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Rutgers QB commit Gavin Sidwar starts out season with strong showing
Rutgers class of 2026 quarterback commit Gavin Sidwar saw his junior season get off to a strong start with an impressive showing in his opening ga, me. Sidwar led his La Salle (Glenside, Pa.) squad to a 45-7 win over Harrisburg (Pa.). En route to the first win of the...
Community Programs for September 2024 at the Princeton Public Library
The Princeton Public Library announces a series of community programs for September. Highlights include a book club discussion on ‘The Frozen River’ on September 12th, a storytelling workshop with Dr. Ada Cheng on September 19th, and a blood drive on September 24th. Additional events include a painting class on September 25th and the monthly Writer’s Club meeting on September 27th. These events offer opportunities for community engagement and personal development. All programs are open to the public, with some requiring prior registration.
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...
Rutgers has high hopes ahead of opener vs. Howard
Greg Schiano may have his most talented team in years, and between that and a softer schedule than usual, expectations in New Jersey are on the rise. The veteran Rutgers coach will lead the Scarlet Knights into their season opener Thursday against FCS visitors Howard in Piscataway, N.J. The Big Ten has expanded to 18 teams, and Rutgers cracked the top half of the league in the preseason media poll, voted ninth. The Scarlet Knights used to share a division with Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State, three nearly guaranteed losses. Now there are no more divisions, and Rutgers won't...
The Price of Equity: This Trenton couple may have the solution to the housing crisis
April De Simone, a Bronx native and founder of Practice of Democracy and The People’s Studio Practicum, along with her husband Marcus, are challenging traditional homeownership models in Trenton, NJ. Frustrated by the growing inequality in achieving the “American Dream,” they are pioneering new approaches to equitable housing.
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. When is this happening?
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop location across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
Walmart recalls juice brand contaminated with poisonous arsenic
Check the juice in your house, especially if you shop at Walmart. Walmart is recalling its Great Value apple juice after the discovery of alarming levels of inorganic arsenic that exceed industry guidance. The voluntary recall is for its six-pack 8oz apple juice in plastic bottles; the products have a...
Fannie Lou Hamer’s Speech
In 1964, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivered a searing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, challenging the nation’s commitment to freedom and equality. As a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Party, Hamer exposed the brutal realities of racism in America and demanded that Black citizens be allowed to exercise their right to vote. Although she and her delegation were denied official seats at the convention, her words resonated across the country, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
N.J. college offering free tuition to some students: Who is eligible?
A New Jersey college is offering free tuition to eligible residents in the state. Rider University, a private university in Lawrence Township, recently announced the Rider Tuition Guarantee — a new tuition program that is available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree who meet financial and academic requirements. The...
First Commerce Bank Named Premier NJEDA Lender
First Commerce Bank, Lakewood, has been honored as a Premier Lender by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). The recognition highlights the bank’s commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth in the state. As part of the Premier Lender Program, First Commerce Bank will provide businesses...
N.J. weather: Strong thunderstorms could fire up today, with bigger threat on Wednesday
New Jerseyans may want to keep an eye on the sky Monday afternoon and again on Wednesday, with forecasters predicting the possibility of several rounds of strong thunderstorms developing in the final days of August. The National Weather Service says isolated thunderstorms could pop up this afternoon as a low...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
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...
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...
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