Actress and Toms River Native Piper Perabo Joining School Funding
The school district in Toms River is mounting a huge protest to raise awareness about massive state funding cuts it's facing, and actress Piper Perabo is showing her support.
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NJ spends lots on education (don't be too surprised), study finds
New Jersey spends roughly $19,000 per student for child education.
We’re addicted to our phones. That helps online predators, cops say
The Head of the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children task force believes dopamine dependence is playing a role.
NJ may soon allow alcohol to be sold at small local theaters
Under current New Jersey law, local theaters can only apply for a liquor license if they have seating for at least 1,000 audience members.
After suicides, Rowan puts fences at garage where students fell and died
A meeting Monday continues a discussion started last Thursday after a student fell and survived.
NJ weather: Rain showers Friday, then chilly and dry this weekend
Friday afternoon's rain won't amount to much, but the subsequent cold front will open the door to another December cooldown for New Jersey.
NJ consumers spend more on holiday gifts than most — survey
It's because we’re a high income, high cost of living state.
Ban advances on plastic bags, Styrofoam in NJ – paper bags, too
Plastic straws would survive, though only available by request. Supermarkets would be required for to give out reusable bags for free for two months.
Volunteering vs. donations — How NJ compares among states
When it comes to charity, people in New Jersey don't have a lot of time to volunteer, but they give more money, says WalletHub.
Missing Bridgeton Girl's Mother to Appear on Dr. Phil Friday
Almost three months after 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez vanished from a Bridgeton playground, the missing girl’s story will be featured on Dr. Phil on Friday.