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Debby power outage tracker: High winds leave thousands in the dark across NY, NJ, CT
NEW YORK - Debby, a hurricane-turned-tropical-depression, made its way to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with whipping winds and "Debby Downpours" that knocked out power to thousands. The winds knocked down tree limbs and power lines. Nearly 22,000 homes and businesses in the Tri-State reportedly lost power, but much...
Rutgers smacks students with another tuition hike — Here’s how much you’ll pay
⬆ Rutgers now among the most expensive in-state schools. With a vote on Monday, the Rutgers Board of Governor's has increased tuition to attend New Jersey's state university by 10% in two years. Tuition will increase 4% for the 2024-2025 academic year. That is on top of a 6% tuition...
New Jersey lottery player wins $50,000 playing scratch-off game. Here's where
A trip to the convenience store resulted in a $50,000 payday for one lucky New Jersey lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media that someone in Ocean County recently won a top prize on a $50,000 Loaded scratch-Off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at the QuickChek on Route 70 in Brick. ...
State of Emergency Declared in Preparation for Effects of Tropical Storm Debby
TRENTON – New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds, and flash flooding due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, announced Acting Governor Tahesha Way. Executive Order No. 364 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey. The Acting Governor also urges motorists to stay off the road and in the safety of their homes for the duration of the storm. “I have declared a State of Emergency starting at 6:00 p.m. today, August 9, 2024, due to the severe weather impacts caused by Tropical Storm Debby,” said Acting Governor Tahesha Way. “I urge all residents to stay indoors and off of the roads until the storm passes. If you must drive, slow down and use extra caution.” For a copy of Executive Order No. 364, please click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
A guide to fighting warehouses in your community from a New Jersey activist
Looking to defend your neighborhood against a proposed warehouse that you fear will harm the environment and local quality of life?. Become one part Perry Mason, one part municipal planning nerd and one part community organizer. That was the advice offered by Brian Tarantino, the leader of a group called...
Superintendents say ‘broken’ evaluation system favors wealthy school districts
New Jersey school districts may soon be evaluated differently, with a greater emphasis on student growth as compared to student achievement. The Department of Education is proposing changes to the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum, known as NJQSAC, which is used to evaluate the effectiveness of school districts every three years. The accountability system looks at five areas: instruction and programs, fiscal management, governance, personnel and operations.
Fulop names 3 more South Jersey Assembly candidates for his 2025 slate
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, a Democratic candidate for governor, named three more South Jersey state Assembly for his 2025 slate this morning. Running in the 2nd Legislative District, Linwood Board of Education Trustee Lisa Bonanno, a mother of five, has been a registered nurse for 33 years and for the last 13 years she has been providing care for patients in their homes.
How Crooks Stole $5000 Worth of Booze From Ventnor, NJ Store
Here's some cautionary information for South Jersey business owners about a new twist crooks are using to rip stores off by using stolen credit cards. Ventnor Liquor Store Loses $5000 to Credit Card Fraud. Monday night, three guys went into White Star Liquors on Ventnor Avenue and spent some time...
History in our back yard
Steve “Shecky” Perlman recalls as a second-grader at Spruance Elementary School being one of three students earning prizes as part of an American history quiz. The youngster had his eyes on a certain prize, but he had the third pick. - Advertisement - “There was a history book...
Deptford Township School District cutting back on bus stops for new school year
DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- A Gloucester County school district is cutting back on bus stops leaving many families scrambling to figure out how to transport their children to and from school this year.Superintendent of Deptford Township School District, Kevin Kanauss said this effort is projected to save over $1.6 million for the district annually.Under the district's new decision, students will only qualify for bussing if they live beyond the minimum distance to the school's property line, depending on the school the child attends. Students attending early childhood, elementary or middle school in the district, must live over 2 miles...
Jefferson Health receives $4 million from Karabots Foundation
Jefferson Health in Philadelphia has announced a $4 million gift from the Karabots Foundation to fund the installation of diagnostic equipment at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. The new computerized tomography (CT) scanner and positron emission tomography (PET) CT scanner will be used by the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Diagnostic Center and...
Local police assist in closing a California-to-Pennsylvania drug trafficking organization, DA said
A six-man drug ring involved smuggling millions of dollars of meth and cocaine by hiding in karaoke speakers, police said, from California to multiple suburbs of Philadelphia. According to the Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer M. Schorn, who announced the charges on Wednesday, said it took the teamwork of multiple authorities and departments to shut the system down.
Announcer goes off on chain gang during Eagles-Ravens preseason game
It’s safe to say that Baltimore Ravens play-by-play announcer Gerry Sandusky has no love lost for members of the NFL’s chain gang. The chain gang got some screen time during the final few moments of Friday’s preseason contest between the Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. The Eagles were facing... The post Announcer goes off on chain gang during Eagles-Ravens preseason game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Manor professor named to veterinary fellowship class
Dr. Stephanie Marks, Program Director of Veterinary Technology at Manor College and a former veterinary technician, was named to the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators’ inaugural fellowship class. The AVTE Fellow Program seeks to elevate the voice and stature of veterinary technician educators across North America. It recognizes, “an...
John DeFillippo resigns as coach of Memphis Showboats
All UFL coaches became free agents after the 2024. At least one will stay that way. John DeFilippo has resigned as coach of the Memphis Showboats, according to UFLNewsHub.com, via SI.com. DeFillippo, who landed after the XFL-USFL merger in Memphis, took the Showboats to a 2-8 record in the UFL’s...
Recap | Baribo's brace sends Union to Leagues Cup Round of 16
Tai Baribo scored in stoppage time of both halves to lead Philadelphia Union to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal in the Leagues Cup Round of 32 on Friday night. Baribo scored his eighth and ninth goals of the 2024 campaign to send the Boys in Blue into the Leagues Cup Round of 16 for the second consecutive season.
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