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Residents want improved safety at N.J. intersection where 16-year-old died
A resident of Franklin Township has started a petition to get safety improved at an intersection where a fatal accident occurred Thursday morning. A 16-year-old girl, Sophia DeTorres, on her way to her first day of school at North Hunterdon High School, died in a collision at Hogback Road, Route 617 and Lower Lansdown Road.
Buying a car? NJ giving you a break if you get an EV
TRENTON — New Jersey is getting a fifth year of the state’s Charge Up New Jersey electric vehicle incentive program, which promotes clean vehicle adoption by incentivizing the purchase of EVs and EV chargers. Starting Wednesday, all eligible vehicles with a sticker price of $55,000 can receive a...
Is your town ready for older residents? NJ launches age-friendly effort
A big opportunity has opened up for local governments and organizations that want to make their communities more "age friendly," so that residents of an advanced age can stay where they're living and feel welcome to do so. A $5 million grant program is up and running from the New...
Don’t miss out: NJ changes some rules for newest ANCHOR rebates
💲 Applicants will face additional ID verification. 💲 Double check whether your payment should be automatic this year. Notices are about to hit millions of mailboxes throughout New Jersey, to get the ball rolling on another round of property tax relief. Many residents likely won't have to do...
Game-changing tool launched in NJ for youth mental health
Mental health concerns among youth can escalate when families don't have enough knowledge or power to reach out for help. A tool launched statewide by a New Jersey-based nonprofit aims to make it easier for parents and guardians to navigate through what can be a complicated mental health system. "We...
1.5 million people in NJ live too far from any affordable supermarket
🍅 Communities don't have access to affordable, nutritious food. 🍅 The NJEDA is trying to combat food deserts with various initiatives. There are 50 food desert communities in all 21 counties of New Jersey, affecting 1.5 million residents. What qualifies as being a food desert?. A food desert...
One New Jersey School District Is Banning Cell Phones This School Year
How do you feel about cell phone use in schools in New Jersey?. I have a lot of friends who are teachers in Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, and cell phones seem to be the bane of their existence. Trying to get their class to keep the phones off and away...
It’s a conundrum: New Jersey’s deer population is dropping, but complaints over deer destruction are on the rise
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. White-tailed deer are everywhere in New Jersey, standing in fields, grazing next to roads, and even strolling through suburban front lawns and backyards in broad daylight.
Whippany Park High School Varsity Football Schedule
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippany Park High School Varsity Football team is ready for the 2024 season. Their first home game is also their first official game of the season. That will take place on Friday, September 6th at 7pm where they will face Glen Ridge.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Their full schedule is listed below. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Electric Vehicles for Thee, Gas Guzzlers for Me, New Jersey Governor’s Hypocrisy on Gas Car Ban
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey is pursuing an ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in the state, starting with restrictions in 2027 and aiming…
Mega Millions $1 million New Jersey winner knew 'I'm going to win one day'
A Mega Millions lottery player from New Jersey knew his time would come and it finally did. The New Jersey Lottery shared the story of a $1 million winner on social media on Friday. "He'd tell his mom 'I'm going to win one day' every time they shopped together. She said he was lucky,...
See all homes sold in these New Jersey counties, Aug. 5 to Aug. 11
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these New Jersey counties reported from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2024. NJ.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Garden State, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
Middletown: Four-year-old air lifted to burn center after stepping on illegally dumped hot coals at Sandy Hook.
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: According to a representative from the Gateway National Recreation Area, at Sandy Hook, their dispatch center received a call about a juvenile burn victim near Guardian Park at Sandy Hook beach, on August 13, at around 2:45pm. First responders arrived on the scene and found a 4-year-old boy with severe burns to both of his feet.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to a spokesperson for Sandy Hook, eyewitnesses reported the boy had stepped on hot coals that had been dumped between rocks in the park. Dumping coals this way is illegal...
Belmar’s 12th Annual Feast of San Gennaro Festival Returns on September 14th
BELMAR NJ - The 12th Annual Feast of San Gennaro Festival is set to return to Belmar on Saturday, September 14th, offering residents and visitors alike a chance to immerse themselves in Italian culture and cuisine. The festival, honoring St. Januarius, the patron saint of Naples, and celebrating Italian-American heritage, will take place at Pyanoe Plaza on 9th Avenue and Main Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In case of rain, the event will move to Sunday, September 15th. The day will begin with a special Mass of San Gennaro at St. Rose Catholic Church at...
Hokies battle to 1-1 draw at Monmouth
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – No. 21 Virginia Tech battled to a 1-1 draw at Monmouth on Sunday at Hesse Field on the Great Lawn. Kendall DiMillio scored her first career goal in the contest – the eighth different Hokie to score this season. With the tie, Virginia Tech (3-0-1) remains unbeaten through four contests to start the season.
Belmar Police Release Body Cam Footage of Surfer’s Arrest
The police department of Belmar, New Jersey has released body-cam footage of an arrest in which a surfer was placed in a choke-hold and thrown to the ground. The incident occurred Tuesday, when Liam Mahoney was stopped for not displaying a beach badge, a $12 pass required by the New Jersey beach to access the sand. In an accompanying press release, the Belmar police chief defended the actions of the arresting officers.
Shooter Indicted In Brick Township Man's 2022 Death At Toms River Hookah Lounge: Prosecutors
A grand jury indicted 24-year-old Eric Manzanares on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Manzanares was accused of shooting and...
Southern Ocean County Medical Center Announces $31M Expansion
MANAHAWKIN – In response to a surge in permanent residents in southern Ocean County, Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center (SOMC) has launched a $31 million expansion project to enhance its medical facilities. Michele Morrison, MPH, BSHA, RN, president and chief hospital executive at Southern Ocean Medical Center, emphasized...
Rumson Police: Attempted Stabbing Over Wine Spill at Iconic Local Restaurant
Word spread quickly among Rumson-Fair Haven area people after a video showing a scuffle and attempted stabbing on Thursday at the upscale Red Horse Restaurant, the former Fromagerie, in Rumson. A 75-year-old out-of-state restaurant patron was charged with aggravated assault and related charges stemming from the incident. Rumson police, on...
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