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Thousands of New Jerseyans Set to Have Medical Debt Eliminated; Announced Governor Murphy
TRENTON – Thousands of eligible individuals and families across New Jersey are set to have some or all of their medical debt eliminated as part of a major initiative to make health care more affordable and accessible, announced Governor Phil Murphy. By leveraging over $550 thousand in American Rescue Plan funds and partnering with Undue Medical Debt (Undue), the administration is delivering relief to 17,905 New Jersey residents who had owed $61.6 million to Prime Healthcare hospitals and an additional 31,748 residents owing more than $38.4 million to other providers through the secondary debt market, primarily collections...
Your $2 Bill Could Be Worth Way More Than You Think, New Jersey!
Have a $2 bill? It could be worth a lot more than $2. You could be holding a rare treasure and not even know it. I'm assuming if you have a $2 bill you keep it in a safe place or maybe it's in your wallet, but you hope to never have to use it because it's so unique.
N.J.’s largest hospital system must allow service dogs everywhere disabled people go, DOJ says
Hackensack Meridian Health has agreed to modify its policies and procedures to ensure service dogs are allowed everywhere people with disabilities go, as required by law, according to an agreement reached with the U.S Attorney General’s office. The agreement was announced Friday after an investigation by the U.S Attorney...
US congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. dead after brief illness & sudden setback as family says he ‘fought till the end’
A US congressman has suddenly died after suffering from a month-long illness. Representative Bill Pascrell Jr., of New Jersey, fought to his last breath before his death on Wednesday morning, his heartbroken family said. Pascrell Jr.’s family shared the news of the US congressman‘s death on social media. A Wednesday, August 21 post to his […]
Fire significantly damaged home that tax records show belongs to a Flyers' player
Fire crews were dispatched to a fire that heavily damaged a home in Haddonfield, New Jersey Tuesday night. At 11:39 p.m., Haddon Fire Company No. 1 was called to 500 block of Jobel Drive for a report of a dwelling fire, according to officials. Crews reported heavy fire from the...
Dollar General opens 2 N.J. stores, including 1 that offers fresh meat and produce
Bargain retailer Dollar General has opened two new stores in South Jersey, one of which will offer fresh meats and produce. The retailer announced Tuesday that the new stores in Williamstown and Galloway Township have recently opened, expanding the retailer’s footprint amid plans by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to close more than 1,000 stores over the next several years.
South Jersey consumers complaining of high electric bills from Atlantic City Electric
Some utility customers in South Jersey are experiencing sticker shock with their recent electric bills so the Action News Troubleshooters got to work to figure out what's happening.Those we spoke with said their electric bills have doubled and even tripled this summer.Michelle Nowaczyk of Clayton, Gloucester County said she couldn't believe her eyes when she got her latest Atlantic City electric bill."I just stood there in shock and said this can't be right - this isn't ours," she said.Her bill in June was just over $100. In July it jumped four times to over $450 - and she's not...
Tailgate Party Fundraiser this Saturday, August 24 at Manahawkin Elks in Memory of Kim England
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The Maximilian Foundation invites you to come out to the 3rd Annual Kim's Tailgate party at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge this Saturday, August 24th in memory of Kim England. All proceeds from the event benefit peer leadership/drug awareness, which aligns with their mission statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tailgate starts at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7:30 p.m. There will be food for purchase and raffles. Manahawkin Elks is located at 520 Hilliard Blvd, Manahawkin. The Maximilian Foundation supports programs that prevent self-destructive behaviors created by adolescent insecurities; strengthening the education of our young people by nourishing character, building confidence, and growing the life skills needed to sustain better choices.Our Tax ID & EIN# 47-2427944. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Another toddler drowns in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER — A 3-year-old drowned in a backyard pool Wednesday night becoming the sixth reported drowning involving a toddler in New Jersey since May. Toms River police chief Mitch Little said the toddler went under in a backyard pool on Hazelwood Road after 5 p.m. but referred further inquiries about the incident to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
N.J. homes sell fast. See nationwide list.
Homes in New Jersey sold in a little over a month in July, according to Zillow. The data showed that homes sold in about 32 days in July, about two days slower than in June. Only Rhode Island, Connecticut and Illinois had homes that sold faster. If you purchase a...
Governor Murphy to Lead Economic Mission to Canada to Promote New Jersey’s Film and Tech Industries
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy will lead a high-profile delegation on a four-day economic mission to Canada in September, aiming to enhance New Jersey’s economic ties with its northern…
Sick, hairless cats left at NJ business, animal shelters
🐕 Most of the cats have upper respiratory illnesses. 🐕 Police urge the men to contact a shelter instead of just leaving them. Police are looking for whoever has been abandoning hairless cats in the past week outside animal shelters and a business. Hopatcong police posted images of...
What is WaterFest? First-of-its-kind event coming to NJ
CAMDEN — The first-ever WaterFest is flowing into New Jersey this weekend. The free event is scheduled for Saturday at Von Neida Park & Splash Pad, as part of the United Nation's World Water Week. Hosted by New Jersey American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation, the "fest" isn't...
More N.J. towns are banning restaurants from offering plastic cutlery, condiments
Residents of Eatontown will soon be able to order takeout guilt-free knowing their orders are eco-friendly under a new local law. Restaurants in the Monmouth County borough are prohibited from offering plastic utensils, condiments, napkins or extra containers with takeout or delivery orders under an ordinance passed last week by the Borough Council.
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Soaked! These were the wettest towns in NJ during this very rainy August
June and July combined was New Jersey's second hottest start to climatological summer since record-keeping began in 1895. (Behind only the scorching summer of 2010.) The humidity was horrendous. Air conditioners struggled. Drought concerns spiraled. As the calendar page turned to August, New Jersey's weather turned dramatically. Several rounds of...
NJ Transit free fares week: When does it start?
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – The time has come – NJ Transit’s free fare week is starting soon. NJ Transit is waiving fares for a week following severe disruptions of train service over the summer, Gov. Phil Murphy announced last week. But when does it start? All NJ Transit bus, train and light rail rides are […]
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