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NJ weather: Low humidity is amazing, one snag this weekend
We made it! I have been calling Friday the nicest day of the week. And it truly looks beautiful, from start to finish. A comfortable morning, followed by a warm and sunny afternoon. The major key to success here is low humidity, as dew points bottom-out in the 50s. We...
Major Retail Store Will Raise Membership Prices In New Jersey
For the first time in seven years, the membership fee at this beloved chain is going up in New Jersey and all across the nation. According to the US Sun, membership fees at Costco are on the rise, and you will either pay five or ten dollars more annually, depending on which plan you have.
New Jersey drug deaths plummet in first half of 2024
Suspected drug deaths fell 26% year-over-year in the first six months of the year as an overdose antidote became more broadly available. The post New Jersey drug deaths plummet in first half of 2024 appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Real estate buyers and sellers in New Jersey have more leverage starting Aug. 1
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law the Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act, which implements consumer protections in both residential and commercial real estate transactions. The bill, co-sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman, D-Somerset, will require new responsibilities for brokerage firms, buyers’ agents, sellers’ agents, and anyone else who helps...
NJ Department of Agriculture highlights Summer Food Service program
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, and local representatives today highlighted the success of the Summer Food Service Program in New Jersey with a visit to the Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County. According to...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 7/19
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 8 - 14 knots (Gust 19 knots) TODAY: NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds and NE 2 ft at 4 seconds.
Davante Adams sends crystal clear message about Jets trade rumors
There has been no shortage of trade talks, lately, when it comes to the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers' former teammate, wide receiver Davante Adams. Thanks, in part, to Netflix's new series, "Receiver," the Adams trade talk has only been elevated as of late. In one of the episodes, we saw the two of them had spent a few hours together before last year's matchup between the Jets and Raiders, with Adams telling Rodgers just how much he enjoyed the time together and how much he missed his quarterback.
Ridgewood Village Council Recognized by AARP for Service to Seniors
I RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The village was recognized for their service to senior citizens at the recent Ridgewood Council Meeting, where they were presented with an award plaque from State Director for AARP New Jersey Chris Widelo, certifying the village as a member of the AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities and States. The certification recognizes Ridgewood's service of their elderly population through the adoption of policies and programs, such as making their neighborhoods walkable, adding transportation options and supporting housing for seniors that’s affordable. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Thank you all for...
Stockton University to offer degree in hemp, cannabis business management
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Stockton University is now the first school in New Jersey to offer a degree in hemp and cannabis business management. The curriculum starts in the fall. "New Jersey’s on pace to do a billion dollars in cannabis this year," stated Stockton University cannabis professor Rob Meija.
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Murphy gives OK to controversial North Jersey power plant for sewage facility
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration will move forward with a controversial power plant that environmentalists and community groups have long opposed, a senior administration official said Thursday. The $180 million natural gas power plant to provide backup power at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission in Newark was put on hold by Murphy more than...
Just in time for National Ice Cream Day: This is NJ’s favorite flavor
This will be some very welcome news for all of us dealing with the disgusting heat recently: July 21st is National Ice Cream Day!. While the best way to celebrate would be going to your favorite local ice cream place (as a native Freeholder, for me, that would be Jersey Freeze, of course), you could also honor the day with New Jersey’s favorite flavor.
Wealthy suburbs: These are the richest counties in NJ
The Northeast is home to 23 of the 50 wealthiest suburbs in the nation, according to an analysis released in July by a personal finance website. The Garden State is represented five times on the list from GOBankingRates, which looked at all cities with 5,000 or more households and isolated the 50 cities with the highest average household income. The platform used 2024 home values and metro area location to determine the wealthiest suburbs.
Weekly Rec: Flash Sketch Mob Reveal, Readings at River Hook, Silent Film with Live Music From the Alexandres, Music on the Hudson, Demme Honors Dawson, Summer of Soul Sunday in Nyack
Flash Sketch Mob Reveal and Hopper B’Day Concert with Night Hawk. Busy weekend at the Edward Hopper Museum and Study Center. Two weekends of plein air art making, walking tours and workshops and bike ride from the Whitney Museum ends on Sunday at 3:00pm in the garden with the reveal of the art of the Flash Sketch Mob. Thanks to all who participated and we will see you next year!
NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
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