New Jersey on Tuesday reported 1,872 COVID-19 confirmed positive tests and one confirmed death as the United States has reached over 84 million cases. The state’s seven-day average for confirmed cases was 3,341 on Tuesday, down 16% from a week ago, but…
Multi-faith gathering to pray for an end to gun violence
The Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action is spearheading a Multifaith Prayer Gathering 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, on the steps of the State House Annex, 131-137 W. State St. in Trenton. Faith leaders from across a wide spectrum are being invited t…
South Jersey woman dies after boat capsizes near Atlantic City
A 56-year-old woman died Monday after the boat she was on with four others overturned near Atlantic City, authorities said. The 20-foot Bayliner recreational boat overturned shortly after 8 a.m. in Absecon Bay, according to New Jersey State Police. The…
Life in viral purgatory
The nightmare began with a tickle in her throat. It was a subtle warning, one that only grew more ominous in the days that followed. But by the time Janice Koehne noticed, it was already too late to stop what was coming. That same day in February 2021,…
2,177 COVID cases, 3 deaths reported on Memorial Day in N.J.
New Jersey on Memorial Day reported 2,177 COVID-19 confirmed positive tests and three confirmed deaths as positive tests continue to level off after weeks of increases. The state’s seven-day average for confirmed cases was 3,705 on Monday, down 4% from…
Toms River police car strikes pedestrian, man hospitalized
A Toms River police vehicle stuck a 42-year-old man while he crossed the street Sunday night, sending the pedestrian to the hospital, authorities said. The cause of a collision remains under investigation, according to the Toms River Police Department….
‘Get off the sidelines and into the arena’ after Texas school shooting, Booker says
Legislation to curb gun violence won’t happen until Americans mobilize to demand it, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said Sunday. Booker, who helped join a Senate filibuster in 2016 to force a vote on gun safety legislation following the mass murder of 49 people…
Dear Annie: After 5 sexless years with my husband, I don’t know what to do
DEAR ANNIE: I am having a real hard time right now. My husband — of only five years — and I married quite quickly after we met. Before this, I was with a man for over 20 years. He is the father of my children. I was very unhappy in that relationship,…
Indoor go-kart racing opens in Atlantic City
The green starting flag waved Saturday on the newest family-friendly attraction at Showboat Atlantic City — The Raceway at Lucky Snake. Under red and back balloons, Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. and owner of Show…
Wawa opens another N.J. store, with more still to come in 2022
A phrase you are likely to hear again: Another Wawa has opened in New Jersey. One of the Garden State’s most popular convenience stores opened another location this week: 7408 Tonnelle Ave. in North Bergen. The new store offers gas as part of its fuel …