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NJ’s quest to ‘knock out’ opioid abuse: Overdose deaths on the decline
⚫ Drug deaths are down in 2024, compared to the same time last year. ⚫ The number of opioid prescriptions is down significantly. ⚫ NJ just devoted more money toward the opioid battle. For 2024, New Jersey is on pace to record another significant decline in the number of yearly...
The Most Cozy NJ Restaurant Is Among The Best In America
The Most Cozy NJ Restaurant Is Among The Best In America. If you have ever visited beautiful Grounds For Sculpture there is a good chance perhaps you have dined at what is called a very "homey", "snug", and "cozy" restaurant that is located on the art exhibit grounds. Lovefood recently...
Where New Jersey Ranks Among the Snobbiest States in America
Find out where New Jersey ranks in snobbery compared to other states, according to a recent study with factors like Ivy League colleges and wine consumption being considered. Merriam-Webster defines a snob as one who tends to rebuff, avoid, or ignore those regarded as inferior. One who has an offensive air or superiority in matters of knowledge or taste.
NJ officials could ban plastic water bottles next
❌Politico article shares Assemblymember Danielsen's thoughts on single-use plastic. Is your place constantly stocked with single-use plastic water bottles? Do you constantly make water bottle purchases at convenience stores?. The future could look a lot different in New Jersey. Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, D-Somerset, told Politico he’s “looking into” a single-use...
Explore NJ's Stunning Fall Foliage This Week!
NEW JERSEY - Discover NJ's vibrant fall foliage this week. Red maples, sugar maples, and more are transitioning colors this week. Black gums, sweet gum, and sassafras trees are also beginning their annual show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to the NJ Forest Service, at High Point State Park, the highest point of the Garden State, the show is nearing peak, and may be there by the end of the week.We'll share the weekly NJ Forest Service Fall Foliage report every week this season. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Inside a desperate attempt to save the Jersey Shore’s drowning marshes
A new marsh restoration project aimed at stopping acres of essential wetlands from drowning and disappearing began at the Jersey Shore last week. New Jersey has more than 200,000 acres of salt marshes — stretches of flat, grassy coastal wetlands that provide habitats for fish and birds. If you...
NJ fall foliage season could be in trouble this year
🍁 Bad news for leaf peepers this fall foliage season in NJ. Bright yellows, oranges, and reds. Tis the season to see some beautiful fall foliage in New Jersey…or is it?. The 2024 fall foliage season in the Garden State is going to be a mixed bag because of a tough summer and early leaf drop due to the heat and the lack of rain, said Jason Grabosky, an ecology professor at Rutgers University School of Environmental Biological Sciences in New Brunswick.
This state has lost dozens of Catholic schools since 2020
It is a saga that has played out repeatedly in New Jersey: Parents, students and alumni mourning the abrupt loss of a beloved Catholic school. The latest example is in Jersey City, where the 138-year-old St. Nicholas Catholic School permanently closed over the summer. It joined a growing list of...
New Jersey’s Favorite Halloween Candy May Shock You
There’s just something about the spooky decorations, the cool autumn air, and the excitement of dressing up in costumes that make it special. Whether you're going to haunted houses or watching your favorite scary movies, Halloween is packed with activities that everyone enjoys. Do you want to know the best part of Halloween?
Electric School Bus Grant Program funding awarded
NEW JERSEY - Under a state law Senator Patrick Diegnan sponsored, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $15 million in grants for the local purchase of 48 electric school buses and accompanying charging infrastructure.Governor Phil Murphy, who signed Diegnan’s bill establishing the Electric School Bus Grant Program into law in 2022, announced the awards on Thursday during National Drive Electric Week.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“It is our responsibility as elected officials to ensure that the vehicles carrying our children to school do not adversely affect their health outcomes as they...
Mayor calls flood zone changes ‘a very bad way to deal with a very real problem
MANASQUAN — Proposed New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) flood reforms may have a significant impact on Manasquan and neighboring shore communities. The new proposed rule, titled Protecting Against Climate Threats (NJ PACT) Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL), would alter flood zones and create new requirements that would impact residents across the Jersey Shore.
NJ proposal: Colleges must post course info online ahead of time
⚫ Legislators have discussed a bill that adds a requirement for state schools. ⚫ Students would know what's being covered in class, and what they need. ⚫ Critics of the bill wonder if it's worth the trouble. Your kid in college may have a better idea of exactly what they're...
The Cost Of Retirement In New Jersey Compared To Other States
Finding the right balance between paying your bills and saving for your future can be quite challenging in today's economy, especially in New Jersey where everything is so expensive. When it comes time to retire, ensuring you have enough in savings to live comfortably is essential. How much money will...
Innovative NJ Parkway solution that is now a distant memory
Every once in a while, it's worth taking a look back at how things once were. Not only here in New Jersey, but across the country. For some of us, it's memories. For others, it's a glimpse of what life was like well before they were born. Even before this...
New Jersey spinning its wheels with new EV school buses (Opinion)
Even though it's a giant boondoggle and a colossal waste of money, the Murphy Administration is rolling out their shiny new EV school buses. The wasted $12 million comes from a federal grant, so your New Jersey tax dollars didn't pay for them, but your country is further in debt due to the $5 billion program.
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