New data shows a strong increase in the number of bald eagles in the state. The 2016 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report says that there were 172 nests found in 2016, versus 161 in 2015. The report was issued by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New…
A new report says that more J.C. Penney’s stores could be closing across the country. Bizjournals.com reports that the company is seriously looking at reducing the amount of stores it has. There are 15 locations left in New Jersey, including one in Rio Grande. It was just announced recently that the K-Mart in Rio Grande…
Atlantic County residents will learn more about what the budget could look like next week. Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson will present his 2017 Executive Budget Message during his annual address to the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The meeting will take place at the Freeholder’s meeting room on Tuesday Jan. 24 at 4 pm.
One was killed in an accident in Hamilton Township. Police there say the incident took place at the intersection of Route 40 and Cantillion Blvd. A 2015 International tractor trailer operated by Frank Alibrando was traveling east on Route 40 when a Toyota sedan traveling west crossed the center line and struck the tractor trailer.…
Don’t count U.S. Senator Cory Booker among the lawmakers who will boycott the inauguration of Donald Trump. Dozens of Democrats say they won’t attend the Friday festivities but Booker said he plans on attending. Booker did say he plans to be a fierce opponent of Trump on the many issues he disagrees with the president-elect…
Four people have filed a class action lawsuit against Wawa regarding overtime pay. The Courier Post reports that the lawsuit claims that the company didn’t provide overtime pay to some workers at some of its stores. The story says that the four believe that the overtime pay rules for assistant general managers violates federal and…
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno made it official and announce she is running for governor of New Jersey. The story broke previously but this was her first public comment as her campaign released a Youtube video. The 57-year-old has served Gov. Chris Christie as his second in command over his two terms in office. There are…
Donald Trump could play a role in whether sports betting in allowed in New Jersey. The U.S. Supreme Court delayed whether they would hear an appeal to ask President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration what their views are on the situation. New Jersey is saying that the federal law that keep sports betting out of New…
A local supermarket chain is going to let residents to place grocery orders online and pay with food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Shoprite will participate in the new program that will begin in the summer. Those using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not be able to pay for service of delivery…
State Police say a fatal accident claimed the life in a single vehicle accident. Authorities say the incident took place on I-295 in Florence on Monday morning. It took place near mile marker 49.9 on the northbound side. The unidentified man was the only person in the car and no other vehicles were involved.