Kean University is the first New Jersey university to offer a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence. The new program will launch this autumn as part of the university’s commitment to prepare students for the fast-growing AI industry. Kean President Lamont O. Repollet announced the announcement at his annual opening address at the Union County campus,…
Stevens Institute of Technology, a prestigious private university in Hoboken, lay off 45 employees due to financial challenges from fewer international students. The decision has alarmed the campus community, especially given changing government restrictions on international enrollment. Layoffs occurred quickly, with some employees receiving only a day’s notice, according to sources. The surprise revelation brought…
Independent voters may be most critical in New Jersey’s high-stakes governor’s race this November, according to a new statewide survey. The study shows huge divisions over former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement, but Republican Jack Ciattarelli is gaining ground against Democratic Mikie Sherrill with uncertain independents. A Rutgers-Eagleton poll indicated that both…
The family of a South Jersey transit worker who died in a train accident lost when a federal appeals court ruled that PATCO is not a railroad. The family cannot use a vital federal railroad worker statute to pursue their claim. At PATCO’s Lindenwold Yard in July 2020, 76-year-old technician John Schroeder was crushed between…
A year has passed since NHL sensation Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew died in a Salem County, New Jersey, accident. On the evening of August 29, 2024, the brothers were hit and killed while biking, shocking the hockey community and their family and village. As the bereaved family preserves their memory, Sean M….
Disney World vacation planning is fun and full of options. From hotel choice to season, anything can effect your trip. Park-hopper tickets are debated by many holidaymakers. This option may seem like another add-on, but it can revolutionize your park tour and vacation planning. Park hopper tickets let guests visit various Disney World theme parks…
CVS Pharmacy says revised COVID-19 vaccines will be available without a prescription in New Jersey, even as it restricts access in other states. The decision comes as the nation prepares for respiratory virus season and government vaccine policy discussions continue. Companies said the restrictions are due to state laws on when and how pharmacies can…
New Jersey Shore police are investigating a road-rage attack that seriously injured a cyclist. On Thursday afternoon in Belmar, a driver and a cyclist argued and got violent. Officials reported that 12th Avenue and D Street were policed after the encounter. Officers found the motorcyclist with severe head and face injuries. After the attack, physicians…
A bold declaration regarding America’s political destiny by conservative activist and Trump loyalist Charlie Kirk sparked online debate. Kirk stated that conservatives in the US are having more children than progressives, a pattern he believes will impact the country’s demography and politics for years to come due to dropping fertility rates worldwide. New data showed…
Newark Liberty International Airport was in the limelight Thursday after Labor Day weekend travel problems. Unexpected equipment difficulties caused airport delays during summer’s peak travel times, aggravating travelers. The FAA said arrival and departure radio frequencies were malfunctioning, preventing early flights. The ground stop was lifted about midday, but operations continued. However, delays kept travelers…
