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N.J. football preview, 2024: Statewide scrimmage schedule for Aug. 19-30
The N.J. high school football season kicked off at the beginning of the week as Monday served as the first day of official practices. We’re now just three days away from permitted scrimmages, and NJ.com has you ready for the action. If you purchase a product or register for...
NJ weather: This weekend's forecast for the Jersey Shore region
A weekend of fluctuating weather is in store for the Jersey Shore, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s and rain chances increasing as the weekend progresses. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect: Friday night: Enjoy a partly cloudy evening with comfy temps around 67°F. A gentle south breeze will keep things calm. ...
New Jersey ranks sixth in U.S. for this dubious distinction
A generation ago, you would smell cigarette smoke just about everywhere you went. Even growing up as a child, I can remember walking into a doctor's office and finding ashtrays in the lobby and in the examining room. Often a doctor would come in smoking a cigarette. Yes, that actually...
Summer DWI ticket blitz starts today in these 107 N.J. towns
More than 100 New Jersey towns started a two week ticket blitz today targeting drunken and impaired driving with state grant funds, authorities announced Friday. The annual end-of-summer "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs through Labor Day. The campaign provided $540,680 grants to 110 law enforcement agencies...
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations." A forecast map from the outlet shows downpours across both...
MLPD's End-of-Summer 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Crack Down Starts Friday
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of summer “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide Labor Day campaign. The program seeks to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. The statewide effort, which many other local law enforcement agencies joined, began on Friday, August 16 and will continue through September 2, 2024. Local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout New Jersey looking for...
2024-25 school holidays in New Jersey — there’s a LOT
🔺 New Jersey recognizes over 160 religious holidays as excused absences in school. 🔺 Dozens of faiths are recognized, including Scientology and Wicca. 🔺 Districts can add additional holidays as they see fit. Classrooms will soon be full of students again. New Jersey schools are required to...
Aaron Rodgers Turns Heads Amid Struggles at Jets Practice
Aaron Rodgers is back on the field after a torn Achilles ended his 2023 season early, but the New York Jets quarterback may still have some rust to shake off. Rodgers was injured in the first drive of last season, tearing his ACL and watching the team stumble to a 7-10 record. Though he has been ...
Your $2 Bill Could Be Worth Way More Than You Think, New Jersey!
Have a $2 bill? It could be worth a lot more than $2. You could be holding a rare treasure and not even know it. I'm assuming if you have a $2 bill you keep it in a safe place or maybe it's in your wallet, but you hope to never have to use it because it's so unique.
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy discusses impact of Harris-Walz campaign on the Garden State
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Democrats from across the country are headed to Chicago next week for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are expected to officially accept the party’s nomination for President and Vice President, respectively.
UPDATE! National Restaurant Chain Opening Its First New Jersey Location
It's been several years now since Don Pablo's closed its doors. It's a great location for a restaurant, located right behind the Moorestown Mall. However, the building has been sitting empty since 2018. I wrote about this several months ago and now plans are moving forward. There are a lot...
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