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Lego designer builds this NJ landmark, with hope Lego makes it into sets
◽ With enough support, could be reviewed for retail. A national landmark in New Jersey has been pitched as a Lego building set. Photos of the build have already attracted hundreds of supporters at the Lego Ideas website. Nassau Hall at Princeton University was built by the creator dubbed "Bricksmitherd,"...
Dine on a farm — with celebrity chefs — at this special New Jersey dinner
If you're a fan of farm-to-table dinners and famous chefs, then start saving your cash — because two "Hell's Kitchen" winners are teaming up with chef Robbie Felice to put on New Jersey's most epic outdoor meal. To be hosted on the grounds of The NJ Farm at Glenwood Mountain in Vernon, the two-night...
JCP&L to upgrade transmission substation in New Jersey
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is in the process of upgrading a transmission substation in Morristown to minimize the impact of power outages caused by flooding. Basically, the $78 million project involves raising the ... Read More » The post JCP&L to upgrade transmission substation in New Jersey appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Big NJ MVC fail that ruined weekend plans for many
For all the progress New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has made over the past 10-plus years, there have also been some setbacks. Of course, that's to be expected of most agencies and companies. It's where the saying of two steps forward, one step back comes from. And when it comes...
New Jersey Stadium Ranked Among The Worst in America
According to a recent survey, New Jersey is where you'll find one of America's worst stadiums, and two local teams call it home. We have all heard New York Giants and New York Jets fans complain about how expensive MetLife Stadium is. New Jersey Stadium Is Among The Worst In...
NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
Manahawkin Summer Concert Series and Farmers Market Kicks off Monday, July 8
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The Summer Concert series will kick off this Monday, July 8 at the Manahawkin Lake. Come out and listen to Ridgemont High, which plays the Best of the 80's! Rock, Pop, & One-Hit-Wonders. Super-Sized Party Rock (without cheese).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This Monday's concert will also feature a Farmers Market from 4 p.m. to dusk. The free concerts will run every Monday in July and August and begin at 6:30 p.m. Performances are made possible in part by a grant received from the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission & the NJ...
New Jersey is one of the most charitable states in the U.S.
We may not have the best reputation around the rest of the country, but people who live here know what real New Jerseyans are like. We are more likely than most people in other states to do things like help a stranger, donate money at least once a month, volunteer time at least once a month and even plan to be an organ donor.
Big 13-pound doormat fluke strikes off New Jersey coast
Get the nets ready, a 13-pound doormat fluke was caught by an ocean-going fishermen on Tuesday. The big fluke was the first doormat of the season to be reported to the Asbury Park Press. It was weighed at the Tackle Box in Hazlet, which has hung its fair share of large...
Swimming banned at large N.J. reservoir all summer due to toxic algae
Swimming is banned at Spruce Run Recreation Area in Hunterdon County this summer due to harmful algal blooms that can cause health problems, state officials said Thursday. Harmful algal blooms, known as HABs, are a “growing global problem” and have been detected in New Jersey lakes this year at various levels, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
After juggling two college sports, this former N.J. star to focus on wrestling (for now)
Jimmy Mullen bounced between practices, meetings and study sessions so frequently he thought he would document what the true life of a college athlete juggling two sports would look like. That, in itself, became another full-time job. Mullen, NJ.com’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2023, knew he was taking...
$10K in state budget allocated to ‘Brian Stack Internship Program’ — but not that Brian Stack
The recently approved New Jersey state budget includes a $10,000 allocation to the “Brian Stack Internship Program,” but it has nothing to do with the state senator and Union City mayor. Instead, the program is named after an aide who worked in Gov. Tom Kean’s administration in the...
Shocking Revelation About NJ’s Most Beloved Ice Cream Truck Revealed
When I was a kid, it wasn't summer until Mr. Softee started coming around. The ice cream truck meant our best days were ahead of us. Once we heard that song, it was like the neighborhood came alive again. Whenever I hear the Mr. Softee theme song even to this day, core childhood memories are unlocked.
Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
Look for these NJ athletes at the Paris Olympics this summer
New Jersey has been ready — along with the rest of the world — to again cheer on our hometown Olympic athletes. Trials to qualify for various events at the summer games in Paris, France, have now been winding down. Among them, NJ track star Athing Mu suffered...
NJ schools prepare to feed 60,000 more students starting in September
When New Jersey’s 1.4 million K-12 students return for the new public school year in September, 60,000 more of them will qualify for free or reduced-price meals as a new state law kicks in, representing a new front in the state’s efforts to curb food insecurity. The Working...
Strong thunderstorms moving into North Jersey, flood advisory issued
Strong thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of North Jersey on Friday evening. The National Weather Service has issued "special weather statement" that the storms could hit Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties in New Jersey, as well as counties over the New York border. At 7:45 p.m., "doppler radar was...
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