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New Jersey, California residents snap up NYC real estate as international demand slides
Non-New Yorkers are diving into New York City’s real estate market—and most are from just across the Hudson River. Buyers who live outside of NYC purchased 23 percent of all properties in the city in the first half of the year, with New Jersey residents closing the most deals, according to a report from PropertyShark. That’s an increase from the same period a decade ago, when non-New Yorkers purchased 19 percent of the city’s residential real estate.
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
New Jersey lottery player wins $1.38 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where
A trip to a convenience store resulted in a million-dollar payday for one lucky New Jersey lottery player. On Tuesday, a Bergen County lottery player won the $1,386,281 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning ticket which matched all five numbers was sold at the Krauszer’s Food Store on...
Camden County woman hospitalized after stray bullet strikes in her home
GLOUCESTER CITY — South Jersey police said a local man fired a gun during a dispute and accidentally shot an elderly woman in a nearby home. The victim, identified only as a 67-year-old, was hospitalized in stable condition after Monday night's incident along the 600 block of Hunter Avenue. Her alleged assailant, 51-year-old...
See homes sold in the Cherry Hill area, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Cherry Hill area reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 70 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,009-square-foot home on Church Road in Cherry Hill that sold for $475,000.
Gateway Development Commission secures $3.8B in funding for Hudson Rail Tunnel project
The Gateway Development Commission has been authorized by its board to enter into a final agreement in September with the Federal Railroad Administration for a $3.8 billion Federal-State Partnership grant to fund the Hudson Tunnel Project. The money is the final funding piece for the $16 billion project to build a new rail tunnel that will carry Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains under the Hudson River into Manhattan.
NJ Transit is free until Sept. 2. Here’s how to take advantage.
After a series of shutdowns that left thousands of NJ Transit customers flailing this summer, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced that relief was headed customers’ way. Murphy announced on Thursday, Aug. 15, that NJ Transit would waive all transportation fares between Monday, Aug. 26, and Monday, Sept. 2. That means all NJ...
Why your young driver may be better off in NJ than elsewhere
⚫ A new report ranks the best and worst states for teen drivers. ⚫ NJ gets credit for having "strict driving laws" ⚫ A law taking effect in 2025 will add a major requirement for new drivers. New Jersey gets some praise in a report released Tuesday on young drivers.
Fast-food prices are high and inconsistent across N.J. See the statewide data.
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New Jersey’s Debbie Harry still owns the stage at 79
July 1st of this year Debbie Harry turned 79 years old. There is nothing in her DNA that will stop her from performing the best in rock and roll. She has a drive, and talent that is unmatched by younger musicians. Debbie Harry could care less what her birth age...
Honorees for Fulfill's 40th Anniversary Gala Announced: Gov. Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy, County Commissioners, Causeway CARes, Monmouth Beach Kids Quench Hunger.
MONMOUTH COUNTY– Earlier this month, Fulfill Board Chair, Susan Doctorian Kyrillos and Fulfill President and CEO, Triada Stampas, announced this year’s honorees for its September 26, 40th Anniversary Gala. The honorees include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy – Champion of Change Award The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners – Humanitarian Impact Award Causeway CARes, funded by the Wintrode Family Foundation – Community Leadership Award Monmouth Beach Kids Quench Hunger – Junior Humanitarian Award The evening will also feature Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television journalist, Yale professor and author, Jack Ford as the esteemed master of ceremonies, and...
Kittatinny receives $5K from T-Mobile contest as NJ schools vie for top prize
For over a decade, fall athletes at Kittatinny Regional High School have had the unique opportunity to play a game under the glow of LED lights, a week that draws the rural community together. The brainchild of the Kittatinny Cougar Athletic Association, the "Week of Lights," is a once-a-year chance for athletes to...
Camden County has reported its 1st West Nile virus case of 2024. How to protect yourself.
Earlier this week, Camden County announced the year's first case of West Nile virus, an illness spread primarily by mosquitoes. “West Nile Virus is not typically widespread here in New Jersey; however, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and watch for symptoms,” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, a health department...
Who are top girls soccer midfielders to watch across the state in 2024?
Regular season action can start up this week and NJ Advance Media is featuring the top playmakers who are back in 2024. This list includes players from every part of New Jersey, highlighting returning stars and featuring midfielders with a chance to really break out this season. Click through the...
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