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Funeral held for longtime Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey
A funeral was held on Wednesday morning for longtime Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. of New Jersey. Pascrell died one week ago at the age of 87.It was a final farewell to a man who served this city and this nation with dignity and determination, held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson.He was a fighter, a passionate person for Paterson. He was one of a kind and on Wednesday dignitaries, former colleagues, and everyday citizens came out to say so long to a true Paterson hero.Congressman Pascrell died last week after a short hospitalization and illness.Pascrell will...
Check your pantries: Recall alert linked to NJ raisin company
August has been a month for recalls: Walmart apple juice and Purdue ready-to-eat chicken nuggets. We’re not out of the woods yet — a New Jersey-based company has joined the growing recall list. Pine Brook’s Sunco & Frenchie is recalling its 10-ounce Terrafina Golden Raisins because the product...
Critics target BPU as residents see higher electric bills
Board of Public Utilities points to higher usage during a record-hot summer. As more New Jersey residents are seeing higher utility bills, lawmakers are putting the Board of Public Utilities under the spotlight. State Sen. Michael Testa (R-Cumberland) is the latest lawmaker to call for hearings centered on the BPU,...
Democratic operative pleads guilty to election fraud in 2021 NJ governor's race
James Devine, a longtime political operative in Middlesex and Union counties, admitted in court to trying to fraudulently put his domestic partner's name on the Democratic primary ballot during the 2021 race for governor. Devine, 62, of Lambertville, pleaded guilty to the third-degree crime concerning nomination certificates or petitions, during an Aug. 26 hearing before Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert E. Lytle, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. ...
NJ Costcos are having a major change in how you’ll shop
Another big change is coming to Costco in how you’ll shop. Unlike the craziness customers went through in New Jersey regarding whether they did or didn’t have to have a membership to buy gasoline, this change is happening here and all across the country. Costco has decided to...
Blue Water Wave Networking Organization Experiences Remarkable Growth of Chapters & Groups
Blue Water Wave (BWW), an exclusive networking organization in New Jersey anchored on organic marketing, founded by industry veteran Bridget Sorenson, proudly announces its significant expansion. ...
$10,000+ in jewelry stolen from NJ mall business
JERSEY CITY — The owner of a New Jersey mall jewelry kiosk is looking for answers after being a victim of a midday robbery. The owner took a break in his Hudson Mall kiosk around 2 p.m. yesterday — that’s when someone wreaked the business’ glass display, according to News 12 New Jersey. The owner says $12,000 to $15,000 in inventory is lost.
Field Hockey Preview, 2024: Midfielders across New Jersey to watch this fall
The goalies stepped into the spotlight on Monday, and the defenders had their turn yesterday. Our preseason coverage rolls along and we will dive deeper into each position and each conference over the next few days in preparation for what’s to come. These athletes are poised to have great...
Niece of prominent N.J. war hero John Basilone operates nonprofit to raise money for military causes and cancer patients
The name of Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone still looms large in the chronicles of New Jersey’s military history. One of the Garden State’s most famous and revered military heroes, Basilone served with the Marines in World War II. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest of military decorations, for extraordinary heroism at the battle of Guadalcanal in October 1942.
The New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention: Meeting in The Wildwoods Since 1975
Thousands of firefighters and their families representing every county in New Jersey migrate to the Wildwoods for a weekend of equipment displays, meetings, seminars, vendors, and a grand parade of trucks and equipment. The Wildwoods, NJ – August 27, 2024 – The annual New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention returns to...
Top paying jobs in N.J. ranked. These 20 occupations make more than $150k.
New Jersey has some of the highest median incomes in the nation, but these jobs in the Garden State pay the most. Engineers and physicians averaged some of the highest wages in the state, according to 2023 released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers topped the list with average salaries of $220,990.
Rutgers smacks students with another tuition hike — Here’s how much you’ll pay
⬆ Rutgers now among the most expensive in-state schools. With a vote on Monday, the Rutgers Board of Governor's has increased tuition to attend New Jersey's state university by 10% in two years. Tuition will increase 4% for the 2024-2025 academic year. That is on top of a 6% tuition...
Whooping cough cases on the rise in N.J., health officials warn
State health officials are warning people to be on the lookout for symptoms of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, amid a rise in cases across New Jersey and other areas of the United States. More than three times as many cases have been reported in the U.S. as...
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