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'Egregious & disturbing': NJ AG's report flags bias within South Jersey state police troop
A state police unit in South Jersey has been singled out in a report for “egregious and disturbing” incidents of alleged discrimination against female and minority troopers. Troop A, with headquarters in Buena Vista, showed “the most prevalent reports of bullying and discrimination” in a statewide review of state police operations, according to...
Here’s the latest estimate on when this massive N.J. interchange project will be completed
State Department of Transportation officials said the massive $900 million Direct Connection to improve the congested and crash-prone junction between routes 295, 76 and 42 is progressing, despite the setback of a retaining wall collapse in March 2021. “The Direct Connect project is progressing,” said Stephen Schapiro, a DOT spokesperson....
Jersey Shore lifeguard chair found 100+ miles away
FENWICK ISLAND, Del. — A washed-ashore message in a bottle will sometimes make headlines, but this week it’s something much larger. A lifeguard stand with ties to the Jersey Shore washed ashore Monday in Delaware’s Fenwick Island. The unusual finding comes from Ship Bottom, according to the...
11 New Jersey Schools Receive 2024 National Blue Ribbon Award
This is one of the “Gold Standards” in education. Every school strives to earn the distinction of “Blue Ribbon” status. It’s “The Super Bowl” of education. In New Jersey, 11 schools have earned this standing and here they are:. New Jersey - Basking...
Attorney General of New Jersey Introduces Major Reforms for State Police
Recently, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced a set of reforms. The changes are aimed at addressing long-standing issues within the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) In light of this, these changes follow two outside investigations that uncovered serious problems with how the department handles complaints, especially those made...
Foods New Jersey Doesn’t Eat Anymore
Perhaps we're too busy eating cheesesteaks, pork roll, blueberries, and Jersey corn that we don't think to think about the foods we don't eat anymore. If you happen to be over the age of 45, here's a question for you: When was the last time you had Salisbury steak?. Do...
Someone turned less than $4 into over $400,000 at NJ casino
Is it that I’m not lucky? Or is it that I don’t try to set myself up enough to be lucky?. Other than the occasional New Jersey lottery ticket (because hey, anything can happen in New Jersey, amirite?) I’m not much of a gambler. I only won three things in my entire life.
UPDATE: New Jersey Ranked One of the Happiest States in America😊
Forget About It! If you are looking for a great place to be than look no further than the Garden State. New data shows that New Jersey is ranked one of the "happiest" states to live in America, in fact, New Jersey is ranked in the Top 5 for "happiness" in America.
You cannot come to New Jersey to die, judge says
💊 New Jersey doctors can prescribe medication to end your life. 💊 The Aid in Dying law only applies to NJ residents. 💊 Terminally ill patients sued over the residency requirement. Terminally ill individuals may not travel to New Jersey to end their lives. When New Jersey's...
10 Places in South Jersey for Great Clam Chowder
Now that it's officially fall in New Jersey, as the leaves start to change colors and the temperatures cool off, the dining mind of most New Jerseyians turns to what else?. Is there anyone who doesn't like this incredible soup? There are so many different ways to make it too. It's kind of like the pizza of the soup world. Here are 10 places that serve up some of the best clam chowder in South Jersey.
In fight against violent crime, NJ giving out $14.5 million
TRENTON — Nonprofits throughout New Jersey that lead the way in mitigating violence have an opportunity for some serious cash. Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin have announced $14.5 million is available in grants to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs. The funding is made possible through the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and federal American Rescue Plan funds.
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...
Officiating mistake gives NJ HS football team a win
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) is acknowledging an officiating error gave the Freehold Township High School football team an opportunity to win their Sept. 20 game against Red Bank Regional High School. During their first attempt, the Freehold Township Patriots gained five yards when the Red Bank...
Wawa truck stops may be the next big thing to come to NJ
Picture a Wawa on steroids. Most “legacy” Wawa stores are less than 4,000 square feet. Even the so-called “Super” Wawa locations are typically under 6,000 square feet. Picture one: 8,400 square feet. Now picture it with not only 20 spaces for gasoline but also six lanes dedicated just for diesel.
The Deadliest Intersection In America Is In Trenton, NJ
A recent list of the top 10 deadliest intersections in the United States revealed that 4 out of the 10 are right here in the Garden State. Incredibly, two of these New Jersey intersections are just a few blocks away from each other in Elizabeth, as reported by streetsblog.org. Not...
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