Publix Buying Food From Struggling Farmers to Feed Those Most In Need

LAKELAND, FL – Publix announced today a new initiative to purchase fresh produce and milk to assist farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Publix will donate these products directly to Feeding America…

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Scholastic Launches Free Learn At Home Program for Children

As school closures increase nationwide due to the spread of coronavirus, affecting millions of students with the numbers growing by the day, there is an unprecedented need for supporting our teachers, children,…

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Toms River Memorial Day Parade is an Ocean County Tradition

Toms River, NJ — Thousands of residents, veterans, marching bands, and first responders are expected to fill downtown Toms River on Monday as the township hosts what organizers call the largest Memorial…

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Toms River Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Service Members on May 25 in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Thousands of residents, veterans, first responders and community groups are expected to line Main Street on Monday, May 25, as Toms River hosts its annual Memorial Day Parade,…

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Baker Boulevard Closure in Evesham Forces Weeklong Daytime Detour Through King Avenue

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Drivers in Evesham will face daily road closures this week as Baker Boulevard shuts down from Monday through Friday, May 4–8, for scheduled construction, rerouting traffic and limiting…

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Newark Mayor Under Fire For $500 Million Political Deal; Jackson Lawmaker Takes Shots

$500M Newark school lease deal tied to donor draws backlash amid NJ funding crisis Newark, NJ – As school districts across New Jersey grapple with budget cuts and rising property taxes, a…

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Truck overturns off bridge, into New Jersey river; two rescued, fuel spill prompts hazmat response

A utility truck crashed off Route 295 into a tributary near West Deptford High School early Wednesday, triggering a large rescue and environmental cleanup effort. WEST DEPTFORD, NJ – Gloucester County emergency…

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National Weather Service latest prediction is a ‘crippling’ blizzard today for New Jersey

FREEHOLD, NJ – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a blizzard warning for large portions of coastal and central New Jersey, where forecasters say a potentially historic winter storm…

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How a Once Busy Plaza in Jackson Has Changed Forever and Now Sits Eerily Vacant Every Weekend

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Crossing, a retail project built in the early 2000s by land developer Vito Cardinale and Cardinale Enterprises, now sits largely vacant. A few cars remain parked in front…

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Barricade ends with 61 year old man in custody after hours long Dover standoff

Barricade near Forrest Avenue shuts down streets for hours DOVER, DE – A barricade situation near Forrest Avenue and Stoney Drive came to an end Wednesday after a 61-year-old man was taken…

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Dover man arrested after armed standoff, shots fired during barricade incident

DOVER, DE – A tense standoff unfolded Wednesday afternoon in Dover after a domestic dispute led to gunfire and a hours-long barricade incident, ending with the arrest of a 61-year-old city man.…

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Pro-Palestine, anti-Israel protest in New York during Gaza war. Pro-Palestine, anti-Israel protesters hold a rally in New York City during fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Protesters confront New York Comptroller DiNapoli over Israel bond investments

HYDE PARK, N.Y. – Tensions erupted at the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home on Saturday as several New York residents interrupted State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s remarks…

As Graduation Test Scores Drop, New Jersey Wants to End Testing Instead of Improving Scores and Fixing the Problem

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill to eliminate New Jersey’s high school graduation proficiency exam advanced in the Assembly Education Committee, igniting a debate over standards, equity, and workforce readiness. Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’…

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Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…

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Pasadena parade to close key roads Sunday afternoon, police urge drivers to plan ahead

PASADENA, MD – Several Pasadena-area roads will be closed Sunday afternoon as the Pasadena Business Association hosts its annual parade, Anne Arundel County Police announced. The event is scheduled to run from…

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Shomrim caught on video speeding through Brooklyn streets to rush children home before sundown

Brooklyn, NY – A viral video showing members of the volunteer Jewish security group Shomrim escorting a yellow school bus through Boro Park traffic Friday afternoon has ignited fierce debate online over…

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New York’s Real-Life Super Hero Community Reeling and Dealing with Real Life Pedophiles Amongst its Ranks

NEW YORK, NY – The Real Life Superhero (RLSH) movement, which emerged in the early 2000s, consists of individuals who don masks, capes, and alter egos to patrol streets, perform community service,…

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New Jersey joins multistate vaccine coalition to breakaway from CDC regulations and guidelines

New Jersey joins regional vaccine coalition after controversial pandemic history sparks concern TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is among eight states where health officials met this week to consider forming a regional…

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Perth Amboy celebrates community spirit, honors heroes, and gears up for a busy fall

Perth Amboy, NJ – The past week in Perth Amboy was packed with community pride, public service, and preparation for the months ahead. The city welcomed three new recruits to its Fire…

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