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No jackpot winner so Mega Millions hits $800 million for Tuesday, Sept. 10 drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot keeps on growing. There was no winner in Friday night's drawing so the jackpot will increase to an estimated $800 million with a cash option of $401.8 million for Tuesday's drawing, according to the Mega Millions website. It is the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the 13th largest in...
Halloween-themed flea market happening in NJ this month
If you’re looking to add to your Halloween decorations or collection, you’ll want to check out this Halloween-themed flea market happening in New Jersey. The owners of the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival run a big market called the Horror Sideshow Market which is more or less like a flea market that focuses on all of the amazing vendors and the merchandise they sell with only a few celebrity guests that you can meet as well.
Another New Jersey School District Is Banning Cell Phones This Year
Now that Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, it's time for a lot of NJ families to get ready for back to school. Back to school was always one of my favorite items of the year when I was younger; back to seeing my friends at lunch every day, after-school activities kicked up again, and of course, it meant a return to routine, which I'm a big fan of.
Who has the best pizza? NJ, CT governors cook up debate
What state has the best pizza? Is it Illinois, New York, New Jersey?. Well, Connecticut Gov. Ned LaMont is heating up opinions with his latest post from X — including from Gov. Phil Murphy. LaMont announced the newest road signs to welcome people to Nutmeg State, including one sign...
Can You Legally Smoke Weed In Public In New Jersey?
As New Jersey continues to adapt to its new cannabis laws, it's important for residents to stay informed. With recreational marijuana now legal, understanding the nuances of these regulations can help you stay compliant and avoid any legal pitfalls. First and foremost, adults 21 and over can legally purchase and...
Big law change could help drunk drivers in New Jersey
⚫ Drivers have another option when fighting a DUI charge in NJ. ⚫ In appropriate cases, drivers can reduce penalties significantly. ⚫ NJ records tens of thousands of DUI cases yearly. Until recently, individuals facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey have had two choices: admit responsibility or fight the...
Rushing to give a ticket? NJ cop drives over woman on beach
✅ Police chief says officer was responding to "ordinance violation" Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy has shed some light on what led to a department pickup truck running over a woman lying on the beach. Beachgoers watched the pickup hit the sunbathing woman near Rio Grande Avenue around 3:30 p.m....
Highest Ranked Local High Schools by U.S. News & World Report
South Jersey schools are back in session, but which local high schools are the best of the best in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties?. U.S. News & World Report ranked the No. 1 high school in every N.J. county, based on factors like graduation rates, performance in state assessments, underserved student performance, college-level curriculum and readiness, and more.
Have an appliance to recycle? NJ utility may pay you for it
⚫ A recycling program is offering rebates for unwanted appliances that still work. After a year-long hiatus, a program that pays residents for their unwanted appliances is up and running again from New Jersey's largest utility. PSE&G on Tuesday announced the resumption of its Appliance Recycling Program. PSE&G and other...
New Jersey Drivers Think This Is Our Area’s Most Dreaded Road
The easy answer to the question of which road in Monmouth and Ocean Counties is ‘all of them’, but we dug a little deeper. You can make a compelling argument for at least a dozen roads in our area that could proudly hold this title. And frankly, each...
Experts Say NJ Hurricane Season Is Not Over Yet
New Jersey is no stranger to bad storms. There have been a few that caused a lot of damage when they made landfall. Even though it seems more common to hear about these storms during the warmer months, fall is actually one of the times when hurricanes are most likely to strike here in the Garden State.
NJ Spotlight News: September 6, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Health Care Association of New Jersey says daily fines are excessive. Teenage use of e-cigarettes drops significantly. New study tracks decline in...
Closing sales start now — retailer shutting down all NJ locations
🔴 Originally, the plan was to close just 3 NJ locations. 🔴 Instead, all NJ locations are closing for good. Just weeks after announcing that select New Jersey locations would close for good, a competitor to The Home Depot has decided to shut down all locations nationwide. LL...
A New Jersey Man Just Caught A Fish Worth Over One Million Dollars
Spending a day fishing at the Jersey Shore is like nothing else; it's relaxing to spend a day in the sun trying to catch the big one. Now imagine you reel in a fish so big that it warrants a check for over One Million dollars. I don't know about...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Woman arrested for selling $18M worth of fake coupons: Feds
A woman from Texas has been arrested for allegedly selling $18 million worth of fake coupons that were used at stores in New Jersey and across the country. Federal authorities say Janet Bernal from San Antonio, who went by the following nicknames... Rocky. Rocky G. Rocky Gee. RockyG-Kruella. ...has been...
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