Tamara Walker

New Jersey

Lead News Assistant at Asbury Park Press

Lead New Assistant - Trending Reporter - @AsburyParkPress part of @USAToday| 80's baby| Army mom!| Jersey Girl

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Who's the richest person in New Jersey for 2025? Meet the math prodigy turned billionaire

4 days ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

New Jersey's richest person reclaims his spot for 2025 and it isn't Bruce Springsteen. According to Forbes' annual list for the Richest Person In Every State, the Garden State is one of five with a new billionaire at the top stop. The business magazine report found billionaires in all but three states and one new billionaire for the No. 1 spot. Essex county resident and hedge fund tycoon John Overdeck, of Milburn, is back on top as the wealthiest person from New Jersey.
One of the best amusement parks is right here in Ocean County, according to US News

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Tamara Walker

If thrilling rides ignite your adrenaline is what you seek, New Jersey has them. Hop on the Garden State Parkway and take Exit 98 to Six Flags Great Adventure. It's the best amusement park in New Jersey, according to U.S. News & World Report.
One of the best amusement parks is right here in Ocean County, according to US News

5 days ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

If thrilling rides ignite your adrenaline is what you seek, New Jersey has them. Hop on the Garden State Parkway and take Exit 98 to Six Flags Great Adventure. It's the best amusement park in New Jersey, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Peacock's prequel 'Crystal Lake' series casting call is coming to New Jersey

5 days ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

Are you dying to be famous? Camp Crystal Lake, home to the “Friday the 13th” movies, has reopened for business and its casting call is slashing its way to New Jersey. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors both union and non-union performers local to the New York/New Jersey region. The roles are for young adults, high school students and child actors. Here are the details. New Jersey shooting will take place June through August.
How to watch the Vatican live as cardinals vote for the next pope

1 week ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

The Vatican has announced a date to begin the conclave. The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing Pope Francis' successor on Wednesday, May 7, according to Vatican News. Pope Francis passed away on April 21. He was the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and also the first Latin American pope. During this process, 135 cardinal electors will submit their vote for an eligible baptized Catholic man from around the world the report stated.
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in New Jersey with these food and drink deals

1 week ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

Ready to don that sombrero? Cinco De Mayo, the annual celebration that commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla commences on Monday, May, 5, 2025. Check out these festive deals:7-Eleven and Laredo Taco CompanyLaredo Taco Company are spicing up the holiday with sizzling burrito deals on May 5. Customers can dig into a BOGO offer of buy one, get one free on any burrito of their choice.
Is New Jersey paying a premium for margaritas? Here's the average cost

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tamara Walker

FinanceBuzz says margaritas are the most popular cocktail in the U.S. — especially during Cinco De Mayo. And with the annual celebration approaching, the personal finance website collected data for the cost of a "house" lime margarita from restaurants and bars across the country. It compared the average prices to find the average cost for a margarita nationwide. According to the report, the cost in New Jersey ties with Montana — claiming the 8th spot on the list.
SAT score release times: Here's when you can check your results from May exam

1 week ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

Taking the SATs (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and waiting weeks for your scores can be a stressful process. Especially for high school seniors preparing to apply to the college of their choice by early decision or early action. , an online guidance service for high school families, outlines when students can expect their scores and when colleges will receive score reports. When do SAT scores come out? Depending on your test date, scores become available online about 13 days after you take the test.
Donald Trump approval rating: Has Trump’s economic policy made the economy worse?

1 week ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

A national poll conducted by Emerson College Polling, surveyed 1,000 American voters on the 100 days of the Trump administration. While the president's disapproval rate has not changed, his approval has decreased by two points since a previous poll of his first 50 days. Results from the poll finds President Trump with a 45% job approval, and 45% disapproval; 10% are neutral. Voters still disapprove of Trump’s economy and foreign policies and also remain divided on immigration issues.
New Jersey voters sound off on public Health Policies for Food in new poll

2 weeks ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

The Trump administration's “Make America Healthy Again” campaign spearheaded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. latest quest is to ban synthetic food dyes from foods. In addition to this ban, voters of the Garden State want increased restrictions, trust and confidence from the government when it pertains to public health policies regarding food according the Stockton Polling Institute.