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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).
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...
Miss New Jersey teams with lawmaker to combat eating disorders
Interview: Miss New Jersey 2024, Elizabeth Mendel, and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz. An estimated 750,000 people in New Jersey will deal with an eating disorder during their lifetime, according to the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders. To raise awareness about the mental health condition, the current Miss...
NJ DOE Secures $50M Federal Grant to Boost Literacy Programs
NEW JERSEY - The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has been awarded a $50 million grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) initiative. This funding aims to advance literacy skills — from pre-literacy to reading and writing — for students throughout their academic journey, with a focus on addressing achievement and opportunity gaps.
What would you do with $681M? NJ lottery players test luck tonight
💰 Drawing is tonight (Sept. 3) An estimated $681 million ($336.1 million cash) is up for grabs in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing — coined as the seventh largest prize by the lottery game. Another reason to test your luck: they say it’s the biggest Mega Millions September...
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.
'Home Alone' Christmas tour with Macaulay Culkin coming to North Jersey
Macaulay Culkin is hitting the road this holiday season with a special tour celebrating the Christmas classic "Home Alone." Titled "A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin," the tour will stop in cities across the country, including in New Jersey. The tour is all set to stop in Newark on Dec. 13, when fans can watch the original movie and enjoy a Q&A with the former child star. ...
Old Bridge may owe $21.1 million as its share of Superfund cleanup
OLD BRIDGE – The township may have to pay $21.1 million to the federal Environmental Protection Agency as its share in the $151 million cleanup of the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site. Under the terms of a settlement announced by the EPA on Thursday, NL Industries, the source of the slag that was produced at its Perth Amboy plant, will pay $56.1 million to settle the litigation brought by the EPA and the state of New Jersey...
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.
A new Costco is coming to North Jersey
There are hundreds of Costco warehouse stores across the nation. New Jersey has 21 of them. I certainly have a membership for the one in my town of Flemington. You can definitely save money as long as you shop there regularly enough. As with any big box store the key...
Newest U.S. Navy submarine — named after N.J. — makes dramatic arrival in Sandy Hook Bay
The U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarine, which is named after New Jersey, officially arrived in Middletown Friday, the township’s mayor said. The USS New Jersey passed Sandy Hook and docked at the bay side of Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown on Friday, said Middletown Mayor Tony Perry in a Facebook post.
New Jersey Districts Still Face Teacher Shortages as New School Year Begins
When New Jersey students head back to classrooms this week, many will return to schools with too few teachers. The state has for years faced a shortage of educators, with particularly troubling vacancies in subjects like math, science, special education, and instruction for English language learners. And those vacancies persist despite legislators’ efforts to smooth […]
$10,000+ in jewelry stolen from NJ mall business
JERSEY CITY — The owner of a New Jersey mall jewelry kiosk is looking for answers after being a victim of a midday robbery. The owner took a break in his Hudson Mall kiosk around 2 p.m. yesterday — that’s when someone wreaked the business’ glass display, according to News 12 New Jersey. The owner says $12,000 to $15,000 in inventory is lost.
NJ authorities: Watch out for these common scams
⚫ Scammers are after your money and/or personal data. ⚫ There's no shortage of tactics being used by fraudsters. ⚫ Red flag: You're being asked to send money in an odd way. There's always a fraudster out there, waiting to take advantage of a New Jersey resident who's not on...
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...
Oh No! Restaurant Voted Best Breakfast in NJ is Up For Sale
The restaurant that has been voted as having the best breakfast in New Jersey is up for sale. Sigh. The place is great. It's on the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail. It's been a family-owned and run business for the last 50 years. I'm a huge fan of small, family businesses.
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