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State and Federal Legislators in New Jersey Announce Joint Effort to Prevent SNAP Benefits Scams
Appearing together at a joint news conference, New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Union City Mayor and New Jersey State Senator Brian Stack announced a joint legislative effort to prevent those receiving federal and state benefits from being scammed. On the federal level, Gottheimer...
Bensalem police investigating report of man pulling gun on couple at ShopRite parking lot
Bensalem police are investigating a report that a man pointed a gun at a couple in a supermarket parking lot Monday night after a verbal confrontation. A woman told police that she was leaving the ShopRite in the 2200 block of Bristol Road shortly before 9 p.m. when a man made a comment to her under his breath, Bensalem Sgt. Glenn Vandegrift said.
‘Science of reading’ won’t be required at Pa. schools | Today in Pa.
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New officers elected to lead the PA Fish and Boat Commission board
(WJET/WFXP) — New officers have been promoted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board, according to a release. Daniel Pastore, the vice president for PFBC and commissioner for District 1, was elected as the board’s president. He will replace current President William Gibney, of Honesdale, Wayne County. He was previously appointed as District 1’s commissioner […]
Doylestown Arts Festival Returns This September
DOYLESTOWN ARTS FESTIVAL: The art and music festival in downtown Doylestown, Pa., returns for its 33rd year on September 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The Doylestown Arts Festival will return for its 33rd anniversary this September 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The festival remains free to attend and is designed to illuminate the region’s ongoing commitment to arts and culture. For two days the historic downtown Doylestown, Pa., streets will be transformed into a lively outdoor marketplace full of art and music from local and regionally recognized creators.
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Free FAFSA help now available in New Jersey
💲 Many students are still struggling to complete financial aid forms. 💲 Ongoing problems threaten to keep students from enrolling in higher education. If you are among the tens of thousands of students and parents in New Jersey who have been frustrated with the process of applying for college aid, help is coming.
NJ Transit riders' irritation grows with summer of delays, canceled trains
New Jersey residents, lawmakers and straphangers are throwing the proverbial spaghetti at the wall to see what will stick to improve their terrible, horrible, no good, very bad commutes this summer on NJ Transit trains. Lawmakers from both parties have made myriad demands, including calls for an audit, special hearings and a pause...
Three New Jersey Breweries Win Awards For Best Brews In the United States
For years, I have been telling people that some of the best craft beer anywhere in the United States can be found in New Jersey. Just in Cape May County, there are 11 Craft Breweries and Hammonton has three of their own too. Earlier this year, 18 Craft Brewing Companies...
Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
Urgent Warning if You Buy Deli Meat in NJ
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a warning to people who buy sliced deli meat. They are investigating reports that two people died and at least 28 others have become seriously ill after consuming deli meat that was sliced at deli counters. Those affected reportedly contracted Listeria after consuming...
Two new exhibitions open at Hicks Art Center Gallery at BCCC
Bucks County Community College (BCCC) announced the opening of two new exhibitions: “Dreams of Flora and Fauna” and “Endless Summer” at Hicks Art Center Gallery at the College’s Newtown Campus now through Sept. 14. In the main gallery, “Dreams of Flora and Fauna,” comprised of...
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