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NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sun 9/8
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 6 - 11 knots (Gust 15 knots) SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. TODAY: NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W late. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, subsiding to 2 to 3 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds, becoming NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds.
Nationwide ranking of retirement cities shows New Jersey is going to cost you
Financial publication WalletHub ranked nearly 180 cities to see which ones were the best places for retirees. And it seems that people might want to retire in any number of places other than New Jersey. Jersey City and Newark were the two New Jersey cities listed in the ranking, in the 156th and 178th positions respectively. The ranking considered 45 metrics that included cost of living, tax laws, health care and availability of recreational activities. Both New...
Affordable higher education: Discover NJ's top community colleges (list)
When it comes to higher education, students have a few options to choose from. And one option is on the rise. Over the last few years, community college undergraduate enrollment has grown 1.2%, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. This is the first increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Rutgers police investigate car theft, robbery on 2 campuses
🚨 Rutgers police are investigating a car theft and a robbery. 🚨 The two separate incidents occurred on two separate campuses. 🚨 One victim is affiliated with Rutgers and one is not. As the fall semester gets underway at many colleges and universities in New Jersey, Rutgers...
Saquon Barkley Throws Shade at Giants Following Dominant Week 1 Performance
The highly anticipated Week 1 matchup between the Eagles and the Packers was a sloppy occasion. It wasn't the highest level of football either team has played as there were plenty of mistakes on both ends. One player shone the brightest in the underwhelming night of football: Saquon Barkley. The...
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System’s President and CEO Elected to American Hospital Association Board of Trustees
NEW BRUNSWICK – The president and CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System has been elected to the highest policymaking body of the American Hospital Association.Leslie D. Hirsch will serve three years on the Board of Trustees, which has ultimate authority for the body’s governance and management of its directions and finances.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERHirsch’s distinguished career as a healthcare executive spans more than 40 years and has served as president and CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System since 2017, having initially joined the organization as president in 2015.Prior to joining...
Rutgers orders investigation of gymnastics program after abuse allegations
PISCATAWAY, N.Y. — Rutgers University has hired a law firm to conduct an investigation into athlete allegations of bullying, favoritism and revenge by the coach of the gymnastics program.President Jonathan Holloway announced earlier this week the university hired Lowenstein Sandler partner Matthew Boxer to lead the investigation into allegations against coach Umme Salim-Beasley.The allegations coincided with the surprising retirement of Scarlet Knights Athletic Director Pat Hobbs on Aug. 16. He cited health issues in stepping down.A former New Jersey state comptroller and federal prosecutor, Boxer investigated the Rutgers' softball program in 2020 after members of the team said coaches subjected...
Rutgers-Akron availability report: Scarlet Knights remain banged up before bye week
Rutgers remains banged up before its bye week. The Scarlet Knights will get a much-needed break after hosting Akron at SHI Stadium on Saturday, a contest for which they are down multiple starters once again. Along with linebacker Mohamed Toure, who is out for the season with a torn ACL, defensive end Wesley Bailey and defensive tackle Troy Rainey will miss a second-consecutive contest.
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.
Black students honored decades after desegregating New Jersey boarding school
An atrium at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey renamed after the school's first two Black students is seeing its first school year, which started this week. Students will walk through the Battle-Fitzgerald entrance and atrium, which honors Lyals Battle and Darrell Fitzgerald and celebrates the boarding school's progress in racial diversity.In the atrium, they'll have the chance to view memorabilia from the alumni behind glass cases and read a plaque on the wall that recounts the history of desegregation on campus after the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954.But while boarding schools like Lawrenceville across the...
Rutgers defeats Akron: Did you notice...
PISCATAWAY - Rutgers moved to 2-0 on the season today with a 49-17 win over Akron. It was a similar formula for victory as running back Kyle Monangai was stellar again while the defense kept Akron in check through most of the day. In the midst of Rutgers' latest win,...
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