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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...
Firefighters, residents burned in Toms River, NJ townhouse fire
TOMS RIVER — Six townhouse units were burned at a Jersey Shore complex early Monday morning leaving, residents displaced and several firefighters injured, according to officials. Two townhouses were ablaze at the Mariner's Cove townhouses off Kettle Creek Road in the Silverton section of Toms River when firefighters arrived...
A New Italian Restaurant Is Opening Inside One Of NJ’s Oldest Historical Buildings
New Jersey is filled with really interesting and historic places to eat. For example, my mind always goes to the Cranbury Inn in Cranbury New Jersey. It's a colonial-era inn and restaurant and rumor has it that it's also super haunted. I actually got an email from a listener the...
Massive merger involving Great Adventure, NJ & Dorney Park, PA
After 50 years in New Jersey as Great Adventure, parent company Six Flags officially became one massive company with Cedar Fair, owner of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA. That created the biggest theme park ownership throughout the United States and North America. News of the combination between...
Five Jersey Shore beaches under fecal bacteria advisories on Tuesday, July 2
Five Jersey Shore beaches are under advisories for high levels of fecal bacterial on Tuesday, July 2, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Fecal bacteria, or enterococci, is common in the excrement and intestines of animals, and was found in high levels in water samples collected at each of the five beaches on July 1. The bacteria is used as an indicator species to signify the likelihood that other illness-causing microbes, viruses or parasites are present in water.
Jersey Police Ask for Help Finding This Vehicle
Police are reaching out to the community, hoping someone has information about a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run involving a police car. The incident happened on June 30th around 11 am near the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Brick Boulevard in Brick Township. Police attempted a traffic stop and the...
Million-Dollar Winner: Powerball Ticket Sold In Manalapan Hits It Big
The million-dollar winner was purchased from the Soda King convenience store on Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, July 1. The ticket matched five numbers in the Powerball drawing on Saturday, June 29. The winning numbers were 26, 51, 54,...
DOI Approves Ninth US Offshore Wind Project
The US Department of the Interior has approved the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project – the nation’s ninth commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project approved under President Biden’s leadership. The Atlantic Shores South wind project consists of two wind energy facilities — Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind...
A Korean War soldier from N.J. who was killed in action is finally given a full military funeral
A Korean war soldier from New Jersey who was killed in action 74 years ago was given a full military funeral Friday at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown. A large escort of over 200 people, including Veterans of Foreign Wars members, traveled from Maxwell...
Hey Bagel Nook fans: iconic bagel shop opening two new NJ locations
As if New Jerseyans weren’t passionate enough about our superior bagels, we went and overloaded them. At least that’s what they’re doing at The Bagel Nook, known for their colorful and flavorful bagels. The good news for the Garden State is that they have two new locations...
Three residents, three firefighters hurt in Toms River apartment blaze
TOMS RIVER - A fire at a Kettle Creek Road apartment complex early Monday injured three people living there and left three firefighters with minor injuries. Dispatchers sent police and first responders to the Mariner's Cove complex about 3:20 a.m. where they found flames shooting out of the front of the structure. ...
More Honors Roll Out for East Brunswick High School Grads
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Well, it looks like you just can't keep a good Bear down! East Brunswick High School graduates continue their academic achievement at colleges and universities around the nation. Here are some of our local academic heroes:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Emma Perone graduated from Felician University in Lodi, NJ with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in Biology. Emma had a 4.0 average in the Spring 2024 semester and was named to the Dean's List. Rose Byrne of East Brunswick graduated from Emmanuel College, Boston, where she received...
Manchester Hawks Ready To Soar Forward In Life
MANCHESTER – Under clear skies came smiles on the faces of the Manchester Township Middle School 8th Grade class and later during a sunset ceremony, the Manchester Township High School Class of 2024 all of whom enjoyed their graduation on the field and receiving their diplomas. Soon to be...
New report reveals Lakewood, NJ ‘murder’ mom’s disturbing confession
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP — The mother accused of killing her two kids told police “she needed to kill the children for religious purposes,” according to the incident report in the case obtained by New Jersey 101.5. The incident report discloses the events that led to Naomi Elkins, 27,...
Don’t miss central Pa. native Bret Michaels back home this fall: Where to buy tickets
Bret Michaels is bringing his “Parti Gras 2.0″ tour to central Pa. this fall, along with a few friends. Michaels, the frontman for Poison, will perform on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville along with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Don Felder, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and opening acts Great White and Dave Bray.
NJ shore town ‘not playing games’ when it comes to safety on 4th of July
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (PIX11) – There’s something about the Jersey Shore on the Fourth of July. Up and down the boardwalk of Seaside Heights are families ready to enjoy the holiday. “The fireworks are beautiful every year,” said Veronica Flagg from Morris County. “Always a good display.” It’s a place that has shown resiliency after […]
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