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Garden State themed Olympic events New Jerseyans want to see
A very fun question was posed on the New Jersey subreddit that got us on the NJ101.5 afternoon show intrigued. “If there was a New Jersey Olympic decathlon, what would the events be?”. For instance: the Jersey Slide competition. Competitors can be judged either on how many lanes they drive...
Jersey Shore deli owner, infectious disease doctor explain how to keep safe from listeria amid outbreak
Dr. Liu is an infectious disease specialist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and says it’s good to ask questions, and when purchasing products, stick with those shops you trust.
Local Residents Given A Prom To Remember
JACKSON – It’s never too late for a prom as was evident by the smiles on the faces of those who attended one recently hosted by the township’s Commission for the Disabled and Handicapped. Suely Fries, the current co-chair of the Commission talked to The Jackson Times...
Barnegat Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Assault and Firearms Offenses
Mays Landing, NJ — Louis Stokes, 27, of Barnegat, NJ, pleaded guilty on Thursday to second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and third-degree hindering…
Mother, grandmother killed in Upper East Side murder-suicide
A mother and grandmother are dead after a confrontation in a child custody dispute on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Friday, NYPD said.It happened just before 9 a.m. on East 88th Street between York and East End Avenue, just down the street from the entrance of Gracie Mansion.Police are investigating the scene of a suspected attempted murder-suicide on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.People were out enjoying the day, many with baby strollers, and they ran for cover when the shots rang out.The NYPD's Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said that a custody dispute was the cause of...
InfoAge kicks off annual summer science camp
WALL TOWNSHIP — In the name of exploration and discovery, the InfoAge Science and History Museums kicked off its summer camp “Space Week” earlier this week, taking middle schoolers on a hands-on adventure through the cosmos. With the help of fellow administrator Jeffrey Brace, youth volunteer Bryan Corrales and InfoAge summer intern and Neptune High School senior Chloe Tasso, Marc Natanagara ran a tight spaceship, kicking off the five-day program with activities centered around orbital experimentation.
Elks Camp Moore campers visit the Shore
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — The Point Pleasant Elks this week invited campers from Elks Camp Moore, a camp for special-needs youths, to the Jersey Shore for the camp’s annual trip to the lodge. Thirty campers, accompanied by counselors, took the yearly field trip on Wednesday, and enjoyed boat rides, a picnic and a first responder parade in which they rode atop fire engines from several local fire companies.
SummerFest rocks stage for three weeks
BRICK TOWNSHIP — SummerFest brought live music to Windward Beach Park for three consecutive weeks, seeing Super Trans Am, Garden State Radio and Aftershock taking the stage for thousands of Brick residents and giving them a night to remember. Super Trans Am took the stage on July 4, July 11 saw Garden State Radio take the stage and July 18 saw Aftershock take the stage.
Jersey Shore man pleads guilty to 2022 shooting in Atlantic City
An Atlantic County man pleaded guilty to charges connected to a 2022 shooting that injured one person in Atlantic City, officials said Friday. Louis Stokes, 27, of Barnegat, pleaded guilty to second-degree charges of aggravated assault, possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose and third-degree hindering apprehension. The charges...
BOE approves new assistant principal contract
LAVALLETTE — Lavallette Elementary School now has an assistant principal, following the approval of a $97,000 contract for the new position announced at the Thursday, July 18 board of education meeting. Following an executive session discussion, the Lavallette Board of Education unanimously passed the resolution, which “approve(d) the contract for Michael Hajisafari as school (assistant) principal for the 2024-2025 school year.”
BeiGene Opens New Jersey-Based Biologics Manufacturing and Clinical R&D Site
BeiGene has opened its new $800 million Hopewell, NJ-based biologics manufacturing facility, which also houses the company's clinical R&D capabilities. Editor's note: this story was originally published on BioPharmInternational.com. Oncology company BeiGene has opened its new biologics manufacturing facility at the Princeton West Innovation Campus in Hopewell, NJ. The $800...
Retail Chain Closing Nearly 150 Stores: Are Any New Jersey Locations On The List?
The full list of closures is out. About a month ago, Big Lots announced it would be closing almost 150 stores nationwide due to inflation. We were left wondering if any of the stores here in New Jersey would be forced to shut down. Big Lots in New Jersey. The...
What should be done with accused seagull killer? NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:. If you are in your yard or basement and pick up a foul stench, it might not be a skunk. It might be a snake. Some people say it smells like rotten cucumbers, others say it's just rancid. New Jersey...
One of N.J.’s largest school districts kept kids with disabilities out of the classroom, state says
Students with disabilities returning to Trenton Public Schools from youth detention centers faced barriers and delays to returning to the classroom that lasted from weeks to years, according to a state investigation. A report by the state Department of Education released earlier this week “substantiates and confirms” issues the advocacy...
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