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Forbes Ranks Bergen County Billionaire Among Richest People In America
And, yet again, three New Jersey residents were named. Rocco Commisso, John Overdeck, and Peter Kellogg all made the cut. The billionaire trio also were ranked among the richest billionaires in the world last April by Forbes. On the Forbes 400 list of Americans, Overdeck came in at No. 160,...
UPDATE: 3 More Items You Can NOT Recycle In New Jersey
Hopefully, you do some type of recycling in your home or business, no matter which route you go if we all do our part it all adds up and helps with the overall clean-up of our towns. I think eliminating those plastic bags at stores in New Jersey was a good move. Using "reusable" bags isn't hard and we have cut way down on the litter from the plastic bags. I have a couple in each car and those are the only ones I use, I do not purchase a new bag every time I shop.
Going up: tolls set to increase on another NJ bridge
đź’˛Delaware Memorial Bridge tolls have not increased since 2019. đź’˛Tolls have gone up on the Turnpike, Parkway and the Delaware River bridges. đź’˛A hearing is scheduled for New Jersey on Oct. 10. Tolls are likely going up on the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the new year. The...
Uh Oh: New Jersey Is One Of The States Affected By A Massive Milk Recall
Another day, another massive recall that we need to keep top of mind while we grocery shop this week. It seems like recalls are becoming more and more commonplace these days. For example, just last week we learned that there was a pretty big apple juice recall due to above acceptable levels of arsenic being found in the juice.
Cumberland County City Named Worst Place To Live in New Jersey
When looking at the worst, there are plenty of numbers that support these claims, and according to a report from 24/7 Wall St., the numbers say that Bridgeton is the worst place to live in New Jersey. Here are the numbers they use to back their claim:. Poverty rate: 35.1%...
Froehlich's Farm Fall Fest canceled over continuing legal dispute with Buckingham
Froehlich's Farm Fall Fest is canceled this year. Froehlich's Farm & Garden Center in Buckingham Township announced last week that its annual fall festival would not go forward this year due to "recent developments" with the township that affect the farm's "ability to host any events." Brian Stover, one of...
NJ teen vaping down — but a new tobacco problem is on the rise
Efforts to stop youth vaping in New Jersey are working but the fight against Big Tobacco isn't over. Teens around the country are putting down e-cigarettes for good, according to the 2024 Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey released earlier this month. It found nearly 8% of high school students had...
Fla. county inks tentative deal to turn SSUS into world's largest artificial reef
A historic ocean liner that once ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars, and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, after a Florida county inked a tentative deal to turn the ship into the world's largest artificial reef.The contract approved Tuesday by officials in Okaloosa County on Florida's coastal Panhandle is contingent upon the resolution of court-imposed mediation, after a judge ordered the storied but aging ship to vacate its berth at a pier in Philadelphia, following a yearslong dispute over rent and dockage fees.The largest passenger ship ever built in...
Local reverend joins religious leaders in call for peace during election season
Religious leaders from across the state, representing more than 3 million Pennsylvanians of various faith traditions, recently gathered at the Pennsylvania Capitol to issue a call for peace during this election season. Acknowledging the current climate of political unrest and polarization, they pledged to foster dialogue over division and urged civic leaders to use responsible rhetoric, reject all calls for violence and inspire hope rather than fear.
Newly elected Pennsylvania Reps Keith Harris and Andre Carroll take oaths of office
Two new state representatives took their oaths of office Monday as the state House returned to session after an extended summer recess. U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab administered the oath to Reps. Keith Harris and Andre Carroll, both Philadelphia Democrats. They were elected without opposition in special elections Sept. 17 to replace former Reps. […]
Phillies fans stock up on merchandise in Broomall, Delaware County
Phillies fans are ramping up for Red October. Many of them are stocking up on new merchandise ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this weekend.Delco Original Trading Company, a Broomall clothing store specializing in sports merchandise, is seeing an uptick in business."We absolutely love it," clerk Patrick Callahan said. "The economy's been tough everywhere, so any little boost we can get we're going to take."As the Phillies begin their third consecutive postseason run, customers like Rene Saldutti from Havertown are celebrating with new merch."I'm really liking this sweatshirt that I just picked up," Saldutti said. "Of course, I got...
2024 Funeral Costs: New Jersey And Nationwide Trends
Discussing death can be uncomfortable, but it’s often crucial for peace of mind. Having a financial plan in place for funeral expenses can alleviate a lot of stress for loved ones during an extremely difficult time. It's so important to know and understand your rights when putting together a...
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