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We’re Surrounded! New Jersey Bracing for Massive Bed Bug Invasion
Bed bugs. The thought of them makes most people's skin crawl. It turns out that the bloodsuckers surround New Jersey. Bed bugs are tiny insects that have been around for centuries. These pests can be highly damaging, infesting homes, hotels, and other places where people live and sleep. They are...
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
Update: Prepare for damaging winds with thunderstorms in 3 N.J. counties Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:58 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Egg Harbor City,...
Morning Joe Hosts Pummel Fence-Sitting Democrat Over Biden Staying In The Race: ‘Congressman! Congressman!’
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in November, joined the hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Wednesday The post Morning Joe Hosts Pummel Fence-Sitting Democrat Over Biden Staying In The Race: ‘Congressman! Congressman!’ first appeared on Mediaite.
ALERT: Possible Great White Shark Reported Off The Jersey Shore Coast
Possible Shark Spotted Off The Coast Of New Jersey. It is summer and it is a time for a lot of folks to be in the Atlantic Ocean here along the Jersey Shore. Millions come to visit and spend time in Jersey during the summer. When we do get a visit from sharks in the area we wanna make sure we get information correct and don’t scare folks. At the same time when I come across information, I do want to share it. Recently the Patch reported a “possible” shark sighting and it could “possibly” be a great white.
Hanover Park football bringing back talent that could win big | State of the Program
To say Dan Fulton is excited for the 2024 season would be an understatement. Though the Hanover Park coach says he’s always amped this time of the year, there’s something special about the upcoming campaign that has the veteran skipper over the moon. “It’s a bit too early to predict what kind of team...
Coach USA Terminates 20 NJ Transit Lines In Filing For Bankruptcy, NJT 'Exploring Every Option'
The pressure is on for NJ Transit.The company was left high and dry when Coach USA announced it would be terminating its agreement with the major transportation company, halting service to 20 of its bus routes in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties come Aug. 16.The decision to do so was made amid …
Sedan Wedged Under Deck After Trip Down Steep Washington Twp Driveway Goes Awry (Photos)
The red Toyota Corolla was found wedged under the back deck of a home on the 700 block of Van Emburgh Avenue in Washington Township, Boyd A. Loving said from the scene. Local police and firefighters responded, as did a flatbed tow truck, to extricate the vehicle. Daily Voice has...
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
Atlantic Health System inks joint venture with physician group
Atlantic Health System in Morristown, N.J, plans to form a joint venture with Richmond, Va.-based Premier Health Associates, a primary and specialty care group with 15 physician offices and one ASC across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a July 15 news release reports. Premier Health will join the Atlantic Health care...
Somerset County Wins National Award for “Farm to Frame” Agriculture & Arts Program
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County’s “Farm to Frame” program which combined agriculture and art has won a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Award at its national conference in Hillsborough County, Fla. More than 30 artists from throughout the Garden State created works of art based on local farms, highlighting the beauty and importance of Somerset County’s preserved farmland and agricultural industry.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our farmers are integral to Somerset County’s healthy environment and economic vitality, and the artists who participated in the Farm to Frame program captured them perfectly,” said...
Paterson Man Faces Lengthy Sentence for July Shooting That Left Two Injured
PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man faces a lengthy prison sentence following his arrest in connection with the July 3 shooting that left two people with non-fatal gunshot wounds. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi, Daeron L. Jones, 36, is charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, and Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously reported, at approximately 4:07 p.m. on the...
What $1 million or less gets you in Somerset County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Somerset County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
What $1 million can buy you in Warren County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Warren County, here’s what sold for or under $1,000,000 between July 8 and July 14. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Man Charged With Embezzling $1.2 Million From Employer
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ.- On Wednesday, following a months-long investigation by Bergen County Authorities, a 44-year-old Belle Mead, New Jersey, man was taken into custody and charged in connection with a 4-year, $1.2 million embezzlement scheme. According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, in December 2023, Detectives of the Ridgefield Police...
Employment program gives young adults hands-on experience in entertainment industry
A new summer program is allowing young adults to get hands-on experience in the arts and entertainment industry in Newark, New Jersey.Young adults from ages 18-24 participated in training including sound engineering and professional recording, media and TV production, acting and the entertainment business at Galaxy Sound Studios."I really want these kids to get things that school can't teach them in music classes," said Cashmere King, Owner of Galaxy Sound Studios.Newark is becoming a major hub for arts and entertainment, with Lionsgate Studios moving there, and the presence of New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Symphony Hall, and the Prudential...
Newark’s community fridge targets food insecurity
Mayor Ras Baraka joined the United Community Corporation and the city’s Center for Hope to officially open the Hyatt Courts community refrigerator on Wednesday. “It’s an opportunity for people in the community to have access to this food a couple times a week, without pay, as long as it is available,” said Baraka. “Especially with the high cost of living, high cost of groceries, the high cost of rent, the high cost of everything in this country. . . This makes this incredibly important now more than any other time.”
What a relief! Berry Lane Park splash pad reopens and Pavonia Avenue Pool could be next
Kids in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood wilting from the summer’s sizzling temperatures finally got some cooling relief Thursday when water flowed from the Berry Lane Park splash pad for the first time this year. The splash pad, located in biggest city park, was temporarily repaired this week, allowing...
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