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Payback Time? NJ Lawmaker's Proposal Before Utility Bills Skyrocket

With massive electric rate hikes less than three months away, a New Jersey senator is pushing his idea to help people pay their bills.

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Need affordable housing? Here's how the laws work in New Jersey

After decades of slow progress in building up New Jersey's inventory of affordable housing following the landmark 1975 Mount Laurel decision, a year-old law designed to speed the process along is leading to lawsuits from both towns and builders.

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NJ legislation that preempts local zoning for shopping malls, office parks moves out of Senate committee

State legislation that would override municipal zoning law to encourage redevelopment of "stranded" office parks and shopping malls was unanimously advanced Monday by the state Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

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Senate panel advances housing bills despite concern over loss of local control

A Senate panel approved a raft of bills Monday meant to spur real estate development, though municipal officials warned the package would reduce local control of housing policy.

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How a library café in N.J. is changing lives for disabled students

A $1.4 million state grant is funding a new café service at the Burlington County Library in Westampton, where students with disabilities are learning workplace skills.

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Readmitting Higher Ed Students Who Withdrew Due to Military Service

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation requiring New Jersey’s public universities and colleges to readmit students whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service. 

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Burlington County Celebrates Grand Opening of New Community Blend at Bestseller’s Café

Burlington County Library patrons can now enjoy beverages, light fare, and other snacks with their reading materials courtesy of a unique new café that’s enhancing the library and giving students with disabilities opportunities for work experience.

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Burlington County Farmers Market Begins 2025 Season This Saturday

New Jersey’s favorite farmers market is back in season.

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BCIT marks finish of upgrades at Medford campus

Improvements at the school include upgraded welding and HVAC shops and new video game design lab

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Singleton's “Public Utility Fair Profit Act" Aims to Address Recent Rising Costs

TRENTON, NJ — New legislation introduced this week aims to address recent rising utility costs.

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