May is National Water Safety Month, making it an excellent time to raise awareness on how parents can help keep their kids safer around water. While people have fun in the pools, lakes, and oceans, a percentage of them will experience unimaginable loss due to drowning. One grief expert who knows first-hand what losing a child to drowning is like is speaking up to help keep kids safer around water, and helping parents learn how to handle the grief and guilt if their child drowns.
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Van Drew, Riley Bill Targets Utility Cost Deductions
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), introduced H.R. 8350, the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, which would let taxpayers deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric bills from their federal taxable income, giving New Jersey families a much-needed tax break.
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Gas – Electric Assistance Expo
When: Tuesday April 21, 2026
- Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Location: Winslow Township Municipal Courtroom 125 S. Route 73 Braddock, NJ 08037
For a list of what to bring please visit https://www.winslowtownship.com/news/?FeedID=1917
Visit Fort Mifflin
As the oldest active military facility in the nation and America’s only operating base predating the Declaration of Independence, historic Fort Mifflin dates back to 1771 and exudes Colonial vibes.
Continue reading “Visit Fort Mifflin”Seven People Shot in Union; One Died; Investigation Ongoing
UNION, NJ (CNBNews)(April 12, 2026)–At approximately 9 pm on Saturday, April 11, the Union Police Department responded to the Chick-Fil-A on Route 22 in Union (below) in response to a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located seven victims, one of whom was subsequently pronounced deceased. The six other victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
We now know that last night’s shooting in Union Township tragically claimed one life and left six others injured,” Governor Mikie Sherrill said Sunday. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s loved ones, and we are hoping for the full recovery of those who were injured.”
While no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals this does not appear to be a random act of violence and that there is no immediate ongoing threat to the general public. We encourage the community to remain vigilant and report any information to UCPO Homicide Task Force Detective Edward Mack at (908) 347-2212, Sergeant Jennifer Smith at (908) 759-8254, or Union Police Department Detective Teon Freeman at (908) 851-5033.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org; submission of tips made in this fashion that result in an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
source: Union County Prosecutor
CONSUMER ALERT: Safety Recalls
| 1. Recalls The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. |
Cooper University Health Care Congratulates Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Camden, N.J. — Cooper University Health Care (Cooper) proudly congratulates its partner Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), on its recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Medical Schools rankings. Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the core clinical campus for CMSRU and Cooper physicians make up a majority of the medical school’s faculty.
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The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s (NJMVC) Newark Inspection Station, located at 228 Frelinghuysen Ave., will be closing permanently on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to enable the construction of a brand-new, expanded, and modernized Newark Agency.
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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has begun a statewide assessment of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure conditions in Delaware’s manufactured home communities (MHCs). Many of them are located in underserved communities and some systems are believed to be outdated, poorly maintained or in various stages of disrepair.
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On Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, the American Lung Association in New Jersey will release the 27th annual “State of the Air” report, which tracks exposure to unhealthy ozone and particle pollution. The report serves as a “report card,” ranking air quality in metro areas and grading counties across the state. Additionally, the report ranks the most polluted and cleanest cities across the country.
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