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N.J. weather: Some scattered thunderstorms and rain. Back to sunny skies on Sunday
The washout predicted earlier this week for today turned out to be a washout. The potential coastal storm forecasters said could dump heavy rain on our region did not materialize and Saturday should see just a little rainfall. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 9/7
HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Don`t enter the surf at unguarded beaches. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shocking NJ summer energy bills spark demands to freeze rate hikes
💡 Atlantic City Electric customers report huge bill increases. 💡 Critics say ratepayers have seen bills triple over last summer. Atlantic City Electric customers are paying outrageously high electric bills this summer and lawmakers are demanding to know if the increases are above board. Thousands of ratepayers in...
Sports betting firm bet365 fined $33K for taking bets after outcomes were known
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have levied a $33,000 fine on sports betting company bet365 for taking wagers on events in which the outcome was already known, and on games that were not approved for betting. The state Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed Wednesday that...
Huge Flooring Retailer Closing ALL Stores Including 15 In New Jersey
It's one of the biggest retailers of hardwood flooring in the county, around for nearly 30 years, but sadly, the company has announced it's closing all stores throughout the country, including all 15 in New Jersey due to financial challenges. The company filed for bankruptcy last month and at that...
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...
NJ Defending Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students in Federal Courts
NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, along with California and Pennsylvania, has co-led two amicus briefs in federal appellate courts to defend Title IX’s protections for LGBTQ+ students from gender-based harassment and sex discrimination. The briefs, supported by a coalition of states, seek to overturn a preliminary injunction that could affect schools in several states.
Is Netflix still building film studios in New Jersey?
After rumors and consideration, Netflix was announced as the buyer of a large piece of land at a former military installation in Monmouth County — almost two years ago. The Fort Monmouth redevelopment has been slow-moving since the site was decommissioned in 2011— so the big deal for nearly 300 acres in Oceanport and Eatontown was welcome news for many (with a smaller group of critics).
EPA Grants $156M for NJ Solar Power, Lower Costs, Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's historic Solar for All Program grant will fund solar energy projects for low-income and disadvantaged communities across New Jersey. NEW JERSEY - The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has been awarded $156 million under the EPA’s Solar for All Program, part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The grant will support the expansion of solar energy to low-income and underserved communities, helping reduce energy costs, create jobs, and promote environmental justice across New Jersey.
22-hour NJ police standoff ends with help of suspect’s family, health workers
IRVINGTON — An armed, 34-year-old township man was in police custody after sparking a tense standoff that lasted for an entire day, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens announced. Karim Brunson was arrested on Thursday afternoon. Irvington police were called to the 300 block of Nesbit Terrace on Wednesday around...
Grub Hub driver goes psycho on NJ highway, cops say
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Grub Hub driver was arrested on Route 1 after police said he threatened to kill another motorist he accused of cutting him off. Township police said they received a 911 call Monday afternoon from a man who said the driver of a white Mercedes was throwing coins and spitting at his car. The other driver also pulled out a knife and threatened to kill him when they stopped at the next traffic light, the 911 caller said.
Golfing for heroes: A survivor’s effort to honor 9/11 victims
CREAM RIDGE, N.J. (PIX11) — A September 11th survivor from New Jersey is working to keep alive the memories of the friends and colleagues she lost nearly 23 years ago. Donna Spera’s ‘Golfing for Heroes’ tournament just wrapped up its seventh annual event on Monday afternoon. “Every year, it just gets more successful,” said Spera, […]
Complete 2024 cross country preview: Everything you need to know this fall
Opening weekend of the 2024 season is finally here! Although the high school cross country season officially started on Monday, Aug. 26, most N.J. schools will kick the season off starting this Saturday. NJ.com has you covered with a comprehensive preview package with everything you need to know about N.J....
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