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The Lakewood Board of Education is continuing its legal fight against New Jersey’s attempt to take control of the township’s public school district, as the ongoing dispute over local control and state intervention moves through administrative proceedings. The New Jersey Department of Education initiated the takeover process in...
Smart meters have brought the same promise as other digital technology: making everyday tasks easier. Yet, as electricity costs continue to climb, some ratepayers question if the readings are accurate and whether the promise is grounded in reliable data. “Smart meters are no different than our legacy meters that we...
"We recognize that New Jerseyans have important questions about what new nuclear energy could mean for their bills ..."
Advocates for Children of New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families held its 2026 Virtual Forum on Monday, November 9th. This forum offered an opportunity to connect with Acting DCF Commissioner Joseph E. Ribsam Jr. and the department's new leadership team to hear about their priorities and vision, and to learn about the latest news and events affecting children and families involved in the child welfare system.
Comcast has told Pennsylvania it will lay off 634 workers at its Philadelphia headquarters campus, and it has filed layoff notices covering hundreds more employees in Washington, New Jersey and California, with the first job losses set for Dec. 31. Pennsylvania’s WARN notice list shows the Philadelphia layoffs beginning Dec. 31, 2026. WARN notices are... The post Comcast filed layoff notices for 634 workers in Pennsylvania and more in Washington, New Jersey and California, with the first job losses set for Dec. 31 appeared first on The Financial Wire .
HILLSBOROUGH TONWSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — State officials visited Abma’s Farm in Hillsborough on Monday, Nov. 9, to highlight how New Jersey’s Agritourism Grant Program is helping agricultural businesses expand educational opportunities and attract visitors. Representatives from the New Jersey Department of State, Department of Agriculture and...
Flu season is getting off to an early start in New Jersey, and health officials are encouraging Ocean County residents to get vaccinated as influenza cases continue to climb across the state. The Ocean County Health Department is offering numerous flu vaccination clinics throughout November and December, making it easier...
A Garden State Initiative report revisits NJ Transit’s canceled microgrid project, arguing that its history offers lessons for New Jersey’s energy and transportation planning as the state faces electricity affordability and reliability concerns. The report, “Resiliency Lost: The Energy and Leadership Costs of Canceling NJ Transit’s Grid Infrastructure,”...
Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal A exterior. - courtesy PANYNJ / Flickr. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Nov. 13 unveiled the agency’s proposed $10.3 billion capital and operating budget for 2027, which will continue to advance infrastructure investments across New York and New Jersey while supporting safe, reliable operations across the agency’s transportation network.
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Police Women’s Softball Team captured the championship at the 2026 East Coast State Police Women’s Softball Tournament, finishing with an undefeated 6-0 record. The tournament was held Sept. 18-20 in Swansea, Massachusetts, and hosted by the Massachusetts State Police. According...
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Hightstown vendor openings. Vendors and food-truck operators can inquire about participating in the Wedgwood 120 Holiday Vendor and Senior Resource Fair Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. at 201 E. Ward St., Hightstown. The organizers are still accepting participants. The fair combines holiday shopping, food trucks and senior-care resources, with...
A nor’easter is expected to lash the I-95 corridor with heavy rain and gusty winds beginning Thursday, while dumping the season’s first significant snow across higher elevations of upstate New York and northern New England into the weekend. A strong ridge of high pressure building over the western US will help colder Canadian air push south into the Northeast while warmer air remains across the West. The contrasting air masses will help provide the atmospheric lift and upper-level energy needed to support a strengthening area of low pressure, setting the stage for the late-week storm. Rather than a typical El Niño-driven weather pattern, this setup is being influenced by the polar jet stream. A pronounced dip in the jet stream will allow colder air to plunge southward, helping an area of low pressure develop somewhere between the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley before moving toward the East Coast. Thursday: System advances toward the Northeast By Thursday, the area of low pressure began moving toward the Northeast. Showers grazed parts of the I-95 corridor, while Vermont, New Hampshire and portions of upstate New York began to see snow. By Thursday night, the area of low pressure is expected to approach the
Freddy's is testing an Everyday Value Menu in 7 states, with a Steakburger Taco, tenders and a hot dog from $3.49 and a $2.99 custard cookie. The post Freddy’s Tests a $3.49 Steakburger Taco on a New Value Menu in Select States appeared first on Timeless Dishes .
Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware face a Level 1 severe weather risk Thursday afternoon.
Martin H. “Marty” Klein, who spent more than five decades leading one of South Jersey’s longstanding Jewish senior care institutions and helped establish New Jersey’s assisted living regulations, is retiring after 55 years of service. Klein, whose career began in 1970 at the Hebrew Old Age...
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Raw cheddar cheese sold in New York and New Jersey is being recalled over a potential E. coli contamination, according to the FDA. Recalled products were also sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Family Farmstead Dairy, LLC, headquartered in Worcester, New York, initiated the recall on Oct. 14. The […]
This article is no longer being updated. Track the latest developments in our live blog here. The weather pattern is about to take a dramatic turn, and a potentially dangerous one. A developing storm system will bring the potential for severe weather, periods of heavy rain, and even accumulating snow...
Torrential rain and strong winds are pummeling the tri-state area, threatening flash floods, tornadoes, and hail. Vehicles were said to be trapped in high waters in parts of NJ by early afternoon; in Queens, a tornado warning was in effect until 2 p.m. Watches were issued elsewhere. The heaviest storms...
It’s not too early to nominate a deserving farmer for the 2027 Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer Award, and next year marks the 100th anniversary of the region’s most prestigious agricultural honor. We’re looking for great nominees who should be recognized for a life’s work of service to the agricultural...
