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‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
New Jersey lawmakers introduce new laws to crack down on SNAP card scams
New Jersey lawmakers have announced new federal legislation to stop scammers from stealing critical benefits for those most in need.U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer was joined by New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Union City Mayor and New Jersey State Senator Brian Stack to announce the new legislation on Monday.The legislation will require states to inform SNAP, WIC and TANF benefit recipients about the risks of card skimming and other scams. It will also address security issues connected to EBT cards, like the lack of an embedded chip.Across New Jersey, there have been more than 6,200 victims from October 2022...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
Wine on the Waterfront set for July 27
The 7th annual Wine on the Waterfront returns to the banks of the Delaware River at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing on Saturday, July 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. At this tasting event, sip on wine from a number of Pennsylvania and New Jersey wineries, savor food in a relaxing atmosphere and hear songs from a local jazz musician while supporting Washington Crossing Historic Park. Tickets are on sale now, in limited supply, at washingtoncrossingbrewfest.ticketbud.com/wine-on-the-waterfront-2024 and will not be sold at the gate. Cost is $40 general admission, $15 designated drivers.
Fundraiser for LEV27 set for July 24-25
The Chiropractic and Injury Center of Langhorne is hosting its Christmas in July Patient Appreciation Days and Fundraiser on July 24 and 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 320 Middletown Boulevard, Suite 303, Langhorne. On July 24, all existing patients will receive a free adjustment. On July 25,...
LVHN opens new child care option for employees, public may be next
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new child care option now is available to those who work at Lehigh Valley Health Network. LVHN and River Crossing YMCA, formerly Greater Valley YMCA, on Monday cut the ribbon on the new LVHN Childcare Center in Bethlehem. The facility recently was built at the...
Baraka wants equity to be the ‘north star’ of state budget, proposes tax cuts for poor and middle class, huge tax hikes for wealthiest N.J. residents
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is pledging to reimagine the New Jersey state budget with equity as its guiding principal if he wins next year’s governor’s race, promising to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners and positioning himself as the furthest left in a burgeoning field of Democratic candidates.
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
As new football coaches association president, Holman’s goal is simple: ‘Kids first’
Tarig Holman, a high school coaching veteran starting his third season at St. Thomas Aquinas, has been named the president of the New Jersey Football Coaches Association. Holman’s priority for his tenure is simple: “Kids first.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Bethlehem Township planners advance plan to redevelop former pharmacy
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. - The Bethlehem Township Planning Commission recommended approval of a site plan to redevelop a former pharmacy Monday night at the administration building. The plan, offered by Deibel Laboratories, calls for the redevelopment of the former Young's pharmacy located at 3708 Freemansburg Ave. The pharmacy closed in...
Why Pennsylvania’s DNC delegates have more actual power than at any time since 1968
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — When the head of Pennsylvania’s GOP delegation rose last week in Milwaukee to declare the delegation would “proudly cast all of its 67 votes for the bravest man in America, Donald J. Trump,” no one questioned whether they were happy to do that. Convention delegates, after all, tend to be loyal. […]
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