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More South Jersey Cold Cases, Unsolved Murders & Mysteries
Here's a look at more cold cases from South Jersey. A police case becomes “cold” when all investigative leads available to investigators are exhausted and the case remains open and unsolved after three years. Cold cases are reviewed periodically to determine if newer technologies or forensic testing might...
NJ beaches warn about rip currents as Ernesto impacts Atlantic Ocean
VENTNOR CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- Hurricane Ernesto is hundreds of miles away, but its effects will be felt at the Jersey Shore this weekend. The storm is expected to kick up the threat of rip current risks and make for rough surf.Ventnor City Beach Patrol Captain David Funk expects swimming to be restricted to waist-deep water, if allowed at all."The ocean's going to wake up and be very angry this weekend," Funk said. "Exercise extreme caution when you come down to the beach."On Friday, swells at the beach were two to four feet high. They're expected to substantially increase on Saturday...
NJ gas station selling $6 fuel loses its national branding
A gas station in South Jersey known for still selling gas at nearly $6/gallon has apparently lost or intentionally dropped its national branding. Not too long ago, we wrote about the Exxon station at the Black Horse Pike and Route 9 in Pleasantville, which, for some unknown reason, has been selling premium unleaded for $5.999 for quite some time.
Here is where to go in New Jersey for the least expensive movie date night
According to surveys, it looks like summer traveling — along with attendance at summer activities like festivals, fairs, concerts and more — has been on the rise from year to year. While there has been an increase there has still been a cautious take on spending at these...
NJ weather: This weekend's forecast for the Jersey Shore region
A weekend of fluctuating weather is in store for the Jersey Shore, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s and rain chances increasing as the weekend progresses. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect: Friday night: Enjoy a partly cloudy evening with comfy temps around 67°F. A gentle south breeze will keep things calm. ...
New Jersey ranks sixth in U.S. for this dubious distinction
A generation ago, you would smell cigarette smoke just about everywhere you went. Even growing up as a child, I can remember walking into a doctor's office and finding ashtrays in the lobby and in the examining room. Often a doctor would come in smoking a cigarette. Yes, that actually...
MLPD's End-of-Summer 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Crack Down Starts Friday
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of summer “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide Labor Day campaign. The program seeks to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. The statewide effort, which many other local law enforcement agencies joined, began on Friday, August 16 and will continue through September 2, 2024. Local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout New Jersey looking for...
"Happy Gilmore 2" holds casting call for New Jersey extras
NEW YORK -- "Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals."Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. posted the casting call earlier this month, looking for extras for the upcoming Netflix film."Happy Gilmore 2" filming in New JerseyThe movie is set to film scenes in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Morris and Somerset counties. Shoot dates will be held from September through November. "It's been almost 30 years since we last saw Happy Gilmore, the long-driving hero who won in the Tour Championship in 1996. Now, we finally get to catch up with him in a new sequel," a Netflix press release for...
New Jersey indoor amusement parks and other year-round fun in NJ
There are more year-round, indoor amusement facilities than ever in New Jersey. A handful of places have indoor rides — including roller coasters — and arcade games. NJ has also become home of the "world's largest" indoor go-karting track. @superchargedenj You wouldn’t believe it if it wasn’t recorded…...
2 NJ counties listed among safest in the U.S.
⚫ On a list of the 25 safest counties, New Jersey grabs two spots. ⚫ Northeast U.S. accounts for 10 of the 25 spots. The Garden State is home to two of the safest counties in the country, according to a 2024 list from U.S. News & World Report. Communities...
You Might Want To Put That Seashell Down On N.J. Beaches
One of my favorite things at the beach, besides swimming, is shell collecting. I always enjoy grabbing a few shells when we travel and hit new beaches. The reason I bring this up is that a new article from NJ.com talks about how some say you may wanna think twice before picking up some shells while visiting the Jersey Shore this summer.
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