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The best states to live in — do you agree with NJ’s ranking?
⚫ A new report ranks the 50 states, based on 51 factors. ⚫ NJ performs better than Pennsylvania and New York. Dozens of measures have been analyzed in order to determine the best places to live in. The personal finance website WalletHub is out its 2024 list of the best...
Your Ultimate Guide to Cheesecake in New Jersey
Sunday: 10-5 The Cheesecake Lady 3629 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, (Mercer County) Junior's Cheesecakes 499 Veteran's Drive, Burlington. Yhanne's House of Cheesecakes 835 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton. 856-881-0403. Tuesday through Friday 9 until 5. Saturday 9-3 Maddalena's Cheesecake & Catering 415 Route 31 North, Ringoes. 609-466-7510. Wednesday through Saturday 11-5 Sunday...
Five of the world’s richest billionaires live in NJ
Just outside of Parrano in the Umbria region of Italy sits a lavish 23-room mansion with tennis courts, a horse stable, and every amenity you could imagine. It was purchased by Gov. Phil Murphy back in 2004 for $7.3 million. The former Goldman Sachs guy is rich alright. Some would say obnoxiously rich.
Man Confused After Bride Invites Every Co-Worker to Her Wedding Except Him
A man was confused after discovering that his co-worker invited everyone else who works with them to her wedding except for him. He explained on Reddit that his place of employment only has 12 employees, and everyone received an invitation aside from him. Apparently, the bride went so far as to tell his co-workers that he did get invited, but couldn't attend.
Bridge Closed Indefinitely That Connects The Wildwoods to Cape May, New Jersey
There are a total of 11 Bridges that connect Ocean Drive Highway from the City of Cape May to Absecon Island. For decades, South Jersey Locals and Vacationers have been using this series of bridges that allows people from Ventnor, Margate, and Atlantic City to drive along the coast on the way to Cape May.
Jersey Shore, Meet The Remote-Controlled Lifeguard! [VIDEO]
While the beaches along the NJ coastline are absolutely gorgeous, they're not always the calmest of waters. It's not unusual to hear about certain summer days putting the local lifeguards to work. New Jersey's beaches present a challenging job to lifeguards that requires them to stay vigilant and handle various situations.
Former South Jersey Camp Counselor Charged With Child Porn
This is every parent's nightmare. A South Jersey man who worked as a camp counselor and in an after-school childcare program was arrested for possession of child pornography and child sexual abuse images, authorities said. Former Camp Conselor Arrested for Child Porn. Robert Nault, 23, who previously worked as a...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 8/22
8 - 13 knots (Gust 16 knots) THU: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 1 foot at 7 seconds. THU NIGHT: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 1 foot at 3 seconds.
Your $2 Bill Could Be Worth Way More Than You Think, New Jersey!
Have a $2 bill? It could be worth a lot more than $2. You could be holding a rare treasure and not even know it. I'm assuming if you have a $2 bill you keep it in a safe place or maybe it's in your wallet, but you hope to never have to use it because it's so unique.
New Jersey’s Most Historic Fast Food Spot Is One Of The Oldest In America
The New Jersey food scene is filled with amazing restaurants, hole-in-the-wall finds, and amazing little mom-pop run shops that will leave you wanting more. You don't have to go far either; in Ocean Gate alone where my wife and I live we have Linda's Pizza and the Anchor In within a stone's throw from our house.
Gigantic surge in NJ gun permits shows no sign of slowing
✔ 41,300 gun owners applied for carry permits in NJ since the 2022 Bruen ruling. ✔ The surge in applications shows no sign of slowing. New Jersey continues to see a surge in applications for gun carry permits following the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2022 that struck down most restrictions on the carrying of a firearm.
New Jersey’s Best Cup Of Coffee Is In Asbury Park
There is nothing more important to a New Jersey resident than a really good cup of coffee. And now a major publication has named their choice for the best place to get that great cup of coffee in the entire state. If you live in New Jersey, you do it...
In Defense of People and Stores That Decorate Early for the Holidays
With the news that Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Lattes earlier than ever in 2024, we can expect the usual predictable social media backlash:. "It’s still summer—why?" "Can we at least finish August first?" "Not ready for fall yet!" "Can we get through one season at a...
Viral Posts Allege Costco’s Fountain Drink Cups Are NSFW
A belief that the cups used for fountain drinks at Costco are a bit risque´ is gaining traction thanks to viral social media posts. But this also might be a case of "maybe it's just you who sees it this way." What People Are Saying About Costco's Fountain Cups.
Long Wait Lines Over The Years To Enjoy Lobsters in Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City, New Jersey has been the home of so many great restaurants and department stores over the many years. Some of these iconic restaurants were open for more than 100 years, and, a few are still open, today. People would regularly wait in long lines to enjoy the many...
The real reason why a longtime 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist is leaving the station
A longtime meteorologist at Channel 6 in Philadelphia — a true favorite — has announced he is leaving the station. But why?. As we commented the other day before the news officially broke, we had the chances of Chris Sowers leaving the station at "incredibly low to almost zero." Boy were we wrong.
Bride Doesn’t Want to Invite Childhood Best Friend to Wedding for This Awkward Reason
A woman on Reddit is sharing why she does not want her childhood best friend at her special day. "I (29f) am getting married next year to loml (M30) and I don’t want to invite my childhood best friend (29f). For a bit of background, I moved a lot when I was younger and met my childhood friend when I was around 12, we had a lot of great memories together but when we both became 15 and started drinking and experimenting in drugs we started to have some issues. Not so much amongst ourselves but we just kind of bought out the worst in each other. We would always encourage each other to do things that would put us in danger or just being a plain a---hole, this isn’t just on her, I definitely engaged in some of that behavior too," the bride prefaces her story.
Police Identify 27-Year-Old Victim Shot to Death in Pine Hill, NJ
A 27-year-old man who was reportedly shot to death in the Pine Hill section of Camden County, New Jersey has been identified as police search for a suspect. Fatal Shooting Happens in Quiet Suburban Neighborhood of Pine Hill, NJ. The shooting happened Monday around 9:30 p.m. Monday night, according to...
Deal to Resolve Controversial Atlantic City Road Plan is Reached
There hasn’t been much good news out of Atlantic City, New Jersey lately. This qualifies as good news. A tentative deal has finally been reached regarding the Atlantic Avenue and the so called “road diet” scheme. A “road diet” was Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small’s bad idea...
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