94.3 The Point » new jersey http://943thepoint.com Jersey Shore's Hit Music Channel Sat, 25 May 2013 14:38:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 New Jersey Named Best State to Raise Children http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-named-best-state-to-raise-children/ http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-named-best-state-to-raise-children/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:11:58 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=196288 The Garden State often gets a bad rap, for everything. But when it comes to raising children, a new study found New Jersey to be tops!

]]> http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-named-best-state-to-raise-children/feed/ 0 © Renata2k | Dreamstime Stock Photos & Stock Free Images New Jersey Teen Sues School District Over Bullying [VIDEO] http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-teen-sues-school-district-over-bullying-video/ http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-teen-sues-school-district-over-bullying-video/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:58:31 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=189570 A New Jersey teenager who endured intense bullying at school from fourth grade through high school is now suing the district and specific students for failing to stop abuse.

]]> http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-teen-sues-school-district-over-bullying-video/feed/ 0 New Jersey Isn't One of the Most Miserable States – But it Isn't One Of The Happiest Either http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-isnt-one-of-the-most-miserable-states-but-it-isnt-one-of-the-happiest-either/ http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-isnt-one-of-the-most-miserable-states-but-it-isnt-one-of-the-happiest-either/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:04:39 +0000 Lou Russo http://943thepoint.com/?p=189384 Here's the good news. According to an msn.com report, New Jersey is not among the states considered to be "most miserable". The bad news, we're not among the top 5 happiest states either.

]]> http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-isnt-one-of-the-most-miserable-states-but-it-isnt-one-of-the-happiest-either/feed/ 0 What's The Jersey Stereotype That Bothers You The Most? [POLL] http://943thepoint.com/whats-the-jersey-stereotype-that-bothers-you-the-most-poll/ http://943thepoint.com/whats-the-jersey-stereotype-that-bothers-you-the-most-poll/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:17:41 +0000 Lou Russo http://943thepoint.com/?p=186209 When it comes to New Jersey, there is no lack of traffic, taxes and we certainly have our share of stereotypes. So, which one of those famous stereotypes bothers you the most?

]]> http://943thepoint.com/whats-the-jersey-stereotype-that-bothers-you-the-most-poll/feed/ 0 flickr user, stev.ie The Official New Jersey 5th Grade Spelling Bee http://943thepoint.com/the-offical-new-jersey-5th-grade-spelling-bee/ http://943thepoint.com/the-offical-new-jersey-5th-grade-spelling-bee/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:52:11 +0000 Dan Specht http://nj1015.com/?p=235933 Attention all 5th Grade students! Coming this May to Middlesex County College will be the first ever state-wide 5th Grade Spelling Bee!

]]> http://943thepoint.com/the-offical-new-jersey-5th-grade-spelling-bee/feed/ 0 Spelling Bee (Flickr User Howard County Library System) 5 New Year's Resolutions for New Jersey http://943thepoint.com/5-new-years-resolutions-for-new-jersey/ http://943thepoint.com/5-new-years-resolutions-for-new-jersey/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:27:38 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=160012 Welcome 2013! With the start of a new year, so begin the new year's resolutions. The key is keep it simple. Don't set yourself up for failure. If you pick just one of our top 5 resolutions for New Jersey, success is almost guaranteed!

]]> http://943thepoint.com/5-new-years-resolutions-for-new-jersey/feed/ 0 Only In New Jersey: Santa Or Starbucks? http://943thepoint.com/only-in-new-jersey-santa-or-starbucks/ http://943thepoint.com/only-in-new-jersey-santa-or-starbucks/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:07:52 +0000 Lou Russo http://943thepoint.com/?p=148012 I was looking at Center Court at Freehold Raceway Mall this past Friday morning during our live Black Friday show, and I decided to take a picture. It wasn't until later that I realized that I had captured a moment that can only happen in New Jersey.

]]> http://943thepoint.com/only-in-new-jersey-santa-or-starbucks/feed/ 0 Lou Russo, Townsquare Media Could New Jersey be Next to Legalize Marijuana? http://943thepoint.com/could-new-jersey-be-next-to-legalize-marijuana/ http://943thepoint.com/could-new-jersey-be-next-to-legalize-marijuana/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:53:16 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=140968 Last night in Colorado, Amendment 64 passed making the state the first in the nation to "legalize" marijuana. But, is New Jersey next?

]]> http://943thepoint.com/could-new-jersey-be-next-to-legalize-marijuana/feed/ 0 David McNew, Getty Images Tomorrow Is World Smile Day: Is New Jersey Ready? http://943thepoint.com/tomorrow-is-world-smile-day-is-new-jersey-ready/ http://943thepoint.com/tomorrow-is-world-smile-day-is-new-jersey-ready/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:58:33 +0000 Lou Russo http://943thepoint.com/?p=126190 World Smile Day was created by Harvey Ball, the guy who invented the "smiley face",  to spread cheer and good will around the world. Is New Jersey ready for a day of smiles?

]]> http://943thepoint.com/tomorrow-is-world-smile-day-is-new-jersey-ready/feed/ 0 flickr user, IquoE Homemade New Jersey Themed Items For Sale [LIST] http://943thepoint.com/homemade-new-jersey-themed-items-for-sale-list/ http://943thepoint.com/homemade-new-jersey-themed-items-for-sale-list/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:02:08 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=123642 I just heard about this site Etsy.com. It's sort of like Ebay meets Amazon in the sense that you can find practically anything. With a simple "homemade New Jersey" search I found some pretty cool stuff!

]]> http://943thepoint.com/homemade-new-jersey-themed-items-for-sale-list/feed/ 0 Etsy.com New Jersey Named Among Richest States http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-named-among-richest-states/ http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-named-among-richest-states/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:00:41 +0000 Laurie Cataldo http://943thepoint.com/?p=122801 24/7 Wall St. has compiled a least of the richest and poorest states in the country based on median household income.

So where does New Jersey rank?

]]> http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-named-among-richest-states/feed/ 0 Facebook Red Bank and Brick Women Named Teachers of the Year http://943thepoint.com/red-bank-and-brick-women-named-teachers-of-the-year/ http://943thepoint.com/red-bank-and-brick-women-named-teachers-of-the-year/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:04:10 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=117863 Congratulations to local women for  being named 2012-2013 Teachers of the Year!

]]> http://943thepoint.com/red-bank-and-brick-women-named-teachers-of-the-year/feed/ 0 Facebook New Jersey Towns You Shouldn't Name Your Kids After http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-towns-you-shouldnt-name-your-kids-after-1/ http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-towns-you-shouldnt-name-your-kids-after-1/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:36:17 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=117816 Nick and Vanessa Lachey are parents of a new baby boy! Welcome Camden. Wait, what?

]]> http://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-towns-you-shouldnt-name-your-kids-after-1/feed/ 0 LukOil Raising Pump Prices to $8 a Gallon http://943thepoint.com/lukoil-raising-pump-prices-to-8-a-gallon/ http://943thepoint.com/lukoil-raising-pump-prices-to-8-a-gallon/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:22:16 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=116919 More than 50 owners of LukOil franchises are planning to protest the company’s “unjustified" pricing policies tomorrow (Wednesday) by raising their gas prices to more than $8 a gallon.

]]> http://943thepoint.com/lukoil-raising-pump-prices-to-8-a-gallon/feed/ 0 What Did You Think Of Gov. Christie's Speech? http://943thepoint.com/what-did-you-think-of-gov-christies-speech/ http://943thepoint.com/what-did-you-think-of-gov-christies-speech/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:40:59 +0000 Lou Russo http://943thepoint.com/?p=112743 I stayed up to watch Gov. Chris Christie's speech last night. I'll tell you one thing. Now matter what your poltical affiliations are, it's pretty refreshing to hear someone talk about the Garden State with some pride!

]]> http://943thepoint.com/what-did-you-think-of-gov-christies-speech/feed/ 0 Spencer Platt, Getty Images Help Name New Jersey's Official Drink [POLL] http://943thepoint.com/help-name-new-jerseys-official-drink-poll/ http://943thepoint.com/help-name-new-jerseys-official-drink-poll/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:59:01 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=98158 Recently, it came to my attention that New Jersey is one of the few states without a state drink. Thanks to some of your great suggestions, it's time to open the voting to name New Jersey's official drink!

]]> http://943thepoint.com/help-name-new-jerseys-official-drink-poll/feed/ 0 wikioticslan, Flickr New Jersey's Official State Drink Is… http://943thepoint.com/new-jerseys-official-state-drink-is/ http://943thepoint.com/new-jerseys-official-state-drink-is/#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:12:17 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=96855 New Jersey seems to have a state "everything." But what about a state drink?

]]> http://943thepoint.com/new-jerseys-official-state-drink-is/feed/ 0 Genista, Flickr Does This Heat Make You A Little Cranky? [Jersey's Point of Lou] http://943thepoint.com/does-this-heat-make-you-a-little-cranky-jerseys-point-of-lou/ http://943thepoint.com/does-this-heat-make-you-a-little-cranky-jerseys-point-of-lou/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:35:59 +0000 Lou Russo http://943thepoint.com/?p=92346 Many studies have been done on how weather affects our mood. So, does the heat really make you cranky?

]]> http://943thepoint.com/does-this-heat-make-you-a-little-cranky-jerseys-point-of-lou/feed/ 0 flickr user Jason OHalloran Jersey Tattoo Artist Surgically Attaches iPod to His Arm [VIDEO] http://943thepoint.com/jersey-tattoo-artist-surgically-attaches-ipod-to-his-arm-video/ http://943thepoint.com/jersey-tattoo-artist-surgically-attaches-ipod-to-his-arm-video/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:34:42 +0000 Matt Ryan http://943thepoint.com/?p=90431 A little over a month ago, we told you about a guy from Jersey who surgically attached an iPod to his arm. How was it done and what's he doing now? Find out with a video after the jump

]]> http://943thepoint.com/jersey-tattoo-artist-surgically-attaches-ipod-to-his-arm-video/feed/ 0 Is Batman's Gotham City in New Jersey? http://943thepoint.com/is-batmans-gotham-city-in-new-jersey/ http://943thepoint.com/is-batmans-gotham-city-in-new-jersey/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:31:03 +0000 Tom Dunphy http://943thepoint.com/?p=89566 Here's a fun idea to consider when Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters in July, the fictional Gotham City of the DC Comics universe is largely considered to be in New Jersey.

]]> http://943thepoint.com/is-batmans-gotham-city-in-new-jersey/feed/ 0 The Dark Knight Rises (Warner Brothers)