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Are parents in NJ too relaxed about children’s social media use?
As if parenting wasn’t difficult enough, modern parents have a whole new world to manage with kids being on social media. It opens up many questions: what media should I allow my kids to be on? How frequently should I check them? Should I have access to my kids passwords to check in on them that way?
Swimming banned at large N.J. reservoir all summer due to toxic algae
Swimming is banned at Spruce Run Recreation Area in Hunterdon County this summer due to harmful algal blooms that can cause health problems, state officials said Thursday. Harmful algal blooms, known as HABs, are a “growing global problem” and have been detected in New Jersey lakes this year at various levels, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Discount clothing chain has going-out-of-business sale in NJ
FREEHOLD — If you like to shop for discount clothing and shoes, listen up. All Bob’s Stores, a subsidiary of GoDigital Media Group, are closing after the company filed Chapter 11 on June 18. The stores are now holding a liquidation sale, including their one New Jersey store...
When does school start and how long is the school year in Pa.?
Sure, it’s still summer, but before you know it, school will be back in session. As parents, understanding how much time your child will spend in school each year can help you prepare for the upcoming academic season. Here’s a quick overview of the school year requirements in New...
Assemblyman Allen lauds $23.67M allocated to LD-32 from latest N.J. budget
Assemblyman John Allen (D-32) is lauding the $23,676,000 allocated to his district from the latest New Jersey budget that was approved last week. “Taken together, these infusions of needed funding provide a significant boost to the residents of Hoboken and Jersey City and are investments in forging a bright future … By providing legal representation to tenants in Jersey City, we are addressing a fundamental need for justice and fairness in housing,” Allen said in a statement.
More than 20 bank branches in NJ set to close
💰 The merge means 22 NJ bank branches will close. Any New Jersey resident who banks at Lakeland or Provident will want to know about this. Lakeland and Provident Banks have decided to merge, and that means 22 branches in New Jersey will close. The parent companies of the...
$10K in state budget allocated to ‘Brian Stack Internship Program’ — but not that Brian Stack
The recently approved New Jersey state budget includes a $10,000 allocation to the “Brian Stack Internship Program,” but it has nothing to do with the state senator and Union City mayor. Instead, the program is named after an aide who worked in Gov. Tom Kean’s administration in the...
Safety tips and risks to remember when heading into NJ waters
NEW JERSEY — You can find almost all waterbodies in New Jersey: rivers, lakes, the ocean and restricted waters like reservoirs. Though there's a lot of pros that come with the easy access, water enthusiasts also have more potential risks to account for. Regardless of the waterway, drownings are...
New Jersey lottery player wins $127,453 playing Fast Play Progressive. Here's where
A lottery player won $127,453 on a $20 bet playing one of the Fast Play Progressive jackpots offered by the New Jersey Lottery. The $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive winning ticket , which was 100% of the jackpot, was purchased at the Legacy Deli & Convenience Store, on Paterson Avenue in East Rutherford (Bergen County) on Thursday, July 4.
After juggling two college sports, this former N.J. star to focus on wrestling (for now)
Jimmy Mullen bounced between practices, meetings and study sessions so frequently he thought he would document what the true life of a college athlete juggling two sports would like. That, in itself, became another full-time job. Mullen, NJ.com’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2023, knew he was taking on...
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
NJ officer charged with DUI had wine bottle in police cruiser, video shows
HARRISON — A police officer charged with DUI after a patrol car crash months ago had a full wine bottle inside his cruiser at the time, as seen in body camera footage from responding officers. East Newark Patrolman Brian Aparicio was arrested after field sobriety tests, during the early-morning...
Another big win for Rutgers as in-state LB Kamar Archie commits
It was a recruitment more than three years in the making. A projection by Rutgers long before other schools were thinking about the class of 2025. Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano offered linebacker Kamar Archie when he was a freshman at Ewing (N.J.) High, in the spring of 2021, and before he transferred and re-classified into the 2025 class at Princeton (N.J.) Hun.
These N.J. towns have the hottest housing markets in America. See full list.
Fifteen New Jersey towns are ranked among the top 150 hottest real estate markets nationwide, according to Realtor.com. The highest New Jersey entry on the list was Mount Laurel at 35th hottest in the nation as of May, according to Realtor.com. Mount Laurel had a median home listing price of $379,975.
Port Authority Recognized for Ambitious MWBE Work
At construction sites across the region, the Port Authority has been looking to build more than just new infrastructure. Through nation-leading goals for participation by minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in its major projects, the agency is also looking to build up local economies and empower local communities. That...
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