells 64-unit Robbinsville development for $20 million, Hudson Atlantic says
Southside Lofts at 1 Liberty St. in Robbinsville — Courtesy: Hudson Atlantic Realty. Sharbell Development has sold a 64-unit apartment property in Robbinsville for $20 million, in a newly announced deal by Hudson Atlantic Realty. According to the brokerage team, an undisclosed buyer purchased the Southside Lofts complex at...
Lights, Camera, Action: Jon Hamm Is on the Set at Princeton's Nassau Inn
Princeton, NJ – Over the years we have met plenty of fascinating characters at the bar in the Yankee Doodle Tap Room of the Nassau Inn. We can recall plenty of divorced folks, a good number of hedge fund managers, some of them recently fired, and even a few borderline crooks. But we’ve never come across one character with all that rolled up in one -- a recently divorced hedge fund manager who, after being fired, resorts to stealing from the residents in his wealthy suburban hometown to keep his family’s lifestyle intact. But that’s exactly the...
Another massive warehouse proposed in Monroe. Here's the plan
MONROE – Another massive warehouse with office space may be coming to the township. Federal Business Centers, of Raritan Center in Edison, is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval with bulk variances to construct an approximately 176,085-square-foot warehouse with office space at 63 North Disbrow Hill Road and Butcher Road.
Weekend Stafford Crash Victim ID'd As 24-Year-Old Scrap Metal Company VP
Kevin Scoda, 24, of Edison, was killed in the crash on Route 72, the Stafford Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 23. Officers responded to the scene near milepost 24.5 at around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Investigators said Scoda's 2023 Chevrolet Corvette collided...
Ocean County Home Struck By Gunfire Under Probe
LAKEWOOD – Authorities are investigating a potential shooting incident that occurred Sunday evening on Cedar Street. According to police, they received a 911 call around 9:15 p.m. reporting a “loud pop” sound on Cedar Street. The resident told police that he saw a black colored pickup truck traveling in the area around the same time, as well as a broken glass bottle in the roadway.
Homes at or under $400,000 in Monmouth County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Monmouth County, all of which featured homes under $400,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
How to get involved in military appreciation in Ocean County, NJ
On Saturday, August 3, the Knights of Columbus and the Jackson Police will join a host of other groups for a day to celebrate and honor our veterans. The annual event kicks off at 12 p.m. and is open to the public for a small ticket price. All proceeds go toward two important charities: "Send a Hero Home for the Holidays" and "Rebuilding Warriors Charity".
New Firefighters and Engines. Unions Credit Director, Who Runs Trenton (NJ) FD Like a $30M Business.
Kenneth Douglas’ first six months on the job as Trenton’s fire director were, in a word, bumpy. He arrived in the late summer of 2021 and firefighters were leery of another outsider being named to the post. He’d served as a firefighter in Newark and director in Orange.
Bordentown Historical Society Receives Grant From Burlington County
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) is one of three local organizations that were recently awarded local history grants by the Burlington County Commissioners. The County Commissioners last month approved the distribution of $19,150 in grants to the BHS, the Westampton-based National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey and the Pemberton Township Historical Society. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Bordentown Historical Society was awarded a $6,510 grant to restore and display an 1856 map of Bordentown City by Thomas Hurley. In addition to the BHS,...
David Cooper Joining Princeton Women’s Staff As Assistant Coach
The addition of Cooper allows Princeton to take advantage of the NCAA rule which allows single-gender programs to have 2 assistant coaches. David Cooper will join the Princeton women’s swimming and diving staff for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, serving as an assistant coach. Cooper is the 2nd assistant coach to be hired for the team this offseason.
Beth Yeager ’26 Does the ‘Simple Things’ to Reach Olympics in Field Hockey
Attacking midfielder adds to the list of Princeton’s U.S. national team stars. Beth Yeager ’26 found out she’d made the U.S. Olympic field hockey team in June in an email. The national team was on a break, so she had time to reflect on the news in private.
Man robbed 3 Trenton cabbies on 3 nights, cops say
TRENTON — Police said they arrested a man who robbed three cab drivers from three different companies since June. Noah Brantley, 18, called for a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street on June 22, July 8 and July 16 for rides to South Trenton. The first two times, Brantley robbed the driver of their wallets and cash when they arrived, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said.
Monmouth University lockdown prompted by threatening email lifted
Prosecutors said the Monmouth University Police Department received reports indicating that students and faculty received an email from an individual alleging they were armed and hiding on campus.
Temple B'nai Abraham welcomes associate rabbi Aviva Marchione
Temple B’nai Abraham has announced the appointment of Aviva Marchione as its new associate rabbi. The temple says that in her role as associate rabbi, Marchione will focus on enhancing the congregation’s educational offerings, leading inspiring worship services and expanding community outreach programs. “I am honored and excited...
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