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NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
⚫ Mitigation practices kept the infection at bay for a while. Cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough, are on the rise in the Garden State. And as New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection. The number...
Farmer’s Almanac Says Another Mild Winter for New Jersey
PRO TIP: Save some dough and don't buy that snowblower you've had your eyes on. Farmer's Almanac predicts mild winter for New Jersey. The 2025 edition of the Farmer's Almanac is out and it's calling for a "calmer gentler winter" across the country. Here in New Jersey - as well...
ATV driver arrested in Atlantic City, NJ, after hitting gas meter: police
An Atlantic City man is facing charges after he allegedly crashed his ATV into a gas meter, causing a neighborhood to be evacuated. The scene unfolded just before 8:00 Monday evening, August 26th, on the first block of North Morris Avenue. The Atlantic City Police Department says their officers at...
Latest Data Shows South Jersey Makes Less Money Than The Rest Of New Jersey
Even though New Jersey is home to five of the most expensive property zip codes in the United States and the third-highest Household Expenses, the reality is that South Jersey is very different than North Jersey. The differences between the two major areas of New Jersey go well beyond their...
Ho-Ho-Hold On New Jersey, It’s Way To Early For Christmas Decorations
Slowly but surely summer is getting ready to come to a close at the Jersey Shore. It's a time of year that, in my opinion, comes with mixed emotions. Gone are the days of what felt like endless sunshine and long days spent hanging on the beach, and hanging out on the Barnegat Bay.
Check your utility bills: Some NJ residents to receive one-time break
Relief on is on the way for New Jersey households. During the September bill cycle, the Murphy Administration will offer households a one-time bill credit for electric or gas. Roughly 278,000 ratepayers will benefit from the $175 break, made possible through the state’s Residential Energy Assistance Payment initiative. “Costly...
Sprawling, new $284M high school opening in NJ for the first time
PERTH AMBOY — City teens will be attending classes this year at the all-new Perth Amboy High School. The three-story, 576,000 square-foot facility has ample classroom and science lab space, designed to accommodate up to 3,300 students in 9-12 grades. As of last year, there were closer to 2,700...
Check your pantries: Recall alert linked to NJ raisin company
August has been a month for recalls: Walmart apple juice and Purdue ready-to-eat chicken nuggets. We’re not out of the woods yet — a New Jersey-based company has joined the growing recall list. Pine Brook’s Sunco & Frenchie is recalling its 10-ounce Terrafina Golden Raisins because the product...
Lightning strike sparks fire at NJ zoo
WEST ORANGE — Lightning touched off a fire in a building at the Turtle Back Zoo, requiring several turtles to be moved to other locations. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. said the fire caused damage to the roof of the 4,000-square-foot Sea Turtle Recovery Room. The zoo will be open regular hours today.
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR STARS: Stephen Ordille, Mainland Regional football, basketball
It’s hard to imagine a running back having more of a breakout year than Ordille did as a senior. He had to play second fiddle to former star Ja’Briel Mace as a junior, but had the spotlight all to himself this past fall, and boy did he shine.
Red Bank Beat August 29
Welcome back to a Labor Day edition of the Red Bank Beat! Can you believe Labor Day is upon us already? Why is it that summer always goes so quickly and winter always goes so slowly? At least that’s how it seems to me. In any event, I have some exciting news about a brand new restaurant that a lot of folks have been waiting for. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Are you ready? Here goes! INTRODUCING CATEZZA – THE BROADWALK’S NEWEST RESTAURANT It’s been close to a year since Catch 19, one of the restaurants in...
Paramount Diner brings the best of land and sea to Manasquan
For well over 40 years, Paramount Diner has stood at the heart of Manasquan, feeding its hungry residents and tourists alike. While the owners may have changed recently, the food is better than ever. Owners Linda and Mike Smith purchased the diner last year in April, keeping much of its staff, chefs and overall feel for the diner.
Sickles family might be on the way to reopening Little Silver supermarket after court OK
The owner of Sickles Market in Little Silver has received an OK from a bankruptcy court judge to bring in an investment group to start a process that may resurrect the 116-year-old Monmouth County business. Robert H. Sickles can sign an agreement with 1663 Partners LLC, which seeks to form subsidiaries that would own Sickles Market, his house in Rumson and property in Little Silver, and Sickles Market's brand and intellectual property. Sickles, his two daughters and...
Teen Shot Execution Style During Broad Daylight Thursday
Wilmington Police are actively investigating a shooting that took place just after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. Officers responded to the scene at the intersection of 2nd Street and Franklin Street, where they discovered a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as an 18-year-old male, was transported...
Cops: Mom & kids start big brawl at NJ movie theater
🚨 Mom and kids started big brawl at movie theater, police say. An Atlantic City woman and three juveniles started a brawl at a movie theater in Hamilton, Atlantic County, police say. Township of Hamilton Police got a call before 9 p.m. on Tuesday about a large fight at...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/30
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 14 - 20 mph (Gust 25 mph) 12 - 17 knots (Gust 22 knots) FRI: E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds. Scattered showers.
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