Canadian Wildfire Triggers Code Red Air Quality Alert in New Jersey: Officials Warn Everyone Is at Risk
Trenton, NJ – Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires burning across Canada continues to blanket New Jersey in unhealthy air, prompting the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to declare an…
Mercer County College Fired Man Who Had COVID-19 Issues, Loses $50k Lawsuit
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) revealed today a Consent Order and Decree that resolves a complaint against Mercer County Community College for…
Uptick in Tianeptine Abuse Reported by Wall Township Police
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Wall Township Police Department is alerting the public to a rise in abuse of Tianeptine, an atypical tricyclic antidepressant. Not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
Newark Announces Street Closures for Drive-Up Food Distribution
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced street closures scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, to facilitate the City of Newark’s Drive Up and Go Food Distribution event.…
New Jersey Tops $8 For a Pack of Cigarettes as Consumers Flock to Cheaper Brands
TRENTON, NJ – The cost of a pack of cigarettes in New Jersey is now $8.06, but for the first time, the state doesn’t lead the nation. That distinction goes to New…
New Jersey Family Suing Panera Bread Claiming Charged Lemonade Killed Daughter
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lawsuit filed Monday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas claims that Panera Bread’s misleading labeling and “in-house” preparation of its “Charged Lemonade” beverage led to the death…
New York-Area Urologist Faces Federal Charges for Sexual Abuse of Young Patients
NEW YORK, NY — A Manhattan federal court grand jury has returned a Superseding Indictment against Darius A. Paduch, charging the New York-area urologist with a total of 13 counts related to…
Pennsylvania Emergency Room Wait Times Among Top 10 Longest in America
HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania is tied for ninth place with California in a recent ranking of states with the longest average emergency room wait times. Patients in Pennsylvania’s emergency departments experience an…
New York Ranks Fifth in Longest ER Wait Times Across U.S. States
ALBANY, NY – New York State has been ranked fifth in a list detailing the longest average emergency room wait times in the nation. Patients in New York wait an average of…
Average Wait Time in New Jersey Emergency Rooms Among Highest in Nation
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey finds itself in seventh place on a list of states with the longest emergency room wait times, according to recent data. Patients in the state wait an…
Maryland Leads U.S. States in Longest Emergency Room Wait Times
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland tops the national list for states with the longest average emergency room wait times, according to recent data. Patients in the state spend an average of 4 hours…
Domestic Violence Specialist Addresses Senior Safety at Peninsula S.A.L.T. Council
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – On a recent Tuesday, Dr. Cheryl Chavers, a Domestic Violence Specialist, was invited to share her expertise at the Peninsula Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council. The…
New Jersey Will Always Be A Safe Haven for Abortions. Period. Says Murphy
New Jersey Advances Rules to Expand Access to Reproductive Health Care TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, alongside legislative and community partners, announced significant strides made in the past year to protect and…
Community Medical Center Among Hospitals in New Jersey With New COVID-19 Mask Mandate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In response to a recent surge in COVID-19 infections, numerous hospitals across New Jersey have reinstated mask mandates this October. On October 4, 2023, Inspira Health and Holy…
Gov. Murphy Has Solution for Youth Mental Health Crisis, Others Say He Created It
TRENTON, NJ – Never one to let a good ‘National Day’ go to waste, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy spiked the football on the ongoing youth mental health crisis in New Jersey.…
The Smell of Weed is Everywhere in New Jersey, but Most Don’t Mind According to Poll
TRENTON, NJ – Whether you’re at the beach, an open-air concert, the boardwalk, a park or anywhere else in New Jersey, chances are you are going to smell the odor of marijuana…
How New Avian Flu Outbreak Could Affect Turkey Dinners in New Jersey on Thanksgiving
TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the discovery of avian flu in a commercial poultry farm in Jerauld County, South Dakota, marking the first such incident since April.…
Rut-Roh Rut Season Has Begun and New Jersey Drivers Should Beware
Rut season in New Jersey generally occurs during the fall, a time when deer activity significantly increases, leading to a rise in deer-vehicle collisions. This natural phenomenon happens annually and presents unique…
Newport Centre AMC Theater Temporarily Closes Due to Rat Infestation
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The AMC theater at Newport Centre mall is no longer showing films, but not for cinematic reasons. The Jersey City Health Department shut down the 11-screen facility on…
Governor Murphy Wants to Protect You By Forcing You to Buy an Electric Car
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is only looking out for your best interest and the interests of your children and grandchildren. That’s why he forcing you to buy an…
If You Ate At This Shore Area Restaurant Health Dept. Says Get Checked for Hepatitis
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A Cardinal Provisions employee in Asbury Park has been confirmed to have Hepatitis A, prompting an inspection and advisory from the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD). Upon being…
