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City of Trenton Receives $50.5 Million in State Aid: A Record Investment in New Jersey’s Capital City
Trenton Daily - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced that the City of Trenton has been awarded a total of $50.5 million in direct state aid from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), following the enactment of the State’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget on...
President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is now law. How will it help and hurt New Jersey residents?
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. On the Fourth of July, President Donald Trump signed his “big, beautiful bill” into law. The legislation...
These were the most popular baby names in New Jersey for 2024
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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For the 10th year in a row, Liam was the most popular name for baby boys in New Jersey, according to 2024 data released by the Social Security Administration. A total of 773 boys born in the state last year were given the name. On the girls’ side,...
Suns rookies share meaning behind new jersey numbers
AZ Central - Arizona
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SCOTTSDALE – To fans, a jersey number is just a way to identify players on the court, but to the athlete, it’s much more than that. The digits stitched across their back tell a personal story. Whether it’s a tribute to a family member, a nod to...
This is what your New Jersey area code says about you!
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
Area codes might just be three little numbers. But every single area code in the Garden State has big meaning. And that’s what Jersey’s Best Podcast is breaking down this week. The latest episode is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever...
Thunderstorms knock out power for over 20,000 in New Jersey, cause Newark Airport delays
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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Severe thunderstorms left over 20,000 New Jerseyans without power and caused delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on July 8. PSE&G's outage map was reporting 8,166 customers with no power as of 8:30 p.m. The hardest hit counties were...
FESTIVAL: 4th Annual Jazz, Health And Food Truck Festival 2025 In Orange New Jersey on July 12
All About Jazz
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July 9, 2025
We are setting the stage for an unforgettable day at Monte Irvin Orange Park— the 4th Annual Food Truck and Jazz Festival 2025 is going to be the best one yet! With the City of Orange rolling out a mouthwatering fleet of food trucks, Three Doctors...
A New Adam Sandler Project Is Filming in a New Jersey Jewish Deli
Kveller
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July 8, 2025
Movies With a stacked cast and a plot about deli drama, we have a feeling this film is going to be a treat. via Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star via Getty Images Adam Sandler is a fan of New Jersey Jewish delis. Last year, he visited Millburn’s...
Suns Rookies Share The Meaning Behind Their New Jersey Numbers
Arizona Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Tom O’Grady) By Dylan Kane To fans, a jersey number is just a way to identify players on the court, but to the athlete, it’s much more than that. The digits stitched across their back tell a personal story. Whether it’s a...
3 Charming Small Cities Prove New Jersey Is America’s Hidden Gem
Beach Radio - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
What makes a small town exceptional? It usually comes down to a few simple things. A great small town is more than just its size. It’s about community, the friendly faces, local shops where people actually know your name, and that laid-back vibe...
President Trump plans to attend Club World Cup Final in New Jersey
New Jersey Herald
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President Donald Trump will be in New Jersey attending the FIFA Club World Cup Championship at MetLife Stadium on July 13. The president told reporters on July 8 that he will be watching the soccer game in-person this upcoming Sunday. FIFA...
LGBTQ+ suicide hotline workers in NY and NJ face layoffs after federal funding cut
Gothamist - New York
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A dozen crisis workers in New York and New Jersey are expected to lose their jobs after a federal agency cut funding for LGBTQ+ specific services on the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. They are among more than 200 employees at the Trevor...
By the numbers: Suns rookies share the meaning behind their new jersey numbers
Cronkite News - Arizona
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July 8, 2025
From left, Phoenix Suns rookies Rasheer Fleming, Khaman Maluach and Koby Brea hold up their new jerseys for a photo opportunity during their introductory press conference in Scottsdale Monday. (Photo by Dylan Kane/Cronkite News) SCOTTSDALE – To...
Senator Andy Kim criticizes health insurance and education policy impacts on New Jersey residents
Burlington Review - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Andy Kim U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | Official U.S. House HeadshotAndy Kim U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot Senator Andy Kim, representing New Jersey's...
State imposes tax hike to keep New Jersey school system out of bankruptcy
The Bond Buyer - New York
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July 8, 2025
Toms River school board president Ashley Lamb threatened a bankruptcy filing, which was averted by a state-imposed tax hike.Toms River Regional Schools A New Jersey school district will likely avoid filing for bankruptcy after the state passed a...
Rossi reflects on roots, next USL chapter in New Jersey
Goal
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GOAL sat down with the former Italy star to discuss his new path, why it means so much to him and how his prior experiences got him here Giuseppe Rossi’s story is, on the surface, about soccer. But more than anything, it’s a story about home. Home...
Is it legal to leave children home alone in New Jersey?
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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Most schools have let out and your child is another year older. Wondering if your kids are old enough to be left alone? Or are they old enough to babysit their siblings? Here's what the law says in your state. Some states have laws on leaving...
California And New Jersey Lawmkers Look To Unmask ICE Agents
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Senators Padilla and Booker Seek to Ban Masks for Immigration Agents Democratic Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced a new bill aimed at increasing transparency and accountability for federal immigration agents...
Catholic school closures continue in New Jersey amid enrollment and budget strains
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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July 7, 2025
Four Catholic schools in New Jersey permanently closed at the end of the 2024–’25 academic year, continuing a pattern of school closures tied to financial challenges and enrollment declines. Among them was Immaculate Conception High School in...
Greek Diaspora Revives Historic New Jersey Diner
Greek City Times
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July 8, 2025
In a time when historic East Coast diners are vanishing, replaced by fast-food chains, the Roadside Diner on 33rd and 34th Avenues in Wall Township, New Jersey, is poised for a vibrant comeback. Maria and Nikos Kallas, Greek-American expatriates...