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9 Baby Names That Are Now Banned in New Jersey
Sometimes there is pressure naming a baby. It's an exciting time and picking a name can be stressful. Do we name the baby after a family member? Do we make it a unique name? Will his or her name be a popular name in their class? Then it's about the nicknames, see there's a lot to think about.
Stay Clear of The Most Dangerous Intersection in Philadelphia, PA
Driving in Philadelphia during your work commute is for sure not the easiest task. If you’re a Philadelphia resident or a commuter who finds themselves sitting in Philly traffic every morning, there’s a specific spot on the roads that you need to keep your eyes peeled at all times.
NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
⚫ Mitigation practices kept the infection at bay for a while. Cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough, are on the rise in the Garden State. And as New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection. The number...
Mount Laurel Community Reacts to Sentencing After Viral Racist Incident (video)
A Burlington County community in New Jersey is finally finding peace after a long and turbulent period following a racist incident that went viral two years ago. Edward Matthews, the man at the center of the controversy, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. The sentencing brings closure to an episode that deeply impacted the Mount Laurel neighborhood and sparked wider conversations about racial intolerance and justice.
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
2 dead from West Nile virus in New Jersey, health officials say
TRENTON, N.J. — Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.The New Jersey Department of Health said one death was in Cumberland County and the other was in Mercer County. Officials said both individuals were older adults.Six more cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer and Middlesex counties, health officials said. They said all of the patients are over 50 years old.These cases are in addition to two reported earlier this summer in Middlesex and Union counties. Both patients were treated and released,...
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,...
What to know about the mosquito virus spreading through New England
A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne illness is spreading through New England, putting states on high alert with one death already confirmed following an infection. Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected in at least five states this year: Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
Is It Illegal to Record Someone Without Consent in New Jersey?
Lately, I've been stuck in the TikTok vortex, where the scrolling goes on and on until that funny video appears, telling you to chill, get some food, or go to bed. For whatever reason, I've been getting a lot of videos that involve one person recording another person without their knowledge.
AARP PA, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County Host Free Shredding Event
Contact: Randy LoBasso, AARP Pennsylvania | rlobasso@aarp.org | 267-964-8001. Bristol, PA -- AARP PA is excited to announce a Free Shredding Event open to all members of the community! This event will take place on Saturday, September 7, 10:00am-2:00pm, at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center, 194 Commerce Circle, Bristol, PA 19007.
12 top festivals and events in New Jersey this September
🍎 There is plenty to do in September in the Garden State. 🍁 Harvest fests, beer fests, and Italian feasts are just a few. It’s time to welcome the “er” months. September is a great month for festivals and events in New Jersey. The weather is perfect too. It’s not too hot. It’s not too cold. Apples, pumpkins, hay rides, flannel, and bonfires are beginning to explode onto the scene.
Big law change could help drunk drivers in New Jersey
⚫ Drivers have another option when fighting a DUI charge in NJ. ⚫ In appropriate cases, drivers can reduce penalties significantly. ⚫ NJ records tens of thousands of DUI cases yearly. Until recently, individuals facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey have had two choices: admit responsibility or fight the...
Philly Gas Commission passes rules that limit public participation in PGW budget process
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.
Rescheduled Frankie Valli Tribute Show Comes to Doylestown Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Frankie Valli tribute show scheduled for early August will come to town this week (weather permitting), bringing tight harmonies and lots of choreographed dance moves to Doylestown’s summer music series on Wednesday night. The band Lights Out will play songs from Valli’s solo career and his time with the Four Seasons, as well as other music from that time period. Expect to hear songs like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Who Loves You,” and more at the show that was originally scheduled for Aug. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Dead but not buried: NJ funeral home kept remains for 31 years, lawsuit says
MIDDLETOWN — For 31 years Debbie Uraga has dutifully visited her father's grave site on his birthday, holidays and Father's Day. But it turns out his cremated remains were sitting on a shelf in the basement of the funeral home that handled his arrangements, according to a lawsuit. George...
Pemberton Twp. CFO Files Suit Against Municipality, Its Mayor and Business Administrator Alleging Disparate Treatment, Hostile Work Environment
PEMBERTON—Township of Pemberton’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Candice Pennewell has become the latest township figure to file a lawsuit against the municipality, Republican Mayor Jack Tompkins and Business Administrator Daniel Hornickel, alleging various violations of township anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies have occurred while on the job. Pennewell’s...
These 8 Words You’ll Only Understand if You’re from Jersey
We have a lot here in New Jersey and we have a lot of words we use especially while driving in New Jersey, LOL. The beaches, the best restaurants, boardwalks, lakes, and everything else, including eight words that you'll only understand if you live here in the Garden State. I...
Doylestown Arts Festival Returns Next Weekend: Your Guide to the Event
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When the Doylestown Arts Festival comes back to town next weekend, the streets of Doylestown will be packed with 160-plus artists exhibiting their work. And while some of the artists will be familiar to people who have attended the event before, there will also be plenty of new faces—and new types of art—at this year’s event. Festival organizers say their goal is to give people attending the free two-day event, which runs Sept. 7-8, a mix of the familiar and the new. “We're looking to create a very similar experience that people have come to know...
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