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Curtis Bashaw Running for New Jersey U.S. Senate Seat
Curtis Bashaw is a businessman from Cape May, New Jersey. He is a lifelong Republican and fiscal conservative who has thrown his hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Senator Bob Menendez after he was convicted on bribery charges. Bashaw is also openly gay and has been […]
Your $2 Bill Could Be Worth Way More Than You Think, New Jersey!
Have a $2 bill? It could be worth a lot more than $2. You could be holding a rare treasure and not even know it. I'm assuming if you have a $2 bill you keep it in a safe place or maybe it's in your wallet, but you hope to never have to use it because it's so unique.
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
Beloved N.J. pizzeria, still recovering from fire, will soon ship nationally
It’s still unclear when Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza, one of New Jersey’s most revered pizzerias, will reopen in Elizabeth after a devastating January fire. But those craving Al Santillo’s nostalgic pies will soon be able to satisfy their crispy crust cravings — even if they don’t live in New Jersey.
Morris County to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 8th
PARSIPPANY, NJ - On Sunday, September 8th, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners will be holding the 23rd annual Morris County 9/11 Remembrance ceremony at the Morris County 9/11 Memorial located at 460 West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany. The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will conduct the remembrance, joined by U.S. Reps. Tom Kean Jr. and Mikie Sherill, as well as Sheriff James Gannon. The event will take place at 6pm and will begin with a march of area police, fire, rescue and emergency personnel, accompanied by a color guard, up West Hanover Avenue as music is...
Action Park survivor stories shared live at upcoming NJ event
If you grew up in the '80’s you either visited Action Park or you certainly knew of its dark reputation for reckless abandon. It was an amusement park in Vernon where you were in charge of the rides and no one was in charge of the safety. It launched...
New policy will change how N.J. police respond to some mental health calls
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey state attorney general is changing the state's use-of-force policy after two fatal police shootings of people experiencing mental health crises.Attorney General Matthew Platkin says this is the first statewide policy of its kind and will require all police departments in New Jersey to coordinate with mental health professionals when they're responding to a call for a barricaded person, a situation he says overwhelmingly involves people experiencing an emotional crisis and is the most likely call to end in an injury.The policy will also require all New Jersey police departments to train their tactical teams...
Jersey City Man Sentenced To Prison For Methamphetamine Distribution
NEWTON, NJ.- On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Jerome Cherry, 57, of Jersey City, New Jersey, appeared in Sussex County Superior Court House and was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Michael C. Gaus to a term of seven years in New Jersey State Prison for the possession and intent to distribute methamphetamine.
10 most expensive homes sold in the Franklin Township area, Aug. 12-18
A house in Somerset that sold for $996,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Franklin Township area in the past week. In total, 20 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $564,607. The average price per square foot was $292.
Mosquito spraying set for Monday morning in Morris Plains Borough
MORRIS PLAINS BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Morris Plains Borough on Monday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Monday,...
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in fiery crash in Morris County ID’d
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ (Morris County) – Authorities identified the motorcyclist killed in a fiery crash in Parsippany-Troy Hills Wednesday afternoon as a 30-year-old resident of Little Falls, according to Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Public Information Officer Meghan Knab. On Aug. 21, at around 4:00 p.m., the Morris County...
Military Appreciation Day is August 26
MORRIS COUNTY — All veterans are invited to Morris County Veteran Appreciation Day on Monday, August 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at VFW 3401, located at 45 Tabor Road in Morris Plains. There will be food and refreshments, and veteran organizations and dignitaries will make presentations. New...
Montclair Goes to Chicago for DNC
If you tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention, you might have seen a few familiar faces from Montclair and Essex County. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of Montclair, were in Chicago for the DNC. Sherrill, who is considering a run for governor of New Jersey, spoke at a DNC event honoring women in national security. Gill, who was joined by his wife, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, served as a delegate.
Teriyaki Bowl Brings Sushi, Ramen, Pho & More to Wayne
There’s a new way to enjoy authentic Vietnamese Pho and other Asian delights in Passaic County. Teriyaki Bowl – Sushi & Ramen in Wayne offers Pho, poke bowls, sushi burritos, ramen, and more. The restaurant is the latest venture for an already successful New Jersey restaurateur. According to...
50th Canal Day Music & Craft Festival
MORRIS COUNTY — The 50th Annual Canal Day Music and Craft Festival, set for this Saturday, August 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Hugh Force Canal Park at 180 West Central Avenue, Wharton, promises to be a lively celebration of the historic Morris Canal and the rich heritage of the communities along its route.
Short-term rental conference held in Monroe County
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The inaugural Pocono Short-term Rental & Home Conference kicked off at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. Officials say this two-day event is for individuals interested in the short-term rentals and home industry. The Pocono area is home to dozens of Airbnb and rental properties. Contractors landscapers and plumbers will be […]
Students moving in at East Stroudsburg University
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s the time of year for students to return to local colleges and universities. East Stroudsburg University in Monroe County held its move-in day. Current students and faculty were on hand to help with moving in. An ESU alum helped her niece move into her dorm for her freshman […]
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