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Community Rallies to Save Freehold Raceway From Permanent Closure
The Oldest Racetrack In America Is Threatened in New Jersey. It is a landmark that is 171 years old. Freehold Raceway, which was originally built in 1853 is now under threat of closing. According to Wikipedia, "Freehold Raceway is a half-mile racetrack in Freehold Borough, New Jersey, and is the oldest racetrack in the United States, as well as being the oldest of the three horse racing venues located in New Jersey."
See all homes sold in Ocean County, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Ocean County reported from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. There were 410 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,912-square-foot home on Melanie Way in Manahawkin that sold for $456,680. Barnegat.
9 New Jersey Towns On List Of Top 150 Most Expensive Zip Codes In America
New Jersey is one of the most unique states with a variety of different types of communities, from the rural areas of the Southwest to the Coastal Communities along the Atlantic Ocean to the busy cities such as Camden and Trenton to the densely populated suburbs of North Jersey. This...
You’re not seeing things: NJ city’s tap water really is pink
NEW BRUNSWICK — If you’ve seen a pink hue in your water this week in New Brunswick, you’re not imagining things. There’s been an "overfeed" of potassium permanganate at the area’s water treatment plant, according to city officials. While city officials say it’s safe to...
5 Things You Don’t Know About New Jersey’s Jersey Devil
Here are 5 things you probably never know about the most feared New Jersey beast this side of property taxes, the Jersey Devil. Aside from Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, the Jersey Devil may be the most famous creature to ever lurk in the Garden State. Facts About The...
Another Massive Recall Could Affect Thousands Of New Jersey Drivers
Recalls seem to be rampant in and around the Garden State right now and it's kind of alarming. For example, last month we had an apple juice recall, the juice was being recalled due to higher-than-allowed levels of arsenic being found in the apple juice. More on that here, but...
Donations continue to be flown from NJ to Helene victims
Nearly two dozen small planes have flown supplies from Lakewood Airport to the Carolinas since Friday with more to come. Cody Coburn of Toms River, owner of Cody Construction, and his cousin Steve Adams, who is president of the New Jersey Aero Club, put the call out for donations and pilots to fly them to the western Carolinas. Roads have washed out making it hard to get trucks and people into the area.
The results of the first annual ‘Jersey Meatball Wars’
Chef Umberto invited me into the ELKS Lodge on Washington Street in Toms River. It was the first annual "Jersey Meatball Wars". More than a dozen great New Jersey restaurants joined the contest to compete for the Garden State's BEST meatball. It was tough to pick a winner, there were so many talented chefs competing for the prize.
NJ hospital workers could lose jobs in one of the biggest layoff plans this year
🔷 Hundreds of NJ hospital staff at risk of layoffs. 🔷 This year, over 30 NJ businesses laid off 100 or more. Roughly 2,600 workers for three North Jersey hospitals have been given notice that layoffs loom before year’s end. In three separate labor notices, CarePoint Health...
These Are Monmouth And Ocean County New Jersey’s Most Avoided Roads
Monmouth and Ocean Counties are home to some of the most avoided roads in New Jersey. You can pick out a road in every town in New Jersey that you avoid at all costs. This time, our spotlight falls on Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and some of the most avoided roads in those areas.
Ranked: These New Jersey Beach Towns Write The Most Parking Tickets
Nothing can ruin your day quite like a parking ticket. You think you've parked legally, or have enough tie in the meter only to return to your vehicle sometime later to see a dreaded pink, yellow, or white slip on the windshield. It's a pretty unsettling feeling. Now, I understand...
The Most Cozy NJ Restaurant Is Among The Best In America
The Most Cozy NJ Restaurant Is Among The Best In America. If you have ever visited beautiful Grounds For Sculpture there is a good chance perhaps you have dined at what is called a very "homey", "snug", and "cozy" restaurant that is located on the art exhibit grounds. Lovefood recently...
Best Jersey Shore Coffee Shops
So coffee may be one, if not the most, popular drink in America. According to Joe's Garage Coffee, "Coffee Is the Second Most Consumed Beverage in the U.S., Behind Water. Americans Drink 400 Million Coffee Cups a Day. Americans Drink 146 Billion Cups of Coffee Every Year. The U.S. Coffee Industry Is Worth $80 Billion".
Planning To Donate? Items Goodwill Stores In New Jersey Won’t Accept
While spring is often the season people think of for cleaning out closets, decluttering, and organizing, I find that any change in season sparks that same desire in me!. You put together a big pile of stuff you want to donate, load up your car, and head over to a Goodwill store to drop everything off. It's nice to get rid of some things around the house that you haven't used in forever and no longer need and give them a new life with someone who can appreciate and use them. I did that this past weekend when I had an overwhelming urge to do some fall cleaning!
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