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School segregation lawsuit: Both sides ask court to extend mediation deadline
Lawyers in Latino Action Network v. New Jersey cite ‘good-faith discussion,’ want more time. Mediation continues in a major school segregation lawsuit with interdistrict school choice, magnet schools and charter schools being discussed as potential solutions to desegregate New Jersey public schools, according to recent court filings. As...
Is NJ heeding pandemic’s lessons on the need for strong budget reserves?
Republicans criticize as Democrats cut chunk from budget surplus and independent report drops strong hints. The need to maintain robust budget reserves was one of the major lessons for public officials highlighted earlier this year in an independent report that exhaustively scrutinized New Jersey’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Powerball winning numbers, live results for Wednesday’s $75M drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $75 million with a cash option of $36 million. The winning numbers were: 24, 27, 32, 47 and 66. The Powerball drawn was 26 with a Power Play of 2x. No one across the country hit Monday’s...
Live N.J. power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark as strong thunderstorms slam state
Thousands of homes and businesses across New Jersey are in the dark, with clusters of strong thunderstorms knocking down trees and power lines for the second consecutive day. NJ.com’s Power Outage Tracker, which monitors outage numbers from utility companies in the region, showed just over 9,300 utility customers across the Garden State without power as of 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Andy Cohen Confirms Much-Needed “Rebrand” Of ‘RHONJ’
Andy Cohen and Bravo are preparing for a major “rebrand” of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. The Real Housewives executive producer confirmed the news on Monday’s (June 15) episode of his Sirius XM radio show Andy Cohen Live when a fan called in to suggest that the network “bring fresh faces” to the show. “I think it’s time to do what happened with New York,” the fan said, referring to The Real Housewives of New York City firing its old cast and rehiring a completely different group of women. ‘The Real Housewives Of New Jersey’s Divided Cast Reunited (Sort Of) For Season...
NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
Punish parents for raising rampaging teens, NJ lawmakers say
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — State lawmakers want to put laws on the books to prosecute teens who bring violence to family events and to hold their parents accountable for raising a bad egg. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, D-Camden, says his peers were inspired to crack down on rowdy teens after a...
Bob Menendez Will Resign After Corruption Verdict: Report
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who was found hiding over $100,000 in gold bars during a federal raid at his home, has told his pals he will resign from his seat after being convicted of bribery earlier this week, NBC News reported Wednesday.Sen. Bob Menendez Guilty in Corruption Trial Menendez, who is the first sitting member of Congress convicted of acting as a foreign agent, faces 36 years behind bars. Facing calls to resign for the better part of a year, Menendez finally relinquished on Wednesday, a day after he was found guilty on federal corruption charges. New Jersey Gov. Phil...
Republicans present united front while Democrats remain deeply divided
Sen. JD Vance is being viewed as the future of the MAGA movement in the Republican Party, which is presenting a united front at its convention while more Democrats call for President Biden to drop out. NBC News' Kristen Welker also reports that Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has told allies he will resign from Congress after being convicted on federal corruption charges, according to two people directly familiar with the conversations.
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
Hanover Township's Mayor Gallagher Hosts Coalition Meeting to Solve Local Flooding Issues
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Local Mayors from East Hanover, Morris Township, Florham Park and Parsippany joined Hanover Township Mayor Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher at a working lunch meeting on July 17th to further strategize their efforts to stop the repeated flooding that occurs in the Whippany River watershed every time there is a heavy rain. Congresswoman Mikie Sherill joined the group, presenting a check for $500,000 which will be used to start targeted removal of trees and other snag hazards from the Whippany River watershed. The towns have already used grant money (from previous awards) to hire Colliers Engineering...
As meteor streaks across NJ, Spadea’s thoughts turn to ‘last meal’
It's a little concerning that at the time the meteor was streaking fire across the New Jersey sky burning out miles above New York City, that loud noises were heard by many in the Garden State. The noise isn't really the concern, it's that fact that no one seems to...
New Jersey, NY and PA Will Be Affected By the Latest Change from the USPS
Do you remember when there wasn't online bill pay through your bank?. If not, let me tell you a story. Not so long ago, after you received a bill in the mail, you would pay it with a check. You would then put the return portion of that bill with...
The cost of owning an electric car just went up in New Jersey
TRENTON — A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are “compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues.”. As of...
NJ taking on severe form of pneumonia … through public water systems
⚫ People can fall ill by breathing in droplets of water containing the bacteria. ⚫ The threat is greater for people with weaker immune systems. ⚫ First-in-the-nation legislation has been sent to Gov. Murphy. It's up to Gov. Phil Murphy whether New Jersey will step up prevention and control efforts...
Top Hudson County Dems Abandon Fulop, Endorse Gottheimer for Governor
In a stinging rebuke of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Hudson County’s most powerful Democratic officials have said they will support Rep. Josh Gottheimer for governor should he enter the race. First reported by New Jersey Globe, the Hudson County Democratic heavyweights include County Executive Craig Guy, Union City...
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