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Too many reusable grocery bags? What you can do with them in NJ
š“A groundbreaking plan for unwanted reusable bags launched in NJ last year. š“Residents can donate their unwanted bags to local food banks. š“The initiative has proven successful over the past 12 months. Not sure what to do with all those reusable bags piled up in your house...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE ā Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP ā The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
Baraka wants equity to be the ānorth starā of state budget, proposes tax cuts for poor and middle class, huge tax hikes for wealthiest N.J. residents
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is pledging to reimagine the New Jersey state budget with equity as its guiding principal if he wins next yearās governorās race, promising to raise taxes on the stateās highest earners and positioning himself as the furthest left in a burgeoning field of Democratic candidates.
Hot tea spill permanently burns womanās hand, new Dunkinā lawsuit says
HILLSIDE ā In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri ā who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube ā was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Starting NJās 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.
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
Thereās this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes itās just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
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...
Evan Schwartz Named New Jersey State Champion in Microsoft Office Specialist Competition
PARSIPPANY ā Evan Schwartz, 15, a Parsippany resident and alumnus of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and Central Middle School, is entering his sophomore year at the Academy for Business Administration at Morris County School of Technology, located at Randolph High School. Balancing a demanding schedule, Evan attends classes at Randolph High School and County College of Morris to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associateās Degree in Business.
As new football coaches association president, Holmanās goal is simple: āKids firstā
Tarig Holman, a high school coaching veteran starting his third season at St. Thomas Aquinas, has been named the president of the New Jersey Football Coaches Association. Holmanās priority for his tenure is simple: āKids first.ā. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
š³ No credit card or payment information was accessed. š³ Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK ā An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Tri-state school systems among the best in nation, study finds. Here's how they rank
A quality school system is at the forefront for any parent when it comes to their children's future, particularly when many consider that academic resources can pave the way for future success. With this in mind, WalletHub looked into the states with the best and worst school systems for 2024.
3 N.J. track stars set to compete in USATF Junior Olympics this week
Three N.J. track and field stars are gearing up to take on the countryās top talent this week at one of the summerās most prestigious meets. Benjamin Shue (Bergen Catholic), Ryan Jennings (Timber Creek), and Corey Greenfield (St. Peterās Prep) are all scheduled to compete in the United States Track and Field Junior Olympics, which is set to run from July 22-28 at Texas A&M University.
Crash leads to lane restriction on I-78 westbound in Pa. near the N.J. border (UPDATE)
A crash has led to a lane restriction on Interstate 78 westbound between the New Jersey border and the first exit in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A traffic alert says the crash was at 2:21 p.m. Monday between the New Jersey border and Exit 71 in...
New Jersey: Rakinā Bacon! Odyssey has omnichannel debut at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hard Rock Bet
Rakinā Bacon! Sahara is now live in New Jersey. The slot game debuted July 19 with an exclusive omnichannel launch, in-person at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and online at Hard Rock Bet. The launch was Hard Rockās first joint omnichannel launch of a slot simultaneously...
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