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Popular Hamilton Mall store in Mays Landing, NJ, not closing but expanding
We have some good news to report about a popular store inside Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing. Norman's Hallmark, located down by Macy's, is not closing. In fact, they're getting ready to double down. This past Friday, word began to spread that a new sign for Norman's Hallmark had been...
Fancy French pastry and tea shop opens its first NJ location
MILLBURN — A high-end French-based pastry, tea, and candy shop is set to open its first New Jersey location. Founded in 1862, Ladurée is an internationally renowned brand, famous for its iconic macarons. Besides France, Ladurée has shops all over Europe and the United States. Ladurée is...
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...
Hamilton Twp., NJ, police seek help finding missing 16-year-old
Authorities in Hamilton Township are asking for your help locating a missing 16-year-old female. Police say Autumn M. Felmey of Mays Landing was last seen at around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon in the area of the Woodlands and she may have taken a New Jersey Transit bus via the stop at Hamilton Mall.
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
Public Outrage in New Jersey Over ‘Trashiest Towns’ List
I work hard to trying to shine the spotlight on the good sides of New Jersey. After all, there is constant bad publicity and jabs at the Garden State. The reality is that Jersey is a beautiful and diverse state with a lot to offer. While it might not be...
IRS Announces 'Revolutionary' Electronic Tax Filing System For NJ Residents
The program, called IRS Direct File, was tested in 12 states including New Jersey during the 2023 tax filing season. Eligible taxpayers will be able to use Direct File, which is offered in English and Spanish, for their 2024 tax returns. The services has a deadline of April 15, 2025.
N.J. Supreme Court rules against rabbi who accused school of falsely branding him a ‘pedophile’
The state’s highest court ruled Thursday that a New Jersey yeshiva had a right to tell families why it fired a rabbi, dismissing his claims that the school falsely branded him a “pedophile.”. In a unanimous decision, the state Supreme Court found that “ministerial exception” applied to Rabbi...
McKnight: ‘Disappointing’ that Hudson wasn’t part of community crisis funding
State Senator (D-31) Angela McKnight is lamenting that it is “disappointing” that Hudson County wasn’t part of the first round of Community Crisis Response Team state funding made possible by the Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act. “The Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act is a deeply personal piece...
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...
Lucy the Elephant’s Birthday Party Features a Big Announcement
It's not every day that an elephant turns 143 years old, so a big celebration is in order for Margate's recent winner of the USA's favorite roadside attraction, Lucy the Elephant!. The pachyderm party is set for Saturday, July 20 from 10 am-8 pm. This year's celebration comes with the...
Margate Public Works gives kids of all ages a chance to Touch A Truck
MARGATE – The city added another fabulous hands-on event to its lineup of community events designed to engage children and families in becoming familiar with the daily workings of municipal government. The city’s Public Works Department hosted its first-ever open house with a Touch a Truck event Wednesday at...
Man Charged With Weapons And Narcotics Offenses
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ.- Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland reported on Monday, July 22, 2024, that members of the Cape May County Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force concluded an investigation into the narcotics distribution activities of Robert A. James, 53, of Cape May County Court House, New Jersey.
Homes at or under $1 million in Cape May County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Cape May County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Below, we provide an overview of the...
Man accused of defrauding elderly person of over $300,000 in Gloucester County
A man in South Jersey was arrested after an eight-month-long investigation into elderly fraud.Christopher Fuscellaro, 32, from Mantua Township, Gloucester County, was taken into custody on Tuesday.Investigators say he defrauded an elderly resident of Washington Township of approximately $341,000.According to police, Fuscellaro portrayed himself to the victim as a licensed contractor between September 2022 and November 2023.Detectives say he operated under the names "Fuscellaro Construction" and "Four All Seasons Construction LLC."He has since been charged with theft, theft by deception, insurance fraud, and more.Anyone with more information on Fuscellaro is asked to contact the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office at tips@co.gloucester.nj.us.
NJ overrules Jackson school board, adopts budget despite huge cuts, tax hike
JACKSON — Less than one week after school board members rejected the district's budget over its inclusion of "unthinkable cuts" required to make ends meet, the state Department of Education overruled them and forced the budget into place. The district's fiscal monitor, Carole Knopp-Morris, overruled the board's unanimous decision on Tuesday and...
Mayor’s Message: July 25
Last weekend certainly was a busy one here in Sea Isle City. In addition to the many people who were in town enjoying Sea Isle’s beaches, businesses and other attractions, many folks were here to attend several special events, including the Sandy Sprint Run-Walk, which raised money for the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, VFW Post 1963’s annual Dollar Dog Day, which benefited our nation’s veterans and active duty military members, the 2024 Steve Libro Men’s Basketball Tournament, which attracted many talented players, and the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol’s annual 1-Mile Ocean Swim, which featured over 200 competitors, who raced into the ocean and swam from 62nd Street to the 44th Street beach.
Barnegat Police Seek Help Identifying White Work Truck in Video
Attempt to Identify - The Barnegat Police Department is attempting to identify the white work truck in this video that was involved in an accident on Longboat Ave. on the night of 7/20/24. The vehicle is a white work truck (possibly Chevy) with yellow running lights on the roof.
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