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by Elgina - July 14, 2011 - 0 comments

NJ transit continues to stick to its decision of not hiking the fares for three consecutive years, but the poorer customer-feedback could be a cause of concern for the authorities, say industrial analysts.

by Elgina - July 13, 2011 - 0 comments

A three-judge panel today delivered its judgment which turned down to re-register over 12,000 cases into the state Family Care program. The litigants are most likely to appeal at the Supreme Court, confirms reports.

by Kelvin Roger - July 7, 2011 - 0 comments

State of New Jersey's two colleges, namely Essex College and Kean University are at the risk of losing their accreditation as they have reportedly failed to measure students’ progress along with their own institutional effectiveness.

by Kelvin Roger - July 5, 2011 - 0 comments

To celebrate the biggest weekend of the year, people gathered on New Jersey shores in thousands on July 4, marking the Independence occasion with their families and friends.

by Anter Prakash Singh - June 11, 2011 - 0 comments

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced a pilot program Thursday that will allow private companies play an important role in public education. He said that companies can start running some of the public schools that are not doing well.

by Anter Prakash Singh - May 11, 2011 - 0 comments

Schools in U.S. are under pressure to offer healthier food options to children. The latest is the concern over flavored milk, due to the corn syrup containing high- fructose in it.

by Lisa Brown - April 18, 2011 - 0 comments

The varying weather patterns and a significant dip in worldwide production has led to a 10-15 cent rise in the price of coffee per cup at national chains and boutique cafes, finds a report.

by Lisa Brown - April 3, 2011 - 0 comments

Regular gasoline price in Richmond has reached as high as $3.50 a gallon, with very less chances of lowering down in near future, says a report.

by Lisa Brown - March 31, 2011 - 0 comments

A resident of Hunterdon County is healthier than someone living in Cumberland County, says the report of a statewide health checkup.

by Anter Prakash Singh - March 30, 2011 - 0 comments

The Newark Liberty International Airport is all set for upgrades before the 2014 Super Bowl, to be held at the New Meadowlands Stadium, in East Rutherford.

by Lisa Brown - March 26, 2011 - 0 comments

According to a report released by the state Department of Labor, the rate of unemployment in New Jersey went up to 9.2 percent last month as the booming employment prospects have made the "discouraged workers" to look for jobs once again, increasing the list of unemployed.

by Lisa Brown - March 26, 2011 - 0 comments

The Newark Public School district is planning to terminate approximately 400 employees including 150 teachers, to close a large gap of $75 million in its budget, announces the business administrator of the district at Central High School.

by Lisa Brown - March 24, 2011 - 0 comments

According to a new statistics, the homeless population of New Jersey has increased 6.6 percent, over the span of two years.

by Lisa Brown - March 24, 2011 - 0 comments

Thousands of people in New Jersey were pushed below the poverty threshold because of the 2009 Recession, and this caused the poverty rate of the state to rise sharply to the highest, for the first time since 2002, says a report.