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NJ father of 7 drowns while saving kids at Delaware Water Gap
LAKEWOOD — A father of seven who drowned at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Monday is the second Ocean County resident this summer to die in the river. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spokeswoman Kathleen Sandt said rescue teams were dispatched around 1:45 p.m. for the report of a 39-year-old Lakewood man drowned near Bushkill Access in Pennsylvania.
The rest of America is jealous about this unique New Jersey law
⚫ A comic from NJ appeared on a podcast hosted by southern U.S. residents. ⚫ One host said he's surprised other states allow drivers to pump their own gas. ⚫ Out-of-staters like the option of not getting out of your vehicle. A comedian who got his start in the Garden...
The Heat Is On In The Garden State!
We all know we still have some heat to come before the summer season ends. The case in point will be tomorrow, on Wednesday. We could see heat advisories posted for a good portion of the Garden State. It looks like the good news is that this blast of heat will only last 24 hours, but tomorrow (Wednesday) could be a hot one.
How Much Snow This Winter in New Jersey? Old Farmer’s Almanac Has Their Forecast❄️
I know we have several weeks of summer left and fall can have some warm days too, but everyone likes to see what the Old Farmer's Almanac has to say about the upcoming winter. Will we have a winter with 10 feet of snow or will we barely see flurries? What's in the forecast for us this winter?
Another 4-year-old boy nearly drowns as tragic NJ summer continues
BERKELEY — A four-year-old boy is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after a rescue in Ocean County this Labor Day weekend, according to authorities. The young child was rescued from a swimming pool at a home in South Seaside Park on Friday, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
$10,000+ in jewelry stolen from NJ mall business
JERSEY CITY — The owner of a New Jersey mall jewelry kiosk is looking for answers after being a victim of a midday robbery. The owner took a break in his Hudson Mall kiosk around 2 p.m. yesterday — that’s when someone wreaked the business’ glass display, according to News 12 New Jersey. The owner says $12,000 to $15,000 in inventory is lost.
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
N.J. football’s exciting opening week spoiled by on- & off-field violence
The pageantry, excitement and spirit of New Jersey’s opening weekend of high school football was marred by acts of off-field and on-field violence on Friday, the second day of a three-day series of Week 0 games around the state. In Wayne, in the aftermath of Passaic Tech’s 14-10 victory...
Pedestrian struck and killed on Jersey Shore highway
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Atlantic County early Sunday. The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. on U.S. Route 30/Absecon Boulevard, west of the Delilah Road overpass, in Absecon, according to local police. The driver remained at the scene and is...
Murphy tries to take middle ground in New Jersey Senate race by refusing to endorse Democrat Kim
Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) has not yet made an endorsement in New Jersey‘s U.S. Senate race. Despite being given multiple opportunities to name Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), who beat his wife, Tammy Murphy, in the state’s Democratic primaries, for Senate, Murphy has declined to endorse him outright. Murphy also declined to appoint Kim to former […]
Burlington County, NJ, man gets 60 years in prison for fatal shooting
A Burlington County man will be well into his 70s before he may see the outside of a prison after being sentenced for killing a man. Last Friday, 25-year-old Lesure Funari of Burlington City was sentenced to 60 years behind bars for a fatal shooting in Camden in the fall of 2021.
County Sheriff's Office Offering Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint This Week
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is making it easier for parents to ensure their child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles. The Department's Child Safety Seat Inspection Program is offering a free Car Seat Checkpoint event this week on Wednesday, September 3 from 10AM to 2PM at the Burlington County Courts Complex, located at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly, at the employee parking lot entrance off of King Street.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Residents will be able to get help from the Burlington County Sheriff's Office's Child Safety Seat Team, which consists of state-certified technicians, with free safety seat inspections and installations. Technicians check all child safety seats for recalls and incorrect information. Families will not only get their car seats installed correctly, but technicians will also show them how to install the seats themselves, step-by-step. No appointment is needed. The Sheriff's Office will be offering this free service every first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information on upcoming checkpoints happening around Burlington County this year, bookmark and visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/2046/Child-Safety-Seat-Checkpoints. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
South Jersey nonprofit opens their pantry for community members in need
Despite Janet Giordano being in her retirement years, she feels her free time is better spent on giving back.That's exactly what she does as the Executive Director of the Cherry Hill Food Pantry.The organization has been a resource to the community since the 2000s.They find a hunger that's ever so growing, and they are there to feed it.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Taylor’s four touchdowns fuel Willingboro in season opening win - Football recap
Senior quarterback Sean Taylor started off the 2024 season with a bang in Salem during Willingboro’s 35-0 season-opening victory over Salem. Taylor threw three touchdown passes and added one score on the ground to help head coach Kenny Scott win his first game as head coach of the Chimeras.
Jenkintown to discuss Parking Ordinance, parking payment system at Sept 19 community meeting
Jenkintown Borough will hold a community meeting to discuss on- and off-street parking at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 19 at Borough Hall. Residents, property owners and business owners are encouraged to attend. The meeting will include a discussion regarding the now-19-year-old Parking Ordinance, as well as a status update on...
Philadelphia Parking Permit Fees More Than Double, Motorcyclists Face Increase Too
Philadelphia residents who rely on on-street parking are beginning to feel the pinch as the city's residential parking permit fee more than doubles. Effective last Sunday, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has increased the annual fee for a parking permit from $35 to $75, the first significant hike occupants have seen since 1983. The ordinance, passed by City Council and signed by Mayor Parker in June, limits the number of permits to three vehicles per household. This measure is, according to the PPA, aimed to "improve the overall quality and availability" of parking services.
Traffic signal at intersection of Susquehanna and Edgehill Rds in Abington upgraded to work with railroad crossing
The Abington Township Police Department announced that the traffic signal at the intersection of Susquehanna Road and Edgehill Road has been upgraded and now works in conjunction with the railroad crossing at Susquehanna Road and Easton Road. According to their announcement, when a train enters or leaves Roslyn Station, the...
Sunny Labor Day Expected in Philadelphia with Clear Skies and Highs of 80 Degrees, NWS Forecast Predicts Pleasant Week Ahead
As Philadelphia residents get ready for Labor Day festivities, the weather will be a key factor in their outdoor plans. The National Weather Service reports that the city will start mostly cloudy but will gradually clear up, reaching a sunny high of around 80 degrees with a light north wind.
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