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NEW JERSEY — The price of gas in New Jersey is heading down as the Fourth of July weekend gets closer.

The average price of a gallon of unleaded is $4.85, according to AAA. That's down 2 cents from yesterday and 9 cents from last week. Drivers are paying $1.71 more than this time last year.

AAA says the Energy Information Administration reported the demand for gas decreased ...

NEW JERSEY -- While July 4th fireworks lighting up the sky is fun for many families, they can be particularly scary for the furry family members. In fact, the upcoming holiday is the one on which animals are most likely to go missing, according to lost pet finder PetAmberAlert, there is a 30 to 60 percent increase in lost pets at animal shelters each year between ...

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are informing citizens that the entire Parade route will be closed to all traffic beginning 8:30am on July 4, 2022.

Any requests for overnight parking the night before the parade will not be granted.

Residents must obey all no parking signs along and in the vicinity of the parade route. If residents will be hosting guests, please advise ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police are informing residents of the following details regarding the 4th of July Fireworks and Concert to be held at Parsippany Hills High School.

Gates open at 6:00 PM
Concert at approx.- 7:30 PM
Fireworks at approx.- 9:30 PM
*Please plan alternate travel routes if you are not attending the event. There will be traffic delays in the area of Rt. 53, ...

NEW JERSEY — The price of gas in New Jersey is heading down as the Fourth of July weekend gets closer.

The average price of a gallon of unleaded is $4.85, according to AAA. That's down 2 cents from yesterday and 9 cents from last week. Drivers are paying $1.71 more than this time last year.

AAA says the Energy Information Administration reported the demand for gas decreased ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Funding has been set aside to address Montclair PFOAS and comes along with fourteen NJ community projects, which will be funded by the House Appropriations Committee for 2023, announced Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11).

In Montclair, a Montclair Water Bureau report released in 2014, indicated that Montclair’s three wells have ...

Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden. 

Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage these scraps.  But if these methods aren’t for you, try trench composting. This centuries old technique is low effort and effective.  The process is basically ...

NEW JERSEY- Fourteen community projects will be funded by the House Appropriations Committee for the 2023, announced Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11).

“I am proud to announce that 14 Community Projects I submitted on behalf of NJ-11 are moving forward in this year’s budget process", said Rep. Sherrill. "The projects include infrastructure investments to improve water ...

Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden. 

Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage these scraps.  But if these methods aren’t for you, try trench composting. This centuries old technique is low effort and effective.  The process is basically ...

NEW JERSEY - Create long-lasting beauty and pollinator appeal in your landscape with the help of perennials. With a little bit of planning, you can have flowers, foliage and seed heads that add interest to your garden year-round.

Select perennials including native plants that thrive in the sunlight, soil, and moisture conditions in your garden. Incorporate several inches of compost or other ...