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4+ hour, 57+ min ago (602+ words) For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners. The Delaware County courthouse in Media, Pennsylvania is home to the Delaware County Council. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Delaware County Council voted 4-1 Wednesday evening to adopt the 2026 budget, establishing a 19% property tax increase. The average Delaware County homeowner will see their monthly tax bill rise about $16, or an annual increase of $188 for the average home valued at $255,000. Wednesday's vote marks the second consecutive year of a significant real estate tax bump. For elected officials voting in favor of the new budget, closing the county's long-standing structural deficit was not optional, even if it meant upsetting residents who felt the tax hike was too burdensome. "I don't see what we can do today absent making this increase to ensure that we are on solid footing,…...

9+ hour, 4+ min ago (269+ words) Jersey Mike's Subs opens in Bluefield Dec. 17 at 4035 College Ave. Grand opening and fundraiser for WISE: Women's Center runs Dec. 1721. BLUEFIELD, Va. (WVVA) - Jersey Mike's Subs will open a new location at 4035 College Ave. in Bluefield on December 17th. Franchise owners Gordon Pannill, Mookie Golden and operating partner Dominic Lopes will host a grand opening and fundraising week from December 1721 to benefit WISE: Women's Center. During the fundraiser, customers who present a special coupon distributed before opening can make a minimum $3 contribution to WISE: Women's Center and receive a regular sub. Coupons are required to participate in the fundraiser. Guests can order in-store or for pickup through the Jersey Mike's website or app. Delivery is available in most areas through the Jersey Mike's app or third-party delivery partners, and curbside pickup is offered for orders placed in the app. Jersey Mike's…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago (927+ words) Beat writer Benjamin Pierce recaps Thursday's win over the Devils For a second straight game, the Tampa Bay Lightning started as strong as a visiting team in the NHL can. And for a second straight game, that quick start led to a road victory for the Bolts. Tampa Bay exploded for four goals in the first period on Thursday and beat the New Jersey Devils 8-4 at the Prudential Center, improving to 18-11-2 this season. The eight goals were a season-high for Tampa Bay and finished one off the franchise record for most goals in a single game. "It's connecting well, making plays and executing when we get chances," Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand said of Tampa Bay's offense, which now has 14 goals over its last two games. "When you have that feeling, you've got to hold on to it and keep building…...

9+ hour, 15+ min ago (200+ words) Gunfire erupted at a recording studio in Newark on Wednesday night, leaving two people dead and another two injured, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The deadly violence occurred at Platinum Sound, a studio located on the bottom floor of an apartment building tucked between a hair salon and a supermarket on Clinton Avenue, ABC7 reported. Witnesses on the scene told the station that the sound of music pumping out of the spot was briefly drowned out by gunfire around 8 p.m. One man was shot and died at the scene, and another man who was also shot" was pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said. Another two people were injured in the gunfire and transported to an area hospital. They were listed in stable condition, but the exact nature of their injuries was not provided. None of the victims has been identified.....

9+ hour, 54+ min ago (436+ words) In New Jersey, AI usage is soaring, with 74% of adults engaging with tools. Yet, concerns about trust and misuse, especially in schools, linger among residents. AI Is Everywhere In New Jersey, And Here's What That Means New Jersey is using AI like crazy'but nobody trusts it Why your boss (and maybe your kid) is relying on AI more than you think If you've noticed more people in New Jersey talking to chatbots at work, asking AI to fix their resumes or getting homework "help" from tools their professors would rather ban, you're not imagining things. A new Rutgers-led report shows just how deeply artificial intelligence has already seeped into daily life across the Garden State'and how uneasy many residents feel about it. AI becomes a Jersey routine According to the study, a striking 74% of New Jersey adults have tried at…...

11+ hour, 5+ min ago (191+ words) A State of Emergency order has been issued as New Jersey is being faced with a disruption of service in distribution of propane for home and commercial heating. Announced Thursday by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, the State of Emergency is set to go into effect at 9 a.m. on Friday. According to the New Jersey governor's office, a service disruption at a propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pa., has led to anticipated impacts on the delivery of propane for home and commercial heating use throughout the state. In order to expedite distribution, and provide an exemption on hours-of-service regulations concerning the transportation of residential fuel, Murphy has issued the State of Emergency. Murphy's office said that, under the federal waiver available during the State of Emergency, maximum driving time for commercial motor carriers has been extended from 11 to 14 hours, with…...

11+ hour, 23+ min ago (155+ words) A joint venture between SK Development and the Berger Organization has secured $239 million in construction financing to build 22 Fulton Street, a 395-unit, partially affordable multifamily tower in Newark, N.J." Goldman Sachs" Urban Investment Group provided a $119 million construction loan that includes Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) debt, while two unnamed institutional lenders provided an additional $120 million of debt and preferred equity to finance construction." The Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets team of Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Jordan Casella, Michael Ianno and Jackson Irwin arranged each arm of the financing. The building will feature 4,700 square feet of ground-floor retail. 22 Fulton Street will also be less than five miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Plans for the development date back to 2021. Construction is expected to begin within the next few months and finish by the end of 2028."...

14+ hour, 18+ min ago (306+ words) New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced new rules for physicians as part of an ongoing effort to combat sexual abuse in medical offices. On Thursday, the state Division of Consumer Affairs emailed 67,000 New Jersey-licensed physicians about new rules adopted by the state Board of Medical Examiners aimed at improving patient safety during sensitive medical examinations. "We are committed to ensuring patient safety and preventing sexual misconduct in medical offices across the state. Doing so is necessary to protect public welfare and uphold the integrity of New Jersey's healthcare profession," said Platkin in a statement. "Through our continued efforts, we are making New Jersey safer and empowering patients to protect themselves from harm." The rules require that physicians: The new requirements are the latest action taken by the state to try and prevent sexual abuse in health care spaces....

15+ hour, 40+ min ago (471+ words) Businesses beware -- a store clerk in Camden, New Jersey, said he caught potential thieves placing a card skimmer at his checkout counter. Police are now searching for the people'behind it. "And I look at my card reader over here and I see it right on there and I just grabbed it and ripped it off," said Anderson Fernandez of Fernandez Food Market. Fernandez said it almost looked identical to the real deal, but it wasn't. He ripped a skimming device off his card reader seconds after he said a customer put it there. "All I hear from behind me is plastic trim going into place. And when I turn around, I look at my card reader and I immediately see it on there," said Fernandez. Fernandez said while he was helping a woman with a question, he heard the man…...

17+ hour, 31+ min ago (160+ words) The Village of Newark has hired Amy Perry to serve in its accounts payable department, officials announced. Perry lives just outside the village with her husband, KC, and their two children. A 1998 graduate of Palmyra High School, she enjoys time with family, friends, and the family's three dogs. Mayor Jonathan Taylor praised Perry's quick learning and strong skill set. "Amy's skill set made it easy for her to learn the duties of the position quickly," he said. "We are glad to have her as part of the team". Clerk/Treasurer Lynette Morrison echoed that sentiment. "Amy has been with the Village of Newark for a couple months now and fits right in," she said. "Amy is not hesitant to jump in and assist when she sees a need. The office staff is looking forward to working with her". Perry said…...