Happy #NationalWildlifeDay in the New Jersey #Pinelands! The event seeks to raise awareness of #endangered species and efforts to protect them. The 1.1-million-acre Pinelands National Reserve provides refuge for thousands of #animal species, including the ones below ...

Many NJ homeowners who were hit hard by Tropical Storm Ida are still feeling the burdens of the storm three years later. A bill that passed unanimously by the state Legislature could offer survivors some relief, but Gov. Murphy has yet to sign it into law. ow.ly/Efl550TeVB5

To honor Michael’s legacy, the Aron family is hosting a memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair. The service is open to all who knew him or whose lives he touched. ow.ly/GtNj50TeVp7

Happy Wading Bird Wednesday! Here are newly captured, long-distance views of a great #egret foraging in a bog at the Franklin Parker Preserve in the #NewJersey #Pinelands. #birds #bird #birdphoto

Oh sorry are we talking about NJ offering tax incentives to businesses in Camden again? Because this has gone really well in the past? And everyone has loved it? politico.com/states/new-jer…

Hospitals see increase in health impacts from childhood trauma COVID-19 pandemic coincided with more adult diagnoses related to such trauma, report shows Lilo Stainton NJ Spotlight News njspotlightnews.org/2024/09/new-re…

"It is our duty to prioritize the health & well-being of our communities. We cannot afford to wait for another crisis to reveal the deficiencies in our public health infrastructure." Vin Gopal Asw Shanique Speight Dr. Herb Conaway Sen Teresa Ruiz via NJ Spotlight News njspotlightnews.org/2024/09/nj-sta…

Speaking of #publichealth and public funding for it, from KFF Health News: kffhealthnews.org/news/article/p…

A 15% rate would represent a major win for large US corporations, but would also contribute to rising deficits. It would mean big companies pay far lower rates than smaller, privately-held businesses, where rates can be as high as 37%. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics

I covered them both for almost nine years. They will be missed. Condolences to their families.

Very good. Current lawmakers should do the same. You can still join the more than 2,200 other people who have already called for his resignation: actionnetwork.org/letters/stand-…

What we don't know is why. COVID pandemic seems likely, but it could also be better screening for #ACEs NJhospitals NJ Department of Children and Families

RT do not equal endorsements. But the "strong on policy and strong on civility" part is worth a listen.

This is really sad. As someone who was there that day - and breathing that air for weeks (although NOT 24/7) - we knew it wasn't good. And we knew those who said it was safe weren't telling the full story. But to still see deaths, so many years later? Painful.

JOB OPPORTUNITY - The #NewJersey Pinelands Commission, an independent state agency with regulatory jurisdiction over the 938,000-acre Pinelands Area, is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Specialist. Tap here for info and to apply: nj.gov/pinelands/abou…

Mindboggling: a potential strike, the first in nearly 50 years, could disrupt shipping along the entire East and Gulf coasts, shutting down #PANYNJ. And it's rooted in New Jersey; Lyndhurst and North Bergen to be exact. James M. O'Neill NorthJersey.com northjersey.com/story/news/tra…