Around New Jersey
By NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
March 14, 2025
Trenton, NJ — A legislative committee has signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
NEWARK, NJ - Movement on the controversial gas-fueled power plant in Newark’s Ironbound took a temporary halt Thursday when the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) tabled its vote and decided to seek additional information and explore viable alternatives. The PVSC commissioners’ move was to ...
NEWARK, NJ - Movement on the controversial gas-fueled power plant in Newark’s Ironbound took a temporary halt Thursday when the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) tabled its vote and decided to seek additional information and explore viable alternatives. The PVSC commissioners’ move was to ...
TRENTON – New Jersey residents with retirement income can now use New Jersey’s Direct File program, announced Governor Murphy's Office. DirectFile.nj.gov which launched January 28, makes the online tool available to roughly 400,000 more residents. Eligible New Jerseyans can benefit from this free ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury students and staff members who participated in this year’s Rox-THON fundraiser for pediatric cancer research are celebrating their most successful year yet, having doubled the amount of money they raised last year.This year’s Rox-THON overnight party took place March 7 at ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury students and staff members who participated in this year’s Rox-THON fundraiser for pediatric cancer research are celebrating their most successful year yet, having doubled the amount of money they raised last year.This year’s Rox-THON overnight party took place March 7 at ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury students and staff members who participated in this year’s Rox-THON fundraiser for pediatric cancer research are celebrating their most successful year yet, having doubled the amount of money they raised last year.This year’s Rox-THON overnight party took place March 7 at ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury students and staff members who participated in this year’s Rox-THON fundraiser for pediatric cancer research are celebrating their most successful year yet, having doubled the amount of money they raised last year.This year’s Rox-THON overnight party took place March 7 at ...
NEW JERSEY — A new study ranks the Garden State as America’s 8th-best state for women in 2025, coming ahead of Saturday, March 8th, which is “International Women's Day.”WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia by total scores, based on each state's ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Leonieke Scheuble, who was all of 12 the first time she played with the New Brunswick Jazz Project, has transformed over the years from prodigy to professional band leader. Now 23, she was earlier this week facing a very adult issue: She wasn’t sure she was going to find a bass ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Leonieke Scheuble, who was all of 12 the first time she played with the New Brunswick Jazz Project, has transformed over the years from prodigy to professional band leader. Now 23, she was earlier this week facing a very adult issue: She wasn’t sure she was going to find a bass ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury students and staff members who participated in this year’s Rox-THON fundraiser for pediatric cancer research are celebrating their most successful year yet, having doubled the amount of money they raised last year.This year’s Rox-THON overnight party took place March 7 at ...
WOODBRIDGE – The Maple Tree Senior Center in Avenel bustled with activity Thursday morning as an estimated 125 seniors gathered to socialize, enjoy a free breakfast, and most importantly, learned how to save money on utility bills.The New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA), the Township of ...
WAYNE, NJ – The township has recently ordered a year-long water use study after concerns were raised at recent council meetings about the limits of Wayne’s water capacity during peak times. Now, the administration has introduced an ordinance that will limit the height of structures built in certain ...
BELMAR, NJ – In a show of appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces, the Borough of Belmar is offering free season beach badges to military veterans for the 2025 summer season. This new initiative aims to provide veterans with easier and more convenient access to Belmar’s scenic ...
SCOTCH PLAINS – The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains has released its annual Special Needs Resource Directory for 2025. For the past five years, the JCC has compiled a list of professional agencies and businesses across the state that support people with disabilities and their families. This ...
NEWARK, NJ — Fallen Newark Police Det. Joseph Anthony Azcona had always been a defender, beginning with his early years on the soccer field sporting a yellow jersey and cleats, said his youth coach. “He always wanted to be one of the defenders and never wanted to leave that position,” said Jose ...
Fallen Newark Police Det. Joseph Anthony Azcona had always been a defender, beginning with his early years on the soccer field sporting a yellow jersey and cleats, said his youth coach. “He always wanted to be one of the defenders and never wanted to leave that position,” said Jose Mayorga, who had ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Homeowners in Franklin Township will soon be allowed to raise backyard chickens under a newly approved ordinance to regulate small-scale poultry keeping while ensuring public health and safety.On Tuesday, the township council passed Ordinance No. 4460-25, amending the township's ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Ever choose music to suit your mood? How about to cure an ailment?That's what several Paramus students are doing with their musical talents, playing recitals to help soothe those who suffer from health conditions and disabilities.Solis and Luna Arts, a 501©3 nonprofit, is a group of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Homeowners in Franklin Township will soon be allowed to raise backyard chickens under a newly approved ordinance to regulate small-scale poultry keeping while ensuring public health and safety.On Tuesday, the township council passed Ordinance No. 4460-25, amending the township's ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Ever choose music to suit your mood? How about to cure an ailment?That's what several Paramus students are doing with their musical talents, playing recitals to help soothe those who suffer from health conditions and disabilities.Solis and Luna Arts, a 501©3 nonprofit, is a group of ...
WAYNE, NJ – The township has recently ordered a year-long water use study after concerns were raised at recent council meetings about the limits of Wayne’s water capacity during peak times. Now, the administration has introduced an ordinance that will limit the height of structures built in certain ...