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It’s Primary Election Day in New Jersey

CBS Philly has the rundown of today’s big races in the New Jersey primary:

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Report: Chris Christie Dropped 85 Pounds

Politico says its weight-loss experts estimate Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has lost 85 pounds since bariatric surgery last year.

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New Jersey Pride Breaks Records, Likely Foreshadows a Massive Celebration in Philly

If this weekend’s Pride celebration in Asbury Park, New Jersey is any indication, we can expect a hell of a turnout when Philly’s festivities roll out […]

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Report: Much of South Jersey Town’s Residents Got Sick After Train Derailment

A new report form the New Jersey Department of Health says that most of the town of Paulsboro, New Jersey, was sickened by a train […]

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Backroad Stops on Your Way to the Shore

There’s something special about the stops we make when going to the beach. Jose Garces composed a single course of the Volvér menu around that concept: the KFS, or Kentucky Fried Squab, […]

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Cape May County Zoo Euthanizes Lion

The Cape May County Zoo announced that it has euthanized Brutu, a 16-year-old lion that first came to the zoo in 2002. The Press of […]

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Sixers May Open Practice Facility on Camden Waterfront

The Philadelphia 76ers may build a practice facility and administrative headquarters on the Camden waterfront, the Inquirer’s Julia Terruso said. The facility would be near […]

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Will New Jersey Have Two Valentine’s Days?

“Democratic New Jersey Assemblyman John McKeon wants Gov. Chris Christie to spread the love by declaring a double Valentine’s Day in the Garden State this […]

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Christie Signs Bill Opening Adoption Records

“New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie plans to sign a bill that would allow access to birth records for people adopted in the state,” AP reports. “Birth parents […]

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New Jersey/Center City Commute to Be Hellish All Summer

Commute between Center City Philadelphia and New Jersey? Starting next week, your trip over the Ben Franklin Bridge is going to suck, reports KYW 1060’s Mike […]

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Christie Cuts Pension Payment, Sets Up Battle With Legislature and Unions

“Facing yet another budget shortfall, Gov. Chris Christie yesterday said he would slash pension payments by $2.4 billion, abandoning the pension-funding plan that was the […]

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N.J. Sierra Club Calls Christie Pinelands Commission Moves a ‘Purge’

Chris Christie has nominated two new members to the Pinelands Commission, replacing two who voted against allowing a Christie-supported pipeline to cut through the Pinelands. […]

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Christie Legal Bill Climbs Over $3 Million

“Private lawyers hired by Gov. Chris Christie’s office after the George Washington Bridge scandal erupted are on pace to bill taxpayers roughly $3 million for […]

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N.J. Animal Rescuer Charged with Hoarding Dead Birds

New Jersey animal rescuer Gretchen Rell, an Ocean Township resident who volunteered at the Monmouth County SPCA, has been charged with animal cruelty. Philly.com’s Alex […]

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Christie Considers Gun Bill, Presidential Aspirations

Conservative activists across the country are watching to see if N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will sign or veto a bill that reduces the allowable size […]