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Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Listeria outbreak from sliced deli meat kills NJ resident
An outbreak of listeria linked to grocery store deli meat has killed two people, including one person from New Jersey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 28 people have gotten sick from the listeria outbreak, all of which have been hospitalized. This outbreak is multi-state, with the other confirmed death being […]
Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
Nation’s first Black-owned swim club, based in Delco, continues to help young swimmers get their feet wet
Nile Swim Club in Delaware County, the country’s first Black-owned swim club, is continuing to help the next generation of swimmers make waves thanks to a donation from water utility company Aqua.
Curbing Legionnaires’ disease in NJ
Legislation to overhaul state regulations awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature. Seven years ago, Morristown resident Kevin Hanlon, then 47, was recovering from lung cancer when he encountered something in a Manhattan office building that proved even more deadly: Legionella. The bacteria, spread through water droplets propelled by powerful commercial air...
Violence prevention groups left waiting for help
Bill would give groups a stable funding source but NJ lawmakers are on summer break. State lawmakers left for their unofficial summer break without giving final approval to a bill that advocates say would help provide more consistent funding to violence prevention organizations. The legislation, if signed into law, will...
Family planning to sell iconic N.J. restaurant after 75 years in business
One of New Jersey’s most scenic and remote restaurants, the Walpack Inn in Sussex County, may soon be on the market. Four members of the family that has owned the iconic restaurant for 75 years, in a famously isolated Sussex County town with less than a dozen residents, have announced plans to seek a buyer.
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
Incyte Bracebridge purchase highlight of second quarter office vacancy report
A report from Newmark shows lighter-than-average office leasing activity in the second quarter, buoyed by a major building purchase in downtown Wilmington. Deals in northern Delaware were typically below 10,000 square feet, although law firms extended leases in the 5,000 to 10,000 square foot range.
NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: “The Vibe” Puts Local DJs on the Map
WILMINGTON, Del. – From reliable news to community updates, DETV’s content keeps growing. Striving to be the best content source for Delawareans, DETV presents to you an ALL NEW SHOW The Vibe! The show will be a series featuring local DJs playing for the biggest day parties in Wilmington. Full of music, fun people, and good vibes, The Vibe DETV Music is where all DJs want to be.
Conestoga Swim Club falls to Springfield but sets new relay record
In its final dual meet of the season Conestoga Swim Club lost to Springfield Swim Club, 203-273, July 20 but had five triple winners and set a new 200 meter freestyle relay record. The 14u boys relay team of Ben Roeltgen, Jace Barber, Liam Jones and Nick Roeltgen swam the...
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of...
Delaware says no cellphones in class? Smyrna, Brandywine join in bans: Education roundup
More students might have to unplug this school year. That is, be disconnected from their personal smartphones during instructional portions of the day. From a statewide pilot program in the works, to individual districts and schools making the call — more Delaware educators are questioning stricter control of cellphones during the school day. Smyrna schools and Brandywine High School are just some of the latest announcements.
Walmart's new approach to grocery storage will bring jobs to South Jersey
Walmart's taking a new approach to supplying its grocery departments, and that's expected to deliver jobs to South Jersey. The retail giant has announced construction of a 700,000-square-foot warehouse for perishable products in Pilesgrove, Salem County. The high-tech, refrigerated facility will begin operations in 2027, bringing about 400 jobs to...
Brandywine library staff member completes American Library Association program
MEDIA, Pa. — Jane Homan, library operations supervisor at Penn State Brandywine, has completed the American Library Association’s (ALA) Emerging Leader program. The program allows 50 newer library workers from across the United States to network with peers, engage in professional development opportunities and participate in problem-solving exercises over the course of one year.
This Pa. county has the ‘most purchasing power’ in the state
Investopedia describes “purchasing power” as “the value of a currency expressed in terms of the number of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.”. And this county in Pennsylvania has the most purchasing power in the entire state. SmartAsset — which is described by...
Uninsured kids in Camden County can get free vaccinations here
Uninsured children and children with only Medicaid Part A in Camden and Sicklerville can get free vaccinations this week in preparation for the upcoming school year. The clinics are a first-of-its-kind initiative by Camden County's Department of Health and Human Services and its partners. “These clinics are a chance for...
Motorcyclist from Camden County killed on Parkway in Tinton Falls
TINTON FALLS - A Camden County motorcyclist was killed in a Garden State Parkway crash Saturday night according to New Jersey State Police. At 9:37 p.m., troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on the Parkway south, at milepost 103 in Tinton Falls, police said. Jason Ball, 46, of Stratford,...
Office of the Sheriff holds Sheriff Youth Academy demonstration
On Friday, the Sheriff’s Office held the final day of its Sheriff’s Academy and hosted 24 students for a demonstration of tactical equipment, the bomb squad, the K9 units and more. “This is a great opportunity for young people to get important hands-on experience as they prepare for...
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