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NJ community colleges dodge $20 million budget cut
Flat state funding means tuition rates should go largely unchanged. Lawmakers restored a proposed $20 million cut to community colleges in the final version of the state budget Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law on Friday night. Community college leaders say this will allow them to continue supporting students without significant tuition increases or reductions in services.
Big relief for Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers as state funding restored
The Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers faced a drastic cut in state funding that would have forced two locations to close. But with the new state budget passed last week, most of the funding has been restored, and the group can stay afloat — for now. The centers are...
Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Tuesday’s $137M lottery drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $137 million with a cash option of $63 million. The winning numbers were: 4, 8, 19, 31 and 45. The Mega Ball drawn was 11 with a Megaplier of 4X. No one across the country hit...
Vacationing family from New Jersey stuck in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches
The death toll from Hurricane Beryl is rising, as the most powerful storm to ever hit the Atlantic in July lashes the Caribbean.As the storm barrels toward Jamaica, people are on high alert, including a New Jersey family on vacation, who were hoping to make it off the island before the storm arrives.The Simon family spent six glorious days in Montego Bay. For them, this trip was a long-awaited getaway and college graduation celebration."It's actually beautiful. It's beautiful," said Brett Savage-Simon from Bloomfield, New Jersey.But the tropical beauty captured in some of their pictures will soon be replaced with storm-force...
New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates
NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
These N.J. towns sock residents with the highest property taxes in each county
New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the nation and they played a pivotal role in state budget negotiations. On the line this year were a package of tax breaks meant to alleviate that strain, but concerns remain as to whether the state budget can afford them in coming years.
More than 2,000 NJ workers will lose their jobs by year’s end
In New Jersey, employers are required to tell the state when they plan to layoff or release 50 or more workers from any one location. The notices, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications — or WARN notices — must be filed no less than 90 days from the termination date.
Look for these NJ athletes at the Paris Olympics this summer
New Jersey has been ready — along with the rest of the world — to again cheer on our hometown Olympic athletes. Trials to qualify for various events at the summer games in Paris, France, have now been winding down. Among them, NJ track star Athing Mu suffered...
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
GOP candidate for governor keeps radio show as election watchdog declines to act
ELEC examined whether Bill Spadea’s daily show gives him ‘in-kind’ benefit in race for governor. After a hearing Friday to examine whether Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea’s radio show constituted an improper contribution to his campaign as an in-kind service from Town Square Media, which owns the radio station, the Election Law Enforcement Commission took no action. It said it’s waiting for a complaint to be filed by the public before it does anything else.
New Jersey Man Sees Mountain Lion at Edge of Farm Field
A New Jersey man says he saw what he believes to be a mountain lion last Thursday (June 27th). Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey continues to claim that there are no mountain lions in New Jersey. More mountain lions spotted in New Jersey. If you're new here - welcome!
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