Government
By LAUREN T. AGNEW, MPA
February 1, 2025
East Orange, NJ - Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being extended through Sunday, February 2nd at 8 a.m. The declaration is for nighttime hours from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. only. Code Blue protocols are enacted when the temperature is forecast to drop below 32 degrees or due to inclement weather.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – P’Burg trash cans, lids and orange stickers are all the chatter, but the rules on trash collection in Phillipsburg are nothing new. In 2024 and 2025, enforcement is taking center stage under the direction of Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. and the Departments of Public Works and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Feb. 1, 2025.NEW THIS WEEK: In Doylestown Borough and Doylestown Township, Route 611 South between North Broad Street and U.S. 202 will have a right-lane mobile lane closure for a sign structure ...
TRENTON — Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – New Jersey American Water has announced its annual maintenance program, which includes a temporary change in the water treatment process at the Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune.The routine maintenance is ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — In its ongoing zoning dispute with the Redstone Ranch and Rescue, Coconut Creek threatened to disconnect the power to the main building this week, prompting the owners to rush to the courts to ask for an emergency injunction. Justin Profitt, the city’s director of sustainable ...
PARKLAND, FL- February 14, the day of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, will always be a day that profoundly impacts many in our community. We will never forget the 17 whose lives were taken that day – Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Biegel, Martin Duque, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, ...
PARKLAND, FL- February is here, and the cooler temperatures feel great! Broward County will be lit up bright on February 14th-23rd for the IGNITE Broward 2025 festival. The FREE art festival hosted by the Broward County Cultural Division, features art, light sculptures, and fully immersive ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In a Thursday morning news conference, President Donald Trump informed the public that all 64 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas and 3 passengers aboard the Blackhawk military helicopter that collided in midair last night had died, leaving the nation ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The right lane and shoulder on I-287 southbound, near the Glen Alpin Road/Temple Wick Road overpass, are scheduled to be closed Tuesday, February 4 to replace a drainage pipe in Harding, Morris County, announced the NJ DOT.Beginning Tuesday, February 4, from 9am - 3pm, the right ...
TRENTON — Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In some ways, Mayor Steven Fulop’s last State of the City address felt like a valedictorian speech, full of tenderness for the people who shared his vision for his 12th year while at the same time delivering an undertone of an uncertain future.“I must admit, tonight is deeply ...
Amid the pomp and circumstance of his final State of the City address, Mayor Steven Fulop touched on a number of highlights from his Administration, later reiterated in a statement from his office.Included in these were:Public Safety: A groundbreaking 75% reduction to achieve the lowest homicides ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump signed 35 executive orders. Among them was an edict that stated the federal government will only recognize two genders: male and female. The definitions of male and female will be based on whether someone is born with sperm or ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department has several job openings this summer and is looking for a few good men and women. “Our Parks and Recreation Department is excited to welcome new team members this summer. With a variety of roles available, including opportunities in sports ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In a Thursday morning news conference, President Donald Trump informed the public that all 64 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas and 3 passengers aboard the Blackhawk military helicopter that collided in midair last night had died, leaving the nation ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In a Thursday morning news conference, President Donald Trump informed the public that all 64 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas and 3 passengers aboard the Blackhawk military helicopter that collided in midair last night had died, leaving the nation ...
TRENTON — Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a ...
CARMEL, N.Y. — “Protect our water, Lawler!” and “Hey, hey, Lawler, lead pipes have to go!” “What do we want? Safe water! When do we want it? Now!” More than a dozen people gathered outside the Carmel Town Hall on Wednesday morning, joining chants led by Eric Weltman, a senior organizer at Food ...
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined students, teachers and local officials at Brookside Elementary and Crompond Elementary to take part in Operation Cupid, an annual initiative by United for the Troops to send care packages and handwritten cards to active-duty service members.Slater ...
TRENTON — Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, Jan. 31st.The Children’s Clothes Closet is open at the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge on Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.Our Historical Association and Historic Preservation Commission are showing the film “The Wreck of the Broker” on ...
TRENTON, NJ – In a move that would bolster services for New Jersey veterans, the New Jersey General Assembly this week advanced a bill sponsored by Assembly members Tennille R. McCoy, Robert J. Karabinchak, and Mitchelle Drulis that would authorize local governments to provide voluntary ...
TRENTON, NJ – In a move that would bolster services for New Jersey veterans, the New Jersey General Assembly this week advanced a bill sponsored by Assembly members Tennille R. McCoy, Robert J. Karabinchak, and Mitchelle Drulis that would authorize local governments to provide voluntary ...
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Andrew Zwicker (D-16) has introduced a legislative package aimed at empowering neurodiverse individuals in New Jersey. This comprehensive set of bills seeks to expand access to educational and employment opportunities, particularly in high-demand sectors like STEM and ...
TRENTON — Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey’s offshore wind industry took another hit as Shell Energy withdrew from the Atlantic Shores wind project, incurring a $1 billion write-off. Citing financial, regulatory, and supply chain challenges, Shell’s exit raises further doubts about large-scale wind projects along ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...