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Here’s the best NJ corn mazes & fall fun in New Jersey this season
Corn mazes and hayrides, cider donuts and pumpkins have officially rolled in offering plenty of fall fun around the Garden State. A couple of popular spots were thinking the same way when planning this year’s theme — a tribute to the team behind the Great Pumpkin, in light of a milestone anniversary.
Amazon Fresh Just Opened Its 3rd New Jersey Smart Store, Right Next To Some Major Competition
We live in the era of 'smart stuff'. From phones to cars, everything on TV seems to be smart now. Even my washer-dryer unit talks to my phone to let me know when my laundry is done and if there's ever an issue or maintenance that needs to be done.
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
Cool start to Labor Day weekend means plenty of room at the beach on the Jersey Shore
Many people in our area are already taking advantage of the long Labor Day weekend before kids go back to school and summer unofficially wraps up.The good news is that this year's getaway is cheaper if you're driving. AAA says average gas prices are hovering around $3.35 a gallon, the lowest since 2021.Gas is the cheapest in New Jersey at $3.23 a gallon, Connecticut's average is $3.38 a gallon, and New York is the most expensive at $3.48 a gallon.The one thing that makes the Jersey Shore attractive is the great weather.Friday was a jacket day for visitors and that...
2 dead from West Nile virus in New Jersey, health officials say
TRENTON, N.J. — Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.The New Jersey Department of Health said one death was in Cumberland County and the other was in Mercer County. Officials said both individuals were older adults.Six more cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer and Middlesex counties, health officials said. They said all of the patients are over 50 years old.These cases are in addition to two reported earlier this summer in Middlesex and Union counties. Both patients were treated and released,...
Dead but not buried: NJ funeral home kept remains for 31 years, lawsuit says
MIDDLETOWN — For 31 years Debbie Uraga has dutifully visited her father's grave site on his birthday, holidays and Father's Day. But it turns out his cremated remains were sitting on a shelf in the basement of the funeral home that handled his arrangements, according to a lawsuit. George...
Annual Hudson County Business Resource Summit Set for September 25
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has invited entrepreneurs and business owners to a Business Resource Summit. The annual event, running under the banner “The year of Collaboration” is 2024, is hosted by the Hudson County Office of Business Opportunity, and will take place at Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, on Wednesday, September 25. The event is free and runs from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to organizers, the annual business resource summit is a great opportunity for local Hudson County...
Middlesex County: 'How Would You Fight the Opioid Epidemic?'
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — County government wants suggestions from people, families, physicians, agencies and advocacy groups about how to best fight the opioid epidemic in our communities. From now until Oct. 31, Middlesex County is seeking public comment on how to use its share of New Jersey’s $641 million portion from a nationwide class action lawsuit settlement with three big pharmaceutical distributors.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To offer comments, visit this Middlesex County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council website before Oct. 31, 2024. Middlesex County pledges to periodically reopen its public suggestion process, but this is the public’s first opportunity to influence the use of this windfall. The county’s Opioid Advisory Council, created in March 2023, includes a cross-section of experts in behavioral health, substance use disorders, and community outreach. It will ultimately provide the county Board of Commissioners with recommendations regarding the allocation of funds earmarked to combat opioids. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Nearly 150 counts of animal cruelty for Brick, NJ man
An Ocean County man has been indicted on 149 counts of animal cruelty. Jeffrey Finlay, 56, of Brick, was indicted on Wednesday in connection with the removal of cats and dogs from his home over a year ago, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. According to authorities, Finlay called...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
One Week Away from the Annual Ocean County Irish Festival at Manahawkin Lake
STAFFORD - The 8th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will take place rain or shine next Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manahawkin Lake Park. A free and fun family event to celebrate Irish Heritage with food and craft vendors, live music, Irish Step Dancers, Pipe Bands, Raffles and activities for the kids.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There is a Super 50/50 drawing and those tickets can be purchased before or during the festival. There will be 50/50 drawings all throughout the day. There will be a great variety of Irish musical...
Broken items? NJ repair event will bring them back to life for free
SUMMIT — Most of us are guilty of getting rid of household items too soon. But luckily, there’s an upcoming event in Union County to stop the cycle and teach sustainability. "If you have an item that you love that's broken but can be fixed, this is a...
New fast casual restaurant opening in Middlesex County
When you think of fast casual restaurants you probably think of places like TGI Fridays, Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc. If you heard a restaurant was called Tropical Smoothie Café you might think that’s all they serve: smoothies and maybe a yogurt parfait here and there. Nope....
Middlesex County Jazz Festival will include tribute to the late Russell Malone
Russell Malone — the great jazz guitarist and William Paterson University music professor who died of a heart attack on Aug. 23, at the age of 60 — had been scheduled to headline the Metuchen lineup of the Middlesex County Jazz Festival, on Sept. 28. That portion of the festival will now be devoted to a tribute to him, featuring his quartet with Mark Whitfield on guitar.
Franklin Township Community Food Distribution Day
SOMERSET, NJ - The Community Food Distribution Day will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11 am to 11:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, located at 771 Somerset St., Somerset, N.J. In partnership with the Franklin Food Bank and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, this monthly event provides fresh produce to those facing food insecurity.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The distribution operates on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Community members in need are encouraged to arrive early to receive food assistance. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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