Multiple people were killed Friday night in a crash on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township, police said.
Egg Harbor Police Captain Cherie Burgan told NJ Advance Media she did not have other details about the crash as of 10:40 p.m.
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Morris County has been ranked once more because the No. 1 healthiest county in New Jersey in an annual, nationwide examine launched this week by the College of Wisconsin Inhabitants Well being Institute and the Robert Wooden Johnson Basis.
“That is great and welcome information, and I believe we earned it. The report says Morris County ranked very properly on many components, comparable to an extended life-expectancy, excessive schooling ranges and alternatives for social associations, whereas having among the lowest charges in New Jersey of unemployment, violent crime and youngster poverty,” stated Tayfun Selen, Director of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners.
hThe “2022 County Well being Rankings,” a nationwide examine of counties in all 50 states, yearly locations Morris County on the prime of its checklist. Main group components examined within the examine are crime, schooling, atmosphere, monetary success, illness and mortality charges, life-style habits and the provision of dietary meals, medical care and alternatives to train.
“The County Well being Rankings mannequin illustrates a broad imaginative and prescient for well being. The mannequin exhibits that insurance policies and packages on the native, state, and federal ranges play an essential function in shaping well being components that in flip, affect a group’s well being outcomes. By implementing methods that focus on the precise well being challenges of a group, there is a chance to affect how lengthy and the way properly individuals reside,” the report notes.
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The Commissioners celebrated the report, including that the No. 1 rating is a product of many years of labor by dedicated public servants and residents all through the county.
“We’re naturally appreciative and pleased with this steady prime rating because the healthiest county in New Jersey. Most individuals who reside right here already know we’re one the most effective locations anyplace to work, increase a household and reside, and that didn’t occur by likelihood,” stated Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus. “Morris County can level to generations of residents who’ve labored and pursued alternatives for themselves and their youngsters by growing the standard of schooling, creating a robust financial system and employment alternatives, main New Jersey in open house preservation and with the primary county park system.”
The Board of County Commissioners cited a couple of current pursuits undertaken to keep up the general public well being, together with:
“We’re proud to be ranked primary within the state. When human providers, public well being and healthcare collaborate, there’s better alternative to establish and deal with social determinants of well being on the native stage, and promote well being fairness” stated Laura O’Reilly Stanzilis RN, Government Director of the North Jersey Well being Collaborative, who additionally sits on the Morris County Human Providers Advisory Council and works with space nonprofits.
The nationwide report concluded that such components as employment alternatives and ensuing earnings straight impacts the kind of well being components that led to Morris County’s prime rating. It additionally said that native, state and federal insurance policies and packages can have a serious influence on the general well being of a group.
“There’s a variety of insurance policies, packages, techniques, and environmental adjustments that may make a distinction regionally. Some interventions goal particular person behaviors, comparable to influencing dietary selections, train ranges, or alcohol consumption. Different methods attempt to sort out techniques and constructions, comparable to enhancing alternatives for schooling, stimulating financial growth, and growing neighborhood security,” the report states.
“Well being components signify issues that, if modified, can enhance size and high quality of life. They’re predictors of how wholesome our communities may be sooner or later. The 4 well being issue areas within the mannequin embrace Well being Behaviors, Medical Care, Social & Financial Elements, and Bodily Surroundings. Well being outcomes signify how wholesome a county is correct now. They mirror the bodily and psychological well-being of residents by way of measures representing the size and high quality of life sometimes skilled in the neighborhood,” the report states.
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) — All hail the Garden State! Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
The official New Jersey government social media accounts posted a video on Instagram, X and Facebook featuring the mascots that call New Jersey home, including the Princeton Tiger, Boomer from the Trenton Thunder, the Rutgers Scarlet Knight, and Buster from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy celebrated National New Jersey Day by having lunch with the couple who are in the process of eating at every diner in the state of New Jersey.
The Murphys sat down with Karri and Jon Ricklin at the New Monmouth Diner in Middletown Township on the 244th stop of their journey.
Beyond classic diners and iconic mascots, there are so many wonderful things to do and so many beautiful things to see in New Jersey.
You can celebrate the national holiday by walking the endless miles of beautiful beaches, popping out to witness the legendary nightlife of Atlantic City, or visiting locations from various famous television shows shot in New Jersey, like, “The Sopranos” and “Jersey Shore.”
Maybe you’ll stay local and enjoy a scoop of water ice and a breakfast sandwich with pork roll… or is it Taylor ham?
Regardless of what you decide to do, be sure to celebrate the third state to join the Union in honor of National New Jersey Day.
This story was written by CBS News Philadelphia intern, Ryan Avery.
There are locations throughout New Jersey that are the epitome of great history with landmarks that shaped the fabric of this country. New Jersey is also rich in culture, diversity and a less known but significant art scene.
Families are now looking more closely into choices that are rich in culture but not a burden on the budget. If you live in New Jersey your family time, date time or getaway time should be enjoying these offerings.
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The people at AirportParkingReservations.com compiled a ranking of the best places to go here in New Jersey for culture, art, and history. The data they collected was based on the number of museums, art galleries, landmarks, and libraries in each city in New Jersey. A ranking was assigned based on the number of culture destinations in each location.
Coming in at number 5 was Elizabeth, NJ with 2 museums, 1 art gallery, 6 libraries, and 1 landmark. Elizabeth drew a ranking of 20.6.
Coming in at number 4 was Camden with a ranking slightly over 23.
Trenton at number 3 had 7 museums but no art galleries and 3 landmarks which gave them a ranking of 37.5.
Number 2 Newark boasted 6 museums, 6 art galleries, a whopping 17 libraries and 6 landmarks. That impressive stat garnered Newark a culture ranking of 64.6.
Coming in with a ranking of 89.7, the number one destination for art galleries, libraries, landmarks, and museums is Jersey City! They have it all. With 5 Museums, 10 art galleries, 15 libraries and 8 landmarks
There are cost-efficient cultural destinations available throughout New Jersey. Take advantage of what we have here in New Jersey.
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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host Big Joe Henry. Any opinions expressed are Big Joe’s own.
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Multiple people were killed Friday night in a crash on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township, police said.
Egg Harbor Police Captain Cherie Burgan told NJ Advance Media she did not have other details about the crash as of 10:40 p.m.
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