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As fatal crashes climb, law enforcement calls for driver vigilance

Egg Harbor Township has had 11 fatal crashes this year.


ANCHOR tax benefit deadline is Dec. 6

The deadline to apply was extended to Dec. 6 from Nov. 30.

STATE

Offshore wind not a high priority for state voters, Hughes Center poll finds

The results of the poll come a week before hundreds of stakeholders are set to attend the Offshore Wind Conference …

STATE

Polistina bill would make outdoor liquor service permanent

Outdoor dining has become a popular option for diners in shore towns.

STATE

NAACP renews call for clean sweep of top brass at state police over racism claims

The NAACP, clergy, attorneys, and other advocates stepped up their push Friday for new leadership at the New Jersey State …

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State inspections make sure Halloween is safe for consumers

Compliance inspections are planned for Halloween “pop-up” stores throughout the state to ensure these temporary seasonal retail outlets are abiding …

STATE

Atlantic City Electric responds to Van Drew allegations

The company denies it has ramped up efforts to disconnect customers before they are barred from doing so beginning Nov. …

COMMUNITY

Van Drew calls for federal audit into Atlantic City Electric at public hearing

A hearing held Tuesday is allowing discussion of the issue, and is pushing for answers.

STATE

TikTok harms state youth, lawsuit alleges

The litigation follows a multi-year investigation, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced Tuesday.

GOVERNMENT

Election distrust persists for a third of state voters, Hughes Center poll finds

One-third of all New Jersey voters still doubt the legitimacy of the 2020 election for U.S. president, according to a …

STATE

N.J. prisons violate law restricting solitary confinement, group alleges

Researchers urged lawmakers to investigate how the Department of Corrections is following the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act, the 2019 law …

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HEALTH

Virtua's drug-testing policy discriminates against pregnant patients, suit alleges

A complaint filed in Superior Court alleges the network of hospitals Virtua runs in Voorhees, Mount Holly and Camden violated …

STATE

Top state cop should be fired for failures to address racism, sexism, NAACP says

The NAACP’s state leaders are calling for State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan to step down in the wake of …

STATE

Racism, favoritism taint state police’s promotions and internal affairs, reports find

An investigation into the agency’s Office of Professional Standards — essentially, its internal affairs unit — found a culture of …

CAPE MAY COUNTY

Cape May County officials denounce state's proposed flood-control rules

They predict the regulations would "devastate" the local economy.

STATE

Atlantic County jail meets annual state inspection requirements

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said the jail has achieved 100 percent compliance with correctional facility standards.

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STATE

Company hits pause button on Ocean County offshore wind project

Leading Light Wind is asking the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to give it a pause through Dec. 20, …

STATE

Increased bills spark backlash for Atlantic City Electric

The company said that customers recently saw a supply rate increase of 13 percent and a 5 percent distribution rate …

NEWS

NJ begins ANCHOR benefit season

NJ Division of Taxation will begin mailing ANCHOR rebate checks to eligible taxpayers in November.

ATLANTIC COUNTY

Van Drew Leads Forum on Opposition to Offshore Wind Farms

Opponents of offshore wind projects filled the Brigantine Community School auditorium

JERSEY SHORE

State introduces new rules that would increase building elevations at the shore

The new NJ DEP rulemaking would update current regulations on building heights at the shore.