PARCC Testing May Soon Be a Distant, Bad Memory in New Jersey Schools

TRENTON-The NJEA today released a notice confirming the end is near for PARCC standardized testing in the Garden State. Below is what the NJEA had to say on what could be the…

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7 Ocean County Middle School Students Charged for Threatening to “Shoot up the school”

STAFFORD TWP-On March 7, 2018, Stafford Township Police arrested 7 male students of the Stafford Township Intermediate School and charged each of them with making Terroristic Threats. The arrests were the result…

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Toms River Schools Celebrate Read Across America Day

On Friday, March 2nd, students across the district celebrated Read Across America Day in their classrooms by hosting guest readers and participating in fun, educational activities. The annual program, celebrated nationally, corresponds…

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Dick’s Sporting Goods to end sales of assault-style guns

US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods announced Wednesday it would stop selling assault-style rifles and bar gun sales to any customers under 21 years old in the wake of the Florida school shooting.…

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Senator Leads Charge Against New Jersey Off-Shore Drilling

Senator Chris Brown (R-2) is sponsoring bipartisan legislation to fight the federal plan to allow offshore drilling for oil and natural gas along the Atlantic Coast. “Protecting our environment and our way…

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Brick Service Providers Receive Funding from Mayor Ducey, Township

Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council presented checks to representatives of fourteen local service providers at the February 27, 2018 Council meeting. The checks, which range from $2,000 to $8,000,…

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Law Enforcement Officials Discuss School Safety in Toms River

Last week, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies, Toms River Regional Schools released a statement of assurances regarding school safety and security in response to heightened concerns stemming from the tragic school shooting…

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Senator Menendez’s Co-Defendant Gets 17 Years in Prison

NEWARK-Dr. Salomon Melgen who last year stood trial with New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez has been sentenced to prison. While Menendez was spared by a hung jury in his case, Melgen will…

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Marine Corps Veteran Hugin to Take on Menendez for U.S. Senate Seat in New Jersey

TRENTON-A Marine Corps veteran from New Jersey has announced he is running for a seat in the United States Senate, challenging embattled Democrat Robert Menendez who has held the seat for 12…

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IHop Offering Free Pancakes Today

National Pancake Day® Feb. 27 ★ 7am – 7pm Pancakes with a purpose. Enjoy a FREE short stack of our Original Buttermilk Pancakes and donate to help children battling critical illnesses. Every stack served helps us…

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Little Egg Harbor School Transportation Workers “Love the Bus”

by Virginia Aparicio Little Egg Harbor, NJ – To honor hard-working school bus drivers, the American School Bus Council (ASBC) sponsors the Love the Bus campaign every February to raise awareness and…

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Man Pleads Guilty for Trafficking Girl, 17, as Prostitute in South Jersey Motels

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a Burlington County, N.J., man pleaded guilty today to forcing a 17-year-old girl to engage in prostitution at area motels for his profit. He…

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Shore Congressman Reacts After Florida Shooting

Shore area Congressmen reacted to the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida where as many as 17 have been reported killed by a lone gunman. “The news coming out of Parkland, Florida,…

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Berkeley Township Getting Multipurpose Turf Field for Youth Programs

Berkeley Township has received approval from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program for a grant of $750,000 for the installation of an all-purpose turf field at…

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Jackson MUA Charity Grants Awarded through Home Serve USA Contract

JACKSON-The Jackson Municipal Utility Authority has awarded their 2017 grants to local charities through their deal with Home Serve USA, a private line insurance vendor. The MUA selected Home Serve USA in…

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New Jersey GOP Leader on Inauguration Day: We Must Keep a Close Watch on the Murphy Administration Agenda

TRENTON-New Jersey Republicans lost the Governor’s seat in November’s election and as Chris Christie departs and Phil Murphy is sworn in, the top Republican in New Jersey issued a warning today. New…

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AG: Jersey Elementary School Teacher Hid Camera in Boys Bathroom

From the Office of the Attorney General TRENTON –Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that a former Vineland elementary school teacher who was a stage manager for a summer theater camp was…

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Toms River Schools Awarded Sustainable Grant Funding from NJEA

Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) announced that Toms River High School South and Intermediate East have been awarded $10,000 and $2,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants,…

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Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition to Offer Weekend Sport Program to Kids Ages 9-12

By Brick Twp The Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition (BMAC) is offering a new program for township boys and girls ages 9 through 12 called Sport Saturday. The program offers young athletes 90…

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Berkeley Mayor, Police Chief Promote Firearm Safety

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP- Mayor Carmen Amato and Police Chief Karin DiMichele are pleased to announce Berkeley Township’s participation in “Project Child Safe.” “Project Child Safe” is a program of the National Shooting Sports…

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