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Spooky Fun: Ocean County's Trick-or-Treat Times!
Halloween is that classic annual adventure where you transform into your favorite character, armed with your trusty candy bucket - often shaped like a pumpkin or, in my younger days, a good old pillowcase (bet you did the same!).
Vampires in the Garden State: Top Cities Ranked
Vampire-friendly cities might sound a bit peculiar and eerie, don't they? But with Halloween lurking around the corner, the timing couldn't be more perfect.
In New Jersey, It's Not Just a Roller Coaster Ride; It's a Phobia
Certainly, we all harbor our own individual fears, don't we? In my case, it's unequivocally Ophidiophobia, commonly known as the fear of snakes.
New Jersey Files Lawsuit Against Facebook and Instagram
It's been a long time coming, and for anyone tuned into the digital landscape, this won't come as a surprise. The attorneys general from 42 states have taken action by filing a lawsuit against the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, honing in on their business practices...
Why Daylight Saving Time Feels Like a Time-Traveling Headache
Here we are once again, approaching the end of daylight saving time, that biannual tradition of 'falling back' to standard time and resetting our clocks
Toms River, NJ Police Issue Warning About Phone Scam
Be alert to the fact that scammers are attempting to impersonate the Toms River Police Department, aiming to deceive you into paying erroneous fees.
When Will We See First Snow in New Jersey?
As a passionate New Jersey writer, I believe it's my duty to broach a topic that might not be on everyone's minds just yet - winter.
Black Bear Hunting in New Jersey?
If you're like me and not well-versed in hunting, the revelation of bear hunting in New Jersey might come as a surprise. It caught my attention when I stumbled upon a story about the Supreme Court allowing black bear hunting in the state.
The first of the two scheduled hunts concluded last week, running from October 9th to the 14th, and another session is planned for December 4th to the 9th...
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Alert: Surprise Packages & Scams for NJ
Something tricky is happening around the country and here in New Jersey, and it's important to be careful and pay attention.
Ocean County Trick or Treat Times
Ocean County Trick or Treat Times!
Halloween is that classic annual adventure where you transform into your favorite character, armed with your trusty candy bucket - often shaped like a pumpkin or, in my younger days, a good old pillowcase (bet you did the same...