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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...
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...
We’re two weeks away from NJ football fans dreading Sunday
This one is mostly for Giants fans because the Jets could be legit Super Bowl contenders if they stay healthy. But to all the Giants fans out there, woof. There weren't many positives to take away from this preseason. And by the way, the NFL preseason has become a joke.
See all homes sold in these New Jersey counties, Aug. 5 to Aug. 11
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these New Jersey counties reported from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2024. NJ.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Garden State, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
These 32 N.J. field hockey players were just selected to U.S. National Team Camps
USA Field Hockey announced its selections for the U-16, U-18 and U-21 National Team Camps that are slated to take place later this year and early 2025. These players were chosen after the conclusion of the 2024 Junior and Senior Nexus Championship in July. The U-16 and U-18 camps will be held December 6-8 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The 2025 U-16 and U-18 Women’s National Teams will be selected from there. Those squads then compete in Easter Tournaments in Europe in the spring.
NJ has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., recent data shows
🔴 The reasons behind a stillbirth remain a mystery. 🔴 A state awareness campaign has been launched to educate women. It’s an alarming statistic. New Jersey has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., higher than the national average, according to the 2021 New Jersey State Health Assessment Data Report. About 636 babies died later in pregnancy or during birth in 2021, the most recent data noted.
NJ’s oldest operating roller coaster just celebrated a big birthday
Opened on Great Adventure's 4th day of operation — July 4, 1974 — 50-year-old Runaway Mine Train is the oldest of New Jersey's 53 operating roller coasters. Since opening day, it has been the "first roller coaster" for countless young thrillseekers and scaredy-cats alike. Is Runaway Mine Train...
Struggling to afford the basics? There’s no shame in using a NJ food bank
At the height of need during the COVD-19 shutdown, the network led by the Food Bank of South Jersey was serving about 95,000 people per month. Today — and since the end of last year — the monthly count of people accepting help from the organization and its partners is at about 170,000.
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...
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.
Electric Vehicles for Thee, Gas Guzzlers for Me, New Jersey Governor’s Hypocrisy on Gas Car Ban
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey is pursuing an ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in the state, starting with restrictions in 2027 and aiming…
CDC warning for NJ: Rising virus cases as temperatures heat up
☑️There are more cases of dengue in 2024 so far than all of 2023. ☑️All of the cases in New Jersey were contracted from out-of-country travel. ☑️Those who are infected don't get sick but suffer from symptoms. The CDC issued a warning about record increases in cases...
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