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Live N.J. power outage tracker: Severe thunderstorms knock out power to thousands
Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms Monday have already knocked out power to thousands of New Jersey homes and businesses and weather forecasters say more nasty storms are likely on the way through the evening. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all 21 New Jersey counties...
NJ Drivers are Among the Best in the Country?
I'm sure you must've been surprised when you saw the head. We all know it takes special skills to drive in New Jersey. Just last week I wrote a story about how New Jersey drivers seem to have declared Red the new green. We're all used to speeding up when...
After lead found in school, 3 parks, Trenton will go door-to-door to test kids
Public health officials plan to knock on the doors of homes in the East Trenton neighborhood to offer testing for children, after three parks and a city school there tested positive for high lead levels recently. Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora announced in January that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Teens Creating Chaos on NJ Boardwalks. Where Are Their Parents?
What started as a pleasant weekend at the Jersey Shore, ended with people shaking their heads, and flooding Facebook with anger. Out-of-control teenagers creating havoc, have become the topic of conversation. People want answers. By all accounts, all along the Jersey coast, visitors and residents enjoyed great weather. The sun...
Pro-Palestine Protesters Crash New Jersey Memorial Day Parade
PRINCETON, NJ—A group of pro-Palestine students from Princeton University caused a stir at a local Memorial Day parade by chanting “Free Palestine,” leading to a disruption of the event that was intended to honor fallen US service members. The protest blocked the procession of the parade intended to honor America’s fallen dead in past wars. It wasn’t the first time pro-Palestinian protesters in New Jersey desecrated a military memorial. Last week, in Jackson Township, protesters mobbed a war veterans memorial. The incident has sparked a mix of criticism and debate over the appropriateness of the students’ actions during a ceremony
New Laws Won’t Balance School Budget
TOMS RIVER – Two bills were passed – literally at the last minute – that will make up for some of the budget crunch that the school district is facing, but officials have said that there is still too much that could be lost without more state aid.
Keep Mosquitoes Away: Avoid Wearing These 4 Colors In New Jersey This Summer
You're sitting in your backyard and all of a sudden you're swarmed by mosquitoes. That first bite of the season is always the worst. You're up all night scratching until you're practically bleeding. Well, let the swatting, smacking, and scratching begin. Mosquito season is here. Some people get more bites...
Here Is The Most Family Friendly Town In New Jersey
Despite the nationwide reputation New Jersey has, we are a pretty nice place, and there is one particular town that is even nicer than the rest, at least according to a published report. No matter where you go in the Garden State, you are going to run into nice people....
Memorial Day storms knock out power for thousands in North Jersey
Strong wind gusts from a series of rainstorms knocked out power to thousands of New Jersey residents on Monday afternoon including several hundred in Morris County. Almost 400 homes in Randloph and about 200 in Denville and Parsippany were without electricity as of 3:20 p.m., according to Jersey Central Power & Light. About 100 customers were also without power in Morris Plains.
Music festivals, block parties and youth camps: Trenton is eyeing summer events as part of its revitalization effort
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A once-proud industrial city, Trenton has struggled with economic woes in recent decades. As part of an ongoing effort to revitalize the city, officials are planning a series...
New Jersey Is Home To The Oldest Area Code In America
New Jersey is home to a lot of cool history, which makes it such a fun state to live in and learn about. For example, did you know that the steam locomotive was invented in Jersey? And so were Salt Water Taffy, Boardwalks, The Electric Guitar, and Drive-In Movies?. You...
Staffing at NJ nursing homes lags looming federal standards
Independent analysis underscores concerns about workforce nationwide. Fewer than 1 in 5 nursing homes in New Jersey would meet new federal safe-staffing minimums, if these requirements were now in place, according to an analysis by an independent health-care policy organization that is concerned about the caregiver workforce nationwide. New Jersey...
This Is The Oldest Bar In New Jersey
Looking for a fun addition to your New Jersey summer bucket list? How about grabbing a drink at the oldest bar in New Jersey?. There is a bar you can go to in the Garden State and sit at a place where the earliest Americans sat for a drink. They sat there before America was America.
Do You Know Who the Richest Family in New Jersey Is?
Obviously, when you see a list like this, of the richest families in America, you think probably their wealth is linked to big business. What type of businesses are these families associated with and how much is the "richest"?. We are talking big money here. Billions of dollars, possibly trillions...
New Jersey has one of the worst places for bed bug infestations
Did anyone else’s parents tuck them in as child by saying “Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite” and did it leave you with a fear of bed bugs from that point on?. Just me? Oh cool. Well, residents of one New Jersey...
Cheers! These are the 10 drunkest cities in New Jersey
One of the stereotypes of New Jersey is that we all like to party (thank you, Jersey Shore) -- or at least have a good time. Morning, noon, and night, we all seem to be hanging out with friends, and as is usually the case, an alcoholic beverage is in hand.
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