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Neptune Township: Apply for Free School Meals
NEW JERSEY - Recently, TAPinto Neptune had a chance to sit down with Lisa Pitz, Director of Hunger Free New Jersey. Hunger Free NJ is a Statewide anti-hunger organization with a wide network of partners, doing outreach and education to improve access to healthy food for New Jersey families in need. Lisa has been Hunger Free NJ's Director for 2 years, and she's been with the organization for over 22 years. Lisa has an apparent and admirable passion for ensuring that all families know how to access healthy food for these families.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
NJ shore landfill hit with nearly $300K fine
Despite being closed for decades, a former landfill at the Jersey Shore has been hit with a nearly $300,000 fine amid pollution claims. State environmental regulators issued the fine to the owners of the Aeromarine property in Keyport following recent inspections. The violations found included the improper closure of the landfill and lack of control over access.
Race to the Finish: Highlights from the 48th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run
BELMAR, NJ – The 48th Annual Belmar Five Mile Run, known to many as the "Belmar 5," is a historic and popular road race held annually in Belmar. Traditionally held in July, the event has shifted to later in the summer, continuing its legacy as one of the most anticipated summer road races at the Jersey Shore, drawing participants from all over the region. First held in 1977, the Belmar 5 is one of the oldest road races in New Jersey. It was originally organized to promote health and fitness in the community and to bring people...
Car slams into building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center
An 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she drove her car into a building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center on Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. at a two-story brick building that sits apart from the main shopping center structure and houses a Dunkin' Donuts, Dimple's Nail Boutique, Delaware Hospice and other tenants. The impact damaged a stairwell that separates the Dunkin' and the nail salon. Both...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kradyused his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and took...
Patient grabs officer's gun, opens fire inside Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital: Sources
An investigation is underway after shots were reportedly fired inside the emergency room at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Action News has learned.According to sources, a Hi-Nella, New Jersey, police officer brought a patient to the hospital in Camden County just after 12 p.m. Saturday.Sources say once inside the emergency room, the patient got a hold of an officer's gun and started firing shots.Action News spoke with a man who says he's an employee of the hospital. He said he received text alert messages and an email from the hospital."It just said an all-clear for an active shooter alert. I didn't...
SBU Sports: Volleyball starts season with wins over Delaware State & Presbyterian
Seawolves Defeat Hornets and Blue Hose in a Pair of Five-Set Thrillers. It was a dominant opening day for the Stony Brook volleyball team as they picked up a pair of five-set victories over Delaware State and Presbyterian at the JMU Invitational on Aug. 30. The non-conference wins improved Stony Brook’s overall record to 2-0 on the young season.
Riverton-Belvidere Bridge walkway reopened
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – Pedestrian access across the Riverton-Belvidere Toll-Supported Bridge’s walkway has been restored for the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced Friday. Access to the bridge walkway on the bridge’s Pennsylvania side, however, is restricted to a temporary two-foot-wide...
Luby leads Collingswood past Clayton - Football recap
Caden Luby scored four touchdowns, including a 69-yard scamper to give Collingswood a 22-14 lead late in the third quarter, in what resulted in a marvelous performance to help give Collingswood a 30-26 victory over Clayton in Clayton. Luby followed up his long touchdown with a two yard run which...
Cedar Grove wraps up business trip with big win vs. Schalick in Battle at the Beach
Rob Gogerty wanted to give his team more of an overall experience leading into its season opener. Instead of getting up early to make the 2 1/2-hour drive, getting off the bus and playing a game, Cedar Grove arrived Wednesday in preparation for its Battle at the Beach contest against Schalick.
Tolls increase on 4 bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Toll increases on four major bridges connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey are officially in effect as of Sunday, Sept. 1.Earlier this summer, the Delaware River Port Authority approved a toll increase tied to the Consumer Price Index that was initially scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 1, and increase tolls from $5 to $6.50 for passenger vehicles.Then in July, the DRPA unanimously voted to instead increase tolls from $5 to $6 and pushed back the toll hike by one month to September 1.The higher tolls are now in effect on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Walt Whitman...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sun 9/1
8 - 11 knots (Gust 14 knots) TODAY: SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms. TONIGHT: SW winds around 10 kt, becoming NW with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
New Jersey Drivers Think This Is Our Area’s Most Dreaded Road
The easy answer to the question of which road in Monmouth and Ocean Counties is ‘all of them’, but we dug a little deeper. You can make a compelling argument for at least a dozen roads in our area that could proudly hold this title. And frankly, each...
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway calls for external investigation into gymnastics program
A day after New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy called allegations made by former Rutgers gymnasts against head coach Umme Salim-Beasley “really ugly and very disturbing,” University President Jonathan Holloway called for an external investigation into the program. The external probe comes as the university conducts an internal investigation...
Middle Thorofare Bridge reopens in Lower Township after being hit by boat
The Middle Thorofare Bridge in Lower Township, New Jersey, was shut down Friday night after it was hit by a boat, according to police. Witnesses say a boat struck the bridge around 9:30 p.m. One man was waiting to cross over from the Cape May side when he says it looked like the boat lost power and then struck the bridge.
2 dead from West Nile virus in New Jersey, health officials say
TRENTON, N.J. — Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.The New Jersey Department of Health said one death was in Cumberland County and the other was in Mercer County. Officials said both individuals were older adults.Six more cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer and Middlesex counties, health officials said. They said all of the patients are over 50 years old.These cases are in addition to two reported earlier this summer in Middlesex and Union counties. Both patients were treated and released,...
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