Tamara Walker

1 week ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

A severe, fast-moving thunderstorm with bands of rapidly moving showers and powerful winds left thousands of New Jersey residents without power Thursday night. According to the National Severe Storm Laboratory, part of NOAA there are a variety of types of damaging winds formed by different thunderstorms that can produce straight-line winds. This occurs when the thunderstorm downdraft hits the ground and flows outward. Winds can cause damage when they reach 50 mph. What are straight line winds?

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Nearly every year, the Garden State competes with Rhode Island as the most densely populated state, according to Readers Digest. There are 9.5 million New Jerseyans that live in 564 towns and municipalities. Which one has the highest population? The magazine sourced the latest New Jersey Demographics data to figure it out, and two Ocean County towns ranked in the top 10.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tamara Walker

Juneteenth is still a recognized federal and state holiday in New Jersey and some states across the country. Even though the Trump administration has pushed to end diversity, equity and inclusion, at numerous federal agencies, the holiday has not been cancelled. This year Juneteenth will mark its 159 year of celebrations. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tamara Walker

Ready to indulge your taste buds? No matter what flavor you prefer, this New Jersey ice cream parlor will satisfy your sweet tooth, according to "Eat This, Not That!"The nutrition tips and health advice site compiled data from personal experiences, online reviews, sourcing philosophies, and national accolades, to find The Best Ice Cream Shop in Every State worth screaming about. In New Jersey, Nicholas Creamery was named as the Garden State top dessert destination.

1 week ago | app.com | Tamara Walker

Apparently, New Jersey is a hotbed for families ready to settle down. In fact, the Garden State competes with Rhode Island as the most densely populated state nearly every year, according to The Readers Digest. There are 9.5 million New Jerseyans that live in the states' 564 towns and municipalities. So which town has the highest population?