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Complete 2024 cross country preview: Everything you need to know this fall
Opening weekend of the 2024 season is finally here! Although the high school cross country season officially started on Monday, Aug. 26, most N.J. schools will kick the season off starting this Saturday. NJ.com has you covered with a comprehensive preview package with everything you need to know about N.J....
NJ man guilty of killing man, stealing utility worker’s truck
MOUNT LAUREL — A man has been convicted of stabbing another man to death at a hotel along Route 73, before fleeing and stealing two different vehicles in a failed getaway. Taylor Perkins, of Riverton, was found guilty by a Burlington County jury of manslaughter and eluding, as well as two counts of theft by unlawful taking, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Free Wawa coffee! Promotion runs through Sept. 15 for certain NJ customers
Wawa is giving out free coffee to certain customers in specific states, and New Jersey is one of them. The promotion is only good for about two weeks. It applies to coffee of any size. To mark the start of the school year, the convenience store chain is running the...
Historic Staten Island village will tear down retro structure and bid farewell to resident ice cream parlor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For Egger’s Ice Parlor at Historic Richmond Town, this is summer’s last licks — for real. After seven years, tenancy ends for the business on Sept. 30 at the signature train station, a leftover set prop from HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. Egger’s...
Marko Kepi joins NYPD while running for Staten Island State Senate seat, raising questions
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A three-time political candidate whose past and current campaigns have been embroiled in controversy joined the ranks of the NYPD earlier this year while simultaneously campaigning for a seat in the New York State Senate, raising some questions as to the policies and procedures that surround police officers seeking elected office in New York City.
Staten Island parents outraged after city denies some students in non-public schools special ed services
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After outraged families across New York City, including Staten Island, learned their children who attend non-public schools wouldn’t receive special education services for the 2024-2025 school year, city education officials stated they are working to provide supports for those students. Several Staten Island parents...
2 girls shot by teen at NJ high school football game, report says
WAYNE — A 16-year-old boy is charged with attempted murder after a shooting at a high school football game, according to authorities. The shooting on Friday hospitalized two teenage victims, ages 16 and 15. Both victims were girls, ABC 7 Eyewitness News reported. Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne...
NJ gambling regulators fine sports betting firm $33K for taking bets after outcomes were known
New Jersey gambling regulators have levied a $33,000 fine on sports betting company bet365 for taking wagers on events in which the outcome was already known, and on games that were not approved for betting.The state Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed Wednesday that the company had numerous instances in which it mistakenly accepted bets on games in which a particular thing had already happened.In one case, it took bets on a mixed martial arts match that had already been held a week earlier, and was being shown on tape.The company did not respond to messages seeking comment Thursday and Friday.It...
Six most expensive homes sold in Linden, Aug. 26 - Sept. 1
A house that sold for $690,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Linden in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $565,917. The average price per square foot ended up at $470.
The Dirty Details Behind the NJ Deli Meat Recall
A new report about the source of the deli meat tied to a recent Listeria outbreak that resulted in at least two deaths in New Jersey may make you rethink your lunch plans. According to an Associated Press report, a Boar's Head deli plant in Virginia was cited nearly 70 times over the past year for poor sanitary conditions.
Eight most expensive homes sold in East Brunswick, Aug. 26 - Sept. 1
A house that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in East Brunswick in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $565,438. The average price per square foot was $349.
Another 4-year-old boy nearly drowns as tragic NJ summer continues
BERKELEY — A four-year-old boy is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after a rescue in Ocean County this Labor Day weekend, according to authorities. The young child was rescued from a swimming pool at a home in South Seaside Park on Friday, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
A new Costco is coming to North Jersey
There are hundreds of Costco warehouse stores across the nation. New Jersey has 21 of them. I certainly have a membership for the one in my town of Flemington. You can definitely save money as long as you shop there regularly enough. As with any big box store the key...
Newest U.S. Navy submarine — named after N.J. — makes dramatic arrival in Sandy Hook Bay
The U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarine, which is named after New Jersey, officially arrived in Middletown Friday, the township’s mayor said. The USS New Jersey passed Sandy Hook and docked at the bay side of Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown on Friday, said Middletown Mayor Tony Perry in a Facebook post.
New Jersey Districts Still Face Teacher Shortages as New School Year Begins
When New Jersey students head back to classrooms this week, many will return to schools with too few teachers. The state has for years faced a shortage of educators, with particularly troubling vacancies in subjects like math, science, special education, and instruction for English language learners. And those vacancies persist despite legislators’ efforts to smooth […]
Oh No! Restaurant Voted Best Breakfast in NJ is Up For Sale
The restaurant that has been voted as having the best breakfast in New Jersey is up for sale. Sigh. The place is great. It's on the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail. It's been a family-owned and run business for the last 50 years. I'm a huge fan of small, family businesses.
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