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NJ school principal and her son die in crash during family trip
ENGLEWOOD — An elementary school principal and her son died in a head-on crash in South Africa on the Fourth of July that claimed four lives. Daniela Small-Bailey, principal of the Dr. John Grieco Elementary School in Englewood, was with her son Sidanii Bell visiting with his two children who live in Dullstroom, South Africa, according to a statement from the Englewood School District.
These are the top 10 most popular New Jersey locations on social media
When traveling around the Great Garden State, many of us will tag a terrific location with pictures and short descriptions. These have become the most popular New Jersey locations on Instagram. This information is a wonderful way to check out the aesthetics of a location when deciding to find something...
New Jersey’s party girl gets inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame posthumously
She had big hits with "It’s My Party," "You Don’t Own Me" and "Judy’s Turn to Cry." She charted on the Billboard charts with "Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows," "That’s the Way Boys Are," and "She’s a Fool." Lesley Gore was an icon in the music...
Growing problem with NJ bikers that needs to be addressed
We hear the messages and see the advertisements all the time. If you're driving, do not pick up the phone. At this point in time, most of us know the dangers of this. You grab the phone to check out a message that just arrived. Then a split second later, you're heading off the road or into another vehicle.
Simple trick to help your NJ tomato plant produce more this summer
One of the things I'm not a fan of in New Jersey as a gardener is the fact that our growing seasons aren't all that long. Yes, they are even shorter further north to us, but overall, many parts of the country are able to keep their gardens going longer.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 7/20
4 - 7 knots (Gust 9 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. TONIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Man robbed 3 Trenton cabbies on 3 nights, cops say
TRENTON — Police said they arrested a man who robbed three cab drivers from three different companies since June. Noah Brantley, 18, called for a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street on June 22, July 8 and July 16 for rides to South Trenton. The first two times, Brantley robbed the driver of their wallets and cash when they arrived, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said.
One of NJ’s coolest attractions that’s impossible to see
New Jersey is absolutely full of things to do. It doesn't matter the time of year, our little state packs quite a punch when it comes to amazing fun and activities. Take the street fairs, for example. It is one of the most consistent outdoor activities in The Great Garden State. Not only can you count on them year in and year out, but we probably have more of them happening here than almost any other state.
Police make separate NJ child pornography arrests, days apart
Law enforcement in two different New Jersey counties have announced separate child pornography arrests, days apart. A 55-year-old Willingboro man was taken into custody at his home on Tuesday. Arthur Pitt was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. On Friday, Somerset County...
Manhattan Bagel Replacing Einstein Bros. in Middletown Township, PA
One bagel shop is replacing another in Newtown, PA. Einstein Bagel in the Summit Square Shopping Center closed for good, without warning, back in November of 2022. A paper sign was taped to the door that said, "Sorry we're permanently closed." The Einstein Bagel signs were removed from the exterior...
Report: Another pro sports team could move to NJ
CAMDEN — The Garden State is hoping to sway the Philadelphia 76ers to relocate over to Camden with their vision of a new arena, according to a new report. ROI-NJ, citing anonymous sources, reported that team owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has been experiencing “repeated roadblocks” with its vision to carry arena operations over to Center City Philadelphia.
When NJ should never allow sports on artificial turf
Have you ever noticed lately how many schools around New Jersey seem to be converting their fields to artificial ones? Maybe not all of them, but some at least. Artificial fields do have some benefits over live grass fields. For one, they tend to be much sharper in appearance. They'll...
Drinking buddies: Matthew McConaughey and NJ Gov. Phil Murphy
I thought it was weird when Snoop Dogg started becoming besties with Martha Stewart. That now seems normal compared to this. If you were going to pick a drinking partner for the guy who made “alright, alright, alright!” a catchphrase from “Dazed and Confused,” doesn’t Phil Murphy seem “all wrong all wrong all wrong?”
Russia convicts NJ journalist with of spying in a trial widely seen as politically motivated
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in a maximum-security prison on charges that his employer and the U.S. government have rejected as fabricated. The swift conclusion of the secretive trial in Russia’s highly politicized legal...
Three of America’s Favorite Secret Beaches Are in NJ
It's summertime. Time to kick back, relax, and have a little fun. If you're from New Jersey, like I am...born, raised, and still here...summer means heading to the Jersey Shore as often as you can. The sand between your toes, salt air, ocean breeze, sound of the seagulls, and smell...
Dinosaurs roam NJ flower farm! Your kids won’t wanna miss it
We all spend our summer trying to think of great activities for the kids to do. Stuff that they’ve not done 100 times before. I don’t know about you, but I have kids in my family that are dinosaur freaks. And we’ve been counting down the days until Dino Fest at Arrowhead.
NJ’s favorite pizza topping is disgusting, and it has to be a lie
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”. This quote is commonly but falsely credited to Edmund Burke while historians and academics trace it most closely back to philosopher John Stuart Mill. But dis ain’t about history. Dis is about pizza. So fuggetaboutit!
Hoboken officer honored for exceptional heroism
It's a challenge for many families across New Jersey. You have a relative who struggles with mental health and has episodes where you need to call someone in to help. Now imagine that same relative is suddenly not where they are supposed to be. You frantically check the house for your loved one and then realize the kitchen knife drawer has been rifled through and the back door is open and swinging.
Trump urges unity while proposing sweeping populist agenda
✅Donald Trump's speech was the longest convention speech in modern history. ✅He took a softer tone with a more personal message following the attempt on his life. ✅Trump's family and wife appeared on stage at the end. Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at...
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