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Democratic Senate candidate from NJ reacts to Trump shooting with Lincoln reference
One of New Jersey’s Democratic congressmen shared a reflection on the country being “unmoored” following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in western Pennsylvania this weekend. U.S. Rep. Andy Kim went viral just days into 2021, for cleaning up debris from the floor of the...
Tough financial times causes NJ tourist attraction to close for a while
FARMINGDALE — The Historic Village at Allaire in Monmouth County isn’t going anywhere, but it just started a weeks-long closure beginning today, July 15. The nonprofit organization took to Facebook and said multiple factors have led to the temporary closure: limited grant funding, weather, inflation and the economy.
Trump rally shooter was in 2022 commercial for money manager
The Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was once in a 2022 BlackRock commercial. According to the New York Post, Crooks was briefly featured in an ad for the world's largest money manager along with other students and teachers at Bethel Park High School. The company has since pulled the...
Trump assassination attempt was not a surprise
Former President Trump was back at his summer home in Bedminster, New Jersey, Sunday before leaving later for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. He arrived there only hours after taking a bullet to the side of his head from an assassin's rifle at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. It’s...
The 7 most arrogant cities in New Jersey
Question: Are you a snob? I suppose we should define that word first. Snob: one who tends to rebuff, avoid, or ignore those regarded as inferior -- or one who has an offensive air of superiority in matters of knowledge or taste. With that in mind, as you gander across...
NYC mayor increases security following Trump assassination attempt
(The Center Square) – In response to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday evening, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is putting the city on high alert while using the incident to condemn gun violence. Adams posted on social...
Fratelli’s Pizza Opens in Ventnor, NJ, Shopping Plaza
Fratelli’s Pizza is now open at 5032 Wellington Ave in Ventnor Heights in the Acme shopping plaza. Fratelli's, which was formally La Casa Nostra in Pleasantville, opened on July 1st and is not affiliated with any other Fratelli's Pizza shops. They say they will feature world-famous Grandma Pizza and real Italian cuisine.
Best Spaghetti Sauce in a Jar in the Atlantic City, NJ Area (Photos)
This was a fun assignment, as I polled listeners, readers, friends and family member foodies … asking them to share the best spaghetti sauce in a jar that you can purchase in the Atlantic City, New Jersey area. I realize that for traditionalists, this topic is basically a high...
Winning $10,000 lottery ticket sold at deli in Millville, NJ
Somebody in the Millville area is walking around with a $10,000 winning lottery ticket burning a hole in their pocket. Lottery officials say a winning ticket from last week has yet to be cashed in. New Jersey Lottery officials say a winning ticket from the Mega Millions game on July...
Mays Landing, NJ, man pleads guilty to murdering his mother
A Mays Landing man has admitted to murdering his mother earlier this year. On Friday, 53-year-old Sean Daly pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and now potentially faces 30 years behind bars without the possibility of parole. On the morning of March 20th, 2024, officers with the Hamilton Township Police Department...
In big win for Trump, federal judge dismisses case
WASHINGTON — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump in Florida has dismissed the prosecution because of concerns over the appointment of the prosecutor who brought the case. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted the defense motion to dismiss the case on...
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...
Excessive heat warning for NJ — 3 more very hot, stormy days
Oof. Weather has been a lot lately. We went from heavy rain Friday into Saturday, to increasing heat over the weekend, to stormy weather on Sunday. In fact, those thunderstorms were pretty intense, fueled by equally intense heat and humidity. We even had a few suspected microbursts around New Jersey - localized areas of very strong downdraft winds that caused lots of tree damage and even property damage.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 7/15
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 degrees are expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. At the Shore. Current conditions and forecast...
6 Months Later, a Murder & Violence Update in Atlantic City, NJ
2024 couldn’t have started worse for Atlantic City, New Jersey, in terms of murders and violent crimes. Something needed to be done and real fast. The new year was not even hours old and the first two murders were recorded. This would be followed by two more murders before...
‘It’s time to cool it down,’ Biden says in call for unity after shooting of Trump
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Sunday of the the risks of political violence in the U.S. after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, saying, “It's time to cool it down.”. In a prime-time national address from the Oval Office, Biden said political passions can...
Atlantic County, NJ Women Voters Chair Resigns Over Trump Comments
When you hit the publish button on a social media post, you should consider it a permanent act. Even if you immediately delete it … someone is going to take a screen capture of it, and, it will live on forever. The now former Chairwoman of The Atlantic County...
Governor says man killed at Trump rally was former fire chief who ‘died a hero’
BUTLER, Pa. — On the heels of an apparent attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide recoiled from the shooting that left him wounded but “fine.”. A former fire chief attending the rally with...
Father killed in shooting, attempted carjacking with kids in SUV
TRENTON — A father is dead after a shooting during an attempted carjacking, according to authorities. Several onlookers saw the tragic incident unfold Friday night, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri. When Trenton police got to the scene near Garfield and Farragut Avenues around 10:20 p.m., they found...
2 children among 3 killed in West Orange, NJ house fire
WEST ORANGE — Authorities are investigating what started a house fire on Saturday that killed three people including two children. The deadly blaze broke out around 11 a.m. on Liberty Street in West Orange, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. While the fire mostly stayed in the kitchen,...
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