How stressed is New Jersey? Not very, according to a new report from WalletHub. The personal finance website released its report on 2022’s “Most and Least Stressed States,” comparing all 50 states across 41 key metrics, said analyst Jill Gonzalez. The data set ranges from average hours worked per week, to the personal bankruptcy rate … Read more
EAST RUTHERFORD (AP) — Elton John has added 11 new dates on the North American leg of his farewell tour, including one more for his fans in New Jersey. John begins his final run of dates in North America in Philadelphia on July 15, finishing with a three-night engagement at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles … Read more
After shooting dramatically higher in late February and early March, gas prices in New Jersey have dropped about 25 cents a gallon over the past two weeks. But don’t expect that trend to continue. According to Tom Kloza, the global head of energy analysis for the Oil Price Information Service, the decrease in the price … Read more
Is there a better aroma then the smell of a delicious bakery? When you walk into a good bakery you just sense the time and effort and deliciousness of the food. To me it always seems to be warm as well. Yes its always a cozy temp in a good bakery, is that mainly the … Read more
If you have been wondering when the more than two-year-long COVID-19 struggle will go from pandemic to endemic, the Cape May County, New Jersey Board of Commissioners has made a determinative decision. Cape May County will no longer be doing daily public updates of COVID-19 statistics. “Health Officials will continue to track cases and will … Read more
Libraries in New Jersey may be more popular today than they were pre-pandemic. It’s a misconception that libraries have lost relevance in today’s digital world, according to those who see first-hand the activity that occurs at a local library on any given day. “You will be surprised at what your local library can do for … Read more
READINGTON — Things will shine bright at the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning at Solberg Airport in Readington this summer. Multi-platinum selling rock band Collective Soul will perform Friday, July 29 at 8 pm to open the live concert series of the festival. Pre-sale tickets for loyal festival patrons and the event’s … Read more
Parents can help fill some of the learning gaps created over the past two years by the coronavirus pandemic, and new videos featuring New Jersey teachers offer specific advice as to how this can be done. The short videos released by JerseyCAN, a nonprofit advocating for high-quality schools, are the latest content of the group’s … Read more
TRENTON – Eleven bills addressing hunger in New Jersey were endorsed by an Assembly committee Monday, including a requirement that every school participates in the free breakfast and lunch program. The package is the fourth taken up in recent years addressing hunger. All the bills except one were sent to a second committee for another … Read more
When will the madness end? Look, we’re Jersey Strong, sure. We made it through Superstorm Sandy, didn’t we? We made it through a pandemic we hope is now mostly behind us. But we lost businesses. Suffered supply chain disruptions. Deal with labor shortages, masking, division over vaccines. We’ve been getting by with long delays for … Read more
As anyone who is married with children knows, Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers. Fortunately in New Jersey, there are many places where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family event. Here are two that involve animals as well as great memories. At the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, children 12 and under … Read more
BRIDGETON — An 11-year-old boy is recovering from gunshots to both legs early Sunday morning. The boy was one of three children who left a residence on Falcon Street around 2 am to check out a “disturbance” in a nearby alleyway, according to Bridgeton police. The gunshots struck the 11-year-old. The other two children were … Read more
WEST DEPTFORD — After explosive growth among food delivery apps during the height of the pandemic, more teenagers than ever are used to ordering up food using DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats and more. That’s become a security issue at schools, including in West Deptford. After 17 deliveries were placed by students in the month of … Read more
ATLANTIC CITY — Parents and skaters are trying to keep the Skate Zone from closing and would like the city to buy it. The Bader Field field facility was built by the Philadelphia Flyers and Comcast and was owned by CRDA in the late 1990s. Black Bear Sports Group took over operation in September 2020. … Read more
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP – A New Jersey State Trooper was injured when a car ran a red light while crossing Route 130 Wednesday. A Volvo C70 sedan crossed Route 130 at Groveville Road around 3:35 p.m. and was struck on the passenger side by the northbound patrol car’s marked Ford Explorer, according to State Police spokesman … Read more
Blame is being blamed for a blaze that closed the Garden State Parkway at Brick and Lakewood for more than 10 hours from Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday. State police said the fire was started around 5 p.m. by multiple people, possibly minors, inside the culvert that runs under the Garden State Parkway from the … Read more