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NJ Family’s Summer Fun Interrupted By SINKHOLE In Front Yard
New Jersey has seen its fair share of natural disasters over the years. The scariest that comes to mind is, of course, Hurricane Sandy. It swept up the coastline in 2012 damaging so many homes in its path. Residents of the shore towns weren't even the only ones impacted by that storm. There was significant damage all the way out in the Philly suburbs of South Jersey, too.
Is New Jersey suffering quake envy?
I have to confess. I’m more than a little disgusted. I can’t be the only one. New Jersey comes with so many disappointments you’d think we’d be immune to them. We never get the credit we deserve for being an awesome state and we’ll always be in the cold shadow of New York and Philadelphia. We will never be allowed to be trusted with a gas nozzle like the rest of the nation. We will never be affordable. Etcetera etcetera.
Free program at Rutgers helps adults with autism
NEWARK — A Newark-based program is hoping to bridge the gap for services that benefit adults with Autism. "There's a lot of people who have a diagnosis of Autism in New Jersey, but they need services that can sometimes be difficult to find," said Dr. Aaron Dallman, the creator of Nexus and an assistant professor at Rutgers.
Is Buca di Beppo near me still open? Chain shuts down 13 restaurant locations
Buca di Beppo shut down 13 locations this week that have been struggling to stay afloat amid economic pressures since the COVID pandemic. The restaurant chain is one of many businesses that have had to close their doors, such as Cracker Barrel, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster, Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, Mod Pizza, Hooters and many more.
Fortitude Re Donates $250,000 to Educational Arts Team to Support Innovative Arts Programming for Youth in New Jersey
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 1, 2024-- Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd., (“Fortitude Re”) today announced a $250,000 donation to the Educational Arts Team. Founded in 1974, the nonprofit has been a cornerstone in the Jersey City community, offering innovative arts programs that integrate drama, visual arts, and music into the educational experience for K-12 students. Programming is designed to enhance students’ academic performance, social-emotional development and overall well-being. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240801817928/en/ Following an afternoon of volunteering at Camp Liberty, Fortitude Re’s executive team presents Ed Arts Executive Director Roxy Arrojo with a $250K check. (Photo: Business Wire)
‘They’re gaming the system.’ How N.J. politicians reap hefty pensions, despite tiny salaries.
It was an obscure job with huge financial perks. In December 2022, longtime Camden County Commissioner Jeffrey Nash was named CEO of the board of governors of Rowan University and Rutgers-Camden, a little-noticed body packed with allies of South Jersey Democratic boss George Norcross. If you purchase a product or...
NJ weather: August begins with hazy sunshine and a Heat Advisory
I feel like we need an official term for that feeling you get when you walk from a nice, cool air-conditioned space into the thick heat and humidity outside. Maybe the "ugh" effect, named for the sound you make when smacked in the face by said heat and humidity?. On...
N.J. weather: Thunderstorms possible through weekend as dangerous heat grips state
The weather forecast for New Jersey for the first few days of August will likely sound familiar — hot and humid with a threat of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Highs on Thursday will be in the 90s with high humidity pushing the heat index into the upper...
Which N.J. towns have the most electric vehicles? See the data.
The New Jersey towns with the most electric vehicle owners are among some of the wealthiest in the state, a new review of data by NJ Advance Media found. Clean car supporters say that’s a problem. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
E-ZPass not working? Here’s why — NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Thursday:. ⬛ Iconic children's attraction in NJ set to reopen after 21 years. Fairy Tale Forest, which closed in 2003, will be back in business with a soft opening on Thursday, Aug. 8 of its Brothers Grimm-themed cottages, according to the park's website. A post on the park's Facebook page for hiring a cook, counter help & park hosts/entertainers drew positive comments about the park's reopening.