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To mark her hundredth day in office, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the creation of a building and construction permitting dashboard for housing, energy and commercial real estate projects — something she had promised during her campaign.
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Sherrill launches NJ construction permit dashboard on 100th day
Gov. Mikie Sherrill launched a construction permit dashboard for NJ developers as she marked 100 days in office.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/governor/2026/04/30/nj-governor-mikie-sherrill-launches-construction-permit-dashboard/89875037007/
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Among the biggest unanswered transportation questions as the World Cup matches in North Jersey approach is whether match-goers can charter a private bus to get them to the eight matches at MetLife Stadium in June and July.
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Want cheaper way to attend World Cup at MetLife? Try $60 bus ticket
Amid confusion about whether match-goers can charter private buses for the World Cup, one company is selling tickets and another is bowing out.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/04/30/metlife-bus-tickets-2026-fifa-world-cup-buzz/89842154007/
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Ezera Washington, April's winner of the "Nicholas Markets Fresh Grocer Amazing Teacher Award," helped her Paterson students make big gains.
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Meet April's 'Nicholas Markets Fresh Grocer Amazing Teacher' winner
Ezera Washington, April's winner of the "Nicholas Markets Fresh Grocer Amazing Teacher Award," helped her Paterson students make big gains.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2026/04/29/our-april-nicholas-markets-amazing-teacher-winner-gets-kids-to-read/88589001007/
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A member of New Jersey's congressional delegation is objecting to the state's plans to increase sales taxes and fees in the Meadowlands during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Why Josh Gottheimer is pushing back on NJ's World Cup sales tax hike
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is pushing back on pending legislation that would hike some sales taxes in the Meadowlands area during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/04/29/josh-gottheimer-2026-fifa-world-cup-sales-tax/89841500007/
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The Clifton mayor said the police lieutenant sprang into action "like Superman" after the crash on Route 3 and the fire that followed.
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‘Like Superman’: Clifton cop praised for aid after Route 3 crash, fire
The Clifton mayor said the police lieutenant sprang into action "like Superman" after the crash on Route 3 and the fire that followed.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/clifton/2026/04/28/clifton-nj-mayor-police-officer-route-3-crash/89818876007/
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Is New Jersey footing the bill for the bulk of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? What is New York City kicking in?
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World Cup coming to 'New York New Jersey.' Who's paying for it all?
Is New Jersey footing the bill for the bulk of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? What is New York City kicking in?
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/04/28/nj-pay-fifa-world-cup-2026-cost-why/89818939007/
2 days ago
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Elpitha and Sabril from A Pathway to Hope are available for adoption! 🐾
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With State Fair Meadowlands canceled this summer due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, critics are questioning how much the soccer games will help the region's economy versus the yearly state fair.
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Every month we ask our readers about their favorite things to do and more in Bergen County. Here's where locals said are great places to grab a beer.
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These are the spots where locals love to grab a beer in Bergen County
Every month we ask our readers about their favorite things to do and more in Bergen County. Here's where locals said are great places to grab a beer.
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In the latest episode of 'The Jersey Eats Podcast,' we discuss where to get the best ice cream — from classic, decades-old creameries to restaurants, gelato and froyo spots — in North Jersey.
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What's the scoop? Jersey Eats podcast takes on best ice cream shops
'The Jersey Eats Podcast' reveals the best ice cream spots in North Jersey, from classic creameries to gelato shops, restaurants and more.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/04/24/north-jersey-ice-cream-shops-discussed-on-the-jersey-eats-podcast/89740748007/
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An Oradell police officer sprang into action to save a man's life after he collapsed during a hockey game in Hackensack.
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How a Bergen police officer saved man who collapsed during hockey game
Oradell Police Officer Frank Stefano is credited with saving a man's life after he collapsed during a hockey game April 22.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/oradell/2026/04/23/oradell-nj-police-officer-saves-man-during-a-heart-attack/89749432007/
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Seven new stores, including a bakery, fitness center and Hong Kong BBQ, will be opening at Bergen Town Center in Paramus this year.
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Paramus mall adding 7 new stores, including bakery, barbeque and gym
Seven new stores at the Bergen Town Center in Paramus, including a bakery, fitness center, and Hong Kong BBQ, will open at the Route 4 mall this year.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/2026/04/23/paramus-nj-bergen-town-center-new-businesses-2026/89739073007/
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As New Jersey prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, soccer passion reached a new level at the official grand opening of the RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center.
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As World Cup nears, Red Bulls open $100M North Jersey training center
The new Red Bulls training center in Morris Township includes eight full-size outdoor soccer pitches and an 85,000-square-foot main building.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2026/04/22/red-bulls-new-training-center-nj-fifa-2026-world-cup/89699675007/
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A Bergen County couple felt a bit of relief after a family of bears, including a mother bear and four cubs, moved on from taking up temporary residence underneath their home.
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See the latest on bear family that made home under Bergen house
After several weeks, a mother bear and her four cubs have moved on from their temporary residence underneath a house in Oakland.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/oakland/2026/04/22/oakland-nj-bear-family-leaves-living-under-home/89713918007/
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Some 14% of NJ residents who signed up for insurance by Jan. 31 failed to pay their premium, which rose considerably as federal subsides expired.
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Why are 69K NJ residents suddenly without health insurance?
Some 14% of NJ residents who signed up for insurance by Jan. 31 failed to pay their premium, which rose considerably as federal subsides expired.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2026/04/22/some-nj-residents-without-health-insurance/89714258007/
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The world has spoken and practically no one likes the $150 round-trip price tag for NJ Transit’s shuttle system for the World Cup matches taking place in East Rutherford beginning this spring.
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Is the math mathing on NJ Transit’s $150 World Cup ticket? We checked
While FIFA expects to make $11 billion in profit from the World Cup, NJ Transit says it will only break even with a $150 price on tickets. Here's how
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/04/21/nj-transit-tickets-world-cup-2026-cost/89707879007/
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North Jersey's Chris Mayorga, 44, a father of two, faced death from a serious malady. The only way to save his life was to amputate his arms and legs.
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This NJ dad had arms, legs amputated to save his life. Read his story
North Jersey's Chris Mayorga, 44, a father of two, faced death from a serious malady. The only way to save his life was to amputate his arms and legs.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2026/04/21/midland-park-nj-amputation-bacterial-pneumonia-sepsis/89313301007/
9 days ago
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Matteo and Princess Buttercup from the Pequannock Animal Shelter are available for adoption! 🐾
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NJ Transit unveiled its mobility plan for the eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in June and July.
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NJ Transit confirms $150 train tickets for World Cup in transit plan
NJ Transit unveiled its mobility plan for the eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in June and July.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mls/worldcup/2026/04/17/nj-transit-tickets-fifa-world-cup-2026/89656788007/
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A longtime Bergen County restaurant known for its Persian cuisine gained a big boost from the community as it faced possible closure after nearly 15 years in business.
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Community rallies to help Bergen restaurant facing risk of closing
A longtime Bergen County restaurant known for its Persian cuisine is asking the community for support as it faces possible closure.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/closter/2026/04/17/zendiggi-kebab-house-closter-nj-gets-big-boost-from-community/89589396007/
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A popular 24-hour diner in North Jersey permanently closed its doors, marking the end of an era.
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North Jersey high school athletics could benefit from a multi-purpose arena proposed for the site of the old Meadowlands.
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New arena at American Dream would be a boon for North Jersey HS sports
North Jersey high school athletics could benefit from a multi-purpose arena proposed for the site of the old Meadowlands, writes Darren Cooper.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/04/16/american-dream-new-arena-boon-nj-high-school-sports/89627382007/
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New Jersey missed a key chance to preserve student progress in reading after COVID, while historically low-performing states weathered the pandemic.
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NJ schools are top performing. How other states outpaced us post-COVID
New Jersey missed a key chance to preserve student progress in reading after COVID, while historically low-performing states weathered the pandemic.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2026/04/15/nj-school-test-scores-covid-learning-gap/89303492007/
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Megastars Usher and Chris Brown will visit New Jersey for two concerts this summer as part of a joint tour across North America.
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Usher, Chris Brown announce NJ tour dates. Here's how to get tickets
Megastars Usher and Chris Brown will visit New Jersey for two concerts this summer as part of a joint tour across North America.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/04/14/usher-chris-brown-metlife-stadium-nj-2026-tickets-info/89610666007/
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A dozen New Jersey hospitals will be hit so hard by billions lost in Medicaid funding due to federal cuts that they risk severe reductions in service and possibly closure, a new report says.
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These 12 NJ hospitals are at risk of closing due to Medicaid cuts
A dozen New Jersey hospitals will be hit so hard by billions lost in Medicaid funding due to federal cuts that they risk closure, a new report says.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2026/04/14/nj-hospitals-at-risk-of-closing-due-to-medicaid-cuts/89532253007/
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The extended inspection window is an effort to reduce the impact of MVC's modernization plan on New Jersey drivers. Here are the details.
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NJ car inspection stickers are being extended this year. Here's why
With the closure of its Newark inspection station, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has extended deadlines for car inspection stickers.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/04/11/new-jersey-car-inspection-sticker-extension/89558509007/
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Summer travel nears and before embarking on your journey, travel agencies advise people to check their passports and expiration dates ahead of an international flight.
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Check your passport expiration date before summer travel. Here's why
Travel agencies advise people to check their passports and expiration dates ahead of an international flight.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/travel/2026/04/10/passport-expiration-date-rules-could-impact-your-summer-travel/89555313007/
20 days ago
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Furby and Minnie from the Kinnelon Volunteer Animal Shelter are available for adoption!🐾
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Morris County recently got a taste of Hollywood, as singer and television personality Paula Abdul got a literal taste of the menu options at a local restaurant.
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Singer Paula Abdul spotted dining at North Jersey restaurant
Morris County recently got a taste of Hollywood, as singer and television personality Paula Abdul got a literal taste of the menu options.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/morris/parsippany-troy-hills/2026/04/09/paula-abdul-spotted-at-parsippany-nj-restaurant/89537116007/
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A new restaurant is set to open in Hawthorne this weekend, offering free food and a community celebration to mark the occasion.
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Get free hot dogs at grand opening for this North Jersey restaurant
The Dawg House at 602 Lafayette Ave. will give out free hot dogs for its grand opening April 11.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/hawthorne/2026/04/09/dawg-house-hawthorne-nj-grand-opening-free-hot-dogs/89532642007/
21 days ago
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Given the recent lawsuit activity over the American Dream megamall's flouting of Bergen County's Sunday retail closure laws, what does the future hold for these 17th century blue laws?
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As American Dream pushes back on blue laws, is their end at hand?
Given the lawsuit activity over the American Dream flouting Sunday retail closure laws, what does the future hold for these 17th century blue laws?
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/business/2026/04/09/nj-blue-laws-american-dream-mall-pushback/89496374007/
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A Passaic County family is preparing to be reunited with its dog Rocky after he was found by police on the afternoon of April 8, three days after he was seen on video being taken out of their yard.
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Missing Clifton dog found days after being snatched out of yard
A dog named Rocky has been found by police three days after being taken from his yard in Clifton on Sunday, April 5.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/clifton/2026/04/08/clifton-nj-missing-dog-found-taken-from-yard/89514410007/
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At-risk shelter cats and dogs arrived at Morristown airport, from New Orleans, on Tuesday, April 7. See photos of their arrival:
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Our reporters checked town councils and school boards throughout North Jersey to see which post meetings online, and which do not.
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Does your town post meeting videos online? We checked in North Jersey
Our reporters checked town councils and school boards throughout North Jersey to see which post meetings online, and which do not.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/04/08/nj-town-council-boe-meeting-video-streaming/88881790007/
22 days ago
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Olivia Rodrigo stopped by Hoboken as part of a promotion for her upcoming album that has reportedly sent fans into a worldwide frenzy.
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Olivia Rodrigo visits Hoboken as part of promotion for upcoming album
After a mysterious stop in Hoboken, Olivia Rodrigo has announced the first single off her new album. Here's what we know.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/04/07/olivia-rodrigo-new-single-drop-dead-hoboken-nj-padlock/89499231007/
23 days ago
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Commuters are already bracing for yet another disruption after news broke that New York Penn Station will partially close on World Cup match days.
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Close Penn Station? How does World Cup at MetLife differ from NFL?
Commuters are already bracing for yet another disruption after news broke that New York Penn Station will partially close on World Cup match days.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/04/07/shuttling-world-cup-2026-fans-metlife-different-nfl-games/89486725007/
23 days ago
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A five alarm fire at a vacant chemical factory in Paterson on Piercy Street that began raging late Friday night has been contained with no fatalities, officials said.
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Five-alarm fire at former chemical factory in Paterson contained
A five-alarm fire at an abandoned chemical factory site in Paterson was the city's biggest fire so far in 2026.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/2026/04/04/five-alarm-fire-at-former-chemical-factory-paterson-nj-contained/89465259007/
26 days ago
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Cutlets this crunchy (and flavorful) are hard to find.
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This crispy, savory pork chop was the best thing we ate this week
Cutlets this crunchy (and flavorful) are hard to find.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/04/03/best-pork-chop-new-jersey-where-taiwanese-food-harrison/89408606007/
26 days ago
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Eddie Brigati Jr.'s journey from the North Jersey suburbs to the top of the charts and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame began with some improvised harmonies, as he tried to impress his big brother, David, in the next room of their home on Monroe Street in Garfield.
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As NASA’s Artemis II mission continues its journey around the moon, the agency is providing the public with multiple ways to track the Orion spacecraft in real time during its 10-day flight.
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How to track Artemis II progress and where it is now
As NASA’s Artemis II mission continues its journey around the moon, the agency is providing the public with multiple ways to track the spacecraft.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2026/04/02/where-is-artemis-2-how-to-use-artemis-ii-tracker/89437075007/
28 days ago
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Nazlican Soylemez is among a record number of converts in the Newark Archdiocese this Easter, a twist after years of decline for the Catholic Church.
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Why is NJ seeing a surprising surge in Catholic converts this Easter?
Nazlican Soylemez is among a record number of converts in the Newark Archdiocese this Easter, a twist after years of decline for the Catholic Church.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/religion/2026/04/02/easter-nj-catholic-church-converts/88813710007/
28 days ago
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Some of today's best April Fools' Day pranks can be found in Englewood, Montclair, Rutherford and more.
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Police mergers and popcorn bans; NJ pranks mark April Fools' Day
Some of today's best April Fools' Day pranks can be found in Englewood, Montclair, Rutherford and more.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/04/01/april-fools-day-pranks-in-new-jersey/89418548007/?tbref=hp
29 days ago
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Corrado's Family Affair has faced financial challenges in recent years, some attributed to the pandemic, but the specialty market, known for its wide selection of Italian and other international goods, is steadily getting back on its feet.
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29 days ago
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Something's cooking in The Bronx.
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Yankee Stadium has a new food lineup for 2026. Some will surprise you
Yankee Stadium is rolling out new food and drink options for the 2026 season, including vegan empanadas, lobster rolls, pasta plates and dumplings.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/03/31/yankee-stadium-new-food-drink-options-menu-2026-season/89405448007/
about 1 month ago
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Gas prices have officially surpassed $4 in parts of the Garden State as the cost to fill up continues to rise across the country.
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Average price of gas surpasses $4 in some NJ counties. See where
Gas prices have rapidly risen in recent weeks amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, surpassing $4 in parts of New Jersey as of March 31.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/03/31/nj-gas-prices-over-4-dollars-per-gallon-in-these-counties/89403624007/
about 1 month ago
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A new law signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Monday, March 30, adds a new group of health care professionals who can prescribe drugs.
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The way NJ patients get their prescription meds is about to change
A new law signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Monday, March 30, adds a new group of health care professionals who can prescribe drugs.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2026/03/31/nj-patients-get-prescription-meds-change/89389708007/
about 1 month ago
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Bundled up against an unseasonably chilly spring morning on March 28, hundreds, many holding anti-Trump signs, gathered in Morristown in front of town hall for the third round of nationwide No Kings rallies.
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Citing "significant cost increases," the borough's grade school Board of Education introduced a $32 million budget March 23 calling for a reduction of 27 staff members.
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Upper Saddle River school board might cut staff to balance budget
Upper Saddle River's school board introduced a $32 million budget, cutting 27 staff members. District expenses, such as health care, are rising.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/upper-saddle-river/2026/03/27/upper-saddle-river-school-board-considers-dozens-staff-cuts/89346006007/
about 1 month ago
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An alleged plot targeting a pro-Palestinian activist was disrupted by law enforcement in Hoboken on the night of March 26, authorities said, leading to at least one arrest and federal charges.
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NJ man accused of assassination plot against pro-Palestinian activist
An alleged plot targeting a pro-Palestinian activist was disrupted by law enforcement in Hoboken on the night of March 26.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/crime/2026/03/27/nerdeen-kiswani-assassination-attempt-hoboken-nj/89350985007/
about 1 month ago
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The measles virus was detected in a sample of wastewater taken at a treatment plant that serves a large portion of North Jersey suggesting that there is one or several positive cases in the region, health officials said March 26.
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Measles found in NJ wastewater. What does that mean for residents?
The measles virus was detected in a sample of wastewater taken at a treatment plant that serves a large portion of North Jersey.
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2026/03/27/measles-in-nj-detected-in-wastewater-sample-whats-next/89342350007/
about 1 month ago
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