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South Jersey congressman calls for investigation into skyrocketing Atlantic City Electric bills
The Action News Troubleshooters have been working on getting answers for South Jersey consumers experiencing skyrocketing Atlantic City Electric bills.A petition on Change.org posted Monday, August 26, is also demanding accountability from the company. It already has over 30,000 signatures.The electric bill sticker shock has also got the attention of Representative Jeff Van Drew."The bills have gone crazy, and it's all since the smart meters come in," said Ed O'Neill of Albion, Camden County.His home has solar panels so his bill is normally very low.READ MORE: South Jersey consumers complaining of high electric bills from Atlantic City Electric The Action...
The Heat Is On In The Garden State!
We all know we still have some heat to come before the summer season ends. The case in point will be tomorrow, on Wednesday. We could see heat advisories posted for a good portion of the Garden State. It looks like the good news is that this blast of heat will only last 24 hours, but tomorrow (Wednesday) could be a hot one.
Grub Hub driver goes psycho on NJ highway, cops say
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Grub Hub driver was arrested on Route 1 after police said he threatened to kill another motorist he accused of cutting him off. Township police said they received a 911 call Monday afternoon from a man who said the driver of a white Mercedes was throwing coins and spitting at his car. The other driver also pulled out a knife and threatened to kill him when they stopped at the next traffic light, the 911 caller said.
What’s happening in Ocean City
Holiday Weekend Features Labor Day Run and Pops Concerts. Ocean City will celebrate Labor Day with its 33rd annual Labor Day Race on the beach at 23rd Street on Monday, Sept. 2. The beach runs include a 5-mile race on the beach from 23rd Street to 46th Street and back, along with a 1-mile health walk/run and a 1-mile kids’ course. The races start at 9 a.m., and race-day registration opens at 7:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/OCNJ-LABOR-DAY-RACE .
$283 Million High School Opens in New Jersey
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – The new Perth Amboy High School, a $283.8 million project, officially opened this week. The state-of-the-art facility spans 576,000 square feet and is the largest high school ever built by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Designed to accommodate 3,300 students, the school aims to alleviate overcrowding in the district.
NJ Sheriff warns against scammers pretending to be officers demanding money
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The New Jersey Sheriff is warning residents against the latest scam on the rise, callers pretending to be officers. These fraudulent callers spoof the phone numbers of local sheriff offices and try to threaten their victims with arrest if they don’t pay a fee or pressure them into sharing personal information. […]
‘Mr. Everything’ plays major role as Mainland prevails in Battle at the Beach
The way coach Chuck Smith sees it, Jake Blum may never come off the field this season. “Jake is one of our go-to guys,” the Mainland head coach said. “He’s our ‘Mr. Everything’ and is only going to get better and better.”. If you purchase...
Ocean County Commissioners Demand BPU Probe Atlantic City Electric Bills
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - The Ocean County Board of Commissioners released a statement for the press and public on Thursday, August 29. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is calling on the state Board of Public Utilities to investigate the recent skyrocketing electric bills from Atlantic City Electric. The commissioners are concerned about the impact these increases are having on residents, especially seniors living on fixed incomes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Commissioner Gary Quinn wrote: "Our seniors are living on fixed incomes and are facing higher costs for food, gasoline and medicine. This utility is placing an unconscionable burden on our most vulnerable residents," According to the commissioners, the utility has not been transparent or responsive to customer complaints. They have blamed the higher bills on recent rate increases and increased demand during the summer. However, the commissioners argue that these explanations do not justify the significant increases some residents have experienced. The commissioners are demanding that the BPU investigate the matter and hold the utility accountable. They believe that the BPU needs to ask hard questions and demand explanations for the absurd costs. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bruce Springsteen, Movie Crew Eat At Talula's In Asbury Park
Springsteen had lunch at Talula's on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with six crew members from his upcoming biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere". The Cookman Avenue restaurant shared pictures of the group on Facebook and Instagram. The pizzeria was thrilled to welcome the legendary Freehold native for a meal. "Were these the...
Man Identified In Deadly Shooting At NJ Transit Station In Long Branch
James Hailey, 43, was killed in the shooting, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said on Thursday, Aug. 29. Long Branch police responded to the train station's platform at around 7:39 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. Officers found Hailey and he was rushed to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced...
2 Cows Go Missing in Egg Harbor Township
Somebody will be looking for some missing animals until the cows come home. Primarily because they are cows. One of the animals has horns, but we're told it is in fact a female Scottish Highland cow. Two animals missing in Egg Harbor Township. A post on the Facebook page, Atlantic...
Burger Chain Closing Several Locations: Are Any In New Jersey?
It's a well-known restaurant chain in New Jersey with several locations throughout the state serving burgers, fries, shacks, and more. The crispy crinkle-cut fries topped with cheese are so good. It's a popular spot in New Jersey with the state's first drive-thru location opening back in January. News came this...
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...
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