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Karolina Mills Named Cumberland County Teacher of the Year
An English as a Second Language teacher at Marie D. Durand Elementary School in Vineland was recently named as Cumberland County’s Teacher of the Year by the New Jersey Department of Education. Karolina Mills and her 20 fellow educators were announced during a ceremony at The College of New...
NJ Transit is going on a week-long fare holiday
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that NJ Transit will take a fare holiday from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, waiving all rides as a “thank you” to the “hundreds of thousands of loyal customers who depend on public transit,” a statement reads.
N.J. woman, 29, found dead on side of Alabama road
No foul play was involved in the death of a New Jersey woman whose body was found over the weekend in western Jefferson County in Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the woman as 29-year-old Miyell Johnson, also known as Kimberly Ann Agere. She lived in Long Branch.
Bane announce first US/CA tour in 8 years with Terror, Cro-Mags, Stick To Your Guns & more
Massachusetts hardcore vets Bane have recently done a few one-off reunions, and now they’ve announced their first full US/Canada tour since they broke up in 2016. It begins after their appearances at New England Metal & Hardcore Fest and Furnace Fest, and it includes support from Stick To Your Guns, Terror, Dare, Cro-Mags, Twist of Cain, Combust, Haywire, Hold My Own, and Crashing Forward, varying by date. Tickets go on sale Friday (8/16) at 10 AM local.
2 New Jersey Counties Named Safest In America
Two New Jersey counties made the list of the safest counties in America and one made it into the top ten. There were many different things taken into consideration including gun violence, few deaths tied to accidents and motor vehicle crashes, and a good health and public safety infrastructure, according to a recent study from U.S News and World Report.
Residents Must Make Sure To Follow NJ’s Number 1 Unwritten Rule
If you want to call yourself a true New Jerseyan, you MUST follow these unwritten rules. All locals do. We won't admit to many of the silly NJ stereotypes running rampant out there about New Jersey. No, we don't say "Joisey." No, we don't all know the entire cast of MTV's Jersey Shore. And no, not everybody's favorite breakfast meat is pork roll (shocking, right?)
Gov. Murphy signs executive order for latest NJ public health concern
TRENTON — There's never been more options for legal gambling in New Jersey. And that could be a problem. Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order to create the Responsible Gaming Task Force. “New Jersey is known to be a gaming destination with historic locations like Atlantic City, amusement...
2 New Jersey farmers markets make Top 5 in poll
🍅 An online poll to vote for America's top farmers markets has closed. 🍅 In the Northeast, two New Jersey farmers markets made the top five. What is your favorite farmers market in New Jersey?. Voting in America’s Farmers Market Celebration online poll ended Thursday afternoon with a...
Drought officially erased from NJ, thanks to Debby’s downpours
Winter was wet. Early Spring was wet. And then as Summer began, New Jersey's weather suddenly turned very dry. Cumulative precipitation at Trenton-Mercer Regional Airport since April 1, 2024. Notice the switch from wetter-than-usual to below-normal, followed by a big recovery as Debby drenched the state in August. (ACIS) Cumulative...
Over 40 Cats from Northwest Iowa Flown to New Jersey to Ease Overcapacitated Shelters
Over 40 cats from northwest Iowa were recently flown to New Jersey to find homes due to increased flooding in the area that led to a surplus of cats in shelters. The relocation was organized by Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site. The cats, all homeless and adoptable, are from People For Pets in Spencer and the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. They were loaded onto a plane in Sioux Falls and flown to Atlantic City.
Helping an important cause against Multiple Myeloma in NJ
Multiple Myeloma is a serious disease that impacts blood and bone marrow. Like all cancers, it's a tough diagnosis to get and half of those diagnosed do not survive. Thankfully my friend Frank who was diagnosed several years ago is now in remission. He and his former wife Ginger invited me in to speak to the first annual Hole in One For Multiple Myeloma Golf Tournament fundraiser to help fund research that will hopefully save the lives of others impacted by this terrible disease.
N.J. football preview, 2024: Stat leaders set to make their return this season
High school football is back. The 2024 season kicks off on Thursday, August 29 and is expected to be another sensational year throughout the state. While some of the finest talent graduated, there remains plenty to keep your eyes on. There will be quarterbacks throwing the ball all over the field, running backs generating points through potent ground attacks and receivers willing to go up and make the big catch. On defense, guys want to get to the quarterback and make that huge sack or stop a running back with a key tackle.
NJ gets another drive-thru for weed
WHARTON — These days, there's nothing wrong with getting marijuana handed to you through your car window ... if the transaction is occurring at a licensed facility. A new cannabis dispensary in Morris County is the latest in New Jersey to offer a drive-thru option for customers. Ascend has...
N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm threats, Hurricane Ernesto rip currents in weekend forecast
The weekend forecast for New Jersey includes dual threats of severe thunderstorms along with dangerous rip currents along the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Ernesto passes far off the coast. ALSO: Wildfire smoke from Canada bringing more hazy skies to N.J., NYC region. There are also chances of isolated showers and...
Increase in NJ income tax revenue in July
This week has brought some good economic news, led by slowing inflation on the national level. And New Jersey has some positive signs as well for the first month of the fiscal year, with Treasury officials announcing state income-tax collections were up for the month of July by $110 million, or about 9%, compared to the same month last year.
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...
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