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Cooper Health Making Big Investment in Atlantic & Cape May, NJ
In an exclusive on-air interview with George Norcross, the Chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees … held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 … Mr. Norcross confirmed for the first time that Cooper University Health Care will be making a $ 500,000,000 investment in Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey.
We Genuinely Cannot Stop Laughing at These Musical Remixes of Kamala Harris’ Laugh
Vice President Kamala Harris has spawned a new meme thanks to her laugh. The snippet of her laugh used in the memes comes from a White House event in 2023. The event in particular was Harris swearing in the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics. It was during this event that she declared an infamous line about coconuts.
Animal Shelter In South Jersey DESPERATE For Food Donations
I know most fur moms and dads can relate to this feeling. My pets are basically my kids. I rescued two dogs and it's one of the best things I could've ever done in my life. They've been there for me through so many rough patches over the past few years, including the passing of my dad. I'm so blessed to have my two doggos in my life.
New European Bakery Opening Soon In New Jersey
How far are you willing to drive to go to a new bakery that sounds absolutely delicious?. I know there are so many amazing places located throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties, but if you're willing to take the trip there's a new bakery opening soon in Burlington County. By Zena,...
Once Again This New Jersey Beach Is Closed To Swimmers
Dirty water, it's a problem at the Jersey Shore in the summer months. And I'm not talking about trash, I'm talking about real dirty water, water that's been contaminated by fecal bacteria. Disgusting. Sadly it's something we see pretty regularly at the Shore, and it does cause warnings to be...
DMV Will Soon Eliminate Temporary Paper License Plates In NJ
My mom recently just purchased a new vehicle and I am SO incredibly happy for her. She loves it, too, which makes it that much better to partake in her joy. She is having a bit of trouble with all the technology in it, though. She went from a 2007...
Heartbreaking Appeal for Hero Who Saved Drowning Boys
One of the saddest things we will remember about the summer of 2024 is the death of Pablo Hernandez Cruz, the Mays Landing man who died after saving the lives of two boys who were drowning in the Great Egg Harbor River, in an area where swimming is not permitted.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
This New Jersey Beach Town May Ban Ball Playing On It’s Beaches
One of the best parts of hanging out at the beach all day is playing beach games; like volleyball, sticky ball, or just throwing a ball around with your friends. But will ball playing on the beach soon be a thing of the past?. In one Jersey Shore Town, it...
News Update: Infestation Has Closed Sandy Hook’s Campground Until Further Notice
NJ.com is reporting that the campground at Sandy Hook is "closed until further notice". They report that "Sandy Hook’s campground, located in New Jersey’s portion of the Gateway National Recreation Area in Monmouth County, is closed until further notice due to an infestation of pests, officials said Friday."
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
Big box store shopping in New Jersey just got smaller
In an ever ugly and sad trend another big box store announced that they are closing a chunk of their stores and trying to reorganize to stay above drowning in debt. National discount retailer Big Lots, with close to 1,400 stores nationally including twenty-seven in Monmouth and Ocean counties here in New Jersey, has announced that they are closing up to forty stores nationally and opening three more. Big Lots closed fifty-two stores in 2023 due to inferior performance.
Surprising Items You Should Never Store in Your Garage
Just like basements and attics, garages are a go-to for storage space. We all have boxes or crates filled with items we don't need every day. Then there's closet space that may be at a minimum so storing seasonal clothing, suitcases, knick-knacks, electronics, paperwork, and memorabilia in the garage is easy.
Fratelli’s Pizza Opens in Ventnor, NJ, Shopping Plaza
Fratelli’s Pizza is now open at 5032 Wellington Ave in Ventnor Heights, in the Acme shopping plaza. Fratelli's, which was formally La Casa Nostra in Pleasantville, opened on July 1st and is not affiliated with any other Fratelli's Pizza shops. The say they will feature world famous Grandmas Pizza and Real Italian cuisine.
One of the best waterfront restaurants in America is in New Jersey
Having just gone through a long stretch of brutally hot weather here in the Garden State, perhaps your thoughts are turning to where you can sit back, grab a great meal, and watch a simply stunning sunset right on the water. And now that you are dreaming of that perfect...
Going to the Paris Olympics? Be prepared to spend big money
There are many here from the Garden State that are getting ready to pack a bag or two and head to Paris for the Summer Olympics. Lots of preparation has taken place, plane tickets, hotels, BnB’s, scoping out restaurants, venues, and sightseeing. WalletHub just issued a report on the...
The 7 most arrogant cities in New Jersey
Question: Are you a snob? I suppose we should define that word first. Snob: one who tends to rebuff, avoid, or ignore those regarded as inferior -- or one who has an offensive air of superiority in matters of knowledge or taste. With that in mind, as you gander across...
NBA Star’s New Sneaker Pays Tribute To New Jersey
A new and exclusive shoe out this week is all about New Jersey. NBA Star Kyrie Irving, who grew up in West Orange, has designed a new sneaker celebrating the Garden State and all its beauty. And what a beautiful shoe it is!. It's a really cool sneaker design with...
Tough financial times causes NJ tourist attraction to close for a while
FARMINGDALE — The Historic Village at Allaire in Monmouth County isn’t going anywhere, but it just started a weeks-long closure beginning today, July 15. The nonprofit organization took to Facebook and said multiple factors have led to the temporary closure: limited grant funding, weather, inflation and the economy.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
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