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Specialty gift retailer opens another full-format location in New Jersey
HAMILTON (Atlantic) — A Pennsylvania-based retailer continues to expand its presence in the Garden State. Norman's Hallmark has opened for business at Wrangleboro Consumer Square in the Mays Landing section of town. The shop joins a lineup of heavy-hitting retailers at the plaza like Target and Kohl's. The 4,500-square-foot...
NJ town offering $10K toward down payment of home purchase
MIDDLETOWN — It'll soon be a little more enticing to do unpaid work in this Monmouth County township. Middletown officials have announced a new round of incentives for folks who decide to volunteer as a first responder, such as a firefighter or emergency medical technician. "These individuals give so...
Where to get over-the-counter birth control pills in NJ
Well, the FDA approved it back in July 2023, and it’s here. Why have to consult a pesky doctor for birth control when now it’s available as an over-the-counter pill?. The first over-the-counter birth control pill was approved by the FDA and is already widely available all across New Jersey.
Drunk, speeding friend with fake ID killed high school grad, investigators say
WEST WINDSOR — The driver of a Tesla that slammed into a tree, killing his 18-year-old passenger, had a blood alcohol level of 0.125 and driving at nearly 80 mph, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. Daniel Haas, 18, of West Windsor, and member of the Class of...
How Michael Schenker Got ‘Hardcore Fans’ Axl Rose and Slash on New LP
Michael Schenker achieved a rare feat on his star-studded new album, My Years With UFO: He lured Axl Rose into the studio to record a guest vocal on an updated version of UFO's "Love to Love." In fact, Schenker tells UCR, he didn't even have to ask Rose to participate...
GameStop to close more stores: These NJ locations are kaput
MIDDLETOWN — It will be game over for more GameStop locations after a recent sharp drop in sales. For over a decade, the video game retailer has struggled to adapt to a changing market shifting toward digital sales and downloads. GameStop saw five CEOs leave in five years as they all failed to turn the business around.
How The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show Looked In High School
I don't know about all of you, but picture day was always one of the most stressful days of the year for me. I was very much the kind of person who didn't like getting their photo taken and was never happy with the final result. Plus, they always gave...
NJ equips school districts with free life-saving naloxone
TRENTON — It’s a new era for New Jersey school districts. The New Jersey Department of Human Services and Department of Education have announced all districts have access to free naloxone — possible through the Naloxone DIRECT Program. “Addiction doesn’t discriminate, and the heartbreaking reality is overdoses...
How Foreigner’s Lost Lou Gramm Song Was Finally Completed
Foreigner has released the first new song with Lou Gramm in three decades – and no one is more pleased than the singer. "Turn Back the Time" was part of demo sessions held with Mick Jones for a potential follow-up to 1994's Mr. Moonlight that never happened. "I had given up on those songs that were unfinished. I'd given up because we didn't talk anymore after that," Gramm tells UCR. "I thought we were in our golden era – almost."
Retail theft getting out of hand in NJ: Would this law help?
⚫ A new bill aims to put a dent in organized retail theft. ⚫ Crackdowns elsewhere have led to more criminal activity in NJ, legislators say. ⚫ The bill also targets retail theft that turns violent. Retail theft has become an extremely profitable criminal enterprise in New Jersey, and some...
National Reporter from Middletown, NJ Admits ‘Personal Relationship’ with RFK Jr., Who She Covered
New York Magazine placed one of its high-profile journalists on leave after the New Jersey native admitted to a "personal relationship" with former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom she had profiled for the publication. "Recently our Washington Correspondent Olivia Nuzzi acknowledged to the magazine’s editors that she had...
Longstanding NJ scarecrow contest offering hundreds in cash prizes
EASTAMPTON — Do you have what it takes to assemble the best scarecrow?. Burlington County is calling all families, clubs, service organizations and artists to sign up for a long-running tradition: the scarecrow contest. “It’s a fun autumn tradition that brings more people to the beautiful Smithville Park. It’s...
Revisiting Stevie Nicks’ 1983 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Performance
On Oct. 12, Stevie Nicks will finally return to Saturday Night Live, over 40 years since her only other appearance on the show on Dec. 10, 1983. This year, she'll serve as the musical guest while pop star Ariana Grande plays the role of host. What songs Nicks will perform...
Reality TV Star Opening Addiction And Mental Health Treatment Center In New Jersey
You probably remember him as the guy who loved to party on MTV's "Jersey Shore" which premiered back in 2009. He was on all six seasons of the hit reality show as well as "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation." Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has been very open about his struggles with...
Spirit Halloween and Chipotle team up for dumbest costumes ever
Do you remember when social media had a fun time with fake Halloween costume pics that were allegedly available at Spirit Halloween but they were only funny memes?. They used the Spirit Halloween packaging design but everything else was made up for fun. Here’s an example. One had Chris...
Indictment: NJ power couple punched, beat and knocked out child with broom
ATLANTIC CITY — The mayor of and his wife — who is the superintendent of the city school district — have been indicted on charges of child abuse, months after their arrests in a case that also ensnared a school principal. Marty Small Sr. and 47-year-old La’Quetta...
Yikes! It costs how much for dental insurance in NJ?
🔵 NJ is an expensive state for dental insurance, according to a report. 🔵 Cost of living and supply and demand are to blame. 🔵 Medical inflation has also played a role in high premium costs. You may notice some sticker shock at the dentist. That's because...
A Look Inside The Most Beloved Delis in All Of New Jersey
New Jersey residents definitely have a few food staples that they enjoy regularly, sometimes without realizing how special they are. Whether it’s bagels, pork roll, hoagies, or fresh deli meats, the Garden State has its own unique flavor!. Everyone has their go-to local deli where they know their order...
Why NJ residents should never answer calls from these area codes
This happens to just about everyone: your phone rings and it's some area code and phone number that you've never seen before. Chances are, it's a scammer. But you might still be tempted to answer it. What if it was someone you know who's really trying to reach you — should you call that number back? Or on the other hand, maybe you just want to have some fun and harass the scammer. Either way, experts say you should never do either of those things.
New Jersey’s Oldest Horse Racetrack Is Closing For Good
The oldest horse racetrack in New Jersey, and the United States is closing at the end of the year. Freehold Raceway is, and has been a major part of the community for a very long time, and also has major historical importance on a national level. Freehold Raceway Is Closing...
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