New Jerseyhealth officials reported another 1,394 COVID-19 cases and 13 confirmed deaths on Tuesday as hospitalization and positive test rates remain steady. The statewide rate of transmission was 0.89 on Tuesday, state health officials reported. A tra…
Dear Annie: Inspired by October
DEAR READERS: Just wanted to share some of my favorite October poems. Hope your fall is filled with pumpkin everything and lots of cozy sweaters. “October” by Robert Frost O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s w…
Get your head out of your app! Snarky overhead signs debut on N.J. roadways.
Get your head out of your app. Nice car, did it come with a turn signal? Hocus Pocus, drive with focus. Drivers who spotted those and other humorous safety message pop-up on overhead video signs on state highways may have been wondering what happened t…
N.J. mother charged in death of 2-year-old who ingested fentanyl, authorities say
A New Jersey mother has been charged with aggravated manslaughter weeks after her 2-year-old son ingested fentanyl and died, authorities said. Natalie M. Sabie, 34, of Lacey, was also charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child and …
Teacher sues N.J. Olympian for saying she pulled hijab off 7-year-old’s head
The New Jersey teacher who faced a criminal investigation after an Olympian repeated allegations she pulled a hijab off a child’s head has filed a lawsuit claiming the social media-fueled firestorm ruined her teaching career and led to threats on her l…
Pa. man charged in fatal N.J. crash was intoxicated, cops say
Authorities have charged a Pennsylvania man with vehicular homicide in connection with a June auto accident in Gloucester County. Connor P. Ruggieri, 22, of Newtown Square, was allegedly “under the influence of intoxicants” when he was involved in a th…
N.J. veterinarian treated dogs with cancer — then became a patient. Here’s what canines taught her.
Renée Alsarraf knows what people think: Her job must be sad. When they hear “veterinary oncologist,” they picture all the dogs the doctor can’t save. But Alsarraf also gets to see her patients live through more birthdays, holidays and family vacations,…
If my wife moves to Florida, will she have to pay taxes on her 401(k)?
Q. My wife and I have been New Jersey residents since 1991. We are upon the precipice of leaving the state for Florida. She has been retired now for 10 years and I am retiring in two years. If she goes to Florida and becomes a resident — after 183 days…
Today’s daily horoscope for Oct. 18, 2022
Venus and Mars Balancing Act Does the gift match with the appetites of its receiver? Does the pursuit warrant the energy with which it’s pursued? And what about the fight? Is it worthy of the victory prize? Venus in Libra and Mars in Gemini form an air…
Smoking caused fire that killed resident at senior housing building, cops say
Careless smoking caused a fire in a senior apartment building in Burlington City that claimed a man’s life Saturday, police said Monday. Brian Snively, 63, died at the scene of the 11:30 a.m fire in the J. Frank Budd apartments on East Pearl Street. Ci…