New Jersey
Threat of new flooding puts N.J. officials on alert
Even as residents in many parts of New Jersey still try to cope with damages in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, there are new concerns ...
13 years ago
N.J. steps in to help businesses hard hit by Irene
New Jersey is taking action to help businesses recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The New Jersey Economic Developm ...
13 years ago
N.J. set to begin redrawing congressional districts
The 13-member commission that will redraw New Jersey’s congressional districts has started work. Because the population in o ...
13 years ago
Christie urges crowds to come back to the Jersey Shore
Less than a week after he urged them to leave because of Hurricane Irene, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie says it’s time for people to get ...
13 years ago
Toughest anti-bullying law in U.S. takes effect in N.J.
The “Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights” requires school employees to report all bullying incidents they learn about, even if they ...
13 years ago
N.J. loans may nudge landlords toward energy upgrades
New Jersey landlords might qualify for low-interest loans to make energy-efficient upgrades to their buildings starting this winter. ...
13 years ago
Irene’s aftermath sets ideal scene for mosquito boom
As if cleaning up from the damage caused by Hurricane Irene isn’t enough, there’s something else to annoy New Jersey resident ...
13 years ago
N.J. closes shellfish beds after finding bacteria linked to stormwater
New Jersey officials have closed the state’s shellfish beds after finding elevated bacteria levels linked to stormwater runoff from ...
13 years ago
Hurricane damages may delay opening of some N.J. schools
The scheduled start of the school year may be delayed for some students in New Jersey because of the damage left in the wake of Hurricane ...
13 years ago
New Jersey’s beaches ready for holiday crowds
Officials with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection say all of the state’s ocean beaches will be open Labor Day we ...
13 years ago
Business group expects medical marijuana to be economic boon for N.J.
A business group says the start of New Jersey’s medical marijuana program will help stimulate the state’s economy. Tho ...
13 years ago
Electric power back for most in N.J.
Utility crews have restored electric service to hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents. However, more than 160,000 people are stil ...
13 years ago
N.J. officials investigate price-gouging complaints
New Jersey officials are getting complaints about price gouging as residents cope with the cleanup from Hurricane Irene. New Jerse ...
13 years ago
Irene takes a bite out of New Jersey crops
Growing conditions for farmers in New Jersey were considered to be ideal this summer. That was before Hurricane Irene arrived in the Gard ...
13 years ago
Trenton rail station still submerged, halting Amtrak service
Floodwaters caused by Hurricane Irene are posing problems for commuters trying to get in and out of New Jersey’s capital city. They ...
13 years ago