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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.
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...
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.
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 […]
Six most expensive homes sold in the Irvington area, Aug. 19 - Sept. 1
A house in Irvington that sold for $480,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Irvington area between Aug. 19 and Sep. 1. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $400,500. The average price per square foot ended up at $260.
Ranking the 10-toughest N.J. cross-country courses entering 2024
This weekend marks the beginning of the 2024 cross-county season as runners are eager to compete and get a new year underway. N.J. is home to a plethora of historic trails that have hosted some of the state’s best and its time for NJ Advance Media to release it’s Top 10 courses ranking. From county championship sites to sectional hosts and more, find out which courses pose the hardest challenges down below.
Shocking NJ summer energy bills spark demands to freeze rate hikes
💡 Atlantic City Electric customers report huge bill increases. 💡 Critics say ratepayers have seen bills triple over last summer. Atlantic City Electric customers are paying outrageously high electric bills this summer and lawmakers are demanding to know if the increases are above board. Thousands of ratepayers in...
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