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The cost of owning an electric car just went up in New Jersey
TRENTON — A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are “compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues.”. As of...
30,000 feet in air, Jewish scouts from New York, New Jersey perform CPR to save a life
Be prepared for whatever life throws your way. That's the motto scout leader Evan Gilder tries to live by. Before he set out with 10 scouts from New York and New Jersey on a backpacking trip through the New Mexico wilderness this summer, he was trained and ready for any medical emergencies he thought might surface.
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
Answering the big questions surrounding the Campanile vs. NJSIAA football transfer case
NJSIAA attorney Steve Goodell informed attorney Patrick J. Jennings that the state’s governing body for high school athletics will not retroactively punish any school found to have breached the transfer rule in a judge’s future ruling. This was one of the biggest requests in the July 10 hearing, when Jennings sought that Bergen...
Appeal For Critically Injured Bystander in Wildwood Shooting
A GoFundMe appeal has been established to help Vilte Gruzdyte with medical bills as she struggles to recover from injuries after being shot in the head in Wildwood earlier this month. The woman has a brain injury that is expected to require long-term intensive care. Visiting Foreign Student Has Brain...
Atlantic County Sheriff Offers Free Rides to Jail
When Joe O’Donoghue ran for the office of Sheriff of Atlantic County, he stressed his intention to aggressively pursue those who are wanted by the law. Since becoming sheriff, he has lived up to his pledge, arresting many each month on warrants. Sheriff Joseph O'Donoghue has made it clear...
The Philadelphia Eagles Will Trade Jalen Hurts to the Las Vegas Raiders
Howie Roseman is an elite general manager at the NFL level. Time and time again, he performs “salary cap gymnastics” to put the best possible talent on the field for the Philadelphia Eagles. While these moves might seem brilliant in the present moment, the dollars spent always have to be accounted for eventually. The Jalen Hurts contract was a huge signing. The five-year, $255 million deal remains one of the largest contracts ever for an NFL athlete. Signing Hurts to an extension made sense when Roseman put together the offer. But after a disappointing end to last season, is it time for the Eagles to think about their future plans? If so, a Jalen Hurts trade would provide them with cash and salary cap relief, which they could use to extend more of their homegrown talent.
This weekend's Funky Pickle offers more than pickleball
VENTNOR – It will be a happening weekend in the city when hundreds of pickleballers descend upon the city to play in the Funky Pickle Classic. But you don’t have to be a baller to enjoy the activities surrounding the massive event, which merges America’s fastest growing sport with a block party atmosphere that includes great food and drink, engaging social activities, and friendly competition. All are welcome to come out and enjoy the music festival that is an integral part of the tournament.
Margate Woman Hit By NJ Transit Bus
On Sunday July 22, at approx 3p, a NJ Transit bus struck a Margate woman. The incident took place in the intersection of Ventnor and Franklin Aves in Margate. One witness tells DownbeachBUZZ the female pedestrian may have tripped or fallen prior to being struck by the bus. Another witness...
Lower Township Cops Charge Man Following Shooting Incident
Lower Township Police have charged 23 year old Corey J. Mackryan Jr. with multiple weapons offenses following a shooting incident last Wednesday. Cops say they were called to a home on Weber Avenue and determined that a handgun was discharged into the air during a dispute. Two Glock handguns were seized, along with an. extended handgun magazine. Mackryan Jr. was taken to the Cape May County Jail.
August Gallery Exhibit at Ocean City Arts Center
The Ocean City Arts Center’s August gallery exhibit, “My Journey of Inspiration to Canvas” features paintings by Patti Smith. It will open August 1 and run through August 28. A “Meet the Artist” reception will be held on Friday, August 9 from 7pm to 8:30pm. The Gallery is located in the Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ocean City, NJ.
Middle Township Family Loses Home and 5 Loved Pets in House Fire
A devastating fire in Middle Township this week. The Rio Grande Fire Company says a family lost everything in the fire Monday. The fire happened at the home of Teddy and Courtney Bohn - both first responders in Middle Township. Teddy is an ex-firefighter and officer of the fire company.
The 2024 New Jersey Hall Of Fame Class Has Been Revealed
Who would you nominate for the New Jersey Hall Of Fame?. After all, Jersey has a rich history of contributing a lot to society in the world of sports, music, the arts and entertainment, and STEM projects. People like Bruce Springsteen, Yoggi Berra, Buzz Aldrin, and Vince Lombardi were among...
NYC weather update: Will storms impact Mets vs Yankees Subway Series finale? Forecast
NEW YORK CITY - Scattered showers and storms could be an issue on Wednesday in NY, NJ and CT. But will the Subway Series 2024 finale between the Mets and Yankees in NYC be impacted?. JUMP TO: TODAY l TOMORROW. "We do have the chance for more scattered showers today....
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