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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.
Fancy New “World Class” ShopRite To Open In Manahawkin, NJ
"Out with the old, in with the new." That's the popular saying, isn't it? It might be one of the most cliché sayings in the world, but it has certainly stood the test of time. Time keeps moving. Things keep evolving. That's certainly the case with the shopping experience here in New Jersey.
NJ could crack down on homeowners responsible for bear encounters
TRENTON — New Jersey is considering cracking down more on feeding of black bears. The current law, in place since 2002, is described by the Animal Protection League of New Jersey as "ambiguous" and the enforcement as "poor." This proposed bill would only apply to areas like the Northwest...
Cumberland County City Named Worst Place To Live in New Jersey
When looking at the worst, there are plenty of numbers that support these claims, and according to a report from 24/7 Wall St., the numbers say that Bridgeton is the worst place to live in New Jersey. Here are the numbers they use to back their claim:. Poverty rate: 35.1%...
Uncovering The Mystery Behind New Jersey’s Giant Bottle Structures
I have passed this giant "thing" several times. Is it what I think it is?. I always see this, and I know you have passed this too. There's one in Berkeley Township on Rt. 9, too. Each time I go by one of these, I always want to ask, "What is that huge thing on the side of Rt. 9?"
Family-friendly fun returns to NJ park for popular fall event
Fall is in the air throughout the Great Garden State. The air is crisp, and the foliage is plentiful. There's just nothing like it for great family fun. Now sure, there are some exceptions when it comes to the weather. Autumn is, after all, a transition year. One day may be hot, while the next may feature frost.
New Jersey company lied about replacing dangerous lead pipes in $10.2 million deal: Prosecutors
Federal authorities allege that a company in New Jersey lied when it said it completed a $10.2 million project to replace lead pipes in Newark, a criminal complaint detailed Wednesday. The project, the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, was supposed to replace all of the city’s lead water pipes after dangerously elevated lead levels were […]
You’re not seeing things: NJ city’s tap water really is pink
NEW BRUNSWICK — If you’ve seen a pink hue in your water this week in New Brunswick, you’re not imagining things. There’s been an "overfeed" of potassium permanganate at the area’s water treatment plant, according to city officials. While city officials say it’s safe to...
Nearly 30 Catholic schools have closed in N.J. in recent years. See the list.
It is a saga that has played out repeatedly in New Jersey: Parents, students and alumni mourning the abrupt loss of a beloved Catholic school. The latest example is in Jersey City, where the 138-year-old St. Nicholas Catholic School permanently closed over the summer. If you purchase a product or...
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.
One of N.J.’s largest school districts dropped its transgender policy with no public debate, critics say
The Edison Township Board of Education dropped its policy protecting transgender students from being outed to their parents by school staff in a vote this week that several advocacy groups said lacked any input from the public. The policy, known as 5756, says school staff are not required to notify...
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...
Strike over! Dock workers back on job, for now — NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:. ⬛ NJ teams up to collect donations for Hurricane Helene victims - How you can help. Cody Coburn, a Toms River resident who owns Cody Construction, got a call from his sister living in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, about her fence being knocked down during Helene. He offered to go fix it. She sent him home security video footage showing the devastation from the storm.
NJ officials could ban plastic water bottles next
❌Politico article shares Assemblymember Danielsen's thoughts on single-use plastic. Is your place constantly stocked with single-use plastic water bottles? Do you constantly make water bottle purchases at convenience stores?. The future could look a lot different in New Jersey. Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, D-Somerset, told Politico he’s “looking into” a single-use...
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...
Where New Jersey Ranks Among the Snobbiest States in America
Find out where New Jersey ranks in snobbery compared to other states, according to a recent study with factors like Ivy League colleges and wine consumption being considered. Merriam-Webster defines a snob as one who tends to rebuff, avoid, or ignore those regarded as inferior. One who has an offensive air or superiority in matters of knowledge or taste.
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