Do you think New Jerseyans should be allowed to purchase hypodermic needles without needing a prescription? That may soon become a reality. The New Jersey Assembly approved a measure on Monday that would allow a person to buy up to ten needles over the counter without a prescription. New Jersey would not be alone in…
You may want to think twice about driving while intoxciated this holdiay season. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office announced that nearly a half million dollars is being spent to step up drunk driving patrols during the holiday season. Stepped up patrols are in effect between now and January 2nd throughout the Garden State. 98…
A New Jersey man who allegedly killed his two year old daughter by tossing her into a stream allegedly used a car jack to help weigh down the child who was strapped in her car seat. Arthur Morgan III appeared in court Monday afternoon to face charges that he dumped his two year old daughter…
The first day of a weeklong black bear hunt in New Jersey has resulted in nearly two dozen bears being shot by hunters. According to the Star Ledger, 21 bears had been killed during the hunt today by early this afternoon. Hunters thinned out under sunny skies and with warm temperatures to begin the bear…
A Middle Township woman survived an attempted suicide jump off the Great Channel Bridge in Stone Harbor Sunday afternoon. Stone Harbor Police and other entities reponded to a report of a woman standing outside of the railing of the bridge shortly before 4pm on Sunday. Police say the woman jumped into the water but was quickly…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was in Washington, DC Monday to receive a major leadership award. Christie was one of seven individuals from around the country who was awarded the award from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The event was co-sponsored by the Washington Post; Christie was recognized for being an “unconventional state leader”.
Some new campaign finance reports were released Monday and they show that Democrats in New Jersey outspent Republicans by a three to one margin in the November legislative elections. Democrats spent nearly $28 million dollars in order to hold a majority in both the state Senate and Assembly during last month’s elections. The Senate battle…
Two major United States Postal Service facilities in South Jersey are slated to be cut in order to help save the postal service from going under. The Postal Service announced today that major distribution facilities in both Bellmawr and Pleasantville are scheduled to be closed as cost-cutting measures. The Postal Service announced that it wants…
A Philadephia man faces numerous charges after he drove his vehicle into a creek early Sunday morning in Middle Township. Township police announced that charges have been filed against 31 year old Daniel Carty after he drove his vehicle off Route 47 into a creek before sunrise Sunday morning. Police found Carty wet, disoriented, and…
Multiple sources have reported that the Philadelphia Phillies have added a veteran hitter to their bench. The Phils will sign Washington Nationals left-handed outfielder Laynce Nix, who will most likely platoon in left field with right-hander John Mayberry Jr. This means that Raul Ibanez might not return to the Phillies next season.