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Strange note found on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey
An index card stapled to a sign on the Garden State Parkway caught my attention not too long ago. I was driving on the Parkway and headed off at Exit 44 by Stockton College in Galloway recently. While sitting at the red light at the end of the ramp, I happened to look over and I saw a very small sign attached to a wooden pole.
Cooper Health officially acquires South Jersey health system, renames Cape Regional flagship hospital
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. A merger between two South Jersey health care systems has reached its final step this week after a year and a half of negotiations and regulatory reviews.
New Jersey counties explore new strategies for roadway safety as fatalities rise
Various counties across New Jersey are exploring new strategies to make highways and roadways safer during the busy summer season.This comes after multiple fatalities have been reported on roads in the area."Every one of these tragedies could be avoided," said Lt. James Rosiello of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.He said reckless behavior on the road is leading to deadly consequences at an alarming rate from drivers to pedestrians to cyclists."One of our biggest problems is impaired driving, like alcohol use and illegal drug use and prescription medication use," said Rosiello. "In addition to that, reckless speeds, aggressive driving, and general...
Exciting New Restaurant News In Burlington County, NJ
New Restaurant Happenings in Bordentown, New Jersey. B2 Bistro + Bar, known for its chef-inspired seasonal menus, vibrant dining atmosphere, and commitment to quality and customer service, proudly announced something exciting, the acquisition of Jimmy's American Grill in Bordentown. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for B2 Bistro + Bar, as this 7th location will be their first in Burlington County.
End of an Era as Villari’s Bar in Laurel Springs, NJ Closing After 26 Years
It's the end of an era for a popular bar in Camden County, New Jersey. Villari's By The Pike has just announced its closing for good. So, what's next for the space?. Goodness gracious, Villari's By The Pike. If you know, you know. I can't tell you how many times I closed THAT place when I was in my 20s. Tucked off Stone Road in Laurel Springs (a stone's throw from White Horse Pike), it was kind of like my 'secret' spot.
A New Ice Cream Shop Opening in New Jersey
There's nothing better on a warm summer night than going out for ice cream with the family. Those are some of my favorite summertime memories. Even with the line wrapped around the corner, you'll wait because it's time spent together and you know the ice cream will be worth the wait.
Residents in historic N.J. town start petition to save forest from housing development
Residents in a historic community in Gloucester County are pushing back against a housing developer’s plans to build homes on what activists describe as an environmentally sensitive forest. The area developers are eyeing is more than 7 acres of old-growth forest between the Mantua Heights and Cold Springs Forest...
Roadside banners honor local military, veterans in Egg Harbor Township
Drivers along Ocean Heights Avenue in Egg Harbor Township may have noticed something special in recent months. Lined along the bustling roadway more than 25 decorative banners, each one displaying the name and photo of a local member of our United States Armed Forces. These individuals, both living and deceased, are being brought to the spotlight as part of the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
Camden County’s Homeward Bound animal shelter is at full capacity and urgently seeking adopters
Camden County’s Homeward Bound animal shelter is overflowing and offering a special adoption rate to help free up room to help more animals in need. Camden County Commissioner John Young said the shelter is hoping to place as many pets as it can this Fourth of July week. “To...
New Jersey school districts face Title VI investigations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced investigations for potential violations of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act against two school districts in New Jersey for allegedly failing to respond adequately to accusations of bigotry. The districts were named on Tuesday as the Lenape...
Homes at or under $250,000 in Camden County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 24 and June 30. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Camden County, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Library to host lecture on history of New Jersey shipwrecks
As part of their series of lectures focusing on local history, the Mullica Hill Library of the Gloucester County Library System will be hosting the Jersey Shipwrecks: 350 Years in the Graveyard of the Atlantic on Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. The lecture will focus on the history of...
Burlington County announces scheduled start of repaving projects
Work is scheduled to start next week on repaving projects on two Burlington County highways crossing through Westampton, Eastampton, Chesterfield and North Hanover. Pavement milling and overlay work will begin Monday, July 8, on a 1.5-mile section of Mount Holly-Jacksonville Road, also known as County Route 628. The work will take place between Route 630 in Westampton and Route 639 in Eastampton. It is expected to take about a week to complete.
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
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