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Shoobie arrested: Report of a man with a gun on N. Wildwood, NJ, amusement pier was fake
A report of a man with a gun on an amusement pier on the North Wildwood boardwalk last weekend was a hoax and a resident from the suburbs of Philadelphia has been charged. The scene unfolded on Saturday evening, June 22nd, in the area of 25th and the Boardwalk at Morey's Pier as thousands of people were right next door for the Barefoot Country Music Festival.
Here’s How Much It Costs To Rent The Iconic Jersey Shore House in Seaside Heights, NJ
I’m sure we’ve all been tempted to vacation in Seaside Heights, NJ, and live out our Jersey Shore dreams, but did you know you can stay in the actual house?. Jersey Shore premiered on MTV back in 2009 and ever since then, the house they used for filming in Seaside Heights has become an iconic part of pop culture.
Taking a summer road trip? Not many want to see NJ
🚗 Summer is the perfect season to take a road trip. 🚗 WalletHub ranked the top states for road trip destinations. Summer is a great time to take a road trip and the possibilities are endless. According to a personal finance website, 75% of adults plan to take...
Sydney Sweeney, Julianne Moore Filming Movie in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood made a stop in Lambertville again last week. Did you catch a glimpse of any stars? There were a few around town. According to the New Hope Free Press, a movie starring Hollywood A-listers, Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney filmed a few scenes in Lambertville last week. That's exciting....
Amazing beer wine and spirits festival coming to Asbury Park
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival in Asbury Park. This amazing festival travels around the country to thrilled crowds. And we’re on the itinerary. Summers in New Jersey are synonymous with incredible events, and this one is not to...
Rock’s 20 Best Four-Single Runs
There are plenty of artists out there who have made a very good living after releasing just one hit single. But as Norman Greenbaum or Dexys Midnight Runners can tell you, it's pretty hard to string together two, three or especially four. Many of the artists below have track records...
New Jersey Is One Of The Most Social Media Obsessed States In America
Today everyone is on their smartphones and daily scrolling through social media. Doesn't matter who you are, we have all lost hours of our lives reading posts or watching videos. New Jersey residents are removing social media applications at one of the lowest rates in the United States. So does...
NJ county library system is getting rid of overdue fines
⚫ After a year of discussion, a library system is scrapping overdue fines. ⚫ It's expected the move will result in increased usership and circulation. ⚫ There's still a charge for lost or unreturned items. Fifteen libraries in New Jersey are going fine-free on July 1. The move is meant...
NJ auto thefts fueled by youth: Is jail time the answer?
⚫ NJ lawmakers held a hearing on youth involvement in serious crimes. ⚫ Cops believe youth detention should be an option. ⚫ Critics don't believe influential youth should be sent to jail for certain offenses. The persistent threats of automobile thefts and home break-ins won't subside anytime soon, unless New...
Why Pete Townshend Never Liked the ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie
Pete Townshend says he’d never been happy with the 1979 movie version of Quadrophenia. The Who guitarist explained that was one of the reasons why he’d developed a ballet version of the storyline, which was first exposed via the 1973 album. “I was never happy with the film,”...
Phil X Struggled With Impostor Syndrome After Joining Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X discussed his struggle with impostor syndrome after replacing Richie Sambora in the band. The Canadian guitarist, once a member of Triumph, stood in for Sambora for a few shows in 2011. Jon Bon Jovi called him back when Sambora suddenly quit the band two years later. X has been in place ever since, becoming an official member in 2016.
Philadelphia woman charged in overdose death of infant in NJ
A 32-year-old Philadelphia woman has been charged with causing the death of her 10-month-old son through exposure to an illicit drug. Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw says Vanessa Hampton is facing second-degree manslaughter and third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance. She was taken into custody last week in Philadelphia...
Senate staffer says Egypt trip planning for NJ’s Bob Menendez got ‘weird’
NEW YORK — A Senate staffer testified at a bribery trial that planning for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s 2021 trip to Egypt and Qatar got “weird” after the Democrat directed that Egypt be included in the process, a Senate staffer testified Monday. Sarah Arkin, a...
NJ may get rid of sales tax on some big-ticket baby items
⚫ Lawmakers say the bill can make things a bit easier for struggling families. ⚫ Some baby items are already exempt from the state's sales tax. New Jersey is considering a nice financial break for new parents, and the folks who buy them gifts for the occasion. A bill approved...
Invasive NJ pest targeted one specific tree in my yard
I'm not sure I've seen much about these guys in the news lately. Even here in our own newsroom, there hasn't been much to share lately when it comes to this one particular invasive pest. Or maybe that's because everyone throughout the Garden State is focused on the incoming Joro...
A worse tick season for NJ in 2024? Hundreds of ER visits so far
⚫ Tick populations could be worse this year than others. ⚫ You can reduce the risk of a bite on your own property. In 2024 so far, New Jersey has recorded about 700 emergency department visits due to tick bites. And right now, the Garden State is in the middle...
Utility asks customers in two NJ counties to limit water use
💦 There are no water restrictions in place in NJ during this heat wave. 💦 But one utility is asking residents in two NJ counties to limit water use. The first weekend of summer in New Jersey is going to be a scorcher as the early season heatwave continues.
Looking for a New Jersey Day Trip? Check Out This Strange Town
With the summer here at the Jersy Shore, maybe you're looking to switch things up a little this year and visit a shore town you've never been to before. I'll admit, since moving to Jersey a year ago I've only been to a handful of beaches and they were all between Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant.
Street to be Renamed After Beloved Absecon Lighthouse Keeper
Atlantic City is renaming Rhode Island Avenue after the late Buddy Grover, the inspirational volunteer lighthouse keeper at Atlantic City's Absecon Lighthouse, who died in January at age 96. The street renaming will come after a Celebration of Life for Grover from 5 -7 pm on Wednesday, June 26 at...
Worrisome signs: NJ housing markets at risk of a slowdown in 2024
New Jersey has a strong presence in a new report that lists the U.S. counties most at risk of a housing market slowdown. The 2024 first-quarter list from ATTOM, a real-estate data company, isn't a great one to be on, because it takes into account factors such as underwater mortgages and jobless rates.
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