Landisville
LATEST NEWS
New Jersey begins process to close two youth detention centers
Efforts to reimagine two youth correctional facilities in New Jersey are just getting underway as Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a working group to determine their future design and purpose on Thursday.
Baraka’s ‘Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour’ begins tonight
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka will launch his “Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour” in Somerville tonight, the first of a series of neighborhood block parties across New Jersey aimed at introducing the three-term Newark mayor to primary voters in advance of next year’s election. Baraka...
This Awesome Indoor Pickleball Court is Coming Soon to Burlington County, NJ!
Pickleball really is becoming all the rage across the country, and New Jersey is no exception!. Grab your rackets! PickleRage, an indoor Pickleball club is coming soon to the Moorestown/Mount Laurel area! This will be their first location in New Jersey. Where will PickleRage in Moorestown be located?. Back in...
Camden County sees nearly 40% dip in overdoses in 2024, data finds
CAMDEN — Camden County officials are celebrating the latest data on overdose numbers. For the first half of 2024, there has been a 39% drop in overdoses when compared to the same months in 2023. "Honestly, the numbers were a bit surprising. We've been leveling off over the last...
Vineland Man Sentenced In Stabbing: Prosecutor
Willie L. Sease, of Vineland, was sentenced on Friday, July 26 on the charges of Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Burglary, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The charges originated from an incident which occurred on April 9....
Health Department to provide back to school vaccines this week
(Blackwood, NJ) – This week, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services and healthcare partners will be offering free vaccinations for uninsured children and children with only Medicaid Part A in Camden and Magnolia. The clinics are part of a first of its kind initiative to prepare children and families of Camden County for the upcoming school year.
Teen Swimmer Drowns in Gloucester County, NJ Lake
A day at a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey turned tragic after the drowning of a teen. Saturday was sunny and warm, a much milder day than we've had so far this summer. It should have been a day of fun for all who spent time outdoors but that ended up not being the case at one lake in South Jersey.
Oh No! UNO Pizzeria & Grill is Closing in Deptford, New Jersey
Looks like it's the end of an era for patrons of this bar and grill in Gloucester County, New Jersey. UNO Pizzeria & Grill, located at 1162 Hurffville Rd in Deptford, is closing by the end of this month, according to 42Freeway. Their last day in business will be July 28.
Landmark Moorlyn Theatre Reopens in Ocean City
The Moorlyn Theatre began featuring films in the era of silent movies. It opened in 1922 and was an Ocean City staple on the Boardwalk for visitors and residents for many years. Aside from some ownership changes, it remained a movie theater, but was closed until new owners came along...
Mayor’s Message: July 26
Work on the Merion Park flood mitigation project will continue through the summer on Bay Avenue, Simpson Avenue and 35th Street in the area of the Little League field. There will be no road closings during the work, and it will allow the new pump stations to be operational by Thanksgiving. By allowing this work to continue, residents will see the benefits of flood relief months earlier than if work had been suspended for the season.
NJDEP investigating after lead material found on beach in Keyport
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are looking into how objects containing lead appeared on Keyport's bay shore.For months at low tide, residents said thousands of pieces of lead slag can be seen along the shoreline. Just recently, officials determined the objects contain lead.According to New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, objects resembling lead slag first became visible in June, and initial tests have confirmed that the objects contain lead.On July 17th, NY/NJ BayKeeper Greg Remaud discovered a significant quantity of material on the beach near the former Aeromarine industrial site where he said someone illegally...
Phillies “Shimmy” to Sea Isle for Special Event Aug. 20
It seems that Sea Isle City is turning out to be the place to go this summer for star players and other celebrities from the Philly sports scene. After major events in Sea Isle involving the Eagles and Flyers in June and early July, now comes word that the Phillies are coming to town on Aug. 20 for a family-friendly celebration called the “Phillies Shimmy Down The Shore.” It is scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. in Excursion Park.
Jersey Shore town’s ban on ‘teen nights’ sparks legal battle with popular bar
A Jersey Shore town’s ban on teen-only events has sparked a heated legal battle in federal court after the new rules threatened to end a bar’s popular weekly summer parties on Long Beach Island. The owner of the Marlin Restaurant & Bar in Beach Haven filed a lawsuit...
Toms River Regional forced to accept 9.9% tax increase — and still falls $12M short
TOMS RIVER - Toms River Regional's $291 million school budget for 2024-2025 has been put in place by the Ocean County Superintendent of Schools, including a 9.9% increase in school taxes, but no additional state education aid. In a letter sent to Board of Education President Kathy Eagan, Interim Executive County Superintendent Susan Naples said the board's failure to adopt a budget at its July 17 meeting gave her no choice but to enforce the provisions of...
Retail roundup: Poets Square, St. Georges Crossing, Neptune Plaza
Retail centers continue to add to the mix throughout the state. Here's some of the latest from Newmark Associates, Levin Management Corp. and Azarian Realty Co. Poet's Square in Freehold hit 100% o...
Jersey Shore town’s homeless encampment may be close to shutting down
A section of in Neptune Township that houses dozens of people experiencing homelessness may be on its way to shutting down after the property owner filed court papers to force them out, according to township officials. The property owner, Neptune Boulevard Development Group, is scheduled to go to court Friday.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.