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Another New Jersey mayor headed to prison — NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Monday:. ⬛ NJ's fall foliage season could be in trouble this year. The 2024 fall foliage season in the Garden State is going to be a mixed bag because of a tough summer and early leaf drop due to the heat and the lack of rain, said Jason Grabosky, an ecology professor at Rutgers University School of Environmental Biological Sciences in New Brunswick.
40th annual Irish festival this coming weekend
The Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its 40th Irish Festival this Friday and Saturday in Hamilton Square. While most festivals are a Saturday and Sunday affair, it makes sense to have a two-day festival in October on Friday night and during the day on Saturday. With football being a...
NJ counties with the highest cancer rates may shock you
When I was a kid, older folks didn’t even want to say the word cancer out loud. Sometimes, you would hear “the big C.” It was the Voldemort of something that could strike you down. Of course, huge advances have been made. We haven’t beaten the many...
Newly elected Pennsylvania Reps Keith Harris and Andre Carroll take oaths of office
Two new state representatives took their oaths of office Monday as the state House returned to session after an extended summer recess. U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab administered the oath to Reps. Keith Harris and Andre Carroll, both Philadelphia Democrats. They were elected without opposition in special elections Sept. 17 to replace former Reps. […]
Want Snow? You Will See the Most Snow in this Town in New Jersey
Uncover the mystery of snow in New Jersey - why does one town get snow while another remains dry?. Will we have lots of snow this winter in New Jersey? That's the big question. For snow lovers, this winter has been a rather warm one, so far with more rain...
Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican Day parade brings the party to the Parkway
Thousands in Philadelphia came out to celebrate at the city’s annual Puerto Rican Day parade. The day is a showcase of Puerto Rican culture and heritage that stretches the length of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
In response to drownings, NJ lawmaker introduces water safety bills
🌊 There have been several drownings in NJ this summer. 🌊 Drownings prompted one NJ lawmaker to take action. 🌊 A package of water safety bills have been introduced. New legislation that was introduced in Trenton aims at educating families on the risks of drowning and promoting water safety awareness for children.
Lower Southampton bridge named in memory of Ensign Sarah Mitchell
Betsy and John Mitchell should’ve been celebrating their daughter Sarah Mitchell’s 30th birthday last week. Instead, they tearfully convened at the Route 213 bridge over the Neshaminy Creek in Lower Southampton Township, which was recently renamed in her memory. On July 8, 2018, Sarah, an ensign in the...
New Jersey Might See A New Type Of Wawa In The Future
Wawa should be a staple for anyone living in the Garden State, whether you need gas, coffee, lunch, or a snack, Wawa is the place to go. Wawa is also constantly trying to update, improve, and upgrade its stores all over the country. For example, Wawa is experimenting with a...
OPINION: Pennsylvania Needs to Properly Fund Its Transportation System
Pennsylvania has more roads and bridges than New York, New Jersey, and all the New England states combined. We have roads that we must police, plow and pave. Yet currently, PennDOT is facing an annual budget shortfall of $9.4 billion. This doesn’t include all the local roads and bridges that are maintained by local governments, which need relief as well.
2024 Funeral Costs: New Jersey And Nationwide Trends
Discussing death can be uncomfortable, but it’s often crucial for peace of mind. Having a financial plan in place for funeral expenses can alleviate a lot of stress for loved ones during an extremely difficult time. It's so important to know and understand your rights when putting together a...
NJ sues hospital for snitching on pregnant patients
TRENTON – State officials have filed a discrimination lawsuit against a South Jersey hospital network for secretly drug testing women as they arrived to give birth to newborns. Virtua Health — and its network of hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden — were the focus of the suit...
South Jersey party boss George Norcross fights racketeering case in the courts and the press
The Camden waterfront, where George Norcross is accused of controlling development. Norcross’ lawyer Michael Critchley filed a motion to dismiss the charges, arguing the alleged threats and extortion are not criminal but merely hard bargaining. [ more › ]
Top ‘special occasion places’ for you to visit in New Jersey
(Rao's map - Google Maps / Bill Spadea's dinner at Rao's) There are two things that put a restaurant in the category of a special occasion place. First, the food offerings. Will you leave full with a gastro-experience that will have you feeling great, but ready for a nap? Or is the chef an artist who will create dishes that are tasty, unique, and complex?
NJ teen vaping down — but a new tobacco problem is on the rise
Efforts to stop youth vaping in New Jersey are working but the fight against Big Tobacco isn't over. Teens around the country are putting down e-cigarettes for good, according to the 2024 Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey released earlier this month. It found nearly 8% of high school students had...
You’ll Never Believe What’s Been Named NJ’s Weirdest Food Item
Listen, I am NOT AT ALL a picky eater by anybody's standards. Do I have certain foods that I enjoy more than others? Sure. But, I'm down to try almost anything. New Jersey has, in my opinion, some of the best food in the nation. There's so much diversity here. There are SO many different cuisines to try at any given time. I'm happy to say that I'm okay with sampling almost anything.
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