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Pro-Palestine Protesters Crash New Jersey Memorial Day Parade
PRINCETON, NJ—A group of pro-Palestine students from Princeton University caused a stir at a local Memorial Day parade by chanting “Free Palestine,” leading to a disruption of the event that was intended to honor fallen US service members. The protest blocked the procession of the parade intended to honor America’s fallen dead in past wars. It wasn’t the first time pro-Palestinian protesters in New Jersey desecrated a military memorial. Last week, in Jackson Township, protesters mobbed a war veterans memorial. The incident has sparked a mix of criticism and debate over the appropriateness of the students’ actions during a ceremony
NJ Drivers are Among the Best in the Country?
I'm sure you must've been surprised when you saw the head. We all know it takes special skills to drive in New Jersey. Just last week I wrote a story about how New Jersey drivers seem to have declared Red the new green. We're all used to speeding up when...
Teens Creating Chaos on NJ Boardwalks. Where Are Their Parents?
What started as a pleasant weekend at the Jersey Shore, ended with people shaking their heads, and flooding Facebook with anger. Out-of-control teenagers creating havoc, have become the topic of conversation. People want answers. By all accounts, all along the Jersey coast, visitors and residents enjoyed great weather. The sun...
Live N.J. power outage tracker: Severe thunderstorms knock out power to thousands
Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms Monday have already knocked out power to thousands of New Jersey homes and businesses and weather forecasters say more nasty storms are likely on the way through the evening. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all 21 New Jersey counties...
Keep Mosquitoes Away: Avoid Wearing These 4 Colors In New Jersey This Summer
You're sitting in your backyard and all of a sudden you're swarmed by mosquitoes. That first bite of the season is always the worst. You're up all night scratching until you're practically bleeding. Well, let the swatting, smacking, and scratching begin. Mosquito season is here. Some people get more bites...
This Is The Oldest Bar In New Jersey
Looking for a fun addition to your New Jersey summer bucket list? How about grabbing a drink at the oldest bar in New Jersey?. There is a bar you can go to in the Garden State and sit at a place where the earliest Americans sat for a drink. They sat there before America was America.
Here Is The Most Family Friendly Town In New Jersey
Despite the nationwide reputation New Jersey has, we are a pretty nice place, and there is one particular town that is even nicer than the rest, at least according to a published report. No matter where you go in the Garden State, you are going to run into nice people....
New Jersey has one of the worst places for bed bug infestations
Did anyone else’s parents tuck them in as child by saying “Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite” and did it leave you with a fear of bed bugs from that point on?. Just me? Oh cool. Well, residents of one New Jersey...
New Jersey Workers Say They’re Sick of Hearing About Balls
It's a fact: New Jersey workers are tired of hearing about "balls in the air." In a survey of New Jersey workers, we found that the most-hated buzzword or phrase is "balls in the air." Yeah, we all got a lot of balls in the air, i.e., we've all got...
New Jersey Is Home To The Oldest Area Code In America
New Jersey is home to a lot of cool history, which makes it such a fun state to live in and learn about. For example, did you know that the steam locomotive was invented in Jersey? And so were Salt Water Taffy, Boardwalks, The Electric Guitar, and Drive-In Movies?. You...
New Laws Won’t Balance School Budget
TOMS RIVER – Two bills were passed – literally at the last minute – that will make up for some of the budget crunch that the school district is facing, but officials have said that there is still too much that could be lost without more state aid.
Staffing at NJ nursing homes lags looming federal standards
Independent analysis underscores concerns about workforce nationwide. Fewer than 1 in 5 nursing homes in New Jersey would meet new federal safe-staffing minimums, if these requirements were now in place, according to an analysis by an independent health-care policy organization that is concerned about the caregiver workforce nationwide. New Jersey...
Cheers! These are the 10 drunkest cities in New Jersey
One of the stereotypes of New Jersey is that we all like to party (thank you, Jersey Shore) -- or at least have a good time. Morning, noon, and night, we all seem to be hanging out with friends, and as is usually the case, an alcoholic beverage is in hand.
Real American History! The Oldest Towns in New Jersey
If you have been following my articles for any time now, you probably have figured out that I enjoy history and love finding out about our state and nation. Even though the United States and New Jersey are relatively young, there is plenty of history for us to experience and learn from. This particular article will look at the oldest towns in the Garden State, which date back nearly 400 years ago. We are going to take a look at the TOP 5 oldest towns according to a survey done by "homesnacks.com".
Do You Know Who the Richest Family in New Jersey Is?
Obviously, when you see a list like this, of the richest families in America, you think probably their wealth is linked to big business. What type of businesses are these families associated with and how much is the "richest"?. We are talking big money here. Billions of dollars, possibly trillions...
Can you guess these NJ landmarks from Google Earth images?
One thing that can definitely be said about New Jersey: There are so many prominent, picturesque landmarks all over the state. From the cities to the shore. From the mountains to the marshes. From Aberdeen to Wyckoff. And everywhere in between. I love New Jersey trivia. And decided to create...
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