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How New Jersey ranks in Olympic gold medals
With the 2024 Summer Olympics in France upon us, we look to see how many New Jerseyans are participating. There are quite a number of gifted athletes from New Jersey and even though we are only the 11th most populated state in the country our state is well represented in this year's summer games.
Three New Jersey Breweries Win Awards For Best Brews In the United States
For years, I have been telling people that some of the best craft beer anywhere in the United States can be found in New Jersey. Just in Cape May County, there are 11 Craft Breweries and Hammonton has three of their own too. Earlier this year, 18 Craft Brewing Companies...
Winner! Lotto Ticket Sold Online In NJ Nets Big Bucks
A Powerball ticket sold online matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, June 20, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold online via the Jackpocket app, which is based in Hewitt in Passaic County. The winning numbers were 18, 25, 31, 40, 57 and the...
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
NJ Rocker is Now a Billionaire
How many people, described as blue-collar workers can say they also have a billion dollars in the bank?. I'm guessing that number would be quite small. However, they do exist. According to Forbes, we have one right here in New Jersey. Welcome to the Billioniares Club. Bruce Springsteen, The Boss,...
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Donjon Marine Awarded $19 Million Dredging Contract
Hillside, N.J. based marine services provider Donjon Marine has been awarded a contract worth more than $19 million for harbor maintenance dredging in New York and New Jersey. The $19,037,475 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District. Donjon was one of two bidders for the project.
Several parent groups in NJ labeled as conspiracy extremists
🔺 Nonprofit organization maps out ‘hate and extremism’ each year. 🔺 Map criticized by some on ‘right’ and ‘left’ for different reasons. Several parents groups in New Jersey were dubbed “anti-government” by a nonprofit legal advocacy organization in its “year in hate and extremism” annual report.
Yonkers Marathon returns in September for 97th year. Here's how to register
Cue the training montage. The Yonkers Marathon, the second-oldest marathon in the country, returns on September 15 for its 97th year. Thousands of local and visiting running enthusiasts have been challenged by the steep hills of the two 13.1-mile routes for nearly a century. The race was founded in 1907, predating the New...
Basketball Court, Picnic Shelter Unveiled at Delfino Park
City and state officials enjoyed a more comfortable sunny afternoon and free ice cream last Friday while celebrating the official opening of a new basketball court and picnic shelter at Delfino Park. The new additions to the Lake Street recreational facility in White Plains were about six years in the...
Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island coasts to game one win
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- Mid-Island manager Joe Calabrese has been saying since the start of all-star play that his club still has not played a complete game. Yet his 10-year-old squad has managed to go undefeated, winning District 24 and Section 3 South titles. Tuesday, in the opening-round of the NY...
Momo Nkugwa Receives D-I Offer from Iona University Gaels Hoops
Class of 2025 Governor’s Academy (Mass.) guard Momo Nkugwa has received an offer from Division I Iona University Gaels Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote via X. The 6-foot-3 rising senior, who also suits up for MassRivals 3SSB, holds D-1 offers from Manhattan, Albany, Canisus, Stonehill, Maine, Fairfield, Saint Michael’s and Ivy League Brown, per VerbalCommits.com.
Clifton neighbors concerned about chemical spill
CLIFTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Residents on Normandy Road in Clifton expressed concern Tuesday about the flammable chemicals from Monday’s tanker explosion on Route 3. “It smelled like gasoline but stronger, and it burns your eyes when you’re back there,” said Arturo Gaviria, referencing his backyard, which is steeped in chemicals. Gaviria said hazmat crews have […]
Wahizza Pizza is Coming Soon to Englewood
Wahizza, the “artisan craft” pizzeria, is expanding once again. An Englewood location is currently in the works for their fourth Jersey location — the first three are in Edgewater, Clifton and Ridgefield Park. The business features a “fusion of the best Dominican-Italian cuisines”. It’s home...
The Price is Right: Severn School Guard Kingston Price Commits to Fordham University Men’s Hoops
Class of 2024 Severn School (Md.) guard Kingston Price has committed to Division I Fordham University (Bronx, N.Y.) Rams Men’s basketball program, today per basketball media and high school hoops reports. The 6-foot-2, 150-pounder played AAU hoops for the New World Basketball 3SSB squad. Price, who made First Team...
Fordham Road businesses hit with robberies soon to get more security
NEW YORK - A grant in the Bronx is helping local businesses on Fordham Road improve their security. It's in response to retail theft they say is severely impacting operations.Fordham Road is the largest shopping district in the Bronx. The Fordham Road Business Improvement District believes securing their local businesses will make it safer for everyone.Fordham Road BID offering security improvement grantsThe Fordham Road BID said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops."Retail theft is something that's been on the rise," said Albert Dalipi, the Director of Marketing, Communications and Outreach at...
Gov. Murphy signs new bill into law to prevent New Jerseyans from falling into medical debt
Gov. Phil Murphy says the bill will bring dignity to the billing process and provide time to recover, as no bills will be given to patients while they’re still recovering at the hospital.
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