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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...
Bridgeton Named Worst Place to Live in New Jersey
One Cumberland County town is not getting favorable reviews. Let's be honest, every place has its issues, with some more than others. New Jersey is filled with tons of places that a great and not-so-great, but to say this Cumberland County spot is the worst seems a bit over the-top.
NJ high school mourns worker found dead in building
CAMDEN — Students and staff have returned to school, a day after the grim discovery of a maintenance worker’s body inside. Mastery High School of Camden was closed on Wednesday after the unresponsive woman was found around 7 a.m., NJ.com reported. The death was not considered suspicious, Camden...
Is It Illegal to Blow Your Horn in New Jersey
TRAFFIC in the Garden State, let's face it, is horrible sometimes. It leads to a lot of frustration with hands flying and horns blowing. While you're angry and frustrated by some drivers, you may be tempted to lay on the horn. I'm just wondering what road in New Jersey gives...
N.J. pharmacy officials admit roles in $33M kickback scheme
Two high-ranking officials with a pharmacy in New Jersey pleaded guilty to their roles in a $33 million kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Wednesday. Jeffrey Andrews, 73, of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and Adam Brosius, 55, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to separate charges. The two ran a pharmacy in Clifton that was accused of providing prescription pads to marketers that included formulas for compound medications that would provide large reimbursements from health insurers.
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...
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...
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...
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....
New Jersey Run for the Fallen to Honor Local Heroes in Belmar
BELMAR, NJ – Residents of Belmar are invited to show their support on Sunday, September 29, as the New Jersey Run for the Fallen makes its way through the town, honoring two local heroes with Hero Markers on Ocean Avenue. The run, a 225+ mile journey across New Jersey, pays tribute to the state’s service members who lost their lives during the Global War on Terror (GWOT).The New Jersey Run for the Fallen team will make their first stop in Belmar at the North Boulevard beach entrance at approximately 9:07 a.m. to honor Carlos M. Gonzalez...
21 Serious Red Flags for People Moving to New Jersey
Living in the "Great Garden State " has many benefits, like proximity to New York and Philadelphia, but there are also plenty of drawbacks. We call these "red flags," and there are a bunch that you should be aware of before making the move to NJ. I asked my listeners...
First Plastic Bags, Now New Jersey Wants to Ban Water Bottles
Is there anything worse than hopping in your vehicle, driving to the grocery store, getting out of your car - and then realizing you forgot your bags at home?. It's going to the drive-thru of your favorite fast-food restaurant, ordering your favorite cold beverage - and then realizing they gave you a paper straw!
Have You Ever Heard Of This New Jersey Drink Around For More Than 100 Years?
If you live in one area of the state you know all about this iconic drink, created more than a century ago, but if you live anywhere else in New Jersey you've probably never heard of it. Spend time in Burlington County and you'll notice it's sold in supermarkets, restaurants,...
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...
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.
Burlington County expands access to senior services with new monthly program at Moorestown Mall
Burlington County seniors now have a new convenient location to learn about county programs and services available to them and their families. Beginning Oct. 7, staff from the Burlington County Office on Aging will be present at the County Corner Store in the Moorestown Mall on the first Monday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be available to answer questions and provide information about various senior programs, services, and benefits.
Bill to clarify need for NJ beach badges for surfers, fishermen
🌊 A bill clarifies that surfers and fisherman can use the beach without a beach tag. 🌊 Surfers and fisherman don't need a tag to enter the water by state law. A proposed bill from a Jersey Shore assemblywoman would settle the issue of whether or not a surfer or fisherman needs to have a beach tag to gain access to Jersey Shore beach.
New Hope-Lambertville bridge to remain partially closed until 2025
Work on a Delaware River bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey will continue for "several more months" longer than anticipated, officials said Thursday. Construction on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended because of an unexpected structural issue, the Delaware River Joint Bridge Commission announced. A comprehensive rehabilitation project began in late January, and the bridge has been closed to New Jersey-bound traffic during that time. Pedestrian crossings have also been restricted to a temporary walkway. Officials initially expected to be able to reopen the 120-year-old bridge this fall, but during the work, crews found a steel pin that supports a critical...
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