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NJ Spotlight News: August 23, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. FDU Poll shows Harris lead grows, with race and gender key factors. Princeton University program helps public and private school teachers. Children...
Warning: This Apple Juice Sold in NJ May Contain Arsenic
If you purchased apple juice from Walmart, you're going to want to check the bottle immediately. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there is a risk of elevated levels of arsenic in Walmart's store brand Great Value Apple Juice. The agency announced a multi-state recall that includes New Jersey.
Scutari, acting governor, signs law to allow self-certification of construction documents
Commercial real estate and other business leaders were on hand in Trenton Thursday as Acting Gov. Nicholas Scutari signed the New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act. — Courtesy: NAIOP New Jersey. Commercial real estate leaders are cheering a newly enacted state law that will allow architects and engineers to...
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.
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
Beloved N.J. pizzeria, still recovering from fire, will soon ship nationally
It’s still unclear when Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza, one of New Jersey’s most revered pizzerias, will reopen in Elizabeth after a devastating January fire. But those craving Al Santillo’s nostalgic pies will soon be able to satisfy their crispy crust cravings — even if they don’t live in New Jersey.
Yacht Catches Fire and Sinks at Jersey Shore
Yacht Catches Fire and Sinks at Jersey Shore — According to theThe City of Wildwood Fire Department a yacht that was moored to the fuel dock at a marina in Wildwood caught fire and eventually sank on Thursday afternoon. At Schooner Island Marina, the 42-foot pleasure boat caught fire just before 1:00 p.m., according to firefighters. View the fire's images and videos here.
Get Ready To Pay More Going From New Jersey Into Philadelphia💰
Toll Hike For New Jersey Drivers Going To Philadelphia. Commuting costs money, that's no news to people who have to commute to work. Commuting is part of your budget. Car payment, car insurance, gas, and tolls all add up each day you go to work. If you work in Philadelphia you will soon pay more to use the four bridges that take you from the Garden State in Pennsylvania.
Uncover Prohibition-Era Shore Skullduggery at the Brick Library
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Explorer Steve Nagiewicz’s chance to find an unknown shipwreck off the New Jersey coast led to a more intriguing discovery, evidence of shady business that thrived when alcohol was illegal. Join the Ocean County Library’s Brick branch for “Rumrunners, Prohibition and the Rise of the Mob” at 6:30 p.m.
Distance Star Jessica Abbott Has Transferred To Manalapan
Jessica Abbott, one of the top distance runners in the state while at Toms River North, has transferred to Manalapan and will be eligible to compete right away, Manalapan Athletic Director Beth English confirmed on Friday afternoon. The addition of Abbott, a rising junior, at the front of an already...
24HR Truck Services Looking to Rev Up Their Business Under Mercer County's Biz Program
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An innovative transportation company – 24 HR Truck Services – is now working with the Mercer County Office of Economic Development and its partner, SMBX, Inc., to accelerate their growth as an industry leader. Based in East Windsor, 24 HR Truck Services brings new technology to the transportation ecosystem. They have developed and launched mobile apps and dashboard integrations to create on-the-road linkage and support for fleets, drivers, mechanics, and vendors in the trucking industry.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Founder Aaron Swan opened the company in 2018 with the...
Celebrity Cake Artist Closing New Jersey Bakery
It was a huge hit on TLC for 15 seasons. The reality show "Cake Boss" featured cake artist Buddy Valastro and his family running Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken. I used to love that show and was so excited when the Cake Boss opened Carlo's Bakery in Marlton on Route 73 in the Marlton Square Shopping Center. It was such a great location.
Goodwill thrift shop, drop-off site approved by Planning Board for Route 73 in Voorhees.
A plan to convert a closed Rite Aid Pharmacy on Route 73 in Voorhees into a Goodwill Industries thrift shop and donation center got the blessing of the Township Planning Board at its August meeting. Board members unanimously voted in favor of a change of use for the property at...
Weekend Update: Princeton Celebrates Some Forgotten Names in the Rock and Roll Pantheon
Princeton, NJ – Quick: Name the top five rock and roll singers of all time. OK, you could probably name 10. Now look at that list and see how many are women. Could be none. But, consider that list again and you could probably add several women to it. A group called WomenRock! – made up of six women vocalists and backed by a group of Princeton-area musicians – wants people not to forget the women who have been rocking the musical world for more than 80 years. WomenRock! will perform on the green at Palmer Square...
Glassboro carwash, laundry business trades in off-market deal, Vantage Commercial says
Holly Bush Carwash and Laundry at 133 East High St. in Glassboro — Courtesy: Vantage Commercial. A carwash and laundry business near Rowan University in Glassboro has changed hands for an undisclosed sum, in a newly announced deal by Vantage Commercial. The brokerage firm said it represented both parties...
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