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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...
Striking longshoremen in New Jersey set up for the long haul
BAYONNE, New Jersey — Striking workers at Port Jersey have no intention of backing down from their first major work stoppage in decades in the face of political pressure and worries about the economy. “Even though the ILA’s members worked tirelessly during the pandemic to ensure that the nation’s commerce flowed and continue to sacrifice […]
Groups: Rent in New Jersey is ‘unsustainable’ for many
Affording the monthly rent bill is an out-of-reach goal for a growing number of New Jersey residents. Industry observers say the main issue is a lack of inventory, which gives landlords the power to jack up prices. But groups note that profits aren't the only reason for rising rents. "According...
These Are The 16 Most Hated Halloween Candies In New Jersey
It's hard to believe that summer is already over, and a lot of people already have their sights on the holiday season. I kid you not, I was in a store a few weeks ago with my wife and they already had their Christmas decorations out, Christmas decorations!. More on...
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...
Dock worker strike in NY, NJ could affect groceries
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Workers at New York and New Jersey’s ports have joined thousands across the country in a strike Tuesday, which could affect the availability of some goods. If this strike lasts more than a few days, it could affect the availability of bananas, coffee, alcohol, cars and car parts. Foods like grains […]
NJ Gov. Murphy pushes for 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy wants to give more students a voice in who represents them on their school board. “We’re here for the very specific reason that we believe 16 and 17-year-olds should vote in elections,” said Murphy. While making a visit to a Hoboken High School AP Government class Tuesday, the Governor […]
Percent of New Jersey children living in financial hardship
Each year, the United Way of Northern New Jersey puts out its findings of New Jersey’s working poor, those whom it has coined as ALICE for “asset limited, income constrained and employed.” And the latest numbers are hardly encouraging. In 2022, more than two in five —...
Panic: New York Responds To Costly $5 Billion A Day Decision
New York State officials are reacting and trying to help residents. Wednesday marks day two of the strike by the International Longshoremen's Association. Impact Of International Longshoremen's Association Strike On New York Sate. Officials believe this could be the most disruptive strike to the U.S. economy in decades. JPMorgan believes...
NJ hospitals stop widespread drug testing of mothers and newborns
AG’s civil rights lawsuit raises issues advocates have challenged for years. Christmas Day 2022 delivered an unwelcome surprise to a South Jersey woman who gave birth to a healthy boy two days earlier at Virtua Voorhees Hospital. Before she could be discharged from Virtua, two state child protection workers...
According to Report, People in New Jersey Are Smart
👉 New Jersey's IQ Score is Among the Highest in the Country. IQ is short for Intelligence Quotient. Merriam-Webster defines Intelligence Quient as "the ratio of the mental age (as reported on a standardized test) to the chronological age multiplied by 100." The site came up with its numbers...
The Editorial Staff at Mashed.com Select New Jersey’s Best Diner
So I do have to go on record saying we have more than just one diner that is among the best in the nation. Many of our great diners can hold their own to any in America. According to Google AI Overview, "New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world and has more diners than any other state in the United States." It's estimated that New Jersey has over 500 diners around the state.
Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
🍷 The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. 🍌 Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
N.J. township charging illegal fees to owners of vacant properties, lawsuit says
A New Jersey man has filed a class action lawsuit against Atlantic County and Hamilton Township, claiming homeowners are paying illegal registration fees for vacant and abandoned properties. Leonard Hooker, 66, of Mays Landing, claims in court papers the county and township have engaged in a series of unlawful practices...
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