Smithville
LATEST NEWS
'My bill is $782????' Why electricity costs have soared for some NJ customers
New Jersey residents have been bracing for higher electric bills since the state Board of Public Utilities approved rate hikes back in February. Now the first bills reflecting those power rates have arrived, and homeowners are finding the change, in a word, shocking. ...
R&B queens, indie rockers, emo karaoke and all the 'Shore Things' this weekend
Fans of live concerts have a lot to look forward to down the shore this weekend, with SWV, Xscape and Two Door Cinema Club all coming to the area this weekend — plus emo karaoke at Asbury Lanes with a live band.
Extra Points: Atlantic City Trainer celebrates 50 years in boxing
ATLANTIC CITY – The routine is always the same. Each weekday afternoon around 4 p.m. – and sometimes on Saturdays. Veteran boxing trainer Bill Johnson dons a t-shirt with his late son Leavander’s likeness on the front, pulls on a faded baseball cap, slings a gym bag over his boney shoulder, and walks about three blocks from his home on Kentucky Avenue to the Atlantic City PAL.
New Jersey joins IRS' Direct File income tax program: What you should know
New Jersey is joining the Direct File tax program introduced by the Internal Revenue Service for the 2025 tax season. Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo announced Wednesday afternoon that New Jersey taxpayers would be eligible to use the program from the outset of the 2025 filing season. ...
USA Swimming's 'Jersey Boys' ready to take on the world at 2024 Olympics
In June, just before his 100-meter freestyle final at USA Swimming's Olympic Trials, Jack Alexy had a few minutes to be a fan. From the pool deck in Indianapolis, the Mendham native watched Matt Fallon, his longtime Somerset Hills YMCA teammate, win the 200-meter breaststroke "by literally two body lengths" to qualify for Team USA. ...
Olympic Pop-Up Medal Bar Launches at Atlantic City, NJ, Casino
Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey has been playing at the top of its game. In a demonstrated effort to pay homage to the Olympic Games … Ocean Casino Resort has launched Medal Bar: The Summer Games Pop Up Experience. Medal Bar is located within 1927 Lounge.
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...
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.
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...
Senator Bob Menendez to Resign Following Bribery Conviction; Potential Successors Include Historic Candidate
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is set to resign next month after being found guilty in a federal bribery trial. The resignation is slated for August 20. With Menendez's imminent departure, attention is turning to who will fill his Senate seat. Among the top contenders is Christian Fuscarino, Executive Director of Garden State Equality (GSE), based in Asbury Park. Fuscarino would make history as the first openly gay male U.S. senator, adding a significant milestone to his candidacy.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fuscarino has been a vocal supporter of Governor...
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 […]
New Jersey Gambling Tax Bill Delayed Until 2025
New Jersey Senator John McKeon proposed a bill in March 2024 that would include a tax hike on New Jersey online casinos and sportsbooks to 30%. However, it won’t be part of the 2024 fiscal year budget proposal. Online casinos in New Jersey are currently taxed 15%, while sportsbooks...
Hard Rock Launches First Joint Omnichannel Slot Game in New Jersey
Hard Rock debuted its exclusive Rakin’ Bacon Sahara slot game by AGS at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey and online at Hard Rock Bet. This launch marked the company’s first joint omnichannel slot game release, providing exclusive access to Rakin’ Bacon Sahara.
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.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.