New Jersey
N.J. could set up mandatory drug treatment for nonviolent offenders within a year
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is hoping to have a mandatory drug treatment program for nonviolent offenders in place within a year. ...
14 years ago
‘No Child Left Behind’ news worth celebrating in New Jersey
On Feb. 9, New Jersey welcomed the news that it is one of 11 states to be granted a waiver from the No Child Left Behind law. ...
14 years ago
The science of quiet: PATCO begins ‘quiet car’ program
Rachel DeMarco boards the PATCO train set for New Jersey between 15 and 16th and Locust streets in Philadelphia. The city resident ...
14 years ago
Technical matters hinder move to put Camden police issue on the ballot
Activists in Camden have been circulating a petition that would allow residents to vote on a proposed major shift in local law enforcemen ...
14 years ago
Budget struggles in South Jersey town mean more police layoffs
With its serene lakes and quaint downtown, Medford, New Jersey isn’t exactly a hot bed of crime. In fact, recent FBI data es ...
14 years ago
New Jersey’s looming foreclosure crisis
Foreclosure irregularities are as common in New Jersey as they are in San Francisco, where a recent audit revealed problems in almost eve ...
14 years ago
N.J. towns could save $100 million by joining state health plan, comptroller says
A new audit has found that New Jersey towns could save a lot of money by joining the state’s health plan. State Comptroller ...
14 years ago
Rutgers-Camden and Rowan — two sides of the same problem
We look at the merger of Rutgers-Camden and Rowan universities from the perspective of two associate professors, one from each institutio ...
14 years ago
Nicky Fifth and T-Bone: Two characters helping to revive New Jersey tourism
Two imaginary boys are helping to revolutionize the tourism industry in New Jersey. Nicky Fifth and his friend T-Bone were created ...
14 years ago
To keep drivers on the right side of the law, N.J. may increase fine
Fines may be on the way up for failing to keep right on New Jersey highways. The Senate transportation committee has advanced legi ...
14 years ago
N.J. bill aims to increase transparency over Port Authority operations
The transportation committee in the New Jersey Senate has advanced legislation that would increase transparency over the operations of th ...
14 years ago
$5.5 million in grants to boost local recycling efforts in New Jersey
New Jersey’s 21 counties will receive funding to help boost local recycling efforts as part of a $5.5 million grant package. ...
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Way back, when films weren’t so digital
Standing next to the large Brenkert Projector, South Jersey author Allen Hauss remembers a time when films weren’t so digital. ...
14 years ago
Income tax relief? Depends on how much you make in New Jersey
At the core of Gov. Chris Christie’s new budget proposal is a plan to cut income taxes for everyone by 10 percent. It sounds great, ...
14 years ago
N.J. panel to consider establishing health insurance exchange
A New Jersey Senate Committee will consider legislation today to create a health insurance exchange in the state. The exchange is ...
14 years ago