Verizon faces scrutiny after 1,319 layoffs in New Jersey triggers WARN Act probe

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon is under investigation by a class action law firm after announcing 1,319 layoffs at its Basking Ridge facility, raising questions about whether the company complied with federal…

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New Jersey bill seeks to ban discrimination against unvaccinated residents

TRENTON, N.J. – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would make it illegal in New Jersey to ask about, require, or discriminate based on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.…

Community News·Health and Wellness·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Reich Farm Former Superfund site in Toms River listed for $18M redevelopment opportunity

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The former Reich Farm property — once the center of one of New Jersey’s most notorious environmental contamination cases — is back in the spotlight, now being marketed…

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Fourth corner of Jackson’s Five Corners drops price for future commercial development

JACKSON, NJ – Another key property at Jackson’s well-known “Five Corners” intersection has entered the market, positioning the area for significant new commercial growth. The 22-acre parcel at 710 Jackson Mills Road…

Business News·Jackson Township News·Real Estate News

New industrial sublease opens at Marciante Warehouse in Jackson Township, Site of Former Italian American Club

JACKSON, N.J. – A newly built light industrial facility at 17 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive in Jackson Township has become available for sublease, offering up to 13,781 square feet of…

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Connecticut Stop & Shop sells winning lottery ticket

East Hartford Stop & Shop sells $10K winning PLAY4 ticket to Glastonbury player EAST HARTFORD, CT – A Connecticut lottery player scored a $10,000 payday after purchasing a winning PLAY4 ticket at…

Lottery Results·Connecticut News

Artist's rendering representing the state's authority over vaccinations.

New Jersey set to officially dump CDC as top vaccine authority for residents

Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Health could soon be the ruling authority when it comes to vaccination requirements, not the federal Centers for Disease Control. A bill declaring a…

Health and Wellness·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor’s Decision to Veto Council’s Ordinance on Police Testing

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick has promised to veto a Toms River Township Council measure that would have extended an expired police promotion list, siding with Police Chief Guy Maire…

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New Jersey moves forward on $6.6 million psychedelic magic mushroom legalization bill

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is moving to legalize another federally banned drug. A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to legalize, regulate, and fund psilocybin-assisted behavioral health care in…

Health and Wellness·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

NJ appeals court upholds DEP’s landmark environmental justice rules to protect urban communities

TRENTON, NJ – The DEP’s push to limit industrial operations in urban centers, to push them out to more rural communities stands. The New Jersey Appellate Division has upheld the state Department…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Bill would expand brewery rights and combat liquor license scarcity

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the State Senate aims to make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s liquor laws, expanding privileges for local craft alcohol manufacturers while overhauling how towns…

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New Jersey to expand homeless protections for summer months in new $5 million Code Red program

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has approved a bill establishing a statewide pilot program to alert communities during extreme heat and poor air…

Community News·Central Jersey News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

NJ lawmakers push bill requiring lead screening for ‘pregnant person’ under new health guidelines

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would require health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant ‘persons’ identified as being at risk for exposure, a move…

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Jackson Township Didn’t Fight Its Affordable Housing Battle As 27 Other Towns Suing State

JACKSON, NJ – In nearby Toms River, Mayor Dan Rodrick took the fight to Trenton, hired a competent fair share housing attorney, and won. A few other towns also fought and won…

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Eastern Shore lottery player scores big in Powerball

$50K Powerball Double Play ticket sold at truck stop near Bay Bridge STEVENSVILLE, MD – A Powerball player who stopped at a truck stop near the Bay Bridge left with a ticket…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

New Jersey’s ICE cooperation ban leaves communities unsafe, unprotected and local police unprepared

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey remains one of just six states in the country that prohibits law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act,…

Police Blotter·Community News·Investigative Report·Jersey Shore News

Small horse farm in Central Florida showing pond, house and two horses grazing in the front pasture.

Florida secures $209 million to strengthen rural health care access and innovation

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida has been awarded more than $209 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a landmark investment aimed at revitalizing health care access and innovation across the…

Government News·Florida News

Christmas Tree Recycling in Ocean County: Today is Take Your Christmas Tree Down Day

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – As National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day arrives today, Ocean County residents are being reminded to pack away the decorations, haul out the tree, and give it…

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Trump administration announces sweeping cuts to federal childhood vaccination schedule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump announced Monday that his administration has implemented a new federal childhood vaccination schedule that dramatically reduces the number of recommended immunizations for children in the…

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New Jersey Moves to Impose New Restrictions, Regulations on Gun Manufacturers

Trenton, NJ – Imagine making car manufacturers pay for all of the crimes committed by drivers on the roadways. That’s what New Jersey wants to do, holding gun manufacturers liable for the…