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First-time NJ visitor wins huge jackpot at Atlantic City casino
ATLANTIC CITY — “Luck be a lady tonight.”. Well, we don’t know if the winner was a lady or not, but an out-of-state, first-time visitor to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City was certainly lucky. The New Jersey newbie won a wide-area progressive jackpot...
$48 Million Settlement: Progressive to Compensate Over 90,000 NY Policyholders for Undervalued Vehicles
Over 90,000 Progressive auto insurance policyholders in New York are eligible to receive a $335 payment as part of a $48 million settlement after the company was accused of undervaluing their totaled vehicles to reduce payouts. Progressive to Pay $335 to Over 90,000 Policyholders for Undervalued Vehicles Over 90,000 New York policyholders who had their […]
Pohatcong will side to preserve most Gramana Dairy Farm buildings on Rt. 22, mayor says
Most of the old barn houses and stone buildings on Route 22 that mark the one-time headquarters of the Gramana Dairy Farm would be preserved if all sides agree, said Pohatcong Mayor David Slack. “The new owners of the property have been having conversations with the historic preservation people. The...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 7/6
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT until 8 p.m. Saturday. South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Some communities are pushing back on an effort by a Lehigh Valley lawmaker to fix the affordable housing crisis
Jeffery Ayers has lived in Moore Township for more than 60 years. He has seen the Northampton County community grow, but it mostly remains a patchwork of farms and small villages. As chair of the Moore Township Zoning Board, he’s well aware of the growing development in the Lehigh Valley and is sympathetic to the region’s housing shortage. However, he considers the township to be unique, with ...
Teacher sues Lehigh Valley school district for discrimination, says student threatened to ‘lynch’ and ‘burn’ her
A former Easton Area High School teacher has filed a lawsuit in federal court accusing the Easton Area School District of racial discrimination, saying it failed to protect her from a student who threatened to “lynch” her. Melanie Wilson claimed she faced racism and harassment during her 24-year tenure as a teacher. Wilson, who is Black, seeks an award of back pay, front pay, punitive damages, ...
The 2024 lehighvalleylive.com Boys Lacrosse All-Area Team
The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference reigned supreme in the 2024 lehighvalleylive.com Boys Lacrosse All-Area team. 10 of the 12 selections in the first team hail from the EPC, with seven of those selections being seniors and the other five being juniors. EPC and District 11 Class 3A champion Easton led the...
Are parents in NJ too relaxed about children’s social media use?
As if parenting wasn’t difficult enough, modern parents have a whole new world to manage with kids being on social media. It opens up many questions: what media should I allow my kids to be on? How frequently should I check them? Should I have access to my kids passwords to check in on them that way?
When does school start and how long is the school year in Pa.?
Sure, it’s still summer, but before you know it, school will be back in session. As parents, understanding how much time your child will spend in school each year can help you prepare for the upcoming academic season. Here’s a quick overview of the school year requirements in New...
Assemblyman Allen lauds $23.67M allocated to LD-32 from latest N.J. budget
Assemblyman John Allen (D-32) is lauding the $23,676,000 allocated to his district from the latest New Jersey budget that was approved last week. “Taken together, these infusions of needed funding provide a significant boost to the residents of Hoboken and Jersey City and are investments in forging a bright future … By providing legal representation to tenants in Jersey City, we are addressing a fundamental need for justice and fairness in housing,” Allen said in a statement.
NJ 1st in nation for frustrated millennials living with parents
Men and women between 25 and 34 years old, much of them on the millennial side of the age line, with some Gen Z'ers making up the youngest end, are not having the same lives as their parents and grandparents. Sadly, they’re also one of the most vilified and unfairly attacked generations.
Four-star linebacker Kamar Archie commits to Rutgers for 2025 recruiting class
Rutgers adds another four-star prospect, linebacker Kamar Archie, to their 2025 recruiting class, securing his commitment and keeping him in New Jersey. Archie is a 6-foot-1, 228-pound inside linebacker ranked No. 7 in New Jersey and No. 12 at his position nationally for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Rutgers' 2025 class...
Popular N.J. sub shop Obama visited just closed a longstanding location
A popular New Jersey sandwich shop chain that President Barack Obama once visited has shuttered one of its locations. Tastee Sub Shop closed its Lawrence Township location Wednesday after more than 12 years in business, an employee confirmed to NJ Advance Media. When reached by NJ Advance Media on Wednesday,...
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