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New Jersey Distributes Summer EBT Benefits to More Than 693,000 Eligible Children
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the New Jersey Departments of Education and Human Services,announced that more than 693,000 eligible children across the state will be receiving Summer EBT benefits in the coming days....

Obama to stump for Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey governor race
The pair will headline a fundraiser in Red Bank, New Jersey, hosted by Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) and first lady Tammy Murphy. The New Jersey race is one of the most critical political races of 2025, alongside the Virginia gubernatorial race. Axios...

The Valley Hospital Director of Care Coordination Receives Emerging Leader Award for Acute Care from New Jersey Hospital Association
PARAMUS, NJ, July 9, 2025 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that Drew D’Ercole, MSN, APN-BC, RN, Director of Care Coordination at The Valley Hospital, has received the Emerging Leader Award – Acute Care from the New Jersey Hospital...

Will New Jersey's Zach Braff be in the reboot of 'Scrubs'?
ABC is bringing back the popular “Scrubs” sitcom after a decade-long hiatus, but will it feature the original cast, including New Jersey native Zach Braff? Here's what we know about the Scrubs reboot, and when you can expect to catch new episodes....

New Jersey representation at Wimbledon with Amanda Anisimova: Who was the most famous player from the US state to reach a Grand Slam final before?
New Jersey native Amanda Anisimova has reached the 2025 Wimbledon Championships final and will take on Iga Swiatek for the title on Saturday, July 12. The last famous New Jersey native to reach a Grand Slam final did so almost three decades ago....

New Jersey DUI Lawyer Rachel Kugel Explains Strategies To Get A Dismissal Of DUI Charges
(MENAFN- GetNews) Facing DUI charges in New Jersey can bring serious legal and personal consequences, from license suspension and ignition interlock requirements to possible jail time. These repercussions can impact a person's daily life and...

New Jersey man accused of taking money from a patient while working as EMT, prosecutor says
CBS News Live CBS News Philadelphia Live A Gloucester County man was charged with theft after being accused of taking money from a patient while working as an EMT in April, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced this week. Antoni...

Jamaica Organization of New Jersey gala among activities to mark Ja’s 63rd year of independence
WASHINGTON, DC: Jamaica Organization of New Jersey’s (JON-J) annual Awards of Excellence and Independence Gala is set to kick off activities marking Jamaica’s 63rd year of independence, which is observed August 6. The gala, scheduled for Saturday,...

Jamaica Organization of New Jersey Honors Community Leaders
WASHINGTON, DC – The annual Awards of Excellence and Independence Gala kicks off Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) activities celebrations marking Jamaica’s 63rd year of independence, which is observed August 6. On Saturday, July 19,...

New Jersey’s Blue Wall Is Crumbling, and Democrats Know It
The Democratic Party is sounding the alarm in New Jersey, and for good reason. What should have been a cakewalk in a deep-blue state has turned into a frantic scramble, with party leaders dumping millions into the governor’s race in a desperate...

Measles case reported in Ocean County, New Jersey, health officials say

Why So Many People At My New Jersey Prison Support Trump
After Donald Trump was elected to a second presidential term last November, someone in my housing unit at New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) shouted: “Here we go again!” The very next day, one of my neighbors, Rosario “Russ” Miraglia, said with a...

Rehab and nursing home operator Genesis HealthCare files for bankruptcy with locations in Pa., Delaware and New Jersey
The company that would one day become Genesis HealthCare was founded four decades ago this year. By 2015, it became one of the largest post-acute care providers in the country with more than 500 skilled nursing centers across 34 states, according...

New Jersey filmmaker unleashes his horror on Garwood
This slideshow requires JavaScript. GARWOOD, NJ — Garden State resident and rising star Paul Sutt brought his nightmares to Crossroads in Garwood on Sunday, July 6, to an eager audience of horror movie addicts in need of a holiday weekend fix. The...

Employees choose New Jersey’s Best Places to Work for 2025
The basics: 2025 Best Places to Work in NJ list based on confidential employee feedback Honorees span small, medium and large employers Final rankings to be revealed Sept. 25 at iPlay America There’s no better judge of the Best Places to Work in...

Andy Kim addresses healthcare cuts amid legislative changes
Senator Andy Kim, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 3rd district since replacing Tom MacArthur in 2019, recently shared his thoughts on several issues through a series of tweets. These messages provide insight into...

Medic accused of rifling through patient's purse and stealing $220
NEWFIELD, N.J. (WPVI) -- An EMT worker in New Jersey is accused of stealing money from a patient's purse while responding to a call. According to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office, 44-year-old Antoni Simmons responded to a woman's home in...

Rutgers-Eagleton: New Jerseyans Dissatisfied with State’s Handling of Taxes, Affordability and Transit
New Jerseyans’ satisfaction with how the state government is handling a variety of issues spans a wide range, from extensive discontent on taxes and affordability to mixed ratings on crime, health care and education, according to the latest...

Weight loss drugs driving up health insurance costs in New Jersey
💲 Gov. Murphy announces huge spike in insurance rates 💲 Popular weight loss drugs partly to blame 💲 Republicans blame mismanagement by Democrats Gov. Phil Murphy has pandered to state and local government employee unions since he announced his...

Body cam video shows New Jersey troopers rescue dog from waters of Arthur Kill
A small dog is very lucky after New Jersey state troopers rescued him from the water near a marina in Union County. According to New Jersey State Police, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, around 6:30 p.m., Trooper Michael Buchell and Trooper Shane...