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Crunch Fitness Announces New Location In Toms River, New Jersey
According to a recent report, Crunch Fitness is moving to a different part of town in Toms River. If you live in the Toms River area and have been burning calories and getting in shape at Crunch Fitness, there are changes you need to know about. Crunch Fitness In Toms...
After Denials, Brick Approves Development on ‘Skinny’ Property In Between Residential Streets
The Brick Township planning board has approved a development project to take place at an oddly-shaped parcel of land where, amidst opposition from more than a dozen neighboring residents, previous proposals had been denied. The property at hand is located at 345 Drum Point Road, but barely fronts Drum Point....
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier to close after nearly a century
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, a fixture on the Ocean City Boardwalk for almost 100 years, will permanently close in October. The amusement park, along with its adjoining business, 6th Street Pizza, will shut down following Indian Summer Weekend on Oct. 12-13, according to an announcement made on Friday, Aug. 10.
55 Years Ago, Atlantic City, NJ Had 3 Days of Music For The Ages
For three (3) days in 1969, Atlantic City, New Jersey staged a “Who’s Who” showcase of incredible musical talent. The Atlantic City area still regularly attracts a significant caliber of talent, but, not in this volume. An iconic, once in a lifetime event brought them by the...
Locals BEG For NJ Gov To Save Ocean City Ferris Wheel
When you think of nostalgia in New Jersey, one of the places for a lot of South Jersey residents and beyond that really hits home is Ocean City. Ocean City is such a classic beach town. It has a special charm that makes it popular for all the visitors. The boardwalk, of course, is the heart of the town and features a mix of attractions: there are fun rides and classic arcade games that make it perfect for a fun family night out. If you’re into food, you’ll find delicious treats like saltwater taffy, fresh-made fudge, and pizza.
EHT’s Taco el Tio Video Goes Super Viral on TikTok
A TikTok video filmed at an Egg Harbor Township restaurant is breaking the internet right now. The Mexican restaurant Taco el Tio (one of my favorite places!) has a video blowing up TikTok this week. To date, the video has been seen over 14.8 million times. . The video is...
Get a look inside Garden State Veterinary Specialists' new high-tech Eatontown home
EATONTOWN - Now celebrating its 30th year, Garden State Veterinary Specialists, the 24-hour emergency and specialty care hospital for pets, has something it really didn't have before. Space. In January, the hospital moved from its 12,000-square-foot building on Pine Street in Tinton Falls to its new high-tech hospital at 246 Industrial Way West in...
NJ Transit gives one week of free rides after summer of service failures
A little over a month after enacting a 15% fare hike to help plug budget holes, New Jersey’s statewide bus and rail agency is getting ready to offer customers a temporary, late-summer fare holiday. The New Jersey Transit fare holiday will run from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2, according...
Applied Industrial Acquires New Jersey, Ohio Distributors
Applied Industrial Technologies has acquired distributors in New Jersey and Ohio, the company announced Thursday. Total Machine Solutions will join Applied’s U.S. service center division, while Stanley Proctor will be incorporated into its fluid power business. TMS, based in Fairfield, New Jersey, is a distributor of bearings, drives, motors,...
Why does this Middlesex County town want to dissolve its zoning board?
SOUTH RIVER – Residents will have a say in November whether the Zoning Board of Adjustment should be dissolved and replaced with a joint land use board. The Borough Council approved the ordinance on second reading at the Aug. 5 special Borough Council meeting to place a non-binding referendum on the November ballot. Councilmembers Matt DeSantis and James Gurchensky abstained from the vote. A first reading was held at the July 8 meeting. ...
Homes at or under $1 million in Ocean County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Ocean County, here’s what sold for or under $1,000,000 between Aug. 5 and Aug. 11. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Watch as Vehicle Swerves and Flips on the GSP
Watch as a car swerves back and forth and then flips on the Garden State Parkway this afternoon. The accident happened around 4:30 PM in the northbound lanes around mile marker 122. The driver was seen walking around following the accident.
Brick Solicits Bids for Beach III Building Restoration Plan
Brick officials are already looking toward the fall season to complete projects that will ensure the township’s primary public beach will operate normally again next summer. The township council this week solicited bids for a project that would improve the concession stand and restroom building at Brick Beach III, the largest and southernmost public beach in Brick. The building has been closed this season due to the need for structural repairs; the council awarded a contract to Little Caesar’s Pizza in Toms River to operate a mobile stand at the beach in lieu of the normal snack stand operation.
More South Jersey Cold Cases, Unsolved Murders & Mysteries
Here's a look at more cold cases from South Jersey. A police case becomes “cold” when all investigative leads available to investigators are exhausted and the case remains open and unsolved after three years. Cold cases are reviewed periodically to determine if newer technologies or forensic testing might...
Shocking Revelation About NJ’s Most Beloved Ice Cream Truck Revealed
When I was a kid, it wasn't summer until Mr. Softee started coming around. The ice cream truck meant our best days were ahead of us. Once we heard that song, it was like the neighborhood came alive again. Whenever I hear the Mr. Softee theme song even to this day, core childhood memories are unlocked.
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