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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...
Softening Jersey Shore Rental and Retail Economy
Real Estate and rental panic setting in early for late Summer 2024?. Our notes from past 2 weeks….. Rental cancellations, lower prices, vacant weeks, difficulty in finding employees. Even some super-busy eateries (TacoCat Margate) are calling it quits. What’s going on? No AC beach concerts. No AC Airshow. No...
Marine Mammal Stranding Center to Host Fundraiser at Hidden Sands Brewing Company
EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals and sea turtles in New Jersey, is holding its Suds for…
Fewer women run for US House and Senate. NJ is an outlier
The percentage of female candidates in NJ is still far less than the percentage of women in the population. Vice President Kamala Harris tops the ballot this year as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, but 2024 is not looking to be a very good year for female congressional candidates nationally.
Confessed killer back in jail on gun and eluding charges
Isaiah Cooper Newsome, now 26, has been living in Egg Harbor Township since his release from prison in April, after pleading guilty to the 2015 killing of Steven Davion Garrett, whose first name was Dr., when both were just 17.
Could Republic Bank Site Become Ocean City Parking Lot?
The construction of the Republic Bank building in 2021 was supposed to represent the next phase of the Ninth Street corridor’s transformation into a more inviting gateway into Ocean City. But now there are questions whether the contemporary-style glass building overlooking the corner of Ninth Street and West Avenue...
Scouts save man in cardiac arrest on flight to LaGuardia
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Their motto is “Be prepared.” Some New York and New Jersey Scouts showed they were truly ready for anything when a man needed CPR on their recent flight to LaGuardia. The group, affiliated with the National Jewish Committee on Scouting, was returning from a scouting trip to New Mexico on July […]
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
Push to expand NJ’s paid family leave
Advocates are pushing state lawmakers to expand the New Jersey Family Leave Act, as a new report said 1.7 million people still lack coverage. Advocates this week attending a virtual press conference hosted by the NJ Time to Care Coalition highlighted the findings of a new report that revealed the wide gaps in coverage that are meant to give families time off after childbirth.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Major Retail Store Will Raise Membership Prices In New Jersey
For the first time in seven years, the membership fee at this beloved chain is going up in New Jersey and all across the nation. According to the US Sun, membership fees at Costco are on the rise, and you will either pay five or ten dollars more annually, depending on which plan you have.
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
Ocean City Auto Transport Companies: Reliable Car Shipping Services
Finding a trustworthy car shipping service can be daunting, especially when you’ve got a classic car needing delicate handling or you’re looking at a tight schedule. After extensive research into Ocean City’s offerings, certain companies consistently rise above others in reliability and care – enough so that they’re frequently recommended within the community.
Schools procurement clearinghouse broke procedure, comptroller’s audit finds
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey failed to report contract awards and lacked documentation for contracts worth millions, the comptroller found. The post Schools procurement clearinghouse broke procedure, comptroller’s audit finds appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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