Workers deconstructing a Morristown, New Jersey hospital found an artifact that links the city’s medical system to its history. Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute’s Mount Kemble complex’s crumbling façade was destroyed, revealing a century-old commemorative stone beneath the entrance floor. The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth placed the slab when All Souls Hospital opened in 1893,…
High waves and tides have closed major New Jersey coastal roadways, and meteorologists forecast the worst nor’easter flooding on Monday afternoon. High tides could flood highways and neighborhoods, say officials. Floodwaters closed all Egg Harbor Township Black Horse Pike (U.S. 40) lanes west of the Atlantic City Expressway. Between Illinois Avenue in Absecon and Indiana…
A new Reuters/Ipsos survey finds that while the U.S. government shutdown continues, most Americans blame Republicans, Democrats, and President Donald Trump. The findings show widespread dissatisfaction with protracted negotiations and uncertain government funding prospects. The poll of 1,154 respondents found that 67 percent found Republicans “at least a fair amount” responsible for the closure and…
Drivers should be concerned that over 90% of New Jersey vehicle insurance providers have raised their premiums this year. State authorities indicate that 69 of 77 insurers have received higher rates, indicating market pressure to absorb rising expenses. An insurer targeting wealthy consumers requested a nearly 39 percent rate hike and was allowed for 30…
President Trump labeled the Israel-Gaza accord a “first phase,” suggesting a long-term peace is far off. The plan does not address Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, or Gaza governance. Trump hails this a diplomatic accomplishment, but skeptics believe it may be fragile and incomplete. The federal government is partially closed in Washington. The standoff hinders…
People usually think of cheap flats in dense buildings when they hear “affordable housing.” Forests, pure water, and clean air come to mind when they hear “clean environment.” Unfortunately, these two ideals are typically presented as conflicting forces, as if society must choose one. But competition shouldn’t be required. Safe, stable housing and a healthy…
New Jersey saw a strong nor’easter early Sunday. Due to severe rain and high gusts, many lost electricity. Expect worsening tonight and Monday. Winds over 60 mph may flood the beach. By Sunday morning, approximately 7,000 homes and businesses in many utility service areas were without power. The Jersey Shore and surrounding rural communities have…
As federal spending teeters and political divides in Washington grow, New Jersey consumers’ health care premiums may rise sharply. The delays in funding crucial legislation are affecting hospitals, clinics, and individual insurance coverage. Federal appropriations stalemate is the main issue. Health care subsidies, especially for low-income people, delay or shut down when budget windows end…
At a recent Cabinet meeting, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. again stated that Tylenol, or acetaminophen, may cause autism, especially in infants after circumcision or during pregnancy. His and President Donald Trump’s comments startled medical experts, who believe they lack evidence. Kennedy informed the Cabinet that two studies demonstrate early circumcision…
An early Saturday morning automobile crash on New Jersey’s Interstate 295 killed a mid-40s man. Police said the Camden man died after his car hit a parked car, entered vegetation, and caught fire off the roadway. State police say the driver lost control of his car at mile marker 9.4 in Logan Township while going…
