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NJ GOP chair at RNC: Party is ‘incredibly unified’
Former President Donald Trump is officially the Republican pick for president after accepting the nomination last night at the Republican National Convention. And for the first time, he publicly addressed the failed attempt on his life at a rally last weekend, saying, “I’m not supposed to be here.”
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
EDA approves investment of up to $6 million in NVP III
In an agreement between two organizations who do much to help grow business in the states, the N.J. Economic Development Authority announced it will invest up to $6 million into Newark Venture Partners III – the third fund of the Newark-based group. The agreement is through the EDA’s Venture...
When NJ should never allow sports on artificial turf
Have you ever noticed lately how many schools around New Jersey seem to be converting their fields to artificial ones? Maybe not all of them, but some at least. Artificial fields do have some benefits over live grass fields. For one, they tend to be much sharper in appearance. They'll...
Chris Christie says assassination attempt hasn’t changed who Trump is ‘fundamentally’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said former President Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention is evidence that the assassination attempt on his life has not changed who Trump is as a man. “It doesn’t change, fundamentally, who he is,” Christie told the hosts of ABC’s The View on Friday. “He’s 78 years […]
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
We’re Surrounded! New Jersey Bracing for Massive Bed Bug Invasion
Bed bugs. The thought of them makes most people's skin crawl. It turns out that the bloodsuckers surround New Jersey. Bed bugs are tiny insects that have been around for centuries. These pests can be highly damaging, infesting homes, hotels, and other places where people live and sleep. They are...
16 Inductees Announced For New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2024
New Jersey is a state with a great history and culture. From the farms that produce Jersey Fresh Blueberries and Tomatoes to the popular Shore Towns and Beach, Nj is truly one of the more diverse states in America. As we have discussed recently, there are many famous people from...
Man arrested for firing gun inside Peekskill restaurant
PEEKSKILL – A New York City man is facing federal charges for allegedly discharging a gun during an altercation that began inside Ofori’s World Cuisine at 982 Main Street in Peekskill on July 5. No injuries were reported. The FBI Safe Streets Task Force arrested Quincy Lamar Williams,...
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
The website WalletHub has placed Jersey City at the bottom for recreation. WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 47 key metrics that speak to the benefits of recreational activities. Jersey City came at in at 93. Jersey City did score well in some areas, coming in first for...
Seven most expensive homes sold in Hackensack, July 8-14
A house that sold for $675,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hackensack in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $438,000, or $379 per square foot.
2 years in a row: USA Today names NJ sub shop best in America
🔵 USA Today names NJ-based sandwich shop chain the best in America. 🔵 The shop earned the top spot for the second consecutive year. Sandwiches…they are the typical choice for lunch. There are so many combinations to choose from including ham and cheese, turkey and Swiss, grilled...
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
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