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4+ hour, 25+ min ago (327+ words) AARP just put out a ranking of the top 100 places in America that are the most livable for older Americans. New Jersey showed up in impressive numbers. Because they ranked areas by population categories, nine New Jersey towns appear on the list but also three New Jersey counties. Those fell in the category of 500,000+ population, so here a whole county could be considered the same as a major city. Before I give you which Jersey towns did so well, let me explain this isn't based on any one thing like most affordable. It's based on a number of factors like how walkable a town is, affordable housing, health, environmental, transportation, etc. Then metrics were assigned point values. Shannon Guzman, AARP director of housing and livable communities, says there is no such thing as a perfect community. "All of these communities…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago (175+ words) Updated on: December 15, 2025 / 1:26 PM EST / CBS New York New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed the state's next attorney general." Sherrill said Davenport is a "life-long public servant" with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor. Davenport previously worked as division counsel to New Jersey's division of the Drug Enforcement Administration." "I am thrilled that Jen Davenport will serve as New Jersey's next attorney general," Matt Platkin, the state's current attorney general,"wrote on social media. "Jen is, without question, one of the finest public servants I have ever known, and will do an extraordinary job as our state's chief law enforcement officer."" Platkin touted Davenport's "brilliance, steadfast commitment to pursuing justice, and unquestioned…...

13+ hour, 53+ min ago (167+ words) CHICAGO " In the postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Mary Kay Cabot Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down the Browns' 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears. They dive into the performance of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who had a rough outing with three interceptions after a standout game the previous week. They analyze the extenuating circumstances, including a depleted offensive line, key injuries and a critical dropped pass by Jerry Jeudy that resulted in an interception, questioning how the front office can properly evaluate him. The discussion then broadens to the team's overall execution, highlighting the chaotic nature of the game, repeated special teams blunders and procedural mistakes. This leads to a critical conversation about head coach Kevin Stefanski's job security and whether he is giving the front office reasons to make a change. The episode also…...

14+ hour, 53+ min ago (634+ words) Here's the stories you'll be talking about on the New Jersey 101.5 Morning Show on Monday: Here are a few "cool" facts and figures from snowfall data reported so far: " The biggest verifiable snowfall total I could find was 8.6 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer in Howell Township, Monmouth County. " The lowest snowfall in the state occurred around Cape May County, which did not start to see snowflakes stick until just before daybreak Sunday. The top total reported there was 0.3 inches " that is a coating of snow. An overnight freeze of snowy surfaces could cause a refreeze that leads to traffic issues Monday morning Temperatures that dropped on Sunday afternoon as the storm wrapped up will turn any snow on sidewalks and roads into sheets of ice, according to New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow. Some school districts could delay the start…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (514+ words) (By the way, if you haven't cleared that snow on your driveway or sidewalk yet, your window is rapidly closing. A hard freeze is ahead for New Jersey over the next 48 to 72 hours, which will turn that fluffy snow into solid ice. Bundle up!) Here are a few "cool" facts and figures from snowfall data reported so far: " The biggest verifiable snowfall total I could find was 8.6 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer in Howell Township, Monmouth County. " The lowest snowfall in the state occurred around Cape May County, which did not start to see snowflakes stick until just before daybreak Sunday. The top total reported there was 0.3 inches " that is a coating of snow. " Statewide, 13 of 21 counties had at least one report of 6+ inches of total snowfall. That is my threshold for a "major" winter weather event, verifying many of…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (194+ words) A fire broke out at a three-story townhome in North Bergen, New Jersey, on Boulevard East on Sunday. A third alarm response was called in from local fire departments. The blaze started in a first-floor garage and quickly spread, producing heavy smoke that could be seen from nearby streets. Firefighters rushed to the spot after the alarm, working to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring homes. Due to fire department activity, bus routes 84 and 89 are running on a detour between 79th Street and 75th Street, using 79th Street and Park Avenue. No information on injuries has been released so far. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. How Police Caught 'Person of Interest' in Brown University Shooting and What Guns Were Recovered US To Begin Social Media Screening of H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants From Today - What We Know Bondi…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (90+ words) A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $498,989 was sold at a ShopRite in Mercer County for Saturday night's lottery drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at the ShopRite of Lawrenceville at 3373 Brunswick Pike, New Jersey Lottery officials said Sunday. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 19, 23, 25 and 30. The Bullseye number was 30 and the XTRA multiplier was 3. The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot has now been won 62 times this year. The jackpot has been reset to $150,000 for Sunday night's drawing....

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (974+ words) Amanda Weber met her husband in the halls of Bonneville Elementary School when they were in fourth grade. Now her son is a second grader on the same campus. The east Orange County school, which opened in 1961, is a nostalgic fixture in her family's story. So when she learned at a district meeting last month that the school might close next year, she was angry and sad. She quickly started an online petition to "save our beloved Orlando elementary school," which had nearly 900 signatures by Friday afternoon. "They're choosing what they feel would be the best option for their budget or for themselves. They're not choosing us, and they're not fighting for us, and it's really disheartening." she said. Orange County Public Schools lost 5,539 students this year and district leaders are scrambling to handle the damage, considering the closure of…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (221+ words) Trenton, NJ " A fast-moving winter storm is expected to blanket much of central and southern New Jersey in snow overnight, with totals reaching up to five inches by Sunday morning. Forecasters warn that snowfall could be heavy at times before midnight as temperatures drop into the mid-20s. By daybreak, the storm is expected to taper off from west to east, leaving behind slick roads and dangerous travel conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed and use extra caution overnight as untreated roads become snow-covered and icy. The advisory also warns of slippery sidewalks and steps for anyone heading outdoors early Sunday. Storm timing and conditionsSnow will begin as a rain-and-snow mix this evening before changing to all snow after midnight. Heavier bursts are likely through the early morning hours, reducing visibility for drivers. Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are possible by sunrise,…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (428+ words) NHL News: New Jersey Devils face another setback as defenseman Simon Nemec is sidelined with an injury....