As CDC Expects Surge in NJ COVID-19 Cases, New Jerseyans Fear Murphy Reaction
TRENTON, NJ – The Centers for Disease Control has announced a grim forecast. COVID-19 could surge again this fall, and in New Jersey, residents are …
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Gov. Murphy Announces Free Menstrual Products in Public Schools
Trenton, NJ – On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a landmark bill (S-1221/A-1349) aimed at fighting ‘period poverty’ by requiring New Jersey school …
Senator Says Rutgers’ Continued COVID Vaccine Mandate is Ludicrou
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon sharply criticized Rutgers University for its ongoing COVID vaccine mandate, following the university’s announcement that it will continue …
Murphy Lawyers Say 5-Year-Old Trans Children Have Right of Privacy Against Parents
FREEHOLD, NJ – In an ongoing court case between the State of New Jersey and three Monmouth County school districts, attorneys for Governor Phil Murphy …
Off-Duty First Responders Save Life of Gymgoer in Cardiac Arrest
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A routine workout turned into a life-saving mission for several off-duty first responders at LA Fitness on Hooper Avenue. On Sunday, …
Kosher Ice Cream Recalled After Deadly Bacteria Found
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, has issued an urgent recall of its Soft Serve On The Go cups in multiple …
FDA Approves NJ Pharmaceutical Company’s New Blood Cancer Treatment
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Jersey based Johnson & Johnson announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval for its antibody-based …
Dozen Jersey Shore Beaches Are Under Fecal Bacteria Advisories
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A dozen beaches at the Jersey Shore are under swimming advisories after state monitors found high levels of fecal bacteria in …
New Jersey Lt. Governor’s Cause of Death Remains a Mystery
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver died this week while serving as acting governor of New Jersey. She assumed the role after …
On a Scorching Hot Day, Ocean County Libraries are Cool
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the summer heat continues, Ocean County residents looking for relief from the scorching temperatures can find respite at one of …
Brake Issue Found in Ford F-150 Pickups
TRENTON, NJ – Nearly one million Ford F-150s on the roads may have a brake failure waiting to cause a serious if not deadly incident. …
Today’s Summer Dog Day too Hot for Dogs in New Jersey
They call it the dog days of summer, but today it’s even too hot for the dogs. In New Jersey, heat indexes are expected to …
Lawmaker Says Murphy’s Stripping of Parental Rights Puts Children in Grave Danger
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Pennacchio responded to Governor Phil Murphy’s remarks on Face the Nation, where the governor expressed support for suing school districts …
No Introduction Needed as New Jersey COVID Queen Calls it Quits
TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Judy Persichilli, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, needed no introduction to her daily appearances …
U.S. Cuts Funding to Wuhan Lab Despite Fauci Defense Over COVID Origin
On Tuesday night, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a memo proposing to suspend and debar the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) …
New Jersey law seeks to cap fees on insulin, asthma inhalers
TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Budget Committee has given a favorable report with committee amendments to Senate Bill No. 1614 (1R). The bill aims to …
Madonna in NYC hospital with serious bacterial infection
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress Madonna has been forced to postpone her highly-anticipated ‘Celebration’ tour due to a serious …
Murphy administration sues to keep parents out of LGBTQ student choices
MARLBORO, NJ – The State of New Jersey is suing two school districts after board members enacted a policy that parents must be informed if …
New Jersey lawmakers want to ban veal
TRENTON, NJ – Coming off the heels of a ban on Menthol cigarettes on Juneteenth, New Jersey lawmakers are looking to ban something else. A …
New Jersey lawmakers annnounce Menthol cigarette ban on Juneteenth
TRENTON, NJ – A new law aimed at prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes in New Jersey has been advanced by the Senate Health, Human …
It’s time to end Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 state of Emergency, senators
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa and Senator Anthony Bucco expressed their dissatisfaction with Governor Murphy’s decision to lift COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers …
Governor Murphy to address decline in youth mental health in New jersey
Newark, New Jersey – Governor Murphy is set to participate in a fireside chat focused on youth mental health at Kean University. The event, scheduled …
Phil Murphy finally ends COVID-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare workers
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 332, in response to recent changes in federal regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccines. This order …
Free car seat inspection to be held in Brick Township
Brick Township – Attention all parents, expecting parents, grandparents, and caregivers! Are you confident that your child’s car seat is properly installed? Don’t leave their …
The Hottest Baby Names of 2022 in New Jersey: Insights from the US Census
Choosing the perfect name for your little one is an exciting and personal decision for any parent. With the arrival of a new year comes …
New Jersey could soon require COVID-19 vaccines to students, according to legislator
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health is opening discussions to expand the vaccines required for students in public schools and one New …
Ocean County Health Department Discontinues Weekly COVID-19 Updates
Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Health Department has announced it will stop its weekly COVID-19 bulletins on social media. Effective April 1, 2023, …
It’s a disaster: Expect to wait up to an hour for an ambulance, Toms River councilman says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re experiencing a critical emergency in Toms River, you probably don’t want to wait for an ambulance. You might be …
Delaware is one the worst states for nurses, survey says
WILMINGTON, DE – If you’re a Delaware resident aspiring to be a nurse, you might want to consider a relocation. That’s because a new study …
Catawissa man charged after being combatative with police officers during wellness check
CATAWISSA, PA – Christopher T. Long was arrested on Friday after officers responded to a welfare check at 705 Numidia Drive. Long is charged with …
Chesapeake police warn parents of vehicular stroke as summer approaches
CHESAPEAKE, VA – With summer fast approaching and temperatures rising, local authorities are reminding communities about the dangers of pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) and the …
New Jersey a pretty good place for working moms, study finds
With its high cost of living and high property taxes, most New Jersey families need everybody working in order to pay the bills. According to …
New Jersey is 6th most gambling addicted state in America
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Everyone who goes to Atlantic City to gamble tells stories about how they ‘broke even’ during their visit. It makes you …
Washington, D.C. schools still enforcing COVID-19 testing rules, report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – D.C. Public Schools are still enforcing COVID-19 protocols that keep students out of the classroom as test scores plummet, according to Fox …
6 Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Nursing Program
Pursuing a career in nursing can be a rewarding decision, with endless opportunities and growing demand in the healthcare industry. If you’re interested in pursuing …
Child car seat safety inspection offered next week in Brick
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department and EMS are holding a free car seat check-up event for parents, expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers …
The tri-state area is ranked 12th worse in U.S. when it comes to air quality
American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report for 2023 was released today, revealing some mixed news for the tri-state area. The report measures exposure …
New Jersey woman still thankful to organ donor 35 years after life-saving surgery
SPARTA, NJ – Allison Ognibene, a 50-year-old resident of Sparta, New Jersey, has been living with a heart and double-lung transplant for 35 years, making …
Over 100 New Jersey couples celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary together at church
NEWARK, NJ – Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, led a special mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark …
New Jersey’s COVID-19 lockdown brought a spike in STDs, state health officials report
TRENTON, NJ – While the nearly year-long public lockdown in New Jersey in 2020 and 2021 under the order of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy …
Governor Murphy quietly ends controversial COVID-19 test mandate, continues public health emergency
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy announced COVID-19 testing would be required in hospitals and congregate healthcare facilities, it was executed with much fanfare. …
Testa says it’s time for Phil Murphy to end New Jersey’s COVID-19 state of emergency
TRENTON, NJ – On Friday, there were just 300 or so confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey and 1 ‘probable’ confirmed death. Overall, COVID-19 …
New Jersey’s chair rental ban at barber shops and beauty salons may finally come to an end
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in the hairstyling or cosmetology business and trying to get a head start in the business on your own, …
Sharp increase in infant sleeping deaths in Baltimore prompts health warning
BALTIMORE, MD – Public health officials in Baltimore are concerned about a recent spike in sleep-related infant deaths throughout the city. Since December, 18 babies …
WHO says healthy children do not need COVID boosters despite New Jersey guidance
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health is still recommending that all children, despite their health factors, should get the COVID-19 booster. That …
Delaware is America’s second most drunken state
WILMINGTON, DE – A new study by the National Drug Hotline shows that Delaware residents consume more alcohol than those in 48 other states. Delaware …
New Jersey moves to restrict plastic utensils and ban single use condiment packages
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill in Trenton that seeks to limit the use of plastic utensils at restaurants, food trucks, …
Roosevelt Care Centers Charged with Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
NEWARK, N.J. – On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Roosevelt Care Centers, alleging violation of Title I of the Americans with …
New Jersey mom thanks organ donor for second chance on life 20 years later
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A New Jersey mom is thankful for the opportunity provided to her by an organ donor whose last action in life …
New Jersey bill seeks to ban abortion after 20 weeks
TRENTON, NJ – A bill has been sponsored by New Jersey Republicans seeking to ban the abortion of fetuses after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Dubbed …