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10 most expensive homes sold in Essex County, Sept. 23-29
A house in Livingston that sold for $3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Essex County in the past week. In total, 130 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $751,374. The average price per square foot was $359.
NJ counties with the highest cancer rates may shock you
When I was a kid, older folks didn’t even want to say the word cancer out loud. Sometimes, you would hear “the big C.” It was the Voldemort of something that could strike you down. Of course, huge advances have been made. We haven’t beaten the many...
Street is Named After New Jersey Music Legend
New Jersey has spawned quite a few legends in the music business. Our history of providing some of the best to the world of music goes back a very long time. The list seems neverending. As time goes by, those in the younger generation may blurt out names like Bruce...
New Jersey officials demand stricter regulations on e-bikes and scooters
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Lawmakers in Paterson, N.J., are demanding stricter regulations on e-bikes and scooters. New Jersey law prohibits riding a motorized scooter on public streets, highways, or sidewalks. However, local officials in Paterson say police officers are not allowed to enforce these rules. The only one who can change this is the State […]
New Rankings: Best Public High Schools In Essex County
Niche has released its list of the best public high schools in America for 2025.The rankings are based on "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Factors include teacher quality, high school ratings, co…
NJ businessman bribed deputy mayor who got cash in restroom
🔷 Bribes included cash and high-end jewelry from pawn shop. 🔷 In exchange, official helped broker city land deals. A 64-year-old businessman admitted bribing a Newark official in exchange for illegal help buying and redeveloping city-owned properties. Fittingly, the dirty business happened near a toilet, investigators said. Irwin...
New Jersey company lied about replacing dangerous lead pipes in $10.2 million deal: Prosecutors
Federal authorities allege that a company in New Jersey lied when it said it completed a $10.2 million project to replace lead pipes in Newark, a criminal complaint detailed Wednesday. The project, the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, was supposed to replace all of the city’s lead water pipes after dangerously elevated lead levels were […]
One of N.J.’s largest school districts dropped its transgender policy with no public debate, critics say
The Edison Township Board of Education dropped its policy protecting transgender students from being outed to their parents by school staff in a vote this week that several advocacy groups said lacked any input from the public. The policy, known as 5756, says school staff are not required to notify...
The Editorial Staff at Mashed.com Select New Jersey’s Best Diner
So I do have to go on record saying we have more than just one diner that is among the best in the nation. Many of our great diners can hold their own to any in America. According to Google AI Overview, "New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world and has more diners than any other state in the United States." It's estimated that New Jersey has over 500 diners around the state.
This 279 Year Old NJ Home Has Secret Passageways, Hidden Doors, and George Washington Visited
This Morris County home has a deep history in New Jersey and overall American history as it played a part in the Revolutionary War. Cricket Hill, built in 1745, is located in the Morris County town of Boonton and it has some intriguing features. The first unique feature is the...
Four Livingston Residents to Appear in State Art Show as Winners in Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Livingston residents Susan Greenwald, Barbara Sax, Maryann Guerriero and Elanor Halpern recently received awards in the 2024 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show out of 86 entries in the annual contest. Greenwald received first place in the Non-Professional Acrylic Category for “Sharing,” Sax received second place in the Non-Professional Mixed Media Category for “Blue Cheese Moon,” Guerriero received first place in the Non-Professional Craft Category for “Circles,” and Elanor Halpern received second place in the Non-Professional Watercolor Category for “Aware.” The artists were recognized during an awards ceremony in the Robert O’Toole Community Center in Essex County Cedar Grove Park in...
Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
🍷 The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. 🍌 Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
Panic buying continues in NJ on day 3 of port strike
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Wednesday marked the third day of the dockworkers strike, shutting down every port from Maine to Texas. The International Longshoremen’s Association said the strike will continue until its members receive fair wages and protections against automation. The strike has prompted people across the East Coast to stock up on toilet paper, […]
Fans of Burrini's Old Worlde Market bid goodbye to Morris County 'icon' after six decades
Another multigenerational Morris County business is about to close after feeding a grateful community for nearly six decades. A go-to destination for quality groceries, fresh-prepared meals and holiday catering, Burrini's Olde World Market in Randolph announced late last month that "with a heavy heart" it would close its doors forever on Oct. 13. "Unfortunately,...
Morris County will mark Oct. 7 anniversary with Torah dedication, survivors' stories
One year after the devastating Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, Morris County will remember the hundreds killed or still in captivity with memorials, seminars, first-hand accounts for survivors and other events this week. On Monday, the one-year anniversary, the Jewish community of Mendham and Chester will dedicate a Torah scroll inscribed...
'All hands on deck' to reopen Port of NY and NJ after 3-day strike
A container ship makes its way to the Port of New York and New Jersey under the Verrazano Bridge on April 11, 2020 in New York City. The strike disrupted the supply of millions of tons of goods at the New York and New Jersey ports for days. [ more › ]
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