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More bank closures in New Jersey
đź’¸ Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. đź’¸ Online banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania-based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave of...
Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3
CLIFTON — A truck explosion obliterated a sound barrier along Route 3 and melted the siding of a house Monday morning. Route 3 was closed in both directions where the highway meets Route 46 and passes over Valley Road in Clifton after the tractor-trailer went up in flames around 9 a.m. The highway remained closed as of 11:45 a.m.
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.
Two-Time Super Bowl Champion stops by Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City, NJ
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson recently stopped by Atlantic City's Back bay Ale House in Gardner's Basin. The Knicks star recently signed a four-year, $156.5 million extension after averaging 35.5 points per game in the six-game series against the Sixers. Former Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox just dined at...
Morning audio update: N.J. officer shot, thunderstorms in forecast, $4M Mega Million win (July 25, 2024)
Good morning New Jersey. Here’s your audio update highlighting more nasty weather headed to New Jersey today, a Perth Amboy police officer shot in the line of duty and a $4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in the state. Plus, we’ll tell you about the luxury “glamping” resort at...
Why are we seeing an uptick of COVID-19 cases across Delaware Valley? Expert weighs in
Amid summer fun, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the Delaware Valley region, according to the CDC."My mother is elderly and her nursing aids have had to cancel," said Rachelle Omenson from Runnemede, New Jersey.In addition to taking precautions for her mother, Omenson is also a teacher.She knows it won't be long before back-to-school season brings even more germs."There's a lot that we don't encounter over the summer and then all of a sudden just all the germs come flooding back immediately," said Omenson.So why are we seeing this summer surge of COVID-19?Doctors are seeing it at Virtua Health...
Big weather transition for NJ Thursday: From steamy to beautiful
As promised, this has been an unsettled week of weather so far. Occasional downpours and thunderstorms. And uncomfortably thick humidity. At least it's not hot. A big change is coming, fueled by a cold front that will slide through New Jersey late Thursday night. That means we have one more day of somewhat stormy and somewhat steamy conditions. Followed by a drop in humidity.
Latest Reopening Date of AC Aquarium Pushed Back Again
Temporary: the dictionary definition of temporary is "an adjective used to describe something that isn't permanent or lasts only a short time". By anyone's definition, 4 1/2 years is not temporary, but that's how long the Atlantic City Aquarium will have been closed by September, the new projected reopening date.
Prosecutor says the NJ man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York was motivated by a Hezbollah leader's endorsement of a fatwa calling for Rushdie's death, prosecutors said Wednesday in announcing new terrorism charges. The three-count indictment unsealed in U.S....
How disgusting fake doctor raped patients — NJ Top News
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Another high visibility enforcement detail is coming to Monmouth County Thursday, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. The goal of the countywide crackdown is to catch distracted drives in the act. For the Holmdel area specifically, Highway 34 will see more patrols out from 3...
'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. ...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 7/25
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 6 - 9 knots (Gust 13 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated tstms. TONIGHT: W winds 5...
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.
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.
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