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phillyvoice.com > flu-cases-2025-pennsylvania-new-jersey

Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (404+ words) Seasonal respiratory illnesses, particularly the flu, are climbing in the United States. The CDC expects the trend to continue through the holidays. Flu cases are rising across the country, and only expected to climb as families travel and gather for…...

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phillyvoice.com > new-jersey-amazon-lawsuit-flex-delivery-drivers

New Jersey sues Amazon for classifying its Flex delivery drivers as contractors

New Jersey sues Amazon for classifying its Flex delivery drivers as contractors2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (629+ words) The New Jersey Office of Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Amazon on Monday claiming the company is violating state labor laws by classifying its Flex delivery drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. New Jersey is the latest state…...

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phillyvoice.com > new-jersey-voter-registration-deadline-gubernatorial-election

New Jersey voters have until Tuesday to register for Nov. 4 election

New Jersey voters have until Tuesday to register for Nov. 4 election2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (300+ words) New Jerseyans looking to pick the state's next governor have until Tuesday to register in time to vote in this year's gubernatorial race. State residents who are U.S. Citizens can register to vote if they are not incarcerated and have lived…...

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phillyvoice.com > new-jersey-e-bike-regulations-fatal-crashes

After spate of e-bike deaths, NJ lawmakers propose restrictions and insurance requirements

After spate of e-bike deaths, NJ lawmakers propose restrictions and insurance requirements2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (475+ words) Tighter regulations for e-bikes could be coming to New Jersey after a series of fatal crashes across the state. Senate President Nicholas Scutari, D-Union, said he's worried that amid the skyrocketing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters that go at speeds…...

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phillyvoice.com > new-jersey-33rd-lawsuit-trump-crime-victim-funding

NJ joins another lawsuit against Trump administration, bringing tally to 33

NJ joins another lawsuit against Trump administration, bringing tally to 333+ mon, 4+ week ago  (492+ words) [Subscription Customers Only] Jul 13, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump on the pitch during the trophy presentation after the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. A lawsuit filed by a group of states Monday…...

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phillyvoice.com > new-jersey-governor-candidates-electric-rates-sherrill-ciattarelli

NJ governor hopefuls attack rising electric rates

NJ governor hopefuls attack rising electric rates3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (373+ words) New Jersey governor hopefuls both attacked rising electric rates with Mikie Sherrill, right, pledging to freeze utility bills and Jack Ciattarelli, left, blaming Democrats for rate spikes. The rising cost of electricity became a central focus of the governor's race…...

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phillyvoice.com > malaria-new-jersey-transmission-mosquitos

New Jersey may have its first locally transmitted malaria case since 1991

New Jersey may have its first locally transmitted malaria case since 19914+ mon, 3+ day ago  (372+ words) A case of malaria, a mosquito-borne illness, was detected in a New Jersey resident who had not traveled internationally. Investigators are still determining the resident contracted the disease, but it could be the first locally transmitted case since 1991. A New…...

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phillyvoice.com > new-jersey-oyster-shells-sea-level-rise-coastal-erosion-climate-change

Recycled oyster shells become climate warriors in Jersey Shore town's coastal defense

Recycled oyster shells become climate warriors in Jersey Shore town's coastal defense4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1087+ words) LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J.Every year, hungry restaurant patrons slurp down fat, juicy oysters, their greyish-white shells cast aside with little thought. But here on this picturesque barrier island, the crusty shells are a valuable commodity and are hauled away by…...

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phillyvoice.com > new-jersey-wildfire-smoke-health-impacts-pine-barrens-research

Pine Barrens fires highlight New Jersey's need to understand wildfire health risks

Pine Barrens fires highlight New Jersey's need to understand wildfire health risks6+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1195+ words) The Jones Road fire in New Jersey scorched 15,300 acres for nearly three weeks this spring. Its sickly orange haze vanished hours after the blaze was doused, but a stench from the blackened landscape, including parts of the Pine Barrens, lingered…...

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phillyvoice.com > new-jersey-governor-endorsements-primary-election-tuesday

From Trump to teachers unions: Who is backing New Jersey's governor candidates

From Trump to teachers unions: Who is backing New Jersey's governor candidates6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (895+ words) The 11 candidates running to become New Jersey's next governor have a head-spinning list of people endorsing them, everyone from union leaders to celebrities and powerful politicians to obscure municipal officials. While endorsements typically do little to change election outcomes, political…...