4 Tornadoes? NJ Has Had Years With Up to 10 of Them
How many tornadoes are normal for New Jersey in a year? Continue reading…
View ArticleSurvey Shows Sunday Is the New Monday for Workers
Is Sunday night the new Monday morning for job stress? Continue reading…
View ArticleKnow How to Protect Your Pets From House Fires
Today is, "National Pet Fire Safety Awareness Day," to focus attention on keeping pets safe from fires in the home. Continue reading…
View ArticleBack-to-school spending at all-time highs
The National Retail Federation reports that they expect record back-to-school spending this year. Continue reading…
View ArticleCoast Guard warns: Airbnb, Uber don't translate to boats
The Coast Guard is warning the public and boaters about illegal charter boat operations this summer. Continue reading…
View ArticleThousands of NJ Homes Could Flood Due to Climate Change, Report Says
In just a year, the estimate has climbed by hundreds. Continue reading…
View ArticleNeed for Organ Donors Is Soaring in NJ
A new study from HealthTestingCenters.com finds New Jersey ranked 18th in the nation for organ transplants last year. Continue reading…
View ArticleWealthy Donor Paying Tuition, Fees for Select NJ College Students
Four Stockton University sophomores have been chosen as the first to take part in the Engelberg Leadership Scholarship Program. Continue reading…
View ArticleFall Gas Prices to Drop in NJ? That Depends on Gas Tax
There's good and bad news on gas prices for the coming fall. Continue reading…
View ArticleVineland Looking at Getting NJ's First Veterinary School
Vineland and Rowan University will undertake a joint study to determine the feasibility of establishing a veterinary school in the city that would be the first in New Jersey. Continue reading…
View ArticleAfter 15 Years, Stockton's Observatory Exploring the Skies Again
Stockton University is reopening a long-dormant observatory this month after its closure about 15 years ago. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ one of the top states for Christmas trees
For many families, it's a multi-generational tradition Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ women among highest paid in nation, but not as much as men
The ratio of men's to women's median weekly earnings last year in New Jersey were little changed from the previous year, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading…
View ArticleGet rid of your Christmas trees, or risk home fires
The National Fire Protection Association is urging the prompt removal of that now-old Christmas tree. Continue reading…
View ArticleOrgan donations in New Jersey at a new record high
Last year, New Jersey passed a milestone in giving the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Continue reading…
View ArticleRobocalls may be targeting NJ because we answer our phones more
A new study finds New Jersey was 5th in the nation in the year 2019 for the number of bothersome robocalls. Continue reading…
View ArticleToo many NJ moms, babies are dying — first lady's campaign tackles issue
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has announced a new maternal and infant health partnership to erase maternal racial disparities in the state. Continue reading…
View ArticleShould jobs make the Monday after the Super Bowl a holiday?
The Super Bowl will be played this weekend, and as usual, it will have an impact on the workplace, according to a new survey. Continue reading…
View ArticleGas is super cheap — just when almost nobody is driving
Gas prices keep going down in New Jersey and elsewhere. Continue reading…
View ArticleSpring is here, following a moderate and wet winter
With the ushering in of spring today, we can look back at the winter that was as a somewhat un-extraordinary season. Continue reading…
View Article'Tis the sneezin' season once again
The spring season is welcomed by many of us for different reasons. But a New Jersey allergy expert says spring also has a down side. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ doctors not earning nearly enough, survey finds
A new Wallethub.com survey of the best and worst states for doctors gives New Jersey poor marks in many categories. Continue reading…
View ArticleKnowing and understanding health care coverage
Obtaining health care coverage in the federal marketplace is only the first step. An expert says consumers need to drill down into their policy to fully understand it. Continue reading…
View ArticleUnion membership declining in New Jersey
Federal labor figures show union membership in New Jersey declined between 2017 and last year. Continue reading…
View ArticleGood year for recent grads: More job opportunities in 2019
With June graduation fast approaching, the college class of 2019 has reason for optimism, according to a new Robert Half survey. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Jersey still #1 in high property taxes
The latest analysis shows — to no one's surprise — New Jersey is still No. 1 in the nation in high property taxes. Continue reading…
View ArticleReport says New Jersey has the country's most expensive land
New Jersey has the most valuable land in the country, according to an analysis by Economist William Larson, done in 2015. Larson is a Senior Economist with the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2019 to be among busiest ever on NJ roads
Despite ever-rising gas prices, travel watchers are predicting a very busy Memorial Day weekend in New Jersey, especially on the road. Continue reading…
View Article'Near-normal' Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2019
The latest prediction from federal forecasters calls for a normal or near-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year. Continue reading…
View ArticleAtlantic City cops giving their cell phone numbers to locals
Atlantic City police have formed a "Neighborhood Coordination Unit," to engage local residents, day-to-day, about their concerns and problems in the city. Continue reading…
View ArticleFor NJ dairy farmers, glass is half empty regarding profits
New Jersey joins the rest of the country this June in marking, "National Dairy Month," a celebration of dairy farmers and the essential food products that they produce. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat's the most annoying thing about your coworkers?
A new survey finds workers have a lot of complaints about their coworkers. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhere Your Paycheck Goes Furthest in New Jersey
In most cases, it's North Jersey, according to one ranking. Continue reading…
View ArticleA Busy Sky in July: 2 Full Moons, Meteors, Bright Planets
The Jersey July sky is an active one for astronomy buffs, with visable planets, a full moon and meteor showers. Continue reading…
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