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Fisherman finds dead dolphin on N.J. beach
A bottlenose dolphin was brought ashore dead in Monmouth County early Sunday morning after a boater spotted it floating in the ocean overnight. Volunteers from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine drove to Long Branch Sunday morning to assess the carcass, said its director, Sheila Dean. More information about the animal would likely be available Monday, she said.
A new family member is waiting for you. Adoptable pets looking for a home to share with you. May 18-19
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Recent years have seen a rise in the popularity of pet travel to the point where some pet owners would not leave the house without their animals. There are now fewer restrictions on pets traveling with their owners on buses, trains, and other modes of transportation. More hotels are now allowing cats, dogs, and birds inside. Many don’t care what kind of pet you bring as long as it stays within the weight restrictions.
Lights, Camera, Action! Perth Amboy Lands a Major Movie Role
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The “City by the Bay” has a huge supporting role in a major motion picture with many of its streets and buildings used as backdrops for outdoor and indoor scenes. Production company, Pink Toes LLC, filmed in Perth Amboy for a few days in May, shooting scenes for “Tow,” a big-screen picture to be released later this year or in early 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The movie will star Academy Award winners Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose, and Octavia Spencer; Grammy winner Demi Lovato; and 21-year-old actor Dominic Sessa,...
Middlesex County lottery player wins $20K playing Quick Draw
A lottery player in Middlesex County won $20,000 in the Saturday, May 18, Quick Draw drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Sean's Pub N' Grub in the Parlin section of Woodbridge, 50 Deerfield Road. With drawings every four minutes, Quick Draw Progressive gives players a chance to win up...
Fostering Connections for Better Health
RED BANK, NJ - Area seniors are invited to a special day of wellness and social connections from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 29, at the Red Bank Family YMCA, located at 166 Maple Avenue. The free event celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day® and marks Older Americans Month, honoring the contributions of older adults in communities across the country. In Monmouth County, seniors comprise 19.4 percent of the total population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The Y is dedicated to keeping seniors engaged, active, and healthy,”...
Powerball ticket worth $50K bought at N.J. grocery store
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold for Saturday’s lottery drawing at a grocery store in Middlesex County. The lucky ticket was bought at Caba Grocery on Brighton Avenue in Perth Amboy, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday. The ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball. No one across...
Ocean Grove surrenders on allowing Sunday morning beach access, at least for now
OCEAN GROVE - The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, which governs much of life in a place that has been nicknamed "God's Square Mile," has been forced to allow access to the beach from its boardwalk on Sunday mornings, at least for now. Last fall, the state Department of Environmental...
Asbury Park Announces Summer Day Camp Program for 2024: Registration Now Open
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park, in collaboration with the Asbury Park Board of Education, is excited to open registration for its 2024 Summer Day Camp. The program is tailored for children currently in kindergarten through to 7th grade. The camp offers an enriching lineup of activities and field trips designed to engage young minds during the summer break. Summer Day Camp is scheduled to run from June 24 through August 9, operating on weekdays between 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM. The program will take place at two locations: Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Dr....
Tents, canopies banned at Island Beach State Park this summer
Leave those tents at home if you’re heading to Island Beach State Park this summer. A new rule change will limit the types of sun shades allowed in the state park. Starting Memorial Day weekend, tents and canopies will no longer be allowed in the swimming areas of the park, Department of Environmental Protection spokesman Larry Hajna said.
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