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Couples wanted: NJ shore county hosting a free group wedding
💍 A group wedding is scheduled for June 26 at a golf course. 💍 The group wedding is a trial run for potential future events. Engaged couples are being given the opportunity to tie the knot for free. They just have to be willing to share the spotlight with other lovebirds.
Stay safe: DWI checkpoints planned in NJ for Memorial Day weekend
🔴 DWI checkpoints will be set up in two Monmouth County towns this weekend. As we gear up for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force has announced it will be conducting two DWI checkpoints this weekend, Allenhurst Police Chief and County DWI Task Force Coordinator, Michael Schneider announced.
This Is The Most Charming Restaurant In New Jersey
There are two things that New Jersey has that work well together. When you add up our charm and great food, it equals a great dining experience. Experts say this is the most charming restaurant in New Jersey. When you think of charm, you can't help but imagine that amazing...
Burlington filling this empty Bed Bath and Beyond location in Monmouth County
EATONTOWN - Discount retailer Burlington is getting ready to set up shop at the former Bed Bath & Beyond store on Route 36. A sign is stretched across the store’s window says Burlington is “Coming Soon.” The store's opening date is Oct. 18, according to Burlington's website.
West Long Branch Police Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ — The West Long Branch Police Department played a significant role in the Memorial Day celebrations, honoring the sacrifice of military personnel who have served and died for the nation’s freedom. This Memorial Day, the local police were actively involved in the inaugural Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation 5K run, which took place throughout West Long Branch. The event received additional support from the Monmouth Beach Police Department, which provided a motorcycle escort for the runners. Following the run, the annual West Long Branch Memorial Day service was held at the West Long Branch Community Center. The
Social Security latest COLA update for 2025 increase means bad news
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The roughly 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits are expected to see the smallest bump in their monthly checks since before the pandemic. Each year, Social Security benefits are subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) based on inflation rates to ensure that monthly...
Route 71 Drawbridge Repairs on Track for Completion, Set to Reopen by End of May
BELMAR, NJ - The ongoing emergency repairs on the Route 71 Drawbridge over Shark River are set to wrap up by Friday, May 31. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced that the installation of new components is on schedule to be completed the beginning of the week, as crews worked through Memorial Day Weekend. To ensure the bridge's readiness, rigorous testing involving numerous openings and closings will commence on Tuesday, May 28. These tests, expected to last three days, are essential for assessing the bridge's operational reliability. During this period, intermittent channel closures will be...
WARNING: You Can’t Dig Large Holes in This Jersey Shore Town This Summer
As we head into the busy summer months at the Jersey shores, you should be aware that one favorite activity is now banned in this Jersey Shore town. The town of Sea Girt, New Jersey has passed a new ordinance in effect this summer that strictly prohibits digging large holes in the sand. So if you bring your shovel, also be sure to bring some measuring tape!
Controversial tradition ends: For first time in 155 years, Jersey Shore town’s beach opens on a Sunday morning
It would have been a routine Sunday morning anywhere else on the Jersey Shore, as families pulled wagons of beach gear across the sand, and children splashed in the surf, but in Ocean Grove, it was both historic and controversial. Visitors to the seaside community in Monmouth County were able...
Community fights for Staten Island site, now poised for landmark status
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A nearly 100-year-old Oakwood cemetery originally built for African Americans took another step toward landmark status this week after the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission held a hearing Tuesday. Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, at the corner of Amboy Road and Montreal Avenue, looks poised for...
Red Bank Honors Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony – WATCH VIDEOS
RED BANK, NJ: This morning beneath a sky where the sun was breaking through, Red Bank honored its fallen heroes with a heartfelt Memorial Day ceremony. At 11am, community members gathered at the Veterans' Monument on 51 Monmouth Street to pay their respects. Wreaths were placed in front of the monument, symbolizing the community’s enduring gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s freedom.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Adding an emotional touch to the event, Roderick McCloud, of the Atlantic Watch Pipes and Drums, performed stirring musical tributes on his bagpipe....
Is the ‘Oz Escape Experience’ Coming to New Jersey a Scam?
Over the past month or so, I have been getting ads for something called the "Oz Escape Experience" hosted by Questo. The ads have very obviously AI-generated images of people dressed as Dorothy, The Lion, The Tin Man, and The Scarecrow. Immediately, I thought of the Glasgow Scandal that was...
Things Are Heating Up; Another New Jersey Shore Town Announces Beach Bonfires
What's better the smell of a campfire on a cool summer night, watching the flames dance around the wood?. Not much, except maybe enjoying a fire while also hearing the ocean crashing in the background, and the faint smells of boardwalk fries and pizza surrounding you. And this year, enjoying...
Spotswood's Memorial Day Parade is Rain or Shine
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood's Memorial Day Parade, hosted by American Legion Post 253, on Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m. is rain or shine. According to a Nixle Advisory by the Spotswood Police Department, the parade will be canceled if thunderstorms are rolling through the area near or at parade time. In the event of a cancelation due to thunderstorms, the SPD will send out a notification via Nixle. Participants should begin lining up at noon at Spotswood High School. The parade route starts at Spotswood High School and continues on Summerhill Road before turning right onto Main...
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