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DRJTBC hires engineering firm to assess Washington Crossing Bridge
The fate of the 119-year-old Washington Crossing Toll Supported Bridge remains uncertain. As Upper Makefield officials advance historic preservation efforts ultimately aimed at preventing an overhaul of the span, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) has hired an engineering firm to conduct a multi-year review process that’s intended to help decide if the bridge should be replaced.
New Firefighters and Engines. Unions Credit Director, Who Runs Trenton (NJ) FD Like a $30M Business.
Kenneth Douglas’ first six months on the job as Trenton’s fire director were, in a word, bumpy. He arrived in the late summer of 2021 and firefighters were leery of another outsider being named to the post. He’d served as a firefighter in Newark and director in Orange.
Bordentown Historical Society Receives Grant From Burlington County
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) is one of three local organizations that were recently awarded local history grants by the Burlington County Commissioners. The County Commissioners last month approved the distribution of $19,150 in grants to the BHS, the Westampton-based National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey and the Pemberton Township Historical Society. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Bordentown Historical Society was awarded a $6,510 grant to restore and display an 1856 map of Bordentown City by Thomas Hurley. In addition to the BHS,...
Heat, Drought Conditions Affecting Water Pressure in City, Township
BORDENTOWN, NJ —If you are a Bordentown City or Bordentown Township resident and are experiencing low water pressure, you aren't alone, and the heat is to blame. "Due to the ongoing high heat and drought conditions, our Water Department is experiencing significantly increased water demand," said Bordentown City via a Nixle Alert and Bordentown Township on its social media channels on Monday, July 22. "Consequently, some residents may notice a decrease in their usual water pressure."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Officials went on to give residents 10 simple steps to save water this summer,...
Tuesday NJ weather: Two more big pushes of rain coming up
New Jersey is in the midst of a humid, unsettled stretch of weather. And let me remind you that's a good thing. For several weeks now, we have been talking about how badly we need rain. Well, here it is — let's savor every drop we can get. There...
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
This stunning, $5M art lover’s home is for sale in NJ
Often, stunning New Jersey real estate listings are for sprawling mansions on multiple acres in any given corner of the Garden State. But there's something especially alluring about an oasis of space in a densely populated city. As of May 2024, the median listing home price in Jersey City was...
NJ Spotlight News: July 22, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Delegates will meet Monday night to decide on their Biden votes. Can VP Kamala Harris unite the Democratic Party?. Interview: Political strategist...
N.J. gets $250M grant to add electric truck charging stations along I-95
The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday received a $250 million federal grant to put toward a multi-state electric truck charging project along I-95. The grant will provide funding for the Clean Corridor Coalition, a initiative that aims to install charging stations for commercial and medium to heavy duty electric trucks along the interstate highway in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
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.
Madison Morales Salazar ID'd In Deadly Philly Crash
Morales Salazar, her mother, and her 13-year-old sister were all struck on North Front Street at the intersection with Wyoming Avenue around 9 p.m., city police said previously. The mother and 13-year-old sustained injuries to their feet and ankles and were taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center, while 22-month-old Madison...
MLB fans were in disbelief after Nick Castellanos hit a HR on the day Joe Biden dropped out of presidential election
When President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would withdraw from the U.S. presidential election, the sports world basically all had the same thought:. Nick Castellanos was about to turn into prime Barry Bonds. And, of course, he delivered on that prediction. The Phillies outfielder has long managed to hit...
Another Jersey diner closes. Is it the end of an era?
So many diners in my area have closed within the past year. Word came this week that the Voorhees Diner on Route 73 in Voorhees had closed abruptly. They had trouble staying open full-time since the pandemic. Some days or weeks they were closed and some they were open. They’ve had some financial troubles following a lawsuit by former employees back about five years ago.
Fundraiser for LEV27 set for July 24-25
The Chiropractic and Injury Center of Langhorne is hosting its Christmas in July Patient Appreciation Days and Fundraiser on July 24 and 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 320 Middletown Boulevard, Suite 303, Langhorne. On July 24, all existing patients will receive a free adjustment. On July 25,...
Delaware Valley University Announces Details of Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Competition
Delaware Valley University, along with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks, announced this year's Spark Bowl. Delaware Valley University, in partnership with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks, announced that the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition will take place on November 21, 2024 in the Life Sciences Building at DelVal’s main campus in Doylestown.
This Pa. county has the ‘most purchasing power’ in the state
Investopedia describes “purchasing power” as “the value of a currency expressed in terms of the number of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.”. And this county in Pennsylvania has the most purchasing power in the entire state. SmartAsset — which is described by...
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