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Baraka’s ‘Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour’ begins tonight
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka will launch his “Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour” in Somerville tonight, the first of a series of neighborhood block parties across New Jersey aimed at introducing the three-term Newark mayor to primary voters in advance of next year’s election. Baraka...
Governors Tout Federal Funding to Meet 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Deadline
TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, July 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the allocation of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to support community-driven climate initiatives. Among the recipients,…
Ridge and Valley Conservancy to host Ridgetop Circle fundraiser to support conservation efforts in Northwestern New Jersey
WALPACK TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) — Ridge and Valley Conservancy invites the community to an evening of conservation and celebration at their upcoming Ridgetop Circle fundraiser, taking place on Sept. 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the picturesque Walpack Inn. This event aims to raise funds crucial to RVC’s ongoing...
Dennis G. Wilson to Retire from Delta Dental of NJ and CT
After 11 years as a transformative leader, Dennis G. Wilson, President and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut (DDNJCT), will retire from the company effective December 31, 2024. Paul Di Maio, currently Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer, will succeed Wilson as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Wilson joined DDNJCT as President and CEO in 2013 and under his guidance, DDNJCT has achieved impressive growth and become substantially more outwardly focused. Wilson created and launched a new corporate social responsibility program in his first year at the company, engaging...
New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the state’s offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing the…
Top 15 NJ Arts Events of Week: Stephen Colbert and Paul Giamatti, Sammy Hagar, ‘Eno,’ more
Here is a roundup of arts events taking place around New Jersey, through Aug. 1. • Actor Paul Giamatti will appear “in conversation” with Stephen Colbert at Prudential Hall at NJPAC in Newark, July 26 at 8 p.m. Giamatti was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar this year, for “The Holdovers.” He was previously nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for “Cinderella Man.” He has won an Emmy (for “John Adams”) and three Golden Globes (for “John Adams,” “Barney’s Version” and “The Holdovers”).
Listeria concerns lead to expanded recall of produce sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
A voluntary recall of cucumbers and bagged salads sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination has been expanded to include additional produce.Earlier this month, Wiers Farm recalled whole cucumbers and bagged salads with pack dates of June 5 and June 6.While the products involved are past their shelf life, the recall has been expanded to others in response to an investigation.Products involved in the expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 and sold under the brand names Wiers Farm and Freshire Farms.According to the FDA, the move is being made out of an abundance...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
How many hours will the average New Jerseyan watch the Olympics? A lot, survey says
It's time for the Olympics, and fans throughout the world are gearing up for the televised sports spectacle running from July 26 to Aug. 11 in Paris. And New Jerseyans won't miss much of the games. Hosting Advice, a web hosting adviser, says it surveyed 3,000 sports fans to gauge how much they...
One of N.J.’s largest school districts kept kids with disabilities out of the classroom, state says
Students with disabilities returning to Trenton Public Schools from youth detention centers faced barriers and delays to returning to the classroom that lasted from weeks to years, according to a state investigation. A report by the state Department of Education released earlier this week “substantiates and confirms” issues the advocacy...
Accountant sentenced to prison for charging $3M on N.J. employer’s credit card
A woman who worked as an accountant for a New Jersey company was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay $3.8 million in fines for charging millions in personal expenses on her employer’s credit card. Jennifer Vandever, 51, of Atco, was also sentenced...
Be prepared for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Thursday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 1:32 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 8 p.m. for Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. "Scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey and Delmarva through early this evening may bring locally strong to...
Verizon Owes Borough Taxes on Phone Equipment, NJ Justices Rule
Company’s $38,000 refund request for tax on equipment at issue. Locality only gets taxes if Verizon is majority phone provider. won’t get a refund of municipal taxes it paid to the Borough of Hopewell on its phone equipment after the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed Thursday that it provides the majority of phone service in the area.
Winner! Powerball Ticket Sold In New Jersey Nets Big Bucks
A ticket sold online in New Jersey matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Wednesday, July 24, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold online via the Jackpocket app, which is based in Hewitt in Passaic County. The winning numbers were 16, 42, 59, 63, 68 and the red Powerball was 13.
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
NJ ice cream tour returns for second year
If you love ice cream, then get ready to travel around the state of New Jersey this summer for the second annual “I Licked My Way Through NJ Ice Cream Tour.” The tour will last until Aug. 18, this year featuring 12 shops throughout the state. In Monmouth and Ocean counties, they includes Belle’s Ice Cream in Spring Lake, Surfside Frozen Custard in Sea Girt, Miss Mindy’s Homemade Ice Cream in Bayville, You Scream Ice Cream in Brick Township, Skipper Dipper in Long Beach Township and Kohr Soft Ice Cream in Little Egg Harbor Township.
Jersey Shore deli owner, infectious disease doctor explain how to keep safe from listeria amid outbreak
Dr. Liu is an infectious disease specialist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and says it’s good to ask questions, and when purchasing products, stick with those shops you trust.
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