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Ex-MMA fighter sentenced for gruesome Atlantic City, NJ hotel killing
ATLANTIC CITY — A former professional fighter has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for stabbing an Egg Harbor Township man to death at Ocean Casino Resort. Andrew Osborne, 35, of Philadelphia was sentenced to 25 years in state prison on Thursday. He must serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
A Thrilling Skeleton Run this Halloween in New Jersey
Something is chilling and thrilling this Halloween. How about a Halloween 5K like no other, so they say. In October, this spooky run is coming to the storied grounds of Fort Monmouth. This seems pretty cool, from runsignup.com/skeletonrun: "Join the skeleton army as it runs through a winding path filled...
Oklahoma's offense vs. Temple's defense - 'Should' be off to a good start
The Temple Owls head into the 2024 season with significant challenges on the defensive side of the ball, primarily due to the departure of key playmakers. One of the biggest losses is linebacker Jordan Magee, who has moved on to the professional ranks. Magee was a standout for the Owls in 2023, leading the team with 80 tackles and 14 tackles for loss. He also tied for the team lead with 3.5 sacks. Replacing Magee's production will be a difficult task for the Owls, as his presence was felt in both run defense and pass rush.
Sunny and warm Sunday, chance for showers and stormy weather Monday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Today will be a great end to the last full weekend of August. After some early morning clouds there will be plenty of sunshine with a light southwest wind. Highs will be a few degrees above average in the upper 80s with low humidity.Tomorrow is the first day of school for many children across the Delaware Valley, and it will be a mild start to the day with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s at 7 a.m.They'll need to dress for a warm day in the upper 80s, under a mix of clouds and sun. There...
CDC warning for NJ: Rising virus cases as temperatures heat up
☑️There are more cases of dengue in 2024 so far than all of 2023. ☑️All of the cases in New Jersey were contracted from out-of-country travel. ☑️Those who are infected don't get sick but suffer from symptoms. The CDC issued a warning about record increases in cases...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Is your town ready for older residents? NJ launches age-friendly effort
A big opportunity has opened up for local governments and organizations that want to make their communities more "age friendly," so that residents of an advanced age can stay where they're living and feel welcome to do so. A $5 million grant program is up and running from the New...
Stop & Shop to Close 32 Stores, Including 10 in New Jersey – Here’s Where
Bad news if you're a Stop & Shop lover. Grocery retailer, Stop & Shop has announced they are closing 32 locations in the tri-state area, including 10 of them in New Jersey. The company is moving forward with growth restructuring to improve the customer experience, so they're closing down under-performing locations. The good news is, employees at the impacted locations will be offered opportunities within the company.
The times when idiots in NJ went too far with wild animals
Oh, great. Making us the laughingstock of the country, this story had to go national. Some Mensa candidate went to the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton and she could have had her arm ripped off. This woman decided to climb over the outer barrier and enter the enclosure where a Bengal...
These are the most cost-efficient school districts in NJ — and they’re still hurting
TOMS RIVER — The state is forcing a school district that already has one of the tightest belts in New Jersey to suffer through massive budget cuts. When it comes to spending per pupil, Toms River is the second most efficient district of its size and the fourth most efficient district in New Jersey out of around 600.
New Jersey high school football rankings: Bergen Catholic No. 1 in 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
The Crusaders begin the season ranked No. 19 nationally and will be tested out of the gate as they open the season with a showdown against IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) on Aug 29. Bergen Catholic 34-2 record during their run to three straight Non-Public A state titles and also went 5-1 during the pandemic-shortened spring 2021 campaign.
NJ DWI checkpoints this weekend at the Shore
Impaired driving isn’t worth the risks: loss of life, fines, incarceration, license suspension and more. The Monmouth County DWI Task Force has ramped up efforts all summer long to drive home the message, and efforts aren’t over. Neptune City’s checkpoint is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; all...
First day of school for Philly, VP Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination | Inside Story
Host Matt O'Donnell interviewed newsmaker Dr. Tony Watlington, Sr. - The Philadelphia Superintendent of Schools, ahead of the first day of school starting Monday, August 26.Dr. Watlington discusses his stance on cell phone bans for students during schools hours, his increased safety plan for certain buildings and the improved attendance and drop-out rates, plus his take on why teachers are hard to find, hire and retain in this era.Then, Matt and the panel speak all about the Democratic National Convention and Vice President Kamala Harris introducing - or re-introducing - herself to the national audience as she officially accepts the historic nomination as the democratic candidate for President.They discussed the energy and enthusiasm during the week, President Joe Biden's speech and gratitude from the Chicago DNC crowd, how Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro handled the runner-up status in the veep-stakes against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and how Former President Trump is reacting to this past week's speeches. Get the Inside Story.Other panelists include:- Nia Meeks- Jeff Jubelirer- Farah Jimenez- Bob Brady
Dozens of New Jerseyans Sickened with Salmonella from Cucumbers
NEW JERSEY -- Dozens of New Jerseyans have been infected with Salmonella bacteria contracted from cucumbers, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) The agency noted that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that the active outbreak concluded as of August 22, 2024. During the outbreak, however, between 20 and 25 New Jersey residents contracted Salmonella. Across the country 551 individuals contracted the illness in 34 states.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The FDA says that symptoms of Salmonella contraction usually occur within 12 to 72 days of consuming contaminated food with symptoms including diarrhea,...
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