Murphy Signs Law That Eliminates Skills Exam for NJ Teachers’ Certifications

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story: northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2023/11/28/nj-teacher-shortage-certification-skills-exam-ends-bill/71732949007/ New Jersey took steps Monday to address its ongoing teacher shortage. Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that is set to eliminate the skills test that is currently required for aspiring teaches to gain […]

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County Prosecutor’s Office Partners to Offer Continuing Medical Education Scholarships

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, Acting Gloucester County Prosecutor Christine Hoffman, and Salem County Prosecutor Kristin Telsey recently announced an initiative to fight the statewide opioid epidemic by teaming up with Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to provide scholarships for opioid prescribing education to healthcare providers within each of their counties. Each Prosecutor’s

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Cumberland County Resident Takes Top Prize in Statewide Photo Contest

Christy Gamber of Millville was picked as the overall winner of the 2023 #JerseyFreshApples social media photo contest run by the NJ Department of Agriculture. The winning photo featured a shot of her husband, Ryan, pulling a wagon with daughter Ella and son Jackson into the orchard at Hill Creek Farms in Mullica Hill in

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Santa’s Season

On a recent Sunday, I got to ride on Christmas itself. It’s called the Cape May Seashore Lines Santa Express and it’s been rolling the rails in southern New Jersey for 28 years, spreading its Christmas spirit to appreciative riders, young and old alike. “Welcome aboard; watch your step, please; are you ready to see

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Buena Historical Society Christmas/Anniversary Dinner Party To Honor Three

The Buena Historical Society’s 26th annual Christmas/Anniversary Dinner Party is set for Thursday, December 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Martins Catering (311 S. Harding Hwy., Landisville). Each year, the Society recognizes individuals who have had a significant impact on the community. This year’s recipients are Albert DeStefano, Landisville; Daniel Falasca, Sr., Buena; and Bill

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Millville High Students Chosen To Attend State Leadership Seminar

Millville High School students Stefani Frazier, Jade McDowell, and Tyzhon Powell will serve as the 2024 representatives at the New Jersey Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) program. As the school and district representatives, the students will spend a weekend at Drew University in June with other sophomores from all over New Jersey by participating in

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In Bridgeton, This Weekend

This weekend, on Saturday, December 2, from 3 to 7 p.m., you may celebrate the holidays in Downtown Historic Bridgeton by attending the Bridgeton Holiday House Tour. There will be more than 20 historic homes and buildings on the tour, many featuring their own individual entertainment, including displays, music, food and drinks. Pre-order $20 tickets

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