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Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls
Lawmakers introduced a package of public safety bills after police say a community event in South Jersey devolved into chaos. The post Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
N.J. winery to run with its revolutionary cookout idea for a 2nd straight year
Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, New Jersey, last year introduced The Great American Vineyard Cookout. For years, general manager John Cifelli said, they eschewed any Independence Day events. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this...
Popular N.J. sub shop Obama visited just closed a longstanding location
A popular New Jersey sandwich shop chain that President Barack Obama once visited has shuttered one of its locations. Tastee Sub Shop closed its Lawrence Township location Wednesday after more than 12 years in business, an employee confirmed to NJ Advance Media. When reached by NJ Advance Media on Wednesday,...
Four New Jersey counties rank in top 10 most at risk for flooding in 2024. See list
With hurricane season upon us, it's crucial for New Jersey residents to be aware of the potential dangers these storms can bring. A recent study by LawnStarter compared flood risk across the United States, identifying over 940 counties with moderate to very high flood risk according to FEMA's data. Here...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 7/4
10 - 18 mph (Gust 23 mph) 9 - 16 knots (Gust 20 knots) TODAY: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. Isolated showers and tstms late with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
NJ homeless veterans nonprofit close to reaching 2024 goal
The multi-award-winning, Bedminster-based nonprofit, Independence for Veterans, has won its sixth consecutive “Certificate of Appreciation” award from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The award was given for the nonprofit's continued, outstanding contributions to the New Jersey homeless veterans community. Since Jan. 1, Independence for Veterans has...
Giants GM has blunt message about Daniel Jones’ contract
The New York Giants lost Saquon Barkley to a division rival this offseason after they played hardball in contract negotiations with the star running back, and general manager Joe Schoen says there was a very straightforward reason for that. In the most recent episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which aired on Tuesday night, Schoen spoke... The post Giants GM has blunt message about Daniel Jones’ contract appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Update: 5 N.J. counties under a heat advisory Friday
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 5:58 a.m. on Thursday valid for Friday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 102 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
Kernel and Roast is Coming Soon to Ridgewood
Kernel and Roast is coming soon to Ridgewood. It’s being billed as a “stylish contemporary cafe” according to their social media. An opening is currently expected sometime this summer. Not much else is known about this upcoming spot, stay tuned for more details. Kernel and Roast. 1...
The Valley Hospital Adds New Imaging Technology
The Valley Hospital has installed two Naeotom Alpha® with Quantum Technology computed tomography (CT) scanners. The Naeotom Alpha is the first photon-counting CT and is manufactured by Siemens Healthineers. The Valley Hospital is one of the earliest adopters in the United States and the first institution in New Jersey to utilize this technology for diagnostic imaging, according to Siemens Healthineers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “This technology generates images with a high level of detail not seen with traditional CT scans. Using this scanner, physicians can make more confident clinical decisions with diagnostic consistency,”...
Glen Rock basketball court, site of shooting, reopened as borough weighs options
The Wilde Memorial Park basketball court in Glen Rock, the site of a shooting on May 21, reopened last week as the town considers all future options for the site. The borough has set up a special task force to observe and detail how much the court gets used. Once the task force finishes gathering the data, "we will have the necessary information to make the best decision moving forward,” the borough said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
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