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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...
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
Garden State themed Olympic events New Jerseyans want to see
A very fun question was posed on the New Jersey subreddit that got us on the NJ101.5 afternoon show intrigued. “If there was a New Jersey Olympic decathlon, what would the events be?”. For instance: the Jersey Slide competition. Competitors can be judged either on how many lanes they drive...
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.
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
United Way Seeking School Supplies Amidst Heightened Demand
MORRISTOWN, N.J. – United Way of Northern New Jersey has kicked off its annual United Way Tools for School drive amid a dramatic increase in requests for school supplies. This year, the organization seeks to support over 13,000 students, a significant rise from the 8,700 students served last year United Way is calling on the community to donate supplies and new backpacks pre-filled with lunch boxes, binders, notebooks, pencils, and other essential items. Gift cards for purchasing goods are also highly appreciated.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Through a partnership with YouGiveGoods.com, donors can purchase...
‘Tragic’ Update To Search For Missing Man In Upstate New York
There's a tragic update to the search for a missing man in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported about the search for a man who went missing in Greenwood Lake. Man Goes Missing Swimming In Orange County, New York. Mark Lieb of Rockland Video was on the...
OCLT, friends unveil bench as tribute to Gretchen Gibbs
More than a dozen members of the Orange County Land Trust, friends, and colleagues came together at the Fuller Mountain Preserve on Monday, July 29, to honor the memory of benefactor Gretchen Gibbs. Gibbs, who held a PhD in clinical psychology, was a local scholar, historian, and author, who supported...
WVHS hosting three college Common Application workshops in August… register now
August 1st is opening day for the Common Application, which is utilized by more than 1,000 colleges as part of their application processes. The WVHS Guidance Office is offering members of the Class of 2025 the opportunity to come in and receive assistance with the process of filling out your application, to get answers to any questions you may have, and to help you get a jump start on the college application process.
Divers Searching For Missing Swimmer At Lake In Hudson Valley
Police divers from across the Hudson Valley are searching Greenwood Lake for a missing man who went into the water and never resurfaced. Click here for a new, updated story - Body Of Missing Swimmer Recovered From Hudson Valley LakeThe incident occurred in Orange County around 2:30 p.m., Tues…
New York Organization Accepting Nominations for “Positive People Award”
People for People Fund – a not-for-profit dedicated to providing temporary financial assistance to Orange, Ulster and Sullivan County residents who experience unexpected financial setbacks – has announced that nominations for its "Positive People Award" are open now through Wednesday, August 7, 2024. For the first time, People for People Fund is asking community members to nominate outstanding individuals and companies that exemplify the spirit of its mission – those that positively contribute to the community and, ultimately, help others.
Fugitive on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list apprehended after 15 years
New Jersey authorities in a statement on Monday announced the arrest of a 51-year-old fugitive who had evaded capture for 15 years after he allegedly participated in a $150,000 steakhouse robbery. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger in the statement said that in 2014, Kofi Edwards of Trinidad and Tobago was...
Our reporter spent an entire day on NJ Transit trains. Frustrated riders had lots to say
Train delays, cancellations, a lack of communication, overcrowding, increased fares, tangled wires — NJ Transit commuters have had plenty to complain about this summer. So when my editors suggested I spend an entire day riding the NJ Transit rails in North Jersey to experience things for myself, I had some obvious trepidation. But...
NJ boardwalk comes to a standstill every morning for unifying ritual
WILDWOOD — Each morning, a packed boardwalk comes to a brief standstill. Walkers and runners stop in their tracks. Bikers brake. Even store operators may choose to pause transactions for a minute. If you're a frequent visitor to the boardwalk that runs through the Wildwoods, you may be familiar...
Retail Chain Closing Nearly 150 Stores: Are Any New Jersey Locations On The List?
The full list of closures is out. About a month ago, Big Lots announced it would be closing almost 150 stores nationwide due to inflation. We were left wondering if any of the stores here in New Jersey would be forced to shut down. Big Lots in New Jersey. The...
NJ state police trooper admits punching handcuffed woman in face
🔻 Under plea deal, no public employment or office. A New Jersey state police trooper from Gloucester County has admitted to punching a handcuffed woman in the face, while she was sitting in a police vehicle, awaiting a medical evaluation. On Thursday, 28-year-old Nicolas Hogan, of Gibbstown, pleaded guilty...