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New Jersey High School Named One of the Most Expensive in the Nation
Schooling of any kind is expensive. "Back to school" shopping alone is astronomical. Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on clothing, shoes, electronics, and school supplies. For the average New Jersey family, that's not cheap. Imagine having four children attending school....
Dylan Harper's game is Big Ten ready
Rutgers true freshman Dylan Harper brings in a ton of potential and could be key to one of the best seasons in RU history. Harper came to Rutgers as the No.3 prospect in the 247Sports class of 2024. The five-star will combine with fellow five-star Ace Bailey this season and is already drawing high praise.
Update: 3 N.J. counties under a flood warning until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood warning at 7:41 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. The weather service describes, "Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for Passaic River at Pine Brook." "At 19.0 feet, Street flooding begins...
New Jersey American Water Launches Reusable Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program
CAMDEN, NJ- New Jersey American Water has launched a Reusable Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program and is now accepting applications from eligible organizations within its service areas. This new initiative aims to boost trust in tap water and reduce single-use plastic waste by providing sustainable hydration options in public spaces.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “As the largest water utility in the state, we’re committed to promoting the benefits of tap water while supporting environmental sustainability,” said Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water. “This program was inspired by the ongoing requests...
NJ Spotlight News: August 20, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Interview: LeRoy Jones, NJ Democratic State Committee chairman. Bergen County voters get training on new machines ahead of election. The county offers...
Y2K is real (deadly) in Rachel Zegler movie filmed in N.J.
The term “Y2K” seems like a quaint little reminder of the turn of the century. But in a new movie starring New Jersey’s Rachel Zegler, fears become reality as machines go haywire and become armed killers. “Y2K,” the feature directorial debut of “Saturday Night Live” alum Kyle...
NJ unveils plaque honoring Fannie Lou Hamer's speech at 1964 DNC
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (CBS) -- Tuesday is day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, but 60 years ago the convention was held in Atlantic City.The year was 1964. Atlantic City hosted the convention at Boardwalk Hall. It's also where civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer gave her landmark speech and challenged the seating of an all-white Mississippi delegation."This plaque commemorates the fight and it honors those men and women that stood for freedom and those men and women that fought for civil rights," said Tate Reeves, the Governor of Mississippi.Reeves and New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor, Tahesha Way, helped unveil...
Gridlock Alert! Two Major Concerts To Cause Massive Delays in South Philly Wednesday Night
This is an important heads up if you’re commuting in or out of Philadelphia tonight! Two massive events are expected to get underway this evening in the stadium complex. So things will be VERY busy in South Philly. What’s happening in South Philly tonight?. Well, Bruce Springsteen is...
2 Temple University students attacked, robbed in separate incidents, 3 suspects arrested
Officials said that two Temple University students were violently attacked and robbed Monday night in separate incidents; now, students are voicing their concerns as the new school year starts. According to the Temple University Police Association, the first incident occurred at the intersection of 11th and Montgomery; a student had...
Do New Jersey Drivers Know These Driving Rules?
Here’s a look at whether or not some of the things we see on the roads of New Jersey every day are legal or illegal. There are so many road rules to follow in New Jersey sometimes it’s hard to remember what is legal and what isn’t.
$1.5M lawsuit: Trooper handcuffed then punched NJ woman having crisis
⭕ NJ woman waiting for medical help was handcuffed. ⭕ Trooper punched woman, then held her in custody for days. ⭕ Excessive-force lawsuit seeks $1.5M from State Police. A woman has filed a $1.5 million excessive force lawsuit against the New Jersey State Police after being handcuffed and then punched in the face by a trooper. Before the bloody encounter with troopers, she had been waiting for a mental health evaluation.
Teens, innocent bystander injured after at least 21 shots fired in Philadelphia shooting
Three people were injured in a shooting in Philadelphia's Tioga section.Police say teenagers were out walking around at 19th and West Allegheny around 2 a.m. on Wednesday when witnesses say two groups got into an argument and that someone started shooting.Two teens, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, were both shot in the leg. A 44-year-old innocent bystander was also shot in the lower back."It appears that the shooter was firing the shot into the crowd of juveniles," said Chief Inspector Scott Small with the Philadelphia Police Department. "All three of our victims are very, very lucky. They're all shot one time and we know at least 21 shots were fired because we found 21 spent shell casings."Police responded to another shooting a short time later at around 3 a.m., where officials say two people walking a dog were shot by a man. The second shooting happened at the intersection of Almond and East Elkhart Streets in Porth Richmond.Police found two victims, a 35-year-old man who was shot in the arm, and a 27-year-old man shot in the neck, chest and abdomen. The 27-year-old man is said to be in critical condition and undergoing surgery.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
How will the AAPI vote impact the 2024 presidential election in Pa.?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Vivian Chang is the executive director for Asian Americans United based in Chinatown North in Philadelphia. "What is the organizing potential and how do we activate the potential and power that folks have?" Chang said.The grassroots nonpartisan organization is focused on harnessing the full potential of voters who will be a major factor in the 2024 election. Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote tracks AAPI voters. Since 2012, the number of AAPI voters in Pennsylvania has grown by 32%."Across Pennsylvania, their data shows there's more than 300,000 eligible AAPI voters, so when we're talking about like elections, that's a huge...
Robbery suspect wanted for attacking gas station employee, stealing $8,500
Philadelphia police are asking for help in identifying the suspect in a gas station robbery and assault in Olney.It happened in the early morning hours of August 10 at the Liberty Gas Station on the 5300 block of Rising Sun Avenue.The victim was an employee at the gas station.He told police the suspect followed him into his secure office and assaulted him.The suspect took $8,500 in cash and then fled the store.
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