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Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
Smoke advisory issued for parts of NJ
🔥 Two NJ counties are under a smoke advisory, state forest fire service officials say. 🔥 The smoke condition stems from a wildfire last month that's fully contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a smoke advisory for parts of the state because of a wildfire that started almost two months ago.
Chatham Golfer Rice Helps New Jersey Junior PGA Team Defeat Philadelphia Section to win Jon Pritsch Memorial Cup
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- Chatham High sophomore Roger Rice represented the NJPGA for the second year in a row in the junior circuit's season-ending Jon M. Pritsch Memorial, helping the Garden State contingent bring home the cup with an 11-7 win vs. a team representing the Philadelphia section. Rice clinched his match play round on the 14th hole to go up, 5 and 4, and teamed up with Ryder Hodgson to collect four birdies and five pars on the front nine in their 3 and 2 fourball win in the Ryder Cup style match play. The competition was held Friday at the Somerset Hills Country Club.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Jon M. Pritsch Cup is played in honor of Pritsch, a former competitive New Jersey golfer who had an impressive matchplay record in his junior career, and died tragically in May of 1991 at the age of 17. The Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Fund has raised over $175,000 and given over 100 scholarships to juniors who hope to pursue a career in golf. The Philadelphia and New Jersey Sections alternate between hosting sites each year. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Here are 5 places to visit this week to take advantage of free NJ Transit
New Jersey commuters can look forward to a free ride starting Monday, as Gov. Phil Murphy announced a fare holiday on NJ Transit from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. The move comes as a gesture of appreciation after a summer marred by service disruptions across the state’s transit system. “We know it’s been...
Jersey City Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In Narcotics Operation
JERSEY CITY, NJ.- Last Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Dwight Drew, 35, of Jersey City, New Jersey, appeared in Hudson County Superior Court and was sentenced to prison for his part in a large-scale multi-county narcotics distribution operation. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Hudson County Superior Court Judge John...
This NY Jets veteran must be on 53-man roster after dominant preseason
The NY Jets were going to be deep at edge rusher with or without Haason Reddick, but the 2024 preseason has shown what an embarrassment of riches they have at the position. Undrafted free agents Braiden McGregor, Eric Watts, and Leonard Taylor all look like players worthy of a 53-man roster spot, but New York can't keep all of them in town.
Wimberly unveils endorsements from set of Passaic Democratic officeholders
Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly (D-Paterson) has unveiled a series of endorsements from Democratic officeholders in Passaic County, demonstrating that the assemblyman has a base of support ahead of this week’s convention for the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson)’s seat. Among the endorsers are Paterson Councilmembers Lillisa Mimms, Ruby Cotton,...
Doubt over long-term fate of NJ horse racing subsidies
Gov. Murphy slow to act on a bill that would extend the subsidies through 2029. The state budget enacted by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this summer included another $20 million in taxpayer funding to help sustain New Jersey’s long-standing horse racing industry. Advocates say using public funds to subsidize...
Highs near 90 for 1st day of school, chance for strong storms in South Jersey
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After a calm start to the first day of school for many across the region, temperatures will feel a little more summer-like this afternoon. Today's high temperatures will be about five degrees warmer than normal for late August, peaking in the mid-upper 80s.As temperatures peak, a few showers and storms will develop in the Delaware Valley along the I-95 corridor and track southeast across central and southern New Jersey.Some storms through South Jersey could become a little stronger or even more severe during the second half of the afternoon. The main concerns will be strong winds, heavy...
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