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New Jersey gambling revenue hits $606 million in July as online casinos set record
Yogonet International
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August 18, 2025
New Jersey’s gambling industry recorded a milestone in July, with both online and in-person operations fueling one of the strongest months on record. Combined revenue from the state’s nine casinos, two horse tracks that host sports betting, and...
New Jersey officials probe local malaria infection
CIDRAP
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The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today announced that it and the state's Department of Environmental Protection are investigating a local malaria case in a resident of Morris County who has no international travel history. Joao P. Bruni...
New Jersey Wawa Fans, Get Ready For A Surprise Road Trip Stop
105.7 The Hawk - New Jersey
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August 18, 2025
We certainly love Wawa in New Jersey. There's one on practically every corner in certain areas of the state. Whether it's the hoagies that continue to bring you back, the soft pretzels, or, for many, it's that morning cup of coffee, it's quick,...
New Jersey council rejects arbitration in dispute over 1-800-GAMBLER hotline
Yogonet International
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August 18, 2025
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) said it will not accept an arbitration request from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in their dispute over control of the national problem gambling hotline 1-800-GAMBLER. The...
New Jersey Gets the Satirical News Site It Deserves September 2nd
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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New Satirical News Website Launches to Cover the Garden State's Most Important News Stories NJWhatExit.com officially launches Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, bringing locally-focused parody journalism to readers "From the Turnpike to the Shore."...
New Jersey Rep. McIver Invokes J6 Riot In Bid For Dismissal Of Police Assault Charges
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 18, 2025
U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver alleges political bias and a striking double standard by the Department of Justice, claiming her assault charges are an act of retaliation while similar, more violent cases from the January 6 Capitol riot were...
New Jersey man charged for OWI near Hull
The North West Iowa Review
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HULL—A 29-year-old Linden, NJ, man was arrested about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, near Hull on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, possession of an open container of alcohol, speeding and operation without registration...
New Jersey’s best high school football wide receivers: Meet the top Group 1 WRs
New Jersey High School Sports
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August 18, 2025
Leading up to the 2025 fall season, NJ.com is highlighting the top high school football players in New Jersey. Our next list focuses on the top wide receivers in Group 1. We contacted coaches across the state and asked them to fill out a survey...
Gov. Murphy signs ban on sweepstakes-style gambling in New Jersey
Yogonet International
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August 18, 2025
New Jersey has moved to outlaw sweepstakes-style gambling, with Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signing legislation targeting what lawmakers and regulators describe as a loophole allowing unlicensed casinos and sportsbooks to operate without oversight....
Murphy and Secretary Bridges Announce $250 Million in Capital Funding to Support Deferred Maintenance Needs of New Jersey Higher Education
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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August 18, 2025
Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges today announced the availability of $250 million in capital facilities grant funding through a joint solicitation of two state-backed, revolving bond programs for...
Fire Departments in New Jersey Receive $10,000 Grant from State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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Fire Departments in New Jersey Receive $10,000 Grant from State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council A total of $1.5 million was awarded to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program...
Hard Rock Bet Casino launches IGT's Whitney Houston slot in New Jersey
Yogonet International
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August 18, 2025
An online slot celebrating Whitney Houston is now available to online players in New Jersey through Hard Rock Bet Casino. Developed by IGT PlayDigital, the game blends Houston’s career highlights with slot gameplay, bringing the singer’s music and...
‘Political pawns’: Delaware, New Jersey sue Trump administration over conditioning crime victims funding on immigration cooperation
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Delaware and New Jersey are joining 18 other states and the District of Columbia in suing President Donald Trump’s administration...
POST OP-ED: Insane Energy Policies Are Set to Burn Democrats in New Jersey, New York
Sean Hannity
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August 18, 2025
By The New York Post Editorial Board New York’s state Public Service Commission just OK’d big National Grid rate increases that’ll hike many upstate utility bills by $600 a year — fueling outrage Democrats will soon feel. Downstate, Con Edison is...
New Jersey Officials and Activists Rally in Hoboken for Climate Superfund Act
Hudson Reporter - New Jersey
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August 18, 2025
On August 14, 2024, Hoboken’s Pier A on Sinatra Drive was the site of the “Climate Superfund Strike,” an event organized to push for the passage of the Climate Superfund Act. The rally began at 11 a.m. and brought together elected officials,...
New Jersey residents to get $100 credit on their electricity bill
6 ABC Action News
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August 18, 2025
Electric bill relief is on the way for New Jersey residents. TRENTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Electric bill relief is on the way for New Jersey residents. The State Board of Public Utilities deemed it necessary following a sharp increase in electricity...
These are the top 10 counties to raise kids in New Jersey, ranked
New Jersey 101.5
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August 18, 2025
New Jersey is one of the better states to raise your kids. We always rank high on the list of top states for public schools. Within the state, there are differences, of course, and it’s all about location. One ZIP code might have blue ribbon...
36-year-old man critically injured by lightning strike on New Jersey golf course
WABC ABC 7 - New York
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August 18, 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025 3:39PM Stream New York's #1 news - Accuweather - original content 24/7 FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- A 36-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by lightning while on a golf course in Florham Park on...
Ocean City, New Jersey council to vote on future of Gillian's Wonderland Pier site
6 ABC Action News
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August 18, 2025
City council members in Ocean City, New Jersey, are set to vote this week on the future of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier. OCEAN CITY, N.J. (WPVI) -- City council members in Ocean City, New Jersey, are set to vote this week on the future of...
New Jersey health insurance plans are set to soar in 2026
Asbury Park Press - New Jersey
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Get Covered NJ health insurance policies are set to rise by more than 15% in 2026 The increases will affect more than 500,000 New Jersey consumers. Health insurers selling plans in New Jersey's Affordable Care Act market are proposing double-digit...