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Need luxury eyewear, cruise planning? Got a sports injury? Try these new NJ businesses
The Record, NorthJersey.com, the Daily Record and the New Jersey Herald want to keep you up to date on all the newest shops, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns. Below is a roundup of businesses that recently opened or are coming soon. Are you opening a business in North Jersey? Get the word...
Recognize that voice? NJ commentators have starring roles on 2024 Olympics TV coverage
There's much more to the 2024 Olympics than just the Olympians. Dozens of broadcasters are bringing the athletes' feats and personalities to screens large and small. NBC has more than 150 commentators across its platforms − some in Paris, many others working from studios in Stamford, Connecticut. A few from that...
Mosquito Spraying Throughout Camden County on Wednesday
Early Wednesday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County. Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, talked about being cognizant of standing water. “It’s important for homeowners to check their yard and get rid any standing water...
Summer camp aims to break cycle of addiction between generations
Camp Mariposa may seem like a storybook summer camp, but campers say their stories are far from it.The national, year-long program teaches children the tools they need to deal with addiction in their families. Traditional camp activities are combined with support sessions led by trained professionals, with a focus on preventing drug and alcohol use."I never knew anybody else who had the same kind of experience as me before I came here," said 11-year-old, third-year camper Madison Timmons, whose father has struggled with addiction. "I remember one time he showed up at my school and I thought he was just having...
Pirates, Phillies economic impact reports inform future public stadium financing
(The Center Square) – With leases for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies coming to an end in the next seven years, political positioning has already begun on how the state will handle costs associated with a new stadium. Reps. Tim Bonner, R-Grove City, and Jim Gregory, R-Hollidaysburg, requested economic impact reports on each team from Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office, which said that the Pirates drove $254 million in net direct spending in 2023 while the Phillies led to $525 million in spending that doesn’t...
‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: Historic Pa. cemetery up for sale
If you’re looking to move somewhere with some peace and quiet, well, here’s a suggestion. Why not buy this historical cemetery in Philadelphia, Pa., that’s currently up for grabs?. There’s currently a listing for the area’s Mount Vernon Cemetery — located at the intersection of Ridge Ave....
North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the Philadelphia Folk Festival, but as a solo act, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oates made headlines late last year when his rift with Daryl Hall went public...
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Picks 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has set its 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the Year, all to be recognized at their annual gala. This year’s festivities will honor ten distinguished professionals from across radio and television. Distinguished radio names include former MLB pitcher and longtime Phillies...
2nd Street Festival returns to Northern Liberties on August 4
A popular festival is coming back to Northern Liberties on August 4. The 14th Annual 2nd Street Festival takes over fourteen blocks of North 2nd Street between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street and goes from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. The event will have 200 vendors, 21 food trucks, 100 shopping vendors, 60 local artists […]
Victim, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Philadelphia Robbery: Police
The 26-year-old victim was on the 1200 block of North 41st Street when the suspects tried to rob him around 9:10 p.m., authorities said. In the exchange of gunfire that followed, the victim was shot in the chest and one 16-year-old suspect was shot multiple times throughout the body, PPD said. Both were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in critical condition, according to police.
Pa. sports radio host apologizes first day back on the job
A mainstay in Philadelphia, Pa., broadcasting was banned from a baseball game — and suspended from his broadcasting job — a few weeks ago due to a reported “unwanted advance” on an employee at a baseball stadium. The host has since returned to his job, and...
Former Big Run Man Accused of Animal Cruelty Faces Hearing on Wednesday
JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — A former Big Run resident who is charged with animal cruelty after several dead animals were found on his property is due in court Wednesday. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 68-year-old John T. Benko, of Philadelphia and formerly of Big Run, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, with District Judge David B. Inzana’s presiding.
NJ husband and wife found dead in murder-suicide, prosecutor says
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP (Cumberland) — A married couple was found dead over the weekend in what Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said appeared to be a murder-suicide. On Saturday around 7:44 p.m., State Police from the Bridgeton Barracks responded to a property on Roadstown Road in Hopewell Township. Troopers found...
Shhh! Don’t Tell NJ Politicians. Gas Prices are Coming Down
I'm going to level with you. I didn't want to write this story. We haven't seen a whole lot of good news lately, so this is something that I wanted to share. The problem is we live in New Jersey. Invariably, anytime news like this gets out, our elected officials...
Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
Bergen County lottery player wins $295,216 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where
A Bergen County lottery player won the $295,216 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Sunday, the New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday. The winning ticket which matched all five numbers was sold at 7-Eleven on West Madison Avenue in Dumont. The retailers will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. ...
The 11 Republic Banks, Fulton Banks Set to Close for Good in South Jersey
After Fulton Bank absorbed Republic Bank earlier this year, there's been a development. Fulton Bank will close more than a dozen branches in the South Jersey area in the near future, and some remaining Republic Bank locations are affected, too. Why Did Fulton Bank Buy Republic Bank in New Jersey?
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.
Free program at Rutgers helps adults with autism
NEWARK — A Newark-based program is hoping to bridge the gap for services that benefit adults with Autism. "There's a lot of people who have a diagnosis of Autism in New Jersey, but they need services that can sometimes be difficult to find," said Dr. Aaron Dallman, the creator of Nexus and an assistant professor at Rutgers.
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