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NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
Sen. Menendez rests his defense in federal bribery trial
Sen. Robert Menendez rested his case Wednesday without taking the witness stand in his second corruption trial since 2017. The post Sen. Menendez rests his defense in federal bribery trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in NJ gets key approval by Biden administration
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state's first.The project still requires an additional federal approval of its construction and operations plan, along with two state-level permits, before construction can begin.Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said the department's decision marked the ninth offshore wind project approved under the Biden administration, green-lighting 13 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power 5 million homes."The Biden-Harris administration is building momentum every day for our clean energy future, and today's milestone...
A French museum collides with New Jersey politics
NEW YORK, NY.- Plans to build an outpost of the Pompidou Center in the heart of Jersey City were put on hold after the New Jersey Legislature voted last week to rescind $24 million in funding for the Paris museum’s project. Another $34 million in state and federal assistance...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Final high school baseball batting leaders for 2024
Listed below are the final batting leaders for EPC, Colonial League and local New Jersey programs. The lists are based on stats reported to lehighvalleylive.com, NJ.com, GameChanger and MaxPreps. In most instances, the numbers reflect what was submitted by the players’ own scorekeeper. On rare occasions where that information wasn’t provided, opposing scorekeepers were used to fill the gaps.
Fulop plan for 2% tuition caps at public colleges being looked at by N.J. legislature
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s proposal for placing a two percent cap on tuitions at public colleges is now being considered by the New Jersey Legislature. “Just like when he was the first to call for extending the Corporate Business Tax to fund NJ TRANSIT, or when major aspects of his Housing Policy were included in the state’s recent housing legislation, or when he became among the very first elected officials in the state to call for the end of the corrupt county line system, Mayor Fulop is once again driving the policy discussion in New Jersey with his plan for annual caps on public college tuition,” Fulop for Governor spokesperson Ashley Manz said in a statement.
Stevens Institute of Technology to Receive $7.25 Million in New Jersey FY2025 Budget
Funding will support growing educational and research capabilities in artificial intelligence. Hoboken, N.J., July 3, 2024 – Stevens Institute of Technology announced today that it will receive $7.25 million in direct appropriations in the State of New Jersey's Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This funding will bolster Stevens’ ongoing steep upward trajectory and enable future growth of education and research programs in artificial intelligence (AI) and related fields.
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
Is NJ getting a new blueberry? Testing is underway
The blueberry may be New Jersey's state fruit, but apparently it's not perfect. This summer, researchers at Rutgers University are hitting the final phase of a quest to develop a variety of blueberry that more consumers should enjoy. Thousands of blueberry plants are being evaluated for desirable traits, and only...
Area Elks and Girls Scouts Send Care Packages to NJ Troops stationed overseas
Area Elks Club members recently teamed up with Girl Scouts from New Providence and Chatham at the Stirling Elks Lodge to assemble and mail 22 care packages packed with cookies and “Thank You” cards to troops from NJ who are currently deployed overseas. They were joined by Air...
New Jersey’s Ocean Casino Resort launches cardless gaming
Players have access to slots and table games through the resort’s app. US.- Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has launched Cardless Gaming via the resort’s mobile app. Players have access to slots and table games. Physical cards will continue to be accepted for those who prefer them.
Get Ready For Free Slurpee Day In New Jersey
This super popular convenience store is turning 97!. The one that keeps you cool and refreshed during these hot summer months here in New Jersey. 7-Eleven will soon celebrate its 97th anniversary!. Wow, 97 years it's been around and you can join in on the big celebration by stopping by...
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