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Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (404+ words) Seasonal respiratory illnesses, particularly the flu, are climbing in the United States. The CDC expects the trend to continue through the holidays. Flu cases are rising across the country, and only expected to climb as families travel and gather for…...
Tolls to drive over eight Delaware River bridges will increase next year
3+ week, 5+ day ago (325+ words) Drivers on I-80 cross the Delaware River into Pennsylvania last year. Drivers will start seeing increased tolls on eight bridges that cross the Delaware River next year. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, which owns and operates 20 bridges between New…...
New Jersey sues Amazon for classifying its Flex delivery drivers as contractors
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (629+ words) The New Jersey Office of Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Amazon on Monday claiming the company is violating state labor laws by classifying its Flex delivery drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. New Jersey is the latest state…...
New Jersey voters have until Tuesday to register for Nov. 4 election
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (300+ words) New Jerseyans looking to pick the state's next governor have until Tuesday to register in time to vote in this year's gubernatorial race. State residents who are U.S. Citizens can register to vote if they are not incarcerated and have lived…...
Navy's parade of ships on the Delaware River brings people from throughout U.S. to celebrate its 250th anniversary
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (630+ words) The USS Lassen makes its way along the Delaware River on Thursday as part of the parade of ships celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The Navy's weeklong 250th anniversary celebration kicked off Thursday with a procession of…...
After spate of e-bike deaths, NJ lawmakers propose restrictions and insurance requirements
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (475+ words) Tighter regulations for e-bikes could be coming to New Jersey after a series of fatal crashes across the state. Senate President Nicholas Scutari, D-Union, said he's worried that amid the skyrocketing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters that go at speeds…...
A 60-foot-tall sculpture in Northern Liberties now glows on the Delaware River waterfront
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (688+ words) At the Rivermark apartment complex in Northern Liberties, a new 60-foot-tall sculpture called River Soundings lights up at night and is inspired by the history of riverboat navigation. Facing east on Spring Garden Street toward the Delaware River waterfront, people…...
NJ joins another lawsuit against Trump administration, bringing tally to 33
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (492+ words) [Subscription Customers Only] Jul 13, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump on the pitch during the trophy presentation after the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. A lawsuit filed by a group of states Monday…...
NJ governor hopefuls attack rising electric rates
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (373+ words) New Jersey governor hopefuls both attacked rising electric rates with Mikie Sherrill, right, pledging to freeze utility bills and Jack Ciattarelli, left, blaming Democrats for rate spikes. The rising cost of electricity became a central focus of the governor's race…...
New Jersey may have its first locally transmitted malaria case since 1991
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (372+ words) A case of malaria, a mosquito-borne illness, was detected in a New Jersey resident who had not traveled internationally. Investigators are still determining the resident contracted the disease, but it could be the first locally transmitted case since 1991. A New…...