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Former State Police lieutenant from New Jersey will lead Mass. State Police, Healey announces
Former Lieutenant Colonel of the New Jersey State Police Geoffery Noble will be the new head of MSP, Healey announced on Wednesday. Governor Maura Healey selected Geoffery Noble as the next Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police, officials announced on Wednesday. Nobel previously served as Lieutenant Colonel of the New...
After court loss, New Jersey casino workers vow to renew fight for smoke-free workplaces
Casino workers and their union leaders warned Wednesday they’ll take “more militant actions” to end the casino carveout in New Jersey’s indoor-smoking ban after a state judge last week threw out a lawsuit they hoped would force the issue in court. They wasted no time getting started. During a Wednesday news media call, they bashed […]
Grub Hub driver goes psycho on NJ highway, cops say
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Grub Hub driver was arrested on Route 1 after police said he threatened to kill another motorist he accused of cutting him off. Township police said they received a 911 call Monday afternoon from a man who said the driver of a white Mercedes was throwing coins and spitting at his car. The other driver also pulled out a knife and threatened to kill him when they stopped at the next traffic light, the 911 caller said.
Retail Giant With Locations in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Planning Massive Layoffs and Store Closures
More layoffs and more stores closing. The latest store planning to announce closings and layoffs is a big one. It's one of the country's most popular retail clothing stores, and it has stores right here in New Jersey. Macy's plans to lay off over 2,000 employees and close five stores.
Is it time for NJ high schools to start later?
Labor Day is here and with that, every high schooler in New Jersey realizes that their summer is officially over. It was always one of the worst feelings as a kid. Knowing that the freedom of summer vacation is over and it's back to reality now. Not only will kids...
Roll up your sleeves! Volunteers needed for Beach Sweeps tradition
Shore lovers, it’s time to give back to the places that make New Jersey so unique. Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps is back, which dates back to 1985! Volunteers of all ages are needed to cover over 80 locations — just bring gloves and a bucket. “We...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
New options in one NJ food desert
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
The rest of America is jealous about this unique New Jersey law
⚫ A comic from NJ appeared on a podcast hosted by southern U.S. residents. ⚫ One host said he's surprised other states allow drivers to pump their own gas. ⚫ Out-of-staters like the option of not getting out of your vehicle. A comedian who got his start in the Garden...
What would you do with $681M? NJ lottery players test luck tonight
💰 Drawing is tonight (Sept. 3) An estimated $681 million ($336.1 million cash) is up for grabs in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing — coined as the seventh largest prize by the lottery game. Another reason to test your luck: they say it’s the biggest Mega Millions September...
Struggling to afford the basics? There’s no shame in using a NJ food bank
At the height of need during the COVD-19 shutdown, the network led by the Food Bank of South Jersey was serving about 95,000 people per month. Today — and since the end of last year — the monthly count of people accepting help from the organization and its partners is at about 170,000.
Free Wawa coffee! Promotion runs through Sept. 15 for certain NJ customers
Wawa is giving out free coffee to certain customers in specific states, and New Jersey is one of them. The promotion is only good for about two weeks. It applies to coffee of any size. To mark the start of the school year, the convenience store chain is running the...
2 girls shot by teen at NJ high school football game, report says
WAYNE — A 16-year-old boy is charged with attempted murder after a shooting at a high school football game, according to authorities. The shooting on Friday hospitalized two teenage victims, ages 16 and 15. Both victims were girls, ABC 7 Eyewitness News reported. Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne...
South Jersey Times football picks, Week 1
Nineteen teams from the South Jersey Times coverage area opened their season during an exciting Week 0 for high school football, highlighted by the fourth annual Battle at the Beach. Now the other seven are set to get underway, including two traditionally strong programs that will be debuting new head coaches in a head-to-head matchup.
‘Survivor 47′ cast: See the full list of contestants, including 1 from N.J. — plus a sneak peek
The cast of Survivor’s newest season has been announced. The 47th season of “Survivor” will premiere Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., and new contestants will grace the shores of Fiji, including one castaway from Manahawkin, N.J. These 18 contestants will compete for a grand prize of...
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