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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...
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
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.
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...
New list: The 23 best places to buy a house in New Jersey
Looking to make a move in New Jersey but don't know where to go? The review site Niche has a 2024 list of the "best places to buy a house in New Jersey." The grade from Niche takes into account key factors such as the local housing market, taxes, crime rates, and quality of local schools.
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.
See all homes sold in Burlington County, May 20 to May 26
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Burlington County reported from May 20 to May 26. There were 35 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,564-square-foot home on Montclair Lane in Willingboro that sold for $354,900. Beverly.
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....
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.
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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