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Another Bucks County, Pa. town bans plastic bags from stores
DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP — Add another Bucks County town to the list of communities where shoppers will not be given a plastic shopping bag. The Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday night banning the bags from being offered by retailers effective Nov. 17. A mandatory fee on paper or reusable bags was the subject of discussion during the public comment section of the meeting.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
The Animal Most Likely To Kill You In New Jersey
We wake up each morning here in the Garden State, and there is no doubt each day brings its challenges. But we all think we are going to survive the day. New Jersey days are tough. We expect to get knocked around tossed aside stuck in traffic and pretty much, taken advantage of in ways we think of, and even some ways that have never crossed our minds.
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