Tuesday, January 15, 2013
While not part of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Morristown area mayors support its mission and message.
Something must be done about gun violence. That was both the message from both Morristown area leaders, as well as those gathered Monday in Cranford for a Mayors Against Illegal Guns advocacy group rally. Cranford wasn't the only town where officials from the advocacy group Mayors Against Illegal Guns were gathered. From Vermont to New Mexico, members of the 800-strong coalition of elected officials voiced their frustration to Washington and pushed legislators to support laws that ban violent assault weapons, makes gun trafficking a federal crime and increases the background checks on potential gun owners. "It has nothing to do with the Second Amendment, it's about gun violence," said former N.J. Gov. Jim Florio, who joined the group of …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in the Morristown area than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Morristown area-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in New Jersey, activity is considered high now, while it was considered low at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. Still, take comfort in knowing this still is not the worst recent year—that honor goes to 2009-10, when flu activity was rated "intense," according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in the Morristown area that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): Rite-Aid, South Street, Morristown Walgreen's, South Street…
Friday, November 23, 2012
Find deals on Twitter and Instagram via our Black Friday New Jersey hashtag #bfnj
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Friday, November 23, 2012
On Thanksgiving, timing is everything — proper coordination between bird, beans and stuffing can be the difference between the perfect stress-free meal with loved ones or a complete kitchen catastrophe. On Black Friday, getting on the right line at just the right time might save you hours and help you snag that perfect gift at a once-in-a-lifetime price. Patch is here to turn that dream into a reality and make smart shopping on Black Friday ridiculously easy. Find us on Instagram and Twitter and connect with us and local readers via our Black Friday New Jersey hashtag #bfnj. We'll be sharing up-to-the-minute deals, 140-character anecdotes, and photos and video from the front lines of consumerism. Show us those long lines, share your …
Monday, November 5, 2012
State has given its electoral votes to a Democrat in the last five elections.
If history is any indication, Barack Obama should have no problem winning New Jersey's 14 electoral votes in his quest for re-election on Tuesday. In the past four presidential elections, the Republican candidate has never been within 240,000 votes, and only once did a candidate get within 500,000 of his Democratic opponent. A look at statistics kept by the state shows that in the last four elections, incumbent president George W. Bush was the closest at picking up the NJ's nod, still losing to John Kerry by more than 240,000 votes. The biggest winner among the Democratic candidates in that span was incumbent Barack Obama, who won the state by more than 600,000 votes in 2008. The closest vote in 20 years came in 1992, when Bill Clinton …
Friday, November 2, 2012
The weekend will be mostly cloudy with highs in the 50s.
Residents in New Jersey and New York can breathe a sigh of relief this weekend, as power restoration continues following Hurricane Sandy. The National Weather Service says some areas will experience colder temperatures, but no severe weather or flooding is expected. According to the forecast, scattered precipitation is possible in the interior northeast, eastern Great Lakes and central Appalachians. Rain and light snow could fall due to a cooler air mass, the weather service said. Any wintry precipitation should be less than two inches. Expect lows in the 30s, with temperatures climbing into the 40s and 50s throughout the weekend. In the event of any significant rainfall, you can watch flood gauges in the area.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Here's how to get it done on time.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Are you planning on voting on Nov. 6 but have not registered yet? You're almost out of time. The general election may not be until next month, but registration must be received in New Jersey by at least 21 days before the election. That means the deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 16. Well, that snuck up fast. Those who haven't registered yet can head to register online before the deadline at rockthevote.com. Those in the military and overseas can visit the website of the Federal Voting Assistance program to get started.
Friday, September 21, 2012
What's your take? One state resident is refusing to frown, even after walking out of the MVC.
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Friday, September 21, 2012
New Jersey drivers may think that it's on the roadways where no smiles exist when it comes to driving. In fact, it's on your license that you actually can't show your pearly whites. Or at least in a manner the state Motor Vehicle Commission deems too extreme. According to a report on Philly.com, a Sicklerville resident did not take kindly when she found out about the law, opting at first to walk out of the facility she was renewing her license at. The law has actually been around since January. According to the report, it was put into place because of new face recognition software the state has implemented. The software can recognize licenses with identical faces, but with different names, helping to flag those attempting to commit fraud. …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The Garden State has one of the lowest adult obesity rates in the country, according to an annual study, but the future is uncertain.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
New Jersey's government spending may be out of control, but its waistline isn't—at least, not for now. The Garden State is among the fittest places in America, according to an annual report released Tuesday. New Jersey's adult obesity rate of 23.7 percent–on par with the national average–tied with the District of Columbia for 47th place in the study by the nonprofit Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. However, the report warned that if obesity rates continue on their current trajectories, by 2030, the obesity rate in New Jersey could reach 48.6 percent, more than double its current rate. Mississippi's adult obesity rate of 34.9 percent is the highest in the country, according to the study. The report …
Those who haven't yet can do so by Oct. 16. Here are some resources.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The general election may not be until Nov. 6, but those who want to make their voices heard and haven't registered yet have even less time to make sure they can hit the polls. Registration must be received in New Jersey by at least 21 days before the election. That means that the deadline is Oct. 16. Those who haven't registered yet can head to register online before the deadline at rockthevote.com. Those in the military and overseas can visit the website of the Federal Voting Assistance program to get started.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan selected as GOP nominee, while NJ governor may serve as convention keynote speaker.
After months of rumors that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie would be tapped as the GOP vice president nomineee, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney instead chose Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan on Saturday for the spot. Christie may now have the opportunity to serve as the GOP convention's keynote speaker later this month in Tampa, Fla. Being named the keynote speaker could open the door for Christie to run in 2016 and still allow him to serve a second term as governor. “With Paul Ryan on the ticket, this is a team that understands the economic stagnation our country has been facing the last four years and the urgency with which we need to change course," Christed said in a prepared statement Saturday afternoon. "The Romney-Ryan team is uniquely …
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