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How Old Must A Child Be To Be Left Home Alone in New Jersey?
Is there a specific age your kids need to be before you can leave them home alone in New Jersey?. While some states have rules about this, does The Garden State have any?. As a parent, I imagine life gets a little easier once you know you can quickly run errands or head to work without needing to arrange childcare.
Big national retailer closing even more stores in New Jersey
The hits just keep on comin' for one national retailer with 27 stores in the Garden State. Just last week, we learned that one of those stores would be closing in addition to several that had already been announced, and now reports say there will be more. That retailer is...
HGTV Names This Town The Most Charming In New Jersey
When you think of the most charming New Jersey town what's the first one that comes to mind?. There are so many amazing towns across the state with beautiful downtown areas rich with history, lots of delicious restaurants, boutiques showcasing unique clothing and handmade items, cozy coffee shops, and antique stores offering hidden treasures from the past.
The most haunted road in America is in New Jersey
👻 The most haunted road in America is in New Jersey, according to SIXT. Where is the most haunted road in the United States?. It’s in New Jersey, according to a report by international mobility service provider, SIXT. The company used search trends on Google and TikTok to...
Jersey Mom Steps Between Her 2-Year-Old Child and Mountain Lion
Imagine turning around and seeing a Mountain Lion ready to attack your 2 1/2 year old daughter. That's exactly what happened to a Stillwater, New Jersey mom. Thankfully, Mom also yelled and the mountain lion turned and ran off into the woods. Are there mountain lions in New Jersey?. The...
Why Everyone In New Jersey Should Put Paper Towels In The Fridge
Thanks to the ingenuity of a Philadelphia School Teacher trying to prevent the spread of germs, Paper Towels were first produced by the Scott Paper Company in 1907. For the next 115 years, Paper Towels have evolved from a Medical Resource to a multipurpose tool everyone uses today. Let's be...
Uncovering The Mystery Behind New Jersey’s Giant Bottle Structures
I have passed this giant "thing" several times. Is it what I think it is?. I always see this, and I know you have passed this too. There's one in Berkeley Township on Rt. 9, too. Each time I go by one of these, I always want to ask, "What is that huge thing on the side of Rt. 9?"
NJ counties with the highest cancer rates may shock you
When I was a kid, older folks didn’t even want to say the word cancer out loud. Sometimes, you would hear “the big C.” It was the Voldemort of something that could strike you down. Of course, huge advances have been made. We haven’t beaten the many...
Street is Named After New Jersey Music Legend
New Jersey has spawned quite a few legends in the music business. Our history of providing some of the best to the world of music goes back a very long time. The list seems neverending. As time goes by, those in the younger generation may blurt out names like Bruce...
NJ sues hospital for snitching on pregnant patients
TRENTON – State officials have filed a discrimination lawsuit against a South Jersey hospital network for secretly drug testing women as they arrived to give birth to newborns. Virtua Health — and its network of hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden — were the focus of the suit...
One of N.J.’s largest school districts dropped its transgender policy with no public debate, critics say
The Edison Township Board of Education dropped its policy protecting transgender students from being outed to their parents by school staff in a vote this week that several advocacy groups said lacked any input from the public. The policy, known as 5756, says school staff are not required to notify...
About 1.2 million New Jersey residents at risk from flooding: federal report
Nearly 1.2 million people in New Jersey are at serious risk of their homes being damaged by flooding, according to a new report released Wednesday from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Two communities in Monmouth and Ocean counties — Keansburg and Toms River — are among the most vulnerable communities...
Top “A” Grade Hospitals In The New Jersey Area for Emergencies
Every year, a list comes out showing the best hospitals in New Jersey, based on how well they take care of their patients. These hospitals get “A” grades, which means they are doing a great job. The grades come from patient reviews and important numbers, like how safe...
NJ campus ranks as one of the most beautiful in the U.S.
There’s something magical about walking around certain college campuses in the fall. I recently had the chance to go back to my alma mater in September (shout out to TCNJ!) and it was beyond nostalgic to be there for the changeover from summer to autumn. Much to my chagrin,...
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