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Former Eagles Running Back LeSean McCoy Stops by Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City, NJ,
Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City has become a popular spot for current and former professional athletes this summer. In the past few weeks the popular Atlantic City establishment, located at Gardner's Basin, as hosted New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco.
Cloudy and humid in New Jersey; better weather moving in for the weekend
Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Mike Rizzo says today's weather is a gradual improvement of Wednesday's weather. New Jersey will start to see a clearing this afternoon from the northwest crossing the state to the southeast.
Man Who Lived in Atlantic City Hall for a Weekend: Arrested, Again
First, a history lesson on the first criminal charge(s). We broke an issue back on October 2, 2024, when a man managed to live inside Atlantic City, New Jersey City Hall for an entire long weekend. Sherif Ramadan allegedly moved into Atlantic City Hall from Thursday, September 28, 2023 through...
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
Prosecutor says N.J. man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York was motivated by a Hezbollah leader’s endorsement of a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s death, prosecutors said Wednesday in announcing new terrorism charges. The three-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo offered for the first […]
NY men face burglary charges for car break-ins at NJ parks
A pair of New York City men has been accused of a series of car burglaries at two park areas, roughly 20 miles apart in New Jersey. The arrests of 28-year-old Jose Cabanzo-Pena and 32-year-old Luis Eduardo Pena-Garzon, both of Queens, involved police in Bernards Township and Hillsborough, as well as the office of Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald.
Justice for Ellie: NJ sicko gets max prison for sex-torture of cat
ASBURY PARK — A man who admitted to sexually torturing and killing his pet cat received a maximum five-year sentence in prison. Bani Mezquititla, 19, of Asbury Park, was arrested in March 2023 after a "concerned citizen" brought a dead cat to Asbury Park police headquarters, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago. The cat named Ellie belonged to Mezquititla and had suffered greatly before its death.
Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3
CLIFTON — A truck explosion obliterated a sound barrier along Route 3 and melted the siding of a house Monday morning. Route 3 was closed in both directions where the highway meets Route 46 and passes over Valley Road in Clifton after the tractor-trailer went up in flames around 9 a.m. The highway remained closed as of 11:45 a.m.
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.
Registration opens for the 114th Annual Baby Parade in Ocean City, NJ
Registration is now open for the 114th Annual Baby Parade in Ocean City, New Jersey. All families with children ages 10 and under are invited to participate and attend the event. The parade is going to be August 8, 2024, and it will include bands, performing groups, and commercial floats for attendees to enjoy. You […]
Motorcyclist fined $139 for how he displayed his license plate – ‘he thought it was cool’ but court said it was illegal
A MOTORCYCLIST has fought back after receiving a hundred-dollar fine for a signature modification. Despite the driver's year-long attempt to nix the fine, courts maintained that the road law is clear. New Jersey police stopped the motorcycle rider in 2019 after they caught him traveling with an upside-down license plate,...
Somers Point, NJ, bar looking for your help to name new outdoor bar
A Somers point institution is looking for some help in naming their new bar. The World Famous Anchorage Tavern, located at 823 Bay Ave in Somers Point has a new outside bar on their front porch and is looking for your help in naming the bar. The bar says they...
Junior Cadets In Action: A Week Of Learning, Drills, And Adventure
BARNEGAT – The scene was set at the Joseph T. Donahue School, where a single white vehicle awaited the arrival of four squads of Barnegat Junior Police cadets. Dressed in navy uniforms with matching hats, personalized shirts, and logo shorts, young detectives aged 10-12 were ready to dive into their mock investigation.
Police investigating robbery at Santander Bank on Beaverton Boulevard in Brick: officials
BRICK - A suspect is wanted in the Santander Bank robbery on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. An unknown individual entered the bank between Brick and Beaverson boulevards just before 12:15 p.m., demanded money from the teller and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was shown, said Officer...
JUST IN: Bank Robbed in Brick Township
A bank in Brick Township was robbed moments ago, TLS has learned. Authorities in Brick, Lakewood and surrounding townships are looking for a suspect wearing a ski mask who held up the Santander bank, demanding cash. The suspect was given several thousand dollars in cash before fleeing. This content, and...
What $250,000 can buy you in Atlantic County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Atlantic County, here’s what sold for or under $250,000 between July 15 and July 21. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
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