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Will rain impact July 4 fireworks in NJ and NYC?
Sunny skies and seasonable temperatures are forecasted this morning and afternoon for much of North Jersey as Independence Day celebrations begin. But come evening for fireworks displays, it's anybody's guess. ...
Latest door-to-door scam/come-on in New Jersey
Several people in South Jersey have reported two guys knocking on your door offering to power wash your house. They look for older homes where the siding may look kind of worn. Once they get your information the people that call you back are selling siding for your whole house.
Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
28 road deaths so far in 2024: NJ county is stepping up patrols
Expect more messaging and crackdowns related to unsafe driving. Through the first half of this year, 28 people have lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes on roads in Atlantic County. That's second only to Middlesex County (34), and officials say they're dedicated to stopping the trend from continuing...
About 1 in 3 people live near an N.J. warehouse and its pollution. What will it take to stop?
Noxious plumes and truck noise surrounded Tolani Taylor on Sherman Avenue on Monday morning. The environmentalist says she is particularly concerned about what warehouses mean for constant truck traffic and, by extension, air quality. And while where she stood is among the city’s hotspots for this kind of activity, Taylor...
NJ weather: Heat index near 100, scattered evening thunderstorms for 4th of July
Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms rolling through tonight between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. There's a chance of some storms bringing heavy rain. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 71. Southerly winds will be light, at 5 to 10 mph. The...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
NJ State Troopers searching for Warren County stabbing suspect
Authorities are asking for your help locating a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in North Jersey late Tuesday night. Officials say at around 10:20 on the night of July 2nd, state troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a home on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, Warren County.
Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls
Lawmakers introduced a package of public safety bills after police say a community event in South Jersey devolved into chaos. The post Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Sea Isle Announced July 4th, 5th, and 6th Events
Sea Isle City’s annual Independence Day Junior Olympics competition for boys and girls, age 3 to 12, will take place at Dealy Field on Thursday morning, July 4. During this time-honored event (which is sponsored by the City’s Recreation Office and hosted by volunteers from the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City) kids will compete by age and gender for Olympic-style medals in running, jumping, and throwing races. Registration begins at 9:30 AM on the day of the event, and the races take place from 10:00 AM to approximately 11:30 AM. Families are reminded to bring hats, sunscreen and bottled water for their young Olympians.
N.J. winery to run with its revolutionary cookout idea for a 2nd straight year
Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, New Jersey, last year introduced The Great American Vineyard Cookout. For years, general manager John Cifelli said, they eschewed any Independence Day events. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this...
Popular N.J. sub shop Obama visited just closed a longstanding location
A popular New Jersey sandwich shop chain that President Barack Obama once visited has shuttered one of its locations. Tastee Sub Shop closed its Lawrence Township location Wednesday after more than 12 years in business, an employee confirmed to NJ Advance Media. When reached by NJ Advance Media on Wednesday,...
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