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What is Causing the Itch NJ Beach-Goers Are Feeling?
This weekend, Facebook has been flooded with comments over a phenomenon that has occurred at some South Jersey beaches. People complained of severe itching and even rashes as they exited the water. What is causing the itch? Is this dangerous?. If you've experienced a rash and itchiness, there's a good...
15 N.J. towns are among the hottest in America. See full list.
Fifteen New Jersey towns are ranked among the top 150 hottest real estate markets nationwide, according to Realtor.com. The highest New Jersey entry on the list was Haddonfield, the 20th hottest in the nation as of June, according to Realtor.com. Haddonfield’s median home listing price was $874,950. Nationally, Farmington...
Former Utica Man Charged in Connection to Fatal Whitestown Crash Last November
A former Utica man jailed on murder charges in New Jersey is now also facing manslaughter charges for a fatal accident in Whitestown last November. Former Utica Man Charged in Connection to Fatal Whitestown Crash Last November. A former Utica man jailed on murder charges in New Jersey is now...
NJ utility customers can get paid to recycle certain appliances
🔵JCP&L is looking for four types of appliances from customers. If you’re in the market for a new home appliance like a refrigerator or a freezer, but you’re not sure what to do with it, consider recycling it. The Recycling Program in NJ. The JCP&L Recycling Appliance...
AI struggles to understand NYC, NJ and Long Island accents: survey
As the use of artificial intelligence and advancements in voice recognition technology continue, a new report reveals that AI struggles to understand certain accents, especially in the New York area.
New Jersey gymnast wins Olympic gold with Team USA in Paris
NEW YORK --Â As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for its new gold medalist.Hezly Rivera is making her Olympics debut this year in Paris at 16 years old. She competed in Sunday's qualifying rounds in the uneven bars and balance beam, helping Team USA secure its spot in the team finals.While she didn't participate in Tuesday's competition, she still accepted a gold medal alongside her teammates.She posted on Instagram after the win, saying in part, "OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST [emojis] couldn't be more thankful and super proud of this...
Lucky lottery player in New Jersey just won $4 million — was it you?
Wouldn't it be great to walk around with an extra $4 million in your pocket?. That'll be significantly less after taxes, of course, but still... Officials with the New Jersey Lottery said there was one second-tier prizewinning Mega Millions ticket sold for the Tuesday, July 23rd, drawing that matched all five white balls, winning $1,000,000. However, that ticket was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $4 million.
These Are New Jersey’s Most Expensive Zip Codes
There is expensive and then there is really expensive. Most people who live in New Jersey recognize this is an expensive place to live. Taxes are high, home prices are so out of control that home ownership in our state is simply not attainable. Even rent is ridiculously high. Some...
NJ could reopen historic school as it closes 2 youth prisons
TRENTON — New Jersey is trying to figure out what to do with the sites of two youth prisons that are set to close within the next few years. Nearly seven years have passed since former Gov. Chris Christie announced plans to close the Female Secure Care and Intake Facility, or Hayes Building, in Bordentown and the New Jersey Training School in Monroe.
14 N.J. girls lacrosse players invited to tryout for U.S. U16, U18 National Teams
USA Lacrosse recently announced a list of 180 girls lacrosse players from across the country that have been invited to participate in its National Team Development Program (NTDP) National Combine, which will be held from July 31-Aug. 2 in Maryland. According to a press release, “Forty-eight players — 24 each...
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles NJ
Yes, again.A small earthquake rattled New Jersey overnight.According to the USGS, the 2.2-magnitude quake happened at 1:44 a.m. 5 km east of Califon (Hunterdon County).Dozens of quakes have been reported by the USGS since the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that originated in New Jersey and rocked th…
NJ men accused of ripping off investors for $6.7M in fuel scheme
Two Middlesex County men have been indicted by a state grand jury for allegedly cheating investors out of about $6.7 million. Shahid Javed, of Old Bridge, and Wilfredo Topacio, of Woodbridge, used fake companies and identities to dupe investors into believing they would make large profits off of fuel products, according to state Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
New Jersey trucking company files for Chapter 11
A New Jersey-based trucking company, cited numerous times for safety violations for both its drivers and equipment, recently filed for Chapter 11. Fastline Cargo, doing business as FLC, of Cinnaminson, filed its petition on Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. In the petition, FLC,...
New Jersey Family Seeks Answers in Grandmother’s Mysterious Disappearance
NJ family wants answers after grandmother vanishes without a trace. Norma Yates was last seen in her Atco, New Jersey neighborhood precisely one year ago today. Her daughter Nichole Starinieri Ennis set out to find her after she disappeared without a trace spoke to NBC News. "Norma is a lively,...
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