Some key Democrats in Trenton was looking to expand a paid family leave bill in the state. The current plan gives six weeks off and pays two-thirds of the employees pay. The new proposal would increase the benefit to 12 weeks and up to 80 percent of weekly benefits.
Radioshack plans to close more stores. The company has filed for bankruptcy again and will closer 200 more stores. They have regional locations, including in Rio Grande. No list of which stores will be impacted has been released at this time. The company has about 1500 remaining stores.
Gov. Chris Christie is proposing looking at expunging some criminal records of former inmates. The governor said he plans to work with Democratic lawmakers on the reforms. Christie said in his speech that it is taking it another step past “ban the box” as these records hurt people from getting jobs. Christie didn’t suggest all…
Crime was down in Lower Township in 2016. Police there released their annual report and violent crime was down along with other crime. There were 20 counts of violent crime in the township last year versus 35 in 2015. The police also reported a drop in total number of domestic violence incidents.
Winter is not through with the Jersey Shore just yet. The National Weather Service is calling for snow for most of New Jersey on Friday, but only a mix of rain and snow here at the shore. Cold weather moves in for the weekend and there could be accumulating snow in the forecast for Tuesday…
Lower Township will join Middle Township in getting a handle on vacant, abandoned properties. The Township Council met this week and discussed the need for a new ordinance that would result in more regulations on these properties through the community. Lower Township may use Middle Township’s new ordinance as a guideline for crafting similar legislation…
A warm, late winter day has resulted in a wild fire alert for the southern half of New Jersey, including Cape May County. The National Weather Service issued the alert for our region due to dry conditions, and windy weather. Much of the state is expected to receive snow and rain tomorrow as a front…
Some roster moves on the first day of free agency by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles cut veteran defensive end Conner Barwin, and signed former Ravens and 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith, who instantly becomes the best receiver on the team. Smith is getting $15 million over three years.
It’s the last warm winter day at the shore before a blast of cold weather that will last the better part of the week. The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to reach 60 degrees on Thursday, before rain and colder air moves in Friday. The weekend will be partly sunny but cold with temperatures barely…
Two local high school basketball teams play in state semifinal games this afternoon. In a game to be broadcast live by WCZT at 4pm today, Wildwood takes on Bound Brook for the right to advance to the New Jersey Group I championship game. Bound Brook has blasted opponents en route to a Central Jersey title,…
