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9 Baby Names That Are Now Banned in New Jersey
Sometimes there is pressure naming a baby. It's an exciting time and picking a name can be stressful. Do we name the baby after a family member? Do we make it a unique name? Will his or her name be a popular name in their class? Then it's about the nicknames, see there's a lot to think about.
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Is It Illegal to Record Someone Without Consent in New Jersey?
Lately, I've been stuck in the TikTok vortex, where the scrolling goes on and on until that funny video appears, telling you to chill, get some food, or go to bed. For whatever reason, I've been getting a lot of videos that involve one person recording another person without their knowledge.
Vendor Spots Filling Fast for Hamilton Flea Market
HAMILTON, NJ - Spots are running out for vendors interested in having a table at the upcoming Hamilton Township Public Library Flea Market. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, September 22.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tables are available for a $20 donation. Vendors must bring their own table that will be set up in an 18ft*18ft spot. Anyone wishing to reserve a table, or with additional questions can call Sue Martinez at 609-581-4060, ext. 4060 or email her by clicking here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
2 dead from West Nile virus in New Jersey, health officials say
TRENTON, N.J. — Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.The New Jersey Department of Health said one death was in Cumberland County and the other was in Mercer County. Officials said both individuals were older adults.Six more cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer and Middlesex counties, health officials said. They said all of the patients are over 50 years old.These cases are in addition to two reported earlier this summer in Middlesex and Union counties. Both patients were treated and released,...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
⚫ Mitigation practices kept the infection at bay for a while. Cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough, are on the rise in the Garden State. And as New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection. The number...
$283 Million High School Opens in New Jersey
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – The new Perth Amboy High School, a $283.8 million project, officially opened this week. The state-of-the-art facility spans 576,000 square feet and is the largest high school ever built by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Designed to accommodate 3,300 students, the school aims to alleviate overcrowding in the district.
N.J. school temporarily shuts down after alarming find in classrooms
A week before school is expected to start, Laura Donovan Elementary School in Freehold Township is temporarily closing after mold was found in classrooms, official said Thursday. The Monmouth County school district will reassign Donovan students to other local elementary schools while the mold issue is addressed, according to a...
Dead but not buried: NJ funeral home kept remains for 31 years, lawsuit says
MIDDLETOWN — For 31 years Debbie Uraga has dutifully visited her father's grave site on his birthday, holidays and Father's Day. But it turns out his cremated remains were sitting on a shelf in the basement of the funeral home that handled his arrangements, according to a lawsuit. George...
Top Ranked Public High Schools in Mercer County, NJ by U.S. News
The summer is flying by. It's already August, and this month is moving at a quick pace already. I know the last thing you want to think about, as a student, parent, or teacher, is back-to-school season. The summer is a great time to rest, recharge, and just take a...
12 top festivals and events in New Jersey this September
🍎 There is plenty to do in September in the Garden State. 🍁 Harvest fests, beer fests, and Italian feasts are just a few. It’s time to welcome the “er” months. September is a great month for festivals and events in New Jersey. The weather is perfect too. It’s not too hot. It’s not too cold. Apples, pumpkins, hay rides, flannel, and bonfires are beginning to explode onto the scene.
NJ residents hit with doubled bills as lawmakers fume at Murphy's ‘energy disaster plan,' demand hearings
New Jersey residents felt sticker shock from their latest energy bills; several state and at least one federal lawmaker are calling for commonsense policy change and investigations.
Big law change could help drunk drivers in New Jersey
⚫ Drivers have another option when fighting a DUI charge in NJ. ⚫ In appropriate cases, drivers can reduce penalties significantly. ⚫ NJ records tens of thousands of DUI cases yearly. Until recently, individuals facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey have had two choices: admit responsibility or fight the...
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
NJ’s cheating employers: 19 more added to public list
🔴 NJ's WALL has 19 businesses that owe $1.4 million total. 🔴 Officials say they've failed to follow rules related to wages, taxes and benefits. 🔴 The public database now has close to 200 entries. New Jersey's list of cheating employers has grown again, and not one...
FLiRT variant driving up COVID-19 infections in New Jersey
New data from waterwaste testing indicates New Jersey's COVID-19 category has changed levels, according to the Center for Disease and Prevention (CDC). The viral activity levels in New Jersey are up — reporting as 'moderate' to 'low' from the latest sample testing as of Aug. 22. ...
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