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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.
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Powerball winning numbers, live results for Saturday’s $91M drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s lottery drawing has climbed to an estimated $91 million with a cash option of $43.7 million. The winning numbers were: 18, 25, 31, 40 and 57. The Powerball drawn was 4 with a Power Play of 3x. No one across the county hit Wednesday’s...
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Cops arrest fugitive in sprawling NJ homicide case involving body in bags
✅ Kerry Rollason's dismembered body was found in a Jackson home. ✅ Jared Krysiak was considered a fugitive from justice in the case. ✅ The case is connected to the stabbing death of Gabriella Caroleo. Police on Tuesday arrested the fourth suspect wanted in the death and dismemberment of a...
Camden County Boy Scouts heading home from St. Croix due to global tech outage canceling flight
STRATFORD, N.J. (CBS) — A group of Boy Scouts from Camden County is on the way home Saturday after being stranded in Saint Croix.Troop 122 landed in the Virgin Islands on July 12. The children, who range in age from 11 to 17, spent the last week earning merit badges and practicing lifesaving skills while staying at a 17-acre seafront campground called Camp Howard M. Wall.The scouts' flight to Philadelphia was supposed to leave on Friday but got canceled because of the global tech outage. The scouts were told it could be a week before they could get on another flight.Scoutmaster Stacey White said he's relieved that Spirit Airlines was able to add a flight so the group could leave Saturday night. The troop is scheduled to arrive at Philadelphia International Airport early Sunday morning."Very happy," White said. "It's a lot of responsibility having 30-some kids knowing that they're running out of their medications and some of them, when they're out of medications, have withdrawal symptoms — whatever it is, it was not going to be pretty."White said he got a phone call from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who wanted to make sure the children were OK.
Bruce Springsteen on the poetry of his classic album "Nebraska"
"I lived in this house exactly half a lifetime ago," said Bruce Springsteen. It may not look like much, but this small bedroom in Colts Neck, New Jersey, which still sports the original orange shag rug, is where Springsteen made what he considers his masterpiece: his 1982 album "Nebraska," ten songs dark and mournful. "This is the room where it happened," he said. I saw her standing on her front lawn just twirling her baton Me and her went for a ride, sir, and ten innocent people died From the town of Lincoln, Nebraska, with a sawed-off .410 on my...
Man who forced N.J. towns to provide affordable housing is still fighting 49 years later
Peter O’Connor has simplified his view of life. “We’re each other’s brothers and sisters,” said O’Connor, 82. “We should stop the fighting and start helping each other. If you’re going to do that, it starts with decent housing, that leads to decent education. If you don’t have those two elements it’s hard to move to the next level.”
The biggest moments for Monmouth Park, Haskell Day and Dornoch: 5 takeaways
OCEANPORT – For the moment, let’s forget the numbers, which were record-setting. And the races, which produced some epic performances. It was the vibe in the Monmouth Park grandstand on Haskell Day that stole the show Saturday. The atmosphere for the 57th renewal was electric. The energy was the best since Triple Crown winner...
‘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...
Ex-MLB champion has great reaction after his horse wins race
Former MLB World Series champion Jayson Werth is enjoying a great couple of months at the race track. Werth is a co-owner of Dornoch, a 3-year-old horse that won the Belmont Stakes in early June. The colt was at it again on Saturday when it won the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New... The post Ex-MLB champion has great reaction after his horse wins race appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Get ready for the Middlesex County Fair — everything you need to know
If summer means Ferris wheels, funnel cakes and furry animals, then the Middlesex County Fair is the place for you. Here's everything you need to know about the Middlesex County Fair: When is the Middlesex County Fair? ...
Eighth Annual Ocean County Irish Festival Presented by Northstar VETS & Ocean Family Dental
STAFFORD - The 8th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival Presented by Northstar VETS & Ocean Family Dental will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manahwkin Lake Park. A free and family event to celebrate Irish Heritage with food and craft vendors, live music, Irish Step Dancers, Pipe Bands, Raffles, fun for the kids, Free Parking and Shuttle Bus and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.oceancountyirishfestival.comCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Email: oceancountyirisfestival609@gmail.com Website: www.oceancountyirishfestival.com Facebook: https://www.Ocean County Irish Festival For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Egypt Speedway cancels racing events to mourn longtime boss
Tributes have been pouring in for a New Jersey man who was general manager at a popular car racing venue in Ocean County. Joseph “Joey” Liquori died after a medical emergency on Wednesday at the age of 60, his family confirmed. Liquori was the GM of New Egypt...
Mercer County Parks Hosts “Trenton Talks Basketball Tournament”, Drawing Over 250 Residents
Mercer County Park hosted the first Trenton Talks Basketball Tournament, with a portion of all proceeds going to benefit Trenton’s A Better Way foundation. The tournament brought out over 250 residents from Trenton and surrounding communities. 12 basketball teams competed for top honors. There was also a double-dutch jump rope contest, judged by Skil-Lit Café Owners Robert Wilborn and Dionna Maldonado.
NJ man admits to causing older bicyclist’s death at Jersey Shore
A Seaside Heights man has admitted to causing the death of an older local man, who was knocked from his bicycle last year. On Monday, 41-year-old Anthony Collins pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of 70-year-old Robert May, also of Seaside Heights, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced.
Meek Mill Taunted Over Diddy Rumors After Thrusting On ATV In Viral Video
Meek Mill just cannot shake those Diddy rumors and found himself the butt of the jokes after pulling a stunt on an ATV. Meek Mill may be well known for his love of riding ATVs, but his latest stunts left fans baffled, with many rehashing the gay jokes following allegations in Lil Rod’s sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy.
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