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N.J. university offers new ‘free tuition’ program as it faces financial problems
New Jersey students can attend Rider University for free, if they meet certain financial and academic eligibility requirements, university officials announced this week. The new initiative, called the Rider Tuition Guarantee, comes amid the Lawrenceville university’s recent financial struggles. Earlier this month, school officials announced they cut 31 jobs, saving the private Mercer County university more than $2 million.
Curtis Bashaw Running for New Jersey U.S. Senate Seat
Curtis Bashaw is a businessman from Cape May, New Jersey. He is a lifelong Republican and fiscal conservative who has thrown his hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Senator Bob Menendez after he was convicted on bribery charges. Bashaw is also openly gay and has been […]
Popular South Jersey Wedding Venue Sold, New Name Revealed
Congratulations! You've met that special someone and are ready to spend the rest of your lives together. The questions has been asked and now it's time to choose where you'll celebrate your love. Plenty of people have chosen Auletto Catering in Deptford as that special place. It's been a popular...
New Jersey’s Beloved Sickles Market May Reopen After Filing For Bankruptcy Earlier This Year
Sickles Market in Little Silver; at one point in time it was the epicenter of quality food shopping in New Jersey. For 116 years the family-owned and operated market supplied Jersey with fresh food, produce, and a great shopping experience. Time and time again being ranked as Jersey's best little...
Atlantic City, New Jersey Casino Will Celebrate Jimmy Buffett
In life, Jimmy Buffett had a great, close relationship over the years with Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. From Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville on the Boardwalk at Resorts Casino Hotel … to the iconic Jimmy Buffett beach concert … which was masterfully created by the legendary Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan Gaming Entertainment (MGE).
Longport Lead Pipes, Lamberti Bulkhead, No ZOOM
On July 17, Longport’s Mayor Russo asked for an update regarding Lamberti’s rotting bulkhead along Amherst Ave. Solicitor Affanato sent a letter to a PO Box and directly to the restaurant, but hasn’t received a response. He said the letter is requiring him to replace the bulkhead.
Longport Considers Adding Pickleball or Padel Courts
At the July 17 commission meeting, Longport administrator Scott Porter discussed possible changes at the tennis and pickleball courts. Under consideration: possibly remove one tennis court and add two ‘padel’ courts. Engineer Ed Dennis says padel courts are enclosed courts. It could cost approximately $100,000 to convert one...
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.
Jersey Shore Family Vacation promises action, 'Fight now or later?'
“My (blank), do you want us to fight now or later?" says Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi on the trailer for the new season of “Jersey Shore Family Vacation.”. The action starts Thursday, Sept.19. Upcoming storylines according to the trailer include the engagement of Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and former...
Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s...
New Experimental Drug at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Aims to Extend Dogs’ Lives
A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives. A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives, report Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. The pill...
10 most expensive homes sold in Atlantic County, Aug. 12-18
A house in Margate City that sold for $2.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Atlantic County in the past week. In total, 87 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $419,498, or $267 per square foot.
State of retail: More store closings than openings this year as industry adjusts
Amid a string of retail bankruptcies, retail store closures have outpaced openings so far this year — the first time that has occurred in two years, a new report by analytics firm Coresight Research found. The data marks a potential adjustment in the number of retail venues open across the nation, said John...
This Bucks County Inn is One of the Oldest in the Entire Country. Read to Learn More
The inn was opened almost 100 years before the official founding of the country. One of the oldest bars in the entire country is located in Bucks County, and it has been a popular destination for centuries. Jordan Litchfield wrote about the establishment for Newsbreak. The King George II Inn,...
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
N.J.’s ‘Boy Who Loved Batman’ subject of play starring ‘Fantastic Beasts’ actor
New Jersey’s Michael Uslan has been an executive producer of every Batman and Batman-related movie since Tim Burton’s “Batman” in 1989. Now his own superhero origin story is set to take the stage. Actor Dan Fogler, a Brooklyn native known for starring as Jacob Kowalski in...
Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
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