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Going up: tolls set to increase on another NJ bridge
đ˛Delaware Memorial Bridge tolls have not increased since 2019. đ˛Tolls have gone up on the Turnpike, Parkway and the Delaware River bridges. đ˛A hearing is scheduled for New Jersey on Oct. 10. Tolls are likely going up on the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the new year. The...
New Jerseyâs Favorite Halloween Candy May Shock You
Thereâs just something about the spooky decorations, the cool autumn air, and the excitement of dressing up in costumes that make it special. Whether you're going to haunted houses or watching your favorite scary movies, Halloween is packed with activities that everyone enjoys. Do you want to know the best part of Halloween?
VCS Announces That All Off-Duty Side Jobs for Police in Mercer County Now Coordinated by Jobs4Blue
Jobs4Blue, a leader in police side job scheduling, is excited to announce that they are now the sole provider of extra duty management for Mercer County, New Jersey. âThis is the first instance...
NJ counties with the highest cancer rates may shock you
When I was a kid, older folks didnât even want to say the word cancer out loud. Sometimes, you would hear âthe big C.â It was the Voldemort of something that could strike you down. Of course, huge advances have been made. We havenât beaten the many...
Local reverend joins religious leaders in call for peace during election season
Religious leaders from across the state, representing more than 3 million Pennsylvanians of various faith traditions, recently gathered at the Pennsylvania Capitol to issue a call for peace during this election season. Acknowledging the current climate of political unrest and polarization, they pledged to foster dialogue over division and urged civic leaders to use responsible rhetoric, reject all calls for violence and inspire hope rather than fear.
According to Report, People in New Jersey Are Smart
đ 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...
Still âstranded and struggling,â Ida survivors plead for aid
Sen. Troy Singleton working to expand eligibility to more homeowners. âMy heart breaks â again and again,â said Milfordâs Leanna Jones, who joined a group of Hurricane Ida survivors in Trenton on Monday to once again ask lawmakers for help. The Legislature passed a measure in June...
New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Will Remain Partially Closed Through 2024
The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge will remain partially closed until 2025 due to further construction that will be needed for safety reasons. The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, which connects Pennsylvania and New Jersey across the Delaware River, will remain partially closed until 2025 as construction to expand the bridge will take âseveral more monthsâ longer than anticipated, writes Larua Fay for CBS News Philadelphia.
NJDOT Officially Repairing â Not Replacing â Farnsworth Ave. Bridge in Bordentown City
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ â The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has made official a decision it made in June that would massively impact the downtown business district of Bordentown City.The City of Bordentown and Senator Troy Singleton announced in the summer that the NJDOT  would not be tearing down and replacing the historic Farnsworth Avenue Bridge and instead will be repairing the structure. The decision came down on June 4, after NJDOT Acting Commissioner Francis O'Connor joined Bordentown City officials and staffers from Singleton's office to tour the site. Acting Commissioner OâConnor stated that, based on...
U.S. Navy Band Commodores Kick Off 2024 National Tour with stops in PA, NY, NJ, MA
The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble is launching their 2024 national tour on October 17 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The tour will feature stops across Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, with performances honoring jazz legends like Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan. The Commodores, known for their top-tier big band sound, will deliver a mix of classic and original jazz arrangements.
Lower Southampton bridge named in memory of Ensign Sarah Mitchell
Betsy and John Mitchell shouldâve been celebrating their daughter Sarah Mitchellâs 30th birthday last week. Instead, they tearfully convened at the Route 213 bridge over the Neshaminy Creek in Lower Southampton Township, which was recently renamed in her memory. On July 8, 2018, Sarah, an ensign in the...
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