Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver announced that Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair Nellie Pou will hold a hearing to explore the glaring misstep in New Jersey’s application for the federal “Race to the Top” program, which cost the state roughly $400 million in education funding. “With nearly half of a billion dollars lost because of human…
The state’s largest teachers union said a previous application in the “Race to the Top” had the right answer to a key question in the state’s application. New Jersey missed out on $400 million in part because Gov. Chris Christie submitted an application that presented budget figures that the Department of Education was not looking…
Middle Township’s mayor race may be down to one person. Cape May County Registrar Joy Erb confirmed that Independent Mike Voll will face the Board of Elections regarding his eligibility to run in this November’s election. Voll was registered to vote in Florida and New Jersey, and allegedly voted in Florida after registering to vote…
New Jersey could receive up to $400 million if they win the federal “Race to the Top” program today. The announcement will be made about which of the 19 states will win the dollars. The state made application for school dollars, which will also call for some reforms in the state’s education system. Grants dollars…
A former star fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles is battling Lou Gehrig’s disease. NBC10 in Philadelphia reports that former Eagles fullback Kevin Turner learned that he had the disease back in June. One doctor told Turner that he had 12-15 years to live, while another doctor told him he has two to three years. Turner…
Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that Donald R. Codey Jr., former president and general manager of Freehold Raceway Park, pleaded guilty today to stealing $3,045 in raceway promotional vouchers and assisting two patrons to cash more than $1.3 million in bad checks at the track. Codey is…
A new poll shows Gov. Chris Christie has a majority for support from the state residents for the first time. The Quinnipiac University poll says that Christie has support from 51 percent of the state, while 36 percent disapprove. The results were less stellar for President Barack Obama. Among New Jersey residents, Obama had a…
The popular movie “Up” will be presented in Lower Township tonight. Lower Township is continuing its “Family Movie Night in the Park” series. Rain may likely force the movie to be presented inside at the Lower Township Recreation Center. The movie is free and begins at 8 p.m. The series will happen every Wednesday through…
The Avalon Police Department will participate in a statewide program designed to safely remove unwanted and expired prescription drugs from the community. “Operation Take Back New Jersey” will be held on Saturday, September 25th, from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Avalon Borough Hall, 3100 Dune Drive, in Avalon. “Operation Take Back New Jersey” will be conducted under…
Police will be stepping up patrols to check for drunk drivers beginning this week. Many local police departments will be participating in the “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign. The stepped up patrols will include sobriety check points, and additional patrols. The program runs from Aug. 20 to Sept. 6. Police are reminding residents ahead…