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Doubt over long-term fate of NJ horse racing subsidies
Gov. Murphy slow to act on a bill that would extend the subsidies through 2029. The state budget enacted by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this summer included another $20 million in taxpayer funding to help sustain New Jersey’s long-standing horse racing industry. Advocates say using public funds to subsidize...
Highs near 90 for 1st day of school, chance for strong storms in South Jersey
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After a calm start to the first day of school for many across the region, temperatures will feel a little more summer-like this afternoon. Today's high temperatures will be about five degrees warmer than normal for late August, peaking in the mid-upper 80s.As temperatures peak, a few showers and storms will develop in the Delaware Valley along the I-95 corridor and track southeast across central and southern New Jersey.Some storms through South Jersey could become a little stronger or even more severe during the second half of the afternoon. The main concerns will be strong winds, heavy...
1.5 million people in NJ live too far from any affordable supermarket
🍅 Communities don't have access to affordable, nutritious food. 🍅 The NJEDA is trying to combat food deserts with various initiatives. There are 50 food desert communities in all 21 counties of New Jersey, affecting 1.5 million residents. What qualifies as being a food desert?. A food desert...
We’re two weeks away from NJ football fans dreading Sunday
This one is mostly for Giants fans because the Jets could be legit Super Bowl contenders if they stay healthy. But to all the Giants fans out there, woof. There weren't many positives to take away from this preseason. And by the way, the NFL preseason has become a joke.
See all homes sold in these New Jersey counties, Aug. 5 to Aug. 11
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these New Jersey counties reported from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2024. NJ.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Garden State, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
These 32 N.J. field hockey players were just selected to U.S. National Team Camps
USA Field Hockey announced its selections for the U-16, U-18 and U-21 National Team Camps that are slated to take place later this year and early 2025. These players were chosen after the conclusion of the 2024 Junior and Senior Nexus Championship in July. The U-16 and U-18 camps will be held December 6-8 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The 2025 U-16 and U-18 Women’s National Teams will be selected from there. Those squads then compete in Easter Tournaments in Europe in the spring.
SEPTA to increase regional rail service, update schedules
SEPTA is increasing its regional rail service and updating schedules next month. On Monday, Aug. 26, the transit agency announced they will add 99 weekend trains and 24 weekday trains to the regional rail schedule with a new timetable for all lines going into effect on Sunday, Sept. 8. A...
$1000 2nd Chance AFSA Scholarship for Students Due: 9/1
Background: This scholarship is for anyone who has finished high school or earned a GED and wants to go to college or trade school. Students can win one of five $1,000 scholarships to help pay for their education. Eligibility:. 🏆 Open to U.S. citizens or legal residents. 🎓 Must...
2024 Week 1 Preview: Temple Owls @ Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma (-43) Over/under: 58.5. Last meeting: Temple 14, Oklahoma 7 — November 21, 1942. Current streak: Temple, 1 (1942) There’s nothing like the Friday night lights of college football season. A Friday night feature on ESPN showcases a matchup between two unfamiliar opponents in Oklahoma and Temple. Still,...
NJ has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., recent data shows
🔴 The reasons behind a stillbirth remain a mystery. 🔴 A state awareness campaign has been launched to educate women. It’s an alarming statistic. New Jersey has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., higher than the national average, according to the 2021 New Jersey State Health Assessment Data Report. About 636 babies died later in pregnancy or during birth in 2021, the most recent data noted.
The 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival runs September 5-29 at venues across the city
The 28th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival runs throughout the month of September."There are over 300 performances happening in this year's festival," says Melissa Negro, Director of Marketing and Communications for FringeArts. "The Fringe Festival is this amazing explosion of art across the city of Philadelphia."Most of the shows are independently produced by the artists."It's weird, it's wonderful, it's wild," says Negro."There's a little something for everyone," she says. "There is dance, there's theater, there's music."FringeArts also curated eight productions, including Ulysses."We're excited to be opening the festival with Ulysses, which is an adaptation of James Joyce's famous novel by Elevator...
Send Us Your Back to School Photos!
Students across the region are heading back to school, so we want to see your photos of your kids on their first day!Your pictures may appear on Action News.Before submitting your photo, please read the terms below:By submitting video or photos to 6abc, you confirm that you have all of the necessary rights and permissions to grant us this license for its use, including the following:You confirm that you took the image/video and are its copyright owner. Or you confirm that you are the copyright owner's authorized agent. In addition, you confirm that you have all of the necessary rights...
Fillmore evacuated over potential bomb threat at French Montana show in Philadelphia
Authorities evacuated a concert venue in the Philadelphia's Fishtown section Sunday night over a bomb threat.A K-9 swept the Fillmore Philadelphia on East Allen Street around 7 p.m. after reports surfaced of two devices near the entrance.It happened as people were waiting for rapper French Montana to perform.Police did not find anything during the sweep. They also notified Homeland Security.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
NJ’s oldest operating roller coaster just celebrated a big birthday
Opened on Great Adventure's 4th day of operation — July 4, 1974 — 50-year-old Runaway Mine Train is the oldest of New Jersey's 53 operating roller coasters. Since opening day, it has been the "first roller coaster" for countless young thrillseekers and scaredy-cats alike. Is Runaway Mine Train...
Struggling to afford the basics? There’s no shame in using a NJ food bank
At the height of need during the COVD-19 shutdown, the network led by the Food Bank of South Jersey was serving about 95,000 people per month. Today — and since the end of last year — the monthly count of people accepting help from the organization and its partners is at about 170,000.
WJFL preview: Royal Division Players to Watch, predictions
The West Jersey Football League Royal Division will be an interesting race between teams that are building their programs. Only one of the seven teams (Pitman) put together a winning season in 2023, but as many as four teams could compete for the division title this fall. ...
A Thrilling Skeleton Run this Halloween in New Jersey
Something is chilling and thrilling this Halloween. How about a Halloween 5K like no other, so they say. In October, this spooky run is coming to the storied grounds of Fort Monmouth. This seems pretty cool, from runsignup.com/skeletonrun: "Join the skeleton army as it runs through a winding path filled...
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