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This Bucks County Inn is One of the Oldest in the Entire Country. Read to Learn More
The inn was opened almost 100 years before the official founding of the country. One of the oldest bars in the entire country is located in Bucks County, and it has been a popular destination for centuries. Jordan Litchfield wrote about the establishment for Newsbreak. The King George II Inn,...
Hurricane Katrina, MLK leads D.C. civil rights march: News Journal archives, Aug. 25-31
“Pages of history” features excerpts from The News Journal archives including the Wilmington Morning News and the Evening Journal. Aug. 26, 1939, Journal-Every Evening Available talent indicates Wilmington High’s year in football ...
Longport Lead Pipes, Lamberti Bulkhead, No ZOOM
On July 17, Longport’s Mayor Russo asked for an update regarding Lamberti’s rotting bulkhead along Amherst Ave. Solicitor Affanato sent a letter to a PO Box and directly to the restaurant, but hasn’t received a response. He said the letter is requiring him to replace the bulkhead.
Trenton officials celebrate the grand opening of the Trenton Marine Terminal Playground
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora was joined by other city officials at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Trenton Marine Terminal Playground on Lamberton Road. The Aug. 23 ceremony marked a milestone in the city's ongoing efforts to enhance recreational facilities and provide outdoor spaces for Trenton residents and visitors.
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
N.J.’s ‘Boy Who Loved Batman’ subject of play starring ‘Fantastic Beasts’ actor
New Jersey’s Michael Uslan has been an executive producer of every Batman and Batman-related movie since Tim Burton’s “Batman” in 1989. Now his own superhero origin story is set to take the stage. Actor Dan Fogler, a Brooklyn native known for starring as Jacob Kowalski in...
Accident closes Route 44 bridge between Paulsboro, West Deptford
A traffic accident on Saturday closed the Route 44 drawbridge over Mantua Creek between Paulsboro and West Deptford, according to the state Department of Transportation. The bridge was expected to be closed through noon Sunday, Aug. 25, to both vehicular and marine traffic, the agency said. ...
Woman dead, 1 injured after crash involving Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck
A woman is dead following a crash involving a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck in North Philadelphia on Saturday.It happened at the intersection of West Lehigh and West Sedgley avenues just after noon.Investigators say a vehicle cut the ladder truck off, which resulted in the crash.That vehicle then also reportedly struck an unoccupied, parked car.A 23-year-old passenger inside the car died at the hospital after the crash.The driver of the car was taken to the hospital in critical condition.There is no word yet on the victim's identity or whether charges will be filed in this case.
AC Latino Festival Shares Diversity on Sept. 8
ATLANTIC CITY – The great diversity of music that represents the Hispanic diaspora will be on display at the annual Atlantic City Latino Festival on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Showboat Hotel. The event, put on by the Hispanic Association of Atlantic County, is one of the largest music...
Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
4 More Lottery Jackpots Where Won In New Jersey This Past Week
The odds of you winning the lottery are slim to none, somewhere in the ballpark of 1 in 303,000,000, give or take. But you can't win if you don't play, and it seems like the odds of you winning the lottery in New Jersey are higher than in other states.
Another ‘Sopranos’ actor has died
“The Sopranos” cast is starting to feel like a family graveyard. Arguably the most innovative show in television history has lost so many cast members in the 17 years since it signed off. Of course, there was Jersey actor James Gandolfini who died in a hotel room in Rome,...
Crash Involving Philadelphia Firetruck Kills Woman, Police Say
The PFD Ladder truck was heading west on Lehigh Avenue when a passenger vehicle traveling north on West Sedgley Avenue pulled out in front of them at the intersection in the District 22 at 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, PPD detailed in the release. The force of the crash...
Philadelphia schools to spend $41.5M on green buses
(The Center Square) — The School District of Philadelphia will spend $41.5 million replacing older diesel buses with alternative energy school buses, infrastructure and equipment. The new contract will allow the transportation services to replace diesel buses due to age, reliability and maintenance costs, according to documents from the...
Get Ready To Pay More Going From New Jersey Into Philadelphia💰
Toll Hike For New Jersey Drivers Going To Philadelphia. Commuting costs money, that's no news to people who have to commute to work. Commuting is part of your budget. Car payment, car insurance, gas, and tolls all add up each day you go to work. If you work in Philadelphia you will soon pay more to use the four bridges that take you from the Garden State in Pennsylvania.
NJ’s Got Free Beaches For Labor Day Weekend
New Jersey's beaches are famous for their beauty and charm, making them some of the most sought-after spots for summer fun. Stretching along the entire coastline, awaits shoobies and locals alike are the beautiful shores with golden sands and picturesque views up and down. South Jersey, in particular, is known...
NJ’s Former Favorite College Beverage Now Banned In USA
If you weren't stuck in your dorm room all four years of college back in the early 2010s, you've definitely had your fair share of these drinks. Four Loko blew up on New Jersey college campuses like a rocket, and it’s a pretty wild story. Four Loko was this...
BetMGM progressive jackpot pays out record-breaking $6.5 million to NJ resident
It appears that New Jersey is home to history makers. Just this week, a Garden State resident made iGaming history by winning the largest online casino jackpot in U.S. history, according to NJBIZ. The player hit the jackpot for $6.5 million off of a $200 bet playing the Fruit Blaster's The Big One slot...
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