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Agenda: PARCC “Cut Scores” and Teacher-Training Changes Will Top a Busy Day
State Board to hear recommendations on passing grades for PARCC exams, along with new rules for student teaching and ‘alternate route’
Whelan calls for regulation of daily fantasy sports
State Sen. Jim Whelan (D-Northfield) has informed the state Division of Gaming Enforcement that he plans on introducing legislation that would call for the agency to regulate and oversee daily fantasy sports in New Jersey.
Free legal services available in Burlington City on Friday
BURLINGTON CITY — The Burlington County Bar Association is offering free legal services to county residents from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Herman T. Costello Lyceum Hall at 432 High St. and SisterHood Inc. at 132-136 E. Broad St.
Update: How state's hospitals fared in Leapfrog safety scores
The report cards are in and will certainly raise some eyebrows around the state, but the final result is that all of New Jersey's hospitals passed with a “C” or better.
Christie signs Stolen Valor Act into law
TRENTON — People convicted of impersonating a veteran or military service member to receive benefits or other financial gains will face a tougher penalty under legislation signed into law Monday.
Obama’s Call for Less Testing May Not Change Much in New Jersey Schools
President’s statement offers suggestions, not mandates – and state’s new PARCC tests already take less time than proposed
Community airs issues at Palmyra 'town hall'; police vow to continue outreach
In a town hall meeting moderated by the Southern Burlington County chapter of the NAACP on Wednesday night, residents peppered members of the department on some of the tactics deployed in the community.
Community airs issues at Palmyra 'town hall'; police vow to continue outreach
PALMYRA — If perceptions are reality, the borough police appear to have a few issues to work out with some of their residents.
Nonprofit Initiative Offers Help to NJ Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Massachusetts-based lender assists working people who are struggling to keep homes saddled with ‘underwater’ mortgages