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New Jersey fluoridation plan draws detractors in...
Proponents say the New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act - A1811 in the Assembly and S959 in the Senate - would help combat tooth decay.
New Jersey State Museum Presents 'Botanica...
The New Jersey State Museum is presenting "Botanica Magnifica: Photographs by Jonathan Singer," an exhibition featuring the acclaimed botanical photographs of the Bayonne-based artist.
Giants Super Bowl 2012 Rally at MetLife Stadium in...
A Giants Super Bowl 2012 rally at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is planned for Tuesday afternoon, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie announced Monday.
New Jersey gay marriage votes set for later in...
NEW YORK - New Jersey's Democrat-controlled state legislature will vote next week on bills to legalize same-sex marriage, the Democratic leadership said on Monday, adding pressure to Governor Chris Christie who opposes the measure. The state senate has scheduled a vote on February 13 and the assembly will take up the issue three days later. A similar bid to approve marriage for same ...
New Jersey Fracking Opponents Take Second Shot at...
New Jersey (STONJ1) Democrats will try for a second time to prohibit fracking for natural gas in the most densely populated U.S. state, after Governor Chris Christie vetoed a ban in August and lodged a one-year moratorium.
New Jersey Claims the Giants
Everyone loves a winner, and New Jersey's Members of Congress are no different.
Will New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets Ever Win a NBA...
On February 5, 2012, I watched my favorite NFL team, the New York Giants, defeat the New England Patriots, 21-17, in Super Bowl XLVI for our fourth Super Bowl win. I'm a huge sports fan, and I was in the Rose Bowl in 1987 for out first Super Bowl win over the Denver Broncos,...
New Jersey toughens missing child law
It is now a felony crime in New Jersey if one fails to report a child missing within 24 hours.
Ilya Kovalchuk has a goal, 2 assists; New Jersey...
NEWARK, N.J. - While Ilya Kovalchuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils' surge since the all-star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game.
Kovalchuk leads Devils to 5-2 win over Penguins
While Ilya Kovachuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils' surge since the All-Star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game. Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and the Devils extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
New Jersey already planning 2014 Super Bowl
Even before a team from the Meadowlands - the New York Giants - earned a spot in the Super Bowl, New Jersey was preparing for a Super Bowl at the Meadowlands.
A Bar Called Murphs - New Jersey Politics -...
There are some cases I just cannot resist.??ANTHONY MURPHY, INC. t/a MURPHS LIQUOR & BAR and PETER MURPHY, Individually, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. DIRECTOR, NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF TAXATION, Defendant-Respondent is one of them. Murphs Liquor & Bar in Totowa strikes me as the type of??place I spent too much time in??while young.?? Undoubtedly it is the ...
NBA: Minnesota 108, New Jersey 105
NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Late foul shots from J.J. Barea and Luke Ridnour, along with a steal by Ricky Rubio, brought the Minnesota Timberwolves a 108-105 win over New Jersey Friday.
New Jersey CFO gets 20 years for advertising child...
A financial officer who admitted advertising child pornography for others to download was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.
Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. Announces Record Year...
FORT LEE, N.J. -- Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:BKJ), holding company for Bank of New Jersey, reported record annual and fourth quarter net income as well as record levels for assets, loans, and ...

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties has launched its annual Book Bag Campaign in preparation for the 2011-12 school year.
VIDEO: Medic dies trying to save suicidal man
BENSALEM, Pa. - A township medic who initially appeared to have died Sunday at the hand of a mental patient actually was killed instantly by a heart attack as he was chasing the troubled man.
Police identify Bensalem EMT who died during 911...
BENSALEM, Pa. - Authorities say a suburban Philadelphia paramedic may have died of a head injury sustained while chasing a mentally ill man.
'Disturbed person' detained after Bensalem EMT...
BENSALEM, Pa. - A Township medic was killed last night when he was stabbed while responding to a report of an emotionally disturbed person.
SPCA removes 90 dogs from Upper Pittsgrove...
A raid on a Salem County puppy mill led to the removal of 90dogs - many of which were suffering from skin, eye and dentalinfections, the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals said Saturday.
PSE&G is planning to build another nuclear power...
Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerPSE&G's Hope Creek nuclear plant located in Lower Alloways Creek in this 1995 file photo. SALEM COUNTY -- PSE&G is planning to build the company's fourth nuclear power plant in the state, according to a report by Press...
DRBA sells parcel in Salem Business Centre to...
Staff photo by Lori M. NicholsThe Delaware River and Bay Authority has sold a parcel at its Salem Business Centre to Verizon Wireless to build a switching facility.CARNEYS POINT TWP. - The Delaware River and Bay Authority has completed the...
In ancient wall, scholar sees proof for Bible
JERUSALEM - An Israeli archaeologist says ancient fortifications excavated in Jerusalem date to the time of King Solomon and support the biblical narrative about the era.
Salem County woman who helped plan, commit bank...
A woman who helped plan and commit five bank robberies in southern New Jersey last year has been sentenced to two years in federal prison. Jenny Hedden also must pay $12,142 in restitution under the sentence imposed Friday and serve...
Lucky Marine: Out of Iraq & into the fire
BENSALEM, Pa. - As a U.S. Marine in Iraq, Mike Shannon faced death every day from roadside bombs and other terrorist stunts. But the closest call of his life came last week during the homecoming party at his house in the township.
Cops: Blood tries to shoot Marine, plugs his best...
BENSALEM, Pa. - A fugitive Bloods gangster with roots in Liberia was captured and charged yesterday with shooting a local man at a homecoming party for a U.S. Marine on upscale Palton Road.
Bristol gang member arrested in weekend party...
BENSALEM, Pa. - A Bristol Township Bloods gang member possibly responsible for the weekend shooting of a man during a homecoming party was arraigned last night on two counts of attempted homicide.
PSEG promotes nuke power with science center
SALEM - In the new Energy & Environmental Resource Center, snazzy interactive displays show how much electricity that wind and solar power can generate, how you can conserve power and what role nuclear power might have in the nation's energy future.
Public Service makes case for more nuclear power...
Newark company says exhibits on climate change, electrical generation back environmentally friendly way to create electricity
Salem 2 resumes normal operations
Normal operations have resumed at a New Jersey nuclear power plant that was temporarily shut down for repairs.
Salem 2 power plant resumes operations after...
LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK TOWNSHIP -- Normal operations have resumed at a nuclear power plant that was temporarily shut down for repairs. The Salem 2 plant - one of three nuclear reactors on Salem County's Artificial Island - automatically went off...
Bensalem man critical after getting shot
BENSALEM, Pa. - A township man is in critical condition after getting shot multiple times during an argument over a missing cell phone at a house party early yesterday.
Cops: Armed robbers arrested
BENSALEM, Pa. - Two 19-year-olds were arrested and charged with armed robbery shortly after they allegedly held up another pair of teens at gunpoint late Friday.
Salem 2 nuclear plant remains closed
One of Salem County's three nuclear power plants was stillinoperable Friday.
Two homicide victims' bodies found in Salem County
The bodies of two homicide victims have been found in Salem County, a rural corner of South Jersey where no slayings occurred in 2009.
Salem 2 nuclear reactor automatically shuts down...
PSEG Nuclear's Salem Unit 2 at the Artificial Island generating complex in Lower Alloways Creek automatically shut down Thursday evening because of a problem with a feedwater pump. Salem 2 and its twin, Salem Unit 1, are seen at the...
Man is stabbed to death in Penns Grove, second...
PENNS GROVE - A man was found stabbed to death in a vacant lot here late Thursday night, the second homicide victim to be discovered in Salem County within a 12-hour period.Salem County Prosecutor John T. Lenahan identified the victim...
Low water levels force shutdown of one of Salem's...
Low water levels inside a steam generator have shut down a South Jersey nuclear power plant.
Lower water level shuts down Salem 2 nuclear plant
LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK TOWNSHIP - Low water levels inside a steamgenerator have shut down a New Jersey nuclear power plant.
Authorities probe 2 slayings in rural south Jersey
The bodies of two homicide victims have been found in Salem County, a rural corner of southern New Jersey where no slayings occurred in 2009.

  Multiple gunshot wounds killed Salem man found...
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