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Why it’s illegal to sit on these benches in this New Jersey town
One New Jersey town has some nice benches for the public to use — but, apparently, it's not legal to sit on them. Let's assume for a moment that you are a weary traveler walking along Route 40 across South Jersey and you need to take a brief break.
Multiple drownings in NJ this week, with the latest in South Jersey
MONROE (Gloucester) — Another drowning reported this summer in New Jersey, this time in Gloucester County. Rescuers were notified around 2 p.m. Thursday about a missing swimmer around the 4700 block of Jackson Road, according to 6ABC in Philadelphia. A New Jersey State Police helicopter assisted, along with ground...
Get Your Criminal Record Expunged in Several South Jersey Counties
As the saying goes, "We all make mistakes." If your mistakes have clouded your future, there may be a way to clear everything up. If you live in Cumberland, Gloucester, or Salem counties, your criminal record may be able to be erased this fall. The Office of the Cumberland County...
NJ confirms two West Nile deaths, four other cases as mosquito-borne viruses spread
Six new West Nile virus cases have been reported in New Jersey, with two infections leading to deaths, officials announced on Friday. The two individuals who died from the mosquito-spread illness were older adults from Cumberland and Mercer counties. Four other cases were spread across the state, with one apiece in Bergen, Camden,...
Rare, must-see listing: NJ alpaca farm for sale
There is a unique Atlantic County real estate listing that definitely goes against virtually all New Jersey stereotypes. A 22-acre property in Egg Harbor Township has been known for the past six years or so as Winding Creek Alpaca Farm. When it comes to NJ farmland, alpacas are a relatively...
NJ school district backtracks on plan to charge fee for busing
DEPTFORD — A controversial transportation plan pitched by the Deptford Township School District is now being put in reverse. There was a change of heart after backlash from community members and partners, including Mayor Paul Medany. The idea for the 2024-2025 school year, which was shared on Friday, mentioned...
Irgang Group inks new leases at Union Lake Crossing
MILLVILLE, NJ — Irgang Group announced signings of new leases at Union Lake Crossing in Millville. Bath & Body Works is relocating to a 4,400 s/f space, with Mario Brunelli and Chelsea Reizner of R.J. Brunelli & Co. representing the landlord, and Adam Rosenfarb of MSC representing the tenant.
Mosquito Ground Sprays Scheduled for August 30 in Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled ground sprays for portions of Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray application will take place, weather permitting, between 7:30 AM...
Local community comes together to support, advocate for overdose awareness
On Friday, Aug. 23, community members throughout Atlantic County joined together in a collective effort to raise awareness about overdose. The event was held alongside the soft opening of the new Angels in Motion office, located at 2 W. Glendale Ave. in Pleasantville. Various community outreach organizations and volunteer agencies were in attendance, providing life-saving information and tips to the public.
Environmental remediation project to close Foster Avenue in Gibbsboro
(Lindenwold, NJ) – Foster Avenue in Gibbsboro will be closed between Gibbsboro Road and United States Avenue for the next 9 to 12 months due to a major environmental remediation project at the site of the former Sherwin Williams factory commonly called the Paintworks surrounding Silver Lake. The project will begin on Aug. 30, after which the road will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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