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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...
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.
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.
Gov Murphy to Transform Brownfields into Solar Energy Sites
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy today announced the launch of a new website designed to guide municipalities and solar developers through the process of transforming landfills into solar energy facilities. The Landfill to Solar website will serve as a comprehensive resource hub, offering step-by-step guidance and access to state incentives aimed at promoting clean energy projects.
Troubled bridge in Atlantic County, NJ, closing again for about a year
A busy bridge in Atlantic County, which has had structural issues over the past several years, will be closing again for long-term construction. Officials in the Borough of Folsom have announced that the 8th Street bridge, a relatively small wooden span, will close between Mays Landing-Blue Anchor Road (County Route 561 Spur) and 2nd Road starting Monday, September 16th.
Larry’s Home Breaks Ground, Offering Support To Veterans In Need
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction on Larry’s Home, a transitional housing facility for Ocean County male veterans struggling with addiction. The event drew nearly a hundred people, including government officials, veterans, and community members. The project, spearheaded by...
Ocean County Marina Catches Fire, Two Employees Injured
TOMS RIVER – A commercial building at a local marina in Toms River caught fire Friday morning, leaving two employees injured, officials said. Around 10:30 a.m., units from Silverton Volunteer Fire Company, Pleasant Plains Fire Department, and East Dover Fire Company responded to 120 Kettle Creek Road in the Silverton section of Toms River regarding a structure fire.
Hammonton Odor Carries All the Way to South Philly
What is that smell? That's what many people in South Jersey were wondering on Tuesday night. The scent from mosquito spraying Tuesday evening in Atlantic County wafted into several South Jersey counties west of the target location along the Hammonton/Folsom border. People in Gloucester, Burlington and Camden counties, and, even...
Mexican national from Pitman, NJ, drowns in wildlife area
A citizen of Mexico, who was living in Pitman, has died after going swimming in a wildlife management area in Gloucester County. The Monroe Township Police Department says just after 2:00 Thursday afternoon, August 29th, their officers were called to the Cedar Lake Wildlife Management Area off Jackson Road for a reported drowning.
Suicide Prevention training at the Cherry Hill Public Library
On Monday, Sept. 9, the Cherry Hill Public Library will be hosting a suicide awareness/prevention training in person at the library led by the Tri-State Canine Response team who will go over the QPR method. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – three simple steps anyone can learn to...
Borgata in Atlantic City Underpaid its Online Betting Taxes by $1.1M
The Borgata in Atlantic City underpaid its online gambling taxes twice by taking almost $15 million more in credits than it was entitled to, leading to the casino paying $1.1 million less than it should have. The Borgata in Atlantic City was ordered to pay all taxes due, including penalties...
Temple vs Navy: Betting preview, series history & odds
Temple football heads into the second weekend of the college football season seeking a better result than the last outing in Norman, Oklahoma. Not a whole lot went well for Stan Drayton’s Owls in the 51-3 loss against the 15th-ranked Sooners. Temple returned to the East Coast, scoured the...
No. 18 LSU pregame notes vs Nicholls
LSU will be coming into Saturday night's home opener in Tiger Stadium with its eyes set on one goal, utter domination. That's what will be required by this team against FCS opponent Nicholls to get the ball rolling on the 2024 season. This team knows it let a great opportunity...
Wreck-it Room Chain iSmash Preparing New Location in Downingtown
Rage room chain iSmash has signed two development deals to enter the Philadelphia region, with one of the locations being in Downingtown. Rage room chain iSmash is expanding in the Philadelphia region with two development deals, with one at an as yet undisclosed Downingtown location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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