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(CNBNewsnet)(December 14, 2018)--Many college students and institutions are aware of the importance of personal safety and self-defense, but not everyone knows the best ways to defend yourself. From keeping yourself prepared when out alone to knowing how to defend yourself and what to use, these rules will help in any... Read more →

Lawmakers said their two-hour session in Trenton on Thursday over the minimum wage bill was productive: the Democratic-led legislature is inching closer to a compromise with Gov. Phil Murphy. According to anonymous sources familiar with the positions of Sen. President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, the vote on... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file TRENTON - The dedicated service and sacrifices of America's troops and veterans will be commemorated on Sunday, Dec. 16 with the annual Soldiers' Christmas program at Fort Mott State Park in Salem County and the placement of wreaths at a nearby national cemetery, New Jersey Department of... Read more →

Students of Saint Peter School, Merchantville, show off their purple rubber bracelets, an Advent gift from principal Joseph Saffioti to help them remember to pray and be thankful. Throughout South Jersey Catholic Schools, communities are preparing for Christ’s birth by serving others with food, warm clothes and other necessities, toys... Read more →

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA --Dedicated volunteers from Bucks County will host the fifth annual Children’s Christmas Brunch for more than 120 young children and their families, most of whom are served by the Bucks County Family Service Center. The Bucks County Family Service Center is a ministry of Catholic Social Services... Read more →

BOSTON, MA (12/14/2018)-- Allison MacLean of Bellmawr, New Jersey was recently selected by Emerson College for induction into the College's Purple Key Leadership Society for the 2018-19 academic year. MacLean, a Stage and Production Mngmnt major, was one of 34 selected to be inducted in the society. There were 945... Read more →

By Nick Corasaniti TRENTON NJ (December 13,2018)--Legislative power brokers across the country have long designed district lines in back-room deals that entrenched their control for years, if not decades. But now, Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are carrying out a power grab in an unusually public fashion: They are seeking... Read more →

Strengthen Work Underway in Philadelphia’s Public Schools Posted on December 13, 2018 PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today released its list of schools that qualify for additional support under the state’s new school accountability framework. The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) has 43 schools identified for Comprehensive... Read more →

Dolores M. Giannetti (nee McBride), on December 13, 2018, of Laurel Springs; formerly of Bellmawr. Age 77. Beloved wife of Romeo. Devoted mother of René Gicking- Krohn (Jerry) and George Gicking Jr (Margaret). Loving grandmother of Brittany (Christopher), Tyler, Holly, and Corey. Great grandmother of one and loving sister of... Read more →

KUTZTOWN, PA (12/13/2018)-- More than 170 Kutztown University students have been inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) as part of the December 2018 class. The NSLS is the nation's largest leadership honor society. Students are selected by their college for membership based on either academic standing... Read more →

By Keith Lockwood Maryland Department of Natural Resources December 12, 2018 This will be our last fishing report for 2018, but we will return in mid-January with a report on winter fishing activities and some news about upcoming outdoor shows. The 2018 striped bass season closes Dec. 15. The season... Read more →

Philadelphia Dips Are Now Available at Retailers Nationwide Business Wire photo PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Americans agree that double dipping is one of the biggest party fouls, but a recent survey revealed that 1 in 4 guests are secretly double dipping anyway.* Philadelphia, the brand known for its high-quality cream cheese... Read more →

USING VOLKSWAGEN FUNDS (December 13, 2018)(CNBNewsnet) TRENTON - The Department of Environmental Protection today announced its spending plan and will begin evaluating projects to improve New Jersey's air quality using the state's allocation from the national Volkswagen settlement. The state has received $72.2 million as its share of federal actions... Read more →

New Sites in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, California Apple employees in New York celebrate the launch of iPhone XS on September 21, 2018. (Photo: Business Wire) CUPERTINO, Calif. & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(December 13, 2018)--Apple® today announced a major expansion of its operations in Austin, including an investment of... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ--Today, December 12, 2018, Andre Wesley, 32, of Willingboro, was sentenced to 70 years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Judge Gwendolyn Blue of the New Jersey Superior Court. Wesley is required to serve at least 59 years and 6 months of his sentence before he... Read more →

Lawrenceville,New Jersey (PR MediaRelease) December 13, 2018 MDAdvantage Insurance Company, a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance, today announced the 2019 EJI Excellence in Medicine award recipients. Honoring New Jersey healthcare providers, the Excellence in Medicine Awards are considered to be the highest honors presented to New Jersey’s medical... Read more →

JERMAINE BROWN Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida End of Watch Wednesday, December 12, 2018 DORAL, FLORIDA (December 13,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Police Officer Jermaine Brown was killed in an ATV crash while conducting an enforcement detail as the result of community complaints of illegal activity along a canal path. He was responding to assist other... Read more →

East Stroudsburg University to Graduate 472 Students at Winter Commencement Exercises EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (12/13/2018)-- A total of 472 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at the Winter Commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 15 at 9:45 a.m. in Koehler Fieldhouse. There will be 422 bachelor's degrees,... Read more →

Partnering with Appel Farm Arts and Music Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), community member Elizabeth Ranson and her son Trenton Fischer raised $900 dollars to donate duffel bags for foster children in South Jersey. The average foster child moves seven times before the age of 18. Many of... Read more →