New Jersey
NewsWorks 2013 sand castle photo contest
NewsWorks wants to see your sand castle photos. During the month of July we’re asking you to send us a great photo with a sand cast ...
13 years ago
Rowan University to become one of New Jersey’s public research universities
7-1-13. Brace Yourself for Impact. Sounding a lot like a promotion for an end-of-the-world Hollywood blockbuster, this adviso ...
13 years ago
Revisions to N.J. bail system proposed
New Jersey lawmakers are discussing some measures to make changes in the bail system. Proposed legislation would provide alternati ...
13 years ago
N.J. Senate will forgo long summer break
The New Jersey Senate intends to keep working over the summer. Even though being a member of the Legislature is a part-time job, S ...
13 years ago
N.J. looking at tougher punishment for home invasions
One of the leaders in the New Jersey Legislature wants to increase the penalties for home invasions. Assembly Republican Leader Jo ...
13 years ago
Tenn. woman ticketed for swimming in N.J. inlet
A Tennessee woman was issued a summons after she had to be rescued while trying to swim in a dangerous inlet while vacationing in New Jer ...
13 years ago
Health campaign takes a shot at Sandy-related illnesses in Ocean County
Ocean County residents have been working for eight months to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy – and local health officials have been worki ...
13 years ago
Same-sex marriage becomes issue in N.J. governor’s race
Advocates say they’ll pursue legal action and legislation to allow same-sex marriage in New Jersey following the U.S. Supreme Court ...
13 years ago
Kayak trip raises awareness of Delaware River’s importance to the region
This is part of a series from Ilene Dube of The Artful Blogger. Every river has its stories. For the Del ...
13 years ago
Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act could help N.J. get sports betting
This week’s Supreme Court ruling striking down part of the Voting Rights Act could impact whether New Jersey can allow sports betti ...
13 years ago
JerseyCAN school rankings get to heart of achievement gap
This is part of a series from education blogger Laura Waters of NJ Left Behind. This past April the N.J. ...
13 years ago
Where to watch fireworks in South Jersey in 2013
Looking for a place to enjoy fireworks in South Jersey? NewsWorks has a listed of events for the following counties: Atlantic, Bur ...
13 years ago
Report: NY, NJ had more than 1,800 beach closings
A new report says pollution prompted more than 1,800 beach closings or advisories along the Atlantic and Great Lakes coasts in New York a ...
13 years ago
Business groups warn hiking N.J. minimum wage will hurt economy
A constitutional amendment on the November ballot will allow New Jersey voters to decide whether to raise the state’s minimum wage. ...
13 years ago