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Beware if You See Paw Prints on a New Jersey Mailbox
There have been several "did you know" moments lately in New Jersey. For example, what should you do if you find a dryer sheet in your mailbox?. Spoiler alert. It would be best if you left it. The scent of the dryer sheet keeps bees from building nests in your mailbox.
Burlington County Sending Two Athletes to 2024 Paris Olympic Games
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County residents have a chance to cheer on two hometown athletes when the 2024 Paris Olympic Games opens this week. Curtis Thompson of Florence will be competing in the javelin and Paxten Aaronson of Medford will be competing in soccer for Team USA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 2024 Games will be Thompson's second Olympics, as he represented the United States in Tokyo in 2021, where he placed 22nd. He qualified for this year's Olympics by winning the men's javelin throw finals at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials...
Another NJ mall is still thriving in New Jersey
We’ve heard a lot in recent years about how the mall is on its way out. And sure, there have been some malls that have closed down. Both in New Jersey and throughout the country. Online shopping is a train that more and more people get on each and...
Randall Ave Bridge Restoration Project Begins
Haines and Kibblehouse work crews started repair work on the Randall Avenue Bridge last weekend with more work scheduled to continue this weekend. Bristol Township Manager Township Randee Mazur at last weeks council meeting said, she had her “fingers crossed” the scheduled work would begin. She confirmed the work did in fact begin over the past weekend in an e mail exchange Monday.
Another hidden gem waterfront bar at the Jersey Shore
There are a few businesses in New Jersey that have the same name. I'm sure there are quite a few Sal's Pizza's in our state, for example. Most people in Central Jersey may have heard of the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. There is also a Wonder Bar in Atlantic City.
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.
‘America’s Best Watering Hole’ is a New Jersey Hidden Gem
New Jersey has been receiving a lot of "bests" lately, but are we surprised?. This place, in particular, has a remarkable story that goes back a while. The bar itself is a relic of Prohibition. Real rum runners would throw back a cocktail when they weren't smuggling booze. Even to...
More bank closures in New Jersey
💸 Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. 💸 Online banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania-based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave of...
Public Outrage in New Jersey Over ‘Trashiest Towns’ List
I work hard to trying to shine the spotlight on the good sides of New Jersey. After all, there is constant bad publicity and jabs at the Garden State. The reality is that Jersey is a beautiful and diverse state with a lot to offer. While it might not be...
The Oldest Diner In New Jersey Is Only 20 Years Old, Here’s How
New Jersey has a rich diner history, and seeing how we're the diner capital of the country it makes sense that we're also home to the oldest diner in America. Jersey has a ton of great diners, and you can grab a bite to eat at places like Tops Diner, the Harrison House in Mullica Hill, The Rainbow Diner, and the Brick Diner, which are all classics.
Bristol Township Greenlights Six New Townhomes in Croydon
The Bristol Township Council has approved the construction of six new townhomes in the Croydon section, paving the way for JRZ LLC. The Bristol Township Council has approved the construction of six new townhomes in the Croydon section, paving the way for JRZ LLC, linked to Zober Industries Inc., to proceed with the development, writes Tom Sofield for Levittown Now.
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.
Falls Supervisors Approve Design Blendz and Danja LLC Requests
In July’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Design Blendz, a company involved with the reconstruction of the Falls Township Municipal Building and Danja, LLC, a business that resides on a historic paper street received the supervisors’ approval for their requests. Design Blendz, requesting $209,000 for professional services. The amount...
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
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