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NJ could crack down on homeowners responsible for bear encounters
TRENTON — New Jersey is considering cracking down more on feeding of black bears. The current law, in place since 2002, is described by the Animal Protection League of New Jersey as "ambiguous" and the enforcement as "poor." This proposed bill would only apply to areas like the Northwest...
$15K worth of jewelry stolen from elderly Bensalem, Pa. woman
BENSALEM, Pa. — A Baltimore man who police say helped steal $15,000 worth of jewelry from a 79-year-old woman is back in Bucks County. Bensalem police said the woman who only speaks Gujarati, a South Asian dialect, was called over to an SUV parked in a parking lot on Maltese Court on Sept. 9. A woman in the SUV removes two necklaces and a bracelet from the woman and tries to replace it with fake jewelry.
American Water pauses billing for customers amid cyberattack investigation
American Water customers are getting a temporary reprieve from water bills as the Camden, New Jersey-based utility investigates a “cybersecurity incident.”. The issue was discovered on Thursday, according to a statement from the company, and the nature and scope of the incident — including what, if any, data may have been compromised — are still being investigated by third-party cybersecurity experts and law enforcement.
Halloween Spending In New Jersey Is Decreasing This Year
Halloween spending takes a hit as rising costs impact New Jersey budgets. With everything being so expensive nowadays, it should be no surprise that people aren't spending as much on Halloween this year as in previous years. When you factor in costumes, candy, and decorations, it adds up fast!. The...
To Rake or Not to Rake Leaves On New Jersey Lawns
As the leaves shift in New Jersey to stunning shades of orange and yellow before eventually falling to the ground, our lawns will soon be covered with them, and we'll have to find time to rake them all up, bag them, and leave them on the curb to be collected.
NJ spot has some of the best pierogis
🍽 Yelp has a list of the top 25 places in the U.S. and Canada for pierogies. The Polish treat is either boiled or pan-fried dumplings, with typical fillings that include potato, cheese, ground meat, fruits, and berries. They can be sauteed in onions, or dipped in applesauce or sour cream.
Wacky New Jersey Breakfast Spot Recognized for Best Waffles in America
In New Jersey, we take our waffles seriously; frozen waffles just don’t cut it. I have nothing against Eggos—they're handy to have in the freezer for emergencies—but here, it's all about the real deal. When you think of waffles in New Jersey, one word should immediately come...
Philadelphia homicides drop; Mayor Parker says work needs to continue
It's not the story angle on crime that people are used to hearing: the number of homicides in Philadelphia is dropping. Last month, the number reached a level the city hasn't seen in nearly a decade.The 6abc Data Journalism Team found there were 10 homicides in the city in September. That number is the lowest number of homicides in one month since April 2015 when there were six homicides.It's encouraging news for people like Michelle Kerr-Spry who is director of programs at Mothers in Charge, which supports family members whose loved ones were victims of homicides."I'm thinking that the work...
NJ assemblyman joins Spadea on air to discuss his home invasion
Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, who is the former Mayor of Point Pleasant Beach spends time serving his constituents and earning a living for his family. He was away in Washington DC this week while his wife and mother-in-law were at home in Hazlet. As he explained, he and his wife are staying with his mother-in-law in Hazlet while they renovate their Point Pleasant Beach home.
This Is New Jersey’s Speeding Tickets National Ranking
New Jersey's speeding ticket ranking nationally is going to change everything you think you know about driving in New Jersey. Brace yourself for news about speeding tickets in New Jersey that you are not expecting. New Jersey's Speeding Ticket Ranking Might Shock You. New Jersey drivers will be shocked to...
How New Jerseyans want to spend their final moments before death
Buckle up, it’s about to get dark, but I promise it’ll be fun. Have you ever wondered how you would want to spend your final moments?. Of course, very few of us will get what we want; we don’t write our own stories, but it’s interesting to think about.
New Jersey’s Most Popular Halloween Costume Different Than Most Americans
One of the highlights of the Halloween season for adults and kids alike is the costumes. Whether going to a holiday party or trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, many people make serious plans for their Halloween outfits each year. Every year, you will see the Halloween classics intermingled with trendy costumes....
NJ businessman bribed deputy mayor who got cash in restroom
🔷 Bribes included cash and high-end jewelry from pawn shop. 🔷 In exchange, official helped broker city land deals. A 64-year-old businessman admitted bribing a Newark official in exchange for illegal help buying and redeveloping city-owned properties. Fittingly, the dirty business happened near a toilet, investigators said. Irwin...
How Do New Jersey Residents Stop The Spam?
We all get email and text spam, but are New Jersey residents doing the right things to get it to stop?. It happens to me all the time. I get a text alert and check my phone only to find out it’s from someone I don’t know selling me something I don’t want.
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