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Hard Rock boss talks casino smoking ban with NJ Gov. Phil Murphy
The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about the “economic challenges” of banning smoking in casinos, which a bill pending in the state Legislature would do.
Philadelphia mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 11 wounded in downtown entertainment district
Authorities say gunfire killed three people and wounded at least 11 others in one of downtown Philadelphia's most popular entertainment districts late Saturday night.
Jury actually finds in favor of Amber Heard as well as Johnny Depp
The verdicts bring an end to a televised trial that Depp had hoped would help restore his reputation, though it turned into a spectacle of a vicious marriage.
A storm is keeping these Jersey Shore beaches closed through Memorial Day weekend
Local officials at some Jersey Shore towns say a storm earlier this month caused erosion that can't be repaired in time for Memorial Day weekend crowds.
21 killed in Texas school shooting, gunman dead; NJ lawmakers react
An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing 19 children and two teachers.
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
The FDA’s action Tuesday now opens a possible third shot to elementary-age kids, but it still requires approval from the CDC.
Parents scramble to find baby formula amid critical shortage
Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves.
NJ’s Rutgers U. Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer retires after 50 years
Rutgers University women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer announced her retirement on Saturday, April 30. The Hall of Fame coach led the Scarlett Knights.
NJ among 16 states suing to force US Postal Service to buy electric vehicles
NJ and 15 other states that want the U.S. Postal Service to buy electric-powered delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks.
Ocean City, NJ offshore wind farm hires firm to connect to power grid
Ocean Wind 1, the developers of a wind energy farm off the southern New Jersey coast, have hired two companies to connect the project to the electrical grid on land.
‘Free-speech absolutist’ Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion
Billionaire Elon Musk has reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion, the company said.
Gas prices back on the rise in NJ, around nation after brief dip
Gas prices in New Jersey are rising again after a brief dip last week. The cost of a gallon of regular on Friday, April 22, 2022, was $4.09.