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Garden State themed Olympic events New Jerseyans want to see
A very fun question was posed on the New Jersey subreddit that got us on the NJ101.5 afternoon show intrigued. “If there was a New Jersey Olympic decathlon, what would the events be?”. For instance: the Jersey Slide competition. Competitors can be judged either on how many lanes they drive...
Plastic Straw Banning New Jersey Dems Littering Highways With Plastic Road Signs
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Democrats, who recently led initiatives to reduce plastic waste by banning single-use plastic straws, are now facing criticism for their widespread use of plastic campaign…
Spooky season starts August 1 in NJ with Spirit Halloween
If you’re over the crazy heat we’ve been experiencing this summer and are ready for the Fall vibe, you’ll love to hear that Halloween officially starts August 1 in New Jersey. Too soon? Not for me. I love the Fall season. It’s the perfect weather and I’m...
Help ID a pair of dine and dashers at Sack O’ Subs in Ventnor, NJ
A pair of dine and dashers dined at Sack O' Subs in Ventnor, according to a the popular sandwich shop. We would like to take a moment to thank our awesome patrons for another successful and busy weekend. We also would like to give a friendly reminder to the lucky few to pay for your food before you walk out with it. Unfortunately, this issue occurred both Saturday & Sunday at our Ventnor location. That being said, here are our first inductees to the wall of SHAME!
To all NJ retailers thinking of Christmas displays now
Summer in New Jersey is all about fun in the sun. At no point is anyone thinking about Christmas at such an early point in the year. Well, maybe except for Christmas in July. But once we get through July, that should be it. No more Santa, no more Christmas trees, and certainly no mega holiday displays in stores. In fact, those shouldn't make an appearance until we get closer to Thanksgiving.
WVIA Soars to New Heights with 14 Nominations for Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards
Pittston, PA – WVIA is thrilled to announce it has been honored with an astounding 14 nominations for the prestigious Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards. This exceptional recognition underscores WVIA’s dedication to crafting high-quality, impactful programming that captivates and inspires viewers across the region. The Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards celebrate excellence...
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
NJ husband and wife found dead in murder-suicide, prosecutor says
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP (Cumberland) — A married couple was found dead over the weekend in what Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said appeared to be a murder-suicide. On Saturday around 7:44 p.m., State Police from the Bridgeton Barracks responded to a property on Roadstown Road in Hopewell Township. Troopers found...
These NJ towns have shocking levels of lead poisoning
New Jersey says all children should be screened for lead at ages 1 and 2. If they're not, they should receive at least one blood lead test before their 6th birthday. According to a yearly report from the New Jersey Department of Health, 96% of children who were born in New Jersey and turned 6 years old during the state's 2022 fiscal year had at least one blood test for lead during their lifetime.
Something is changing at the NJ Shore – Have you noticed?
As a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore, there is both good and bad, when it comes to the summer season. Since it's always easier to talk about the negative, let's begin with the positives. For one, the weather is warm and the days are long. And let's be honest,...
Update: New Jersey Public Schools Among Top 5 In The Nation
NJ Lands In Top 5 Public Schools Systems In America. New Jersey is not only in the Top 5 public school systems in America, Jersey is ranked 4th in the Nation overall for public school systems. According to a recent Patch article, "New Jersey public schools are among the best in the country, according to a new analysis from WalletHub that took performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials into consideration. After comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics, WalletHub determined that New Jersey public schools are No. 4 in the nation overall."
French bulldog that fell down cliff rescued by Port Authority unit in New Jersey
Port Authority officers jumped into action to rescue a French bulldog that had fallen down a cliff in Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey.The Emergency Service Unit received a call from the George Washington Bridge command on Tuesday just before 7 a.m.Within minutes, Officer Nicola spotted the dog named Klipse on the slope.He and his partner, Officer Kuchie, used a rope rescue system to rappel down the cliff. Using an animal snare and K9 harness, they safely brought Klipse back up the cliff.Klipse was unscathed after the incident.Nicola, who has been with the Port Authority for 10 years, had not...
NJ woman sues Wawa after falling into dangerous hole
FLORENCE — A woman who says she fell into an open manhole in a Wawa parking lot has filed a lawsuit against the company. Courtney Barlow, 20, of Ewing, said she suffered permanent injury after the fall in the Route 130 store parking on Oct. 22, 2023, according to the lawsuit, which NJ.com first reported this week.
Rite Aid is Closing 42 Locations in New Jersey – The Complete List
It looks like we're nearing the end of Rite Aid in another huge sweep of closings in New Jersey. Rite Aid has announced that they're closing 699 stores nationwide, including a whopping 42 stores in New Jersey. This comes several months after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, and things have progressively gone downhill ever since.
New real estate rules in New Jersey give buyers and sellers more leverage starting Aug. 1
The Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act, which is meant to create a more transparent and buyer-friendly housing market, officially went into effect in New Jersey Aug. 1, resulting in several new regulations for the real estate market. These guidelines — which apply to residential and commercial sales, as well as rentals —...
Prison for unlicensed driver who killed NJ mom in hit-and-run
A 24-year-old Camden man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for a hit-and-run that killed a 43-year-old mother in South Brunswick. Giovanni Gaines-Little pleaded guilty in April to second-degree counts of vehicular homicide and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death. Kerri Lynn...
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