A pharmaceuticals company’s safety problems in New Jersey have led to the loss of 146 jobs. The company laid off workers weeks after federal regulators told them to stop selling the medicine in the U.S., which worried patients and doctors. Intercept Pharmaceuticals, which is based in Morristown, said in a state filing that layoffs will…
A former New Jersey girl sued her high school teacher for sexually assaulting her for years, stating that his school district-employed family knew but did nothing. A mid-20s victim claims she was abused as a Red Bank Regional High School sophomore in 2015. She alleges English teacher Michael Canning lied and raped her. Canning’s sexual…
Criminal background checks for vulnerable New Jersey nursing home caregivers were found to be inadequate by a federal probe. The findings raise serious resident safety concerns and highlight long-term care government oversight deficiencies. The Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determined that most nursing homes violated federal laws…
In response to concerns about unlawful behavior behind respectable shops, a Somerset County, New Jersey township has tightened massage parlor and related business laws. Local officials claim the reforms will increase transparency, public safety, and prevent businesses from being used for prostitution. The Bridgewater Township Council approved a revised law to improve regulation of massage…
Police say two armed people stole a car from a Seton Hall University employee in South Orange early Tuesday morning. The victim was stunned but unharmed by the brief assault around morning, according to police. Law enforcement stated a Seton Hall employee arrived in a parking area near Human Resources around 7:20 a.m. As they…
The largest public school system in New Jersey has banned student smartphone use in classrooms and on school buses, marking a major shift in student technology use. The Toms River Regional Board of Education overwhelmingly approved the new rule banning personal electronic device use during school hours. Students must respect the rules on school buses…
An Ocean City McDonald’s shuttered after nearly 50 years in the Jersey Shore’s busiest town. Residents, seasonal workers, and coastal tourists frequented the 47-year-old restaurant at 900 West Avenue near 9th Street. Visitors to Ocean City’s downtown business district were surprised when the restaurant shuttered unexpectedly over the weekend. Owner thanked diners for decades of…
New Jersey has reduced student cellphone use by financing school districts with stricter classroom rules. Under a new statewide initiative, public and charter schools in all 21 counties are receiving money to ban cellphones full-day for middle and high school students. The state’s new Phone-Free Schools Grant Program sponsors the project to reduce classroom distractions…
After the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved a long-term financial plan with higher tolls and taxes, New Jersey and New York vehicles and commuters will pay more to use major bridges, tunnels, and transit systems Port Authority commissioners massively adopted a $10 billion operational budget and a $45 billion 10-year capital…
Holidays at one of the nation’s busiest airports may be stressful. Long flights, busy terminals, rental vehicle waits, and tight schedules fatigue travelers before they arrive. A band of loving dogs whose primary mission was to comfort Newark Liberty International Airport customers brought an unexpected moment of calm this year. Little but significant stress reduction…
