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Legendary Daytime Talk Show Host, Phil Donahue, Dies at 88
One of the biggest names in the history of daytime television has passed away. Phil Donahue, who hosted the Phil Donahue Show, died yesterday (Sunday, August 18) at the age of 88, multiple outlets confirm. TODAY was the first to confirm the news of his passing. They said they received...
NJ weather: One more round of rain Monday, then feeling like fall
This weekend progressed from unsettled to downright torrential. Sunday evening's rain totalled 5 inches in parts of North Jersey, touching off serious flooding concerns and snarling traffic all over. The drenching downpours have since exited, although residual puddles remain through your Monday morning commute. Flight delays and cancellations are plentiful...
NJ arsonist in hate spree home fire is sentenced – NJ Top News
VINELAND — Police have identified three victims from Millville killed in a crash on Saturday morning. An investigation found that around 8:30 a.m., a 2006 BMW heading west on Mays Landing Road lost control near Panther Road in Vineland. Three people were in the vehicle. The car was going...
Not enough love for electric vehicles in NJ, poll finds
⚫ Poll respondents admit they have no plans to ever buy an EV. ⚫ There are concerns about cost, operability, and charging. ⚫ NJ has ambitious goals for an all-electric future. New Jersey envisions a time — not too far ahead — when all new cars sold are fully electric....
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 8/19
HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
NJ is getting bigger: Obesity report shows impact of pandemic
⚫ More patients are being diagnosed as obese/overweight. ⚫ Obesity leads to more issues, and more pressure on the health care system. You're definitely not alone, according to new data. But that fact shouldn't provide you with any relief — it's still a major concern, and a bad sign of what's to come down the line for the New Jersey health care system.
Hey NJ, when’s the last time you made this embarrassing error?
It's an awful experience that nobody likes to admit they've done before. But in all likelihood, this has happened to you at least once in your life. And it just sneaks up on you. Sure some factors can cause it, but you never believe it's going to happen. I'm talking...
Nice public golf course in a sleepy area of NJ
For a good cheap round of nine holes, this is a great spot. It’s a bit off the beaten path but it provides a fun challenge too. The quiet area of New Jersey makes for a great setting. I’m talking about Cream Ridge Golf Course. It’s a public track...
This Jersey beach town is great for a night out
Before the summer is over make sure you take a few trips to the beach. The water gets warmer as the summer comes closer to an end. So even though the temperature might not be unbearably hot, the water temperature is nice. And if you can, make a trip down...
Major Jersey Shore bridge into Wildwood Crest, NJ closes indefinitely
LOWER TOWNSHIP — A major bridge down the shore will likely remain closed for the rest of the summer, causing headaches for locals and shoobies alike. The Middle Thorofare Bridge, or Two Mile Bridge, closed late Saturday morning for a motor failure. It's stuck in the open position and...
New bodycam footage shows fatal Fort Lee, NJ police shooting
FORT LEE — Police officers shot a woman experiencing a mental health crisis just seconds after breaking down her apartment door as seen in new bodycam video. The Attorney General's Office released around 12 minutes of footage from the fatal encounter in the early morning hours of July 28.
This new Halle Berry, Mark Wahlberg movie is pure New Jersey
If actor Mark Wahlberg really thinks he could have single-handedly stopped 9/11 if he were on that plane (a real thing he said) then I guess the construction worker character he plays in a new movie could really become a secret agent. That’s part of the crazy plot to a...
NJ Costcos are having a major change in how you’ll shop
Another big change is coming to Costco in how you’ll shop. Unlike the craziness customers went through in New Jersey regarding whether they did or didn’t have to have a membership to buy gasoline, this change is happening here and all across the country. Costco has decided to...
World famous pork roll competition returns to Trenton, NJ
Fall is such an awesome time of year throughout the Great Garden State. In fact, out of all the seasons, autumn is often considered one of the best times of year in our part of the country. And who can argue? Especially early fall when the weather is still warm,...
NJ school district to adopt universal school hours for all grades
NEWARK — The start of a school year is all about change — a change of pace, a new grade level, a shift in routine and more. But come Sept. 3, Newark Public Schools are implementing another new normal: universal school hours. The school day will now be...
New law in NJ protects unauthorized immigrants on the job
⚫ A new law targets employers who are trying to cheat workers or the state. ⚫ The law further protects one's immigration status in New Jersey. A new law in the Garden State says one's immigration status can't be used as a reason for punishment on the job. Acting Gov....
This is the most common job in New Jersey
I don’t know if you’ll find these statistics as insane as I did but decide for yourself. There are numbers out from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics about the thousands of different jobs that 4.6 million workers in New Jersey head to every day. Yes, literally thousands.
3 Millville, NJ men dead in morning crash as BMW flips over
VINELAND — Police have identified three victims from Millville killed in a crash on Saturday morning. An investigation found that around 8:30 a.m., a 2006 BMW heading west on Mays Landing Road lost control near Panther Road in Vineland. Three people were in the vehicle. The car was going...
Another hidden gem waterfront bar at the Jersey Shore
There are a few businesses in New Jersey that have the same name. I'm sure there are quite a few Sal's Pizza's in our state, for example. Most people in Central Jersey may have heard of the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. There is also a Wonder Bar in Atlantic City.
Two years later, still no answers about why K-9 died in fire official’s car
🚨 Gloucester County K9 Ember died while in the care of the fire marshal in 2022. 🚨 An investigation by the Attorney General's office is ongoing. 🚨 County commissioner Chris Konawel is calling for closure to the case. Two years ago Gloucester County K9 Ember died while...
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