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These are the most cost-efficient school districts in NJ — and they’re still hurting
TOMS RIVER — The state is forcing a school district that already has one of the tightest belts in New Jersey to suffer through massive budget cuts. When it comes to spending per pupil, Toms River is the second most efficient district of its size and the fourth most efficient district in New Jersey out of around 600.
Venus Jewelers Delays Opening of New Somerset Location
SOMERSET, NJ - Venus Jewelers, a renowned 5th-generation family-owned jewelry store, has announced a delay in the opening of their new location in Rutgers Plaza due to unforeseen supply chain and construction challenges. Originally scheduled for this summer, the grand opening is now anticipated for early Fall. Despite the setbacks, owner Peter Stavrianidis emphasized the company's commitment to maintaining high standards.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "While these setbacks are frustrating, they underscore our insistence on perfection," Stavrianidis said in a news release. "We refuse to compromise on quality, and every detail of our new store must meet the high standards our clients expect from us." The new store will feature a modern design, advanced technology, and an expanded inventory. Venus Jewelers continues to operate at its current location and will update customers on the progress and new opening date via their website and social media channels. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
It’s good to be a teenager in New Jersey
👦 WalletHub released its "Most At-Risk Youth States in 2024" 👧 They compared all 50 states and D.C. across 15 key metrics. Comparing all 50 states and Washington D.C. across 15 indicators of youth risk, the personal finance website, WalletHub has released its list of “States with the Most At-Risk Youth in 2024.”
Fulton Bank closing at least 9 branches in Southern New Jersey
Published reports say Fulton Bank will be closing at least nine branches across South Jersey over the coming weeks but customers likely won't have to travel too far for access to their money. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the closures come after Fulton took over Republic Bank, which failed...
Southern-style fried chicken place plans to open 13 spots in NJ
🍗 A fried chicken franchise plans to expand its operations in New Jersey. 🍗 The plan is open 13 locations across Monmouth and Ocean counties. 🍗They specialize in fried and grilled chicken sandwiches. A famous fried chicken franchise based in Colorado since 2018, has plans to expand...
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews help out as 15 wildfires burn in California
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Park Fire in California is now considered the fifth-largest wildfire in the state's history. Starting less than a week ago, the fire has spread to more than 383,000 acres, nearly half the size of Rhode Island.According to Cal Fire, at least 15 fires are burning as of Tuesday afternoon. With crews stretched thin, firefighters from out of state, including the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are assisting."We'll just keep swapping them till either we run out of folks or they run out of fires," New Jersey Forest Fire Service Chief Bill Donnelly said.More than 40 members of...
Police shoot woman in crisis to death at NJ apartment, officials say
FORT LEE — Authorities are investigating an early morning fatal police shooting in North Jersey. Police were called around 1:30 a.m. Sunday to The Pinnacle apartment complex on Main Street, according to the Attorney General's Office. The man who called 911 said to the dispatcher that his sister was...
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.
Route 9 Crash Sends 3 to Hospital; Fire Damages Apartment West of Lewes
A three vehicle crash west of Lewes Tuesday afternoon sent three people to area hospitals – all with non-life threatening injuries. Delaware State Police say a Transit Van was westbound on Route 9 just after 2pm and failed to slow for a stopped pickup truck at the red light at Old Vine Boulevard. The transit van struck the pickup – pushing it into the eastbound lane and into a Dodge Durango, which Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva is a Secret Service vehicle. The transit van continued off the road and caught fire near the apartment building of the Vineyards at Nassau – causing damage to the building. No one in the building was injured.
Connecticut aims to reduce air pollution with EV chargers for commercial trucks
Across the United States, an estimated 72 million people live near truck freight routes, increasing their exposure to potentially harmful air pollution. In the years ahead, Connecticut and a group of other nearby states will work to clean up the air around busy highways, with the goal of reducing emissions from trucks that transport commercial goods throughout the region.
21 New Jersey lottery players won big playing Mega Millions, Powerball, NJ Lottery games
Four lottery players in New Jersey won $10,000 or more last week playing Powerball and Mega Millions and another 17 won big playing New Jersey Lottery games. The New Jersey Lottery announced its weekly winners on Monday. Here's a look at where these tickets were sold from July 22 to July 28: $4 million, Mega Millions,...
Disturbed NJ mom, charged with killing kids, chooses to stay in jail
LAKEWOOD — The mother charged with drowning her two toddlers in the separate bathtubs will voluntarily remain in jail until her trial. During a hearing on Monday, attorney Mitchell Ansell told the judge that Naomi Elkins, 25, is still undergoing a psychiatric evaluation and staying in jail is in her "best interest," according to Asbury Park Press coverage.
Vietnam Veteran Senator and Judge Edward T. O’Connor Joins NJVVMF Board of Trustees
HOLMDELl, NJ — The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) is proud to announce the appointment of Vietnam Veteran Senator and Judge Edward T. O’Connor, Capt., U.S. Army (Ret.), as a member of its Board of Trustees. O’Connor, who represented the 31st district in the New Jersey State Senate from 1982 to 2002, is renowned for his significant contributions, including authoring the legislation to establish the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. O’Connor, the first Vietnam Combat Veteran elected to the New Jersey State Senate, served as Chairman of the NJVVMF from 1987 to 1997. His return...
Fulop taps Evesham councilman for Assembly in primary against South Jersey Dems
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Fulop has picked his first running mate outside of Hudson County: Evesham Councilman Eddie Freeman III will seek a State Assembly seat in the 8th district next year. This sets up a likely primary between Freeman, a lawyer and U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan,...
Rite Aid is Closing 42 Locations in New Jersey – The Complete List
It looks like we're nearing the end of Rite Aid in another huge sweep of closings in New Jersey. Rite Aid has announced that they're closing 699 stores nationwide, including a whopping 42 stores in New Jersey. This comes several months after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, and things have progressively gone downhill ever since.
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...