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NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
⚫ Mitigation practices kept the infection at bay for a while. Cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough, are on the rise in the Garden State. And as New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection. The number...
Latest Data Shows South Jersey Makes Less Money Than The Rest Of New Jersey
Even though New Jersey is home to five of the most expensive property zip codes in the United States and the third-highest Household Expenses, the reality is that South Jersey is very different than North Jersey. The differences between the two major areas of New Jersey go well beyond their...
Ho-Ho-Hold On New Jersey, It’s Way To Early For Christmas Decorations
Slowly but surely summer is getting ready to come to a close at the Jersey Shore. It's a time of year that, in my opinion, comes with mixed emotions. Gone are the days of what felt like endless sunshine and long days spent hanging on the beach, and hanging out on the Barnegat Bay.
Check your utility bills: Some NJ residents to receive one-time break
Relief on is on the way for New Jersey households. During the September bill cycle, the Murphy Administration will offer households a one-time bill credit for electric or gas. Roughly 278,000 ratepayers will benefit from the $175 break, made possible through the state’s Residential Energy Assistance Payment initiative. “Costly...
Sprawling, new $284M high school opening in NJ for the first time
PERTH AMBOY — City teens will be attending classes this year at the all-new Perth Amboy High School. The three-story, 576,000 square-foot facility has ample classroom and science lab space, designed to accommodate up to 3,300 students in 9-12 grades. As of last year, there were closer to 2,700...
The rest of America is jealous about this unique New Jersey law
⚫ A comic from NJ appeared on a podcast hosted by southern U.S. residents. ⚫ One host said he's surprised other states allow drivers to pump their own gas. ⚫ Out-of-staters like the option of not getting out of your vehicle. A comedian who got his start in the Garden...
Extra security for Trump strains local resources in NJ
Bedminster, Somerset County and New Jersey State Police are concerned about how to provide and pay for heightened 24/7 police, fire and ambulance protection for Donald Trump at his golf club in Bedminster. A request for extra coverage came from the Secret Service, following the July 13 assassination attempt in...
Lightning strike sparks fire at NJ zoo
WEST ORANGE — Lightning touched off a fire in a building at the Turtle Back Zoo, requiring several turtles to be moved to other locations. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. said the fire caused damage to the roof of the 4,000-square-foot Sea Turtle Recovery Room. The zoo will be open regular hours today.
Big Win at Hard Rock Atlantic City: Player Scores Nearly $1 Million Jackpot
They don't call it "America's Playground" for nothing. It certainly was a great day for one casino guest who score almost a million dollars at the Hard Rock this weekend. Let's put this into perspective... we all know that winning a million-dollar jackpot is LIFE CHANGING, to say the least. Imagine you’re playing a slot machine or any casino game where the jackpot is set at a million dollars. The odds of hitting that jackpot are usually very small, often like trying to win a lottery where you have a one in several million chance.
2 Cows Go Missing in Egg Harbor Township
Somebody will be looking for some missing animals until the cows come home. Primarily because they are cows. One of the animals has horns, but we're told it is in fact a female Scottish Highland cow. Two animals missing in Egg Harbor Township. A post on the Facebook page, Atlantic...
ATV driver arrested in Atlantic City, NJ, after hitting gas meter: police
An Atlantic City man is facing charges after he allegedly crashed his ATV into a gas meter, causing a neighborhood to be evacuated. The scene unfolded just before 8:00 Monday evening, August 26th, on the first block of North Morris Avenue. The Atlantic City Police Department says their officers at...
Red Bank Beat August 29
Welcome back to a Labor Day edition of the Red Bank Beat! Can you believe Labor Day is upon us already? Why is it that summer always goes so quickly and winter always goes so slowly? At least that’s how it seems to me. In any event, I have some exciting news about a brand new restaurant that a lot of folks have been waiting for. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Are you ready? Here goes! INTRODUCING CATEZZA – THE BROADWALK’S NEWEST RESTAURANT It’s been close to a year since Catch 19, one of the restaurants in...
Houses eyed for Shark River Coast Guard Station
AVON-BY-THE-SEA — Plans are underway to replace the former Shark River Coast Guard Station with several single-family dwellings. The 1.4-acre property was sold in early spring by the government for $6.35 million to the Clockworks Development Group and RBD Ventures. The station was decommissioned in 2021 and put under the direction of the federal government’s General Services Administration (GSA), which began accepting bids in January after the property was put up for public auction.
Teen Shot Execution Style During Broad Daylight Thursday
Wilmington Police are actively investigating a shooting that took place just after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. Officers responded to the scene at the intersection of 2nd Street and Franklin Street, where they discovered a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as an 18-year-old male, was transported...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/30
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 14 - 20 mph (Gust 25 mph) 12 - 17 knots (Gust 22 knots) FRI: E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds. Scattered showers.
Farmer’s Almanac Says Another Mild Winter for New Jersey
PRO TIP: Save some dough and don't buy that snowblower you've had your eyes on. Farmer's Almanac predicts mild winter for New Jersey. The 2025 edition of the Farmer's Almanac is out and it's calling for a "calmer gentler winter" across the country. Here in New Jersey - as well...
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