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wrnjradio.com > new-jersey-tipping-average-falls-below-national-rate-according-to-wallethub

New Jersey tipping average falls below national rate, according to WalletHub

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (200+ words) NEW JERSEY — New Jersey customers leave an average tip of 18.7%, below the national average of 19.5%, according to tipping data highlighted by personal finance website WalletHub. The figures, based on first-quarter 2026 data from Toast, show how average tipping percentages vary across…...


wrnjradio.com > rep-tom-kean-jr-hosts-childhood-mental-health-roundtable-in-somerset-county

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. hosts childhood mental health roundtable in Somerset County

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (267+ words) BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7th District, recently hosted a community roundtable in Bridgewater to discuss childhood mental health and legislation aimed at improving mental health support for middle school students. The discussion, held last week…...


insidernj.com > press-release > no-kings-atlantic-city-south-jersey-communities-to-unite-to-activate-early-voting

NO KINGS ATLANTIC CITY: South Jersey Communities to Unite to Activate Early Voting

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (345+ words) The march will begin on Saturday, October 17th at 3:00 PM at Missouri Avenue and the Atlantic City Boardwalk, proceeding along the Boardwalk before exiting at Albany Avenue. Participants will then gather at O'Donnell Park at approximately 3:30 PM for a solidarity gathering…...


newjersey.news12.com > 10/12/2026 > what-you-need-to-know-bear-hunt-returns-with-tighter-rules-across-new-jersey > 2ewi5LX3VK9dnKVg33aNSW

What you need to know: Bear hunt returns with tighter rules across New Jersey

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (102+ words) Oct 12, 2026, 5:52 AM New Jersey's black bear hunt is back this week, but hunters will face stricter rules. Hunters must have permits for the zone where they're hunting and can hold up to two permits. However, they're only allowed to take…...


wrnjradio.com > hunterdon-county-commissioner-soloway-highlights-importance-of-local-agriculture-at-farm-bureau-event

Hunterdon County Commissioner Soloway highlights importance of local agriculture at Farm Bureau event

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (202+ words) CALIFON BOROUGH, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County Commissioner Susan J. Soloway attended the New Jersey Farm Bureau’s “Get to Know NJ Farm Bureau” event Monday, Oct. 5, at Pinnacle Farm in Califon, highlighting the importance of supporting local farmers and preserving the…...


nj1015.com > polite-rank-for-nj

This is how polite are we in New Jersey

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (287+ words) There was a study done on the most polite states in America, and you will probably not be surprised to learn that New Jersey did not do very well. The minute I heard there was a study done to name…...


hcamag.com > us > specialization > employment-law > new-jersey-bill-carves-out-contractor-path-for-creative-professionals > 592838

New Jersey bill carves out contractor path for creative professionals

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (422+ words) Puppeteers, magicians, and teaching artists could all qualify under the 10-factor test New Jersey may have just handed arts employers a way around one of the toughest contractor tests in the country. Senate Bill 4715, introduced on October 5, 2026, would let creative…...


wrnjradio.com > nj-republican-lawmakers-urge-gov-sherrill-to-opt-into-federal-education-tax-credit-program

NJ Republican lawmakers urge Gov. Sherrill to opt into federal education tax credit program

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (430+ words) NEW JERSEY — Three Republican state lawmakers are urging Gov. Mikie Sherrill to opt New Jersey into a federal education tax credit program, saying the state could miss out on an estimated $911 million in scholarship funding if it does not participate....


wrnjradio.com > state-sen-jon-bramnick-calls-for-statewide-e-bike-task-force-to-assist-nj-law-enforcement

State Sen. Jon Bramnick calls for statewide e-bike task force to assist NJ law enforcement

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (305+ words) TRENTON, N.J. — State Sen. Jon Bramnick is calling on the New Jersey attorney general to establish a statewide e-bike task force to help local law enforcement agencies enforce the state’s e-bike laws and address public safety concerns. Bramnick, a Republican who…...


wrnjradio.com > nj-launches-nuclear-nj-website-as-gov-sherrill-convenes-first-nuclear-task-force-meeting

NJ launches Nuclear NJ website as Gov. Sherrill convenes first Nuclear Task Force meeting

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (405+ words) TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey launched a new nuclear energy website Thursday as Gov. Mikie Sherrill convened the first meeting of the state’s Nuclear Task Force, part of the administration’s efforts to lay the groundwork for new nuclear generation in the state....