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Cumberland County City Named Worst Place To Live in New Jersey
When looking at the worst, there are plenty of numbers that support these claims, and according to a report from 24/7 Wall St., the numbers say that Bridgeton is the worst place to live in New Jersey. Here are the numbers they use to back their claim:. Poverty rate: 35.1%...
Top “A” Grade Hospitals In The New Jersey Area for Emergencies
Every year, a list comes out showing the best hospitals in New Jersey, based on how well they take care of their patients. These hospitals get “A” grades, which means they are doing a great job. The grades come from patient reviews and important numbers, like how safe...
NJ Awards $15M for 48 Electric School Buses
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette has announced $15 million in grants to fund the purchase of 48 electric school buses across New Jersey. This marks the state’s first significant commitment to funding zero-emission school buses, aimed at better protecting the health of schoolchildren and reducing pollution in communities.
New Jersey company lied about replacing dangerous lead pipes in $10.2 million deal: Prosecutors
Federal authorities allege that a company in New Jersey lied when it said it completed a $10.2 million project to replace lead pipes in Newark, a criminal complaint detailed Wednesday. The project, the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, was supposed to replace all of the city’s lead water pipes after dangerously elevated lead levels were […]
A Phillies/Mets rivalry is alive and well in Mercer County, New Jersey
In parts of South Jersey, spooky season has turned into "Red October."In Hamilton Township, Mercer County, we found plenty of Phillies fans, including one going to the game Saturday."My son is driving down right now from UMass to go to the game with us tomorrow," said Richard Nielsen of Hamilton.READ MORE: Phillies to host Mets at Citizens Bank Park this weekend for start of NLDS | What you need to know Phillies phans get ready for NLDS at Citizens Bank ParkBut in this part of New Jersey, the Mets fans are around too."I've been scrolling past their posts on Facebook....
9 New Jersey Towns On List Of Top 150 Most Expensive Zip Codes In America
New Jersey is one of the most unique states with a variety of different types of communities, from the rural areas of the Southwest to the Coastal Communities along the Atlantic Ocean to the busy cities such as Camden and Trenton to the densely populated suburbs of North Jersey. This...
NJ officials could ban plastic water bottles next
❌Politico article shares Assemblymember Danielsen's thoughts on single-use plastic. Is your place constantly stocked with single-use plastic water bottles? Do you constantly make water bottle purchases at convenience stores?. The future could look a lot different in New Jersey. Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, D-Somerset, told Politico he’s “looking into” a single-use...
NJ sues hospital for snitching on pregnant patients
TRENTON – State officials have filed a discrimination lawsuit against a South Jersey hospital network for secretly drug testing women as they arrived to give birth to newborns. Virtua Health — and its network of hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden — were the focus of the suit...
In response to drownings, NJ lawmaker introduces water safety bills
🌊 There have been several drownings in NJ this summer. 🌊 Drownings prompted one NJ lawmaker to take action. 🌊 A package of water safety bills have been introduced. New legislation that was introduced in Trenton aims at educating families on the risks of drowning and promoting water safety awareness for children.
New Jersey wasting more taxpayer money on nonsense
Like most foolish, well-intentioned social engineering projects, somehow, our political leaders think throwing money and human behavior will somehow fix the problem. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin announced their "No Hate in The Garden State" program this week. It’s not nonsense to want to stop...
Uncovering The Mystery Behind New Jersey’s Giant Bottle Structures
I have passed this giant "thing" several times. Is it what I think it is?. I always see this, and I know you have passed this too. There's one in Berkeley Township on Rt. 9, too. Each time I go by one of these, I always want to ask, "What is that huge thing on the side of Rt. 9?"
Property tax relief deadline nears: Check eligibility and how to apply
✔ Deadline approaching to apply for Senior Freeze in NJ. Time is running our for New Jersey seniors to take advantage of a state program that freezes the amount they pay in property taxes. Gov. Phil Murphy touts the Senior Freeze program as a way for older New Jerseyans to...
25 things called different names across U.S., even NJ can’t agree
I was born and raised in New Jersey, but I’ve lived in other states for about 17 of my years. The longest was when I took a job offer in Detroit and spent 12 years in a land where sneakers were called tennis shoes, convenience stores were referred to as party stores, and soda was known as pop.
Community Rallies to Save Freehold Raceway From Permanent Closure
The Oldest Racetrack In America Is Threatened in New Jersey. It is a landmark that is 171 years old. Freehold Raceway, which was originally built in 1853 is now under threat of closing. According to Wikipedia, "Freehold Raceway is a half-mile racetrack in Freehold Borough, New Jersey, and is the oldest racetrack in the United States, as well as being the oldest of the three horse racing venues located in New Jersey."
Planning To Donate? Items Goodwill Stores In New Jersey Won’t Accept
While spring is often the season people think of for cleaning out closets, decluttering, and organizing, I find that any change in season sparks that same desire in me!. You put together a big pile of stuff you want to donate, load up your car, and head over to a Goodwill store to drop everything off. It's nice to get rid of some things around the house that you haven't used in forever and no longer need and give them a new life with someone who can appreciate and use them. I did that this past weekend when I had an overwhelming urge to do some fall cleaning!
NJ could crack down on homeowners responsible for bear encounters
TRENTON — New Jersey is considering cracking down more on feeding of black bears. The current law, in place since 2002, is described by the Animal Protection League of New Jersey as "ambiguous" and the enforcement as "poor." This proposed bill would only apply to areas like the Northwest...
The Editorial Staff at Mashed.com Select New Jersey’s Best Diner
So I do have to go on record saying we have more than just one diner that is among the best in the nation. Many of our great diners can hold their own to any in America. According to Google AI Overview, "New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world and has more diners than any other state in the United States." It's estimated that New Jersey has over 500 diners around the state.
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