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Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year
Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year Stockton University has again been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America, earning four out of five stars for the fifth consecutive year. According to Stockton University, the 2026 list includes 735 schools nationwide selected from more than 2,400 institutions. Money does not use a single numerical ranking, instead assigning star ratings to colleges based on value, affordability, and measurable student outcomes. The annual rankings review 25 measures of educational quality, affordability, and alumni success, including graduation rates, tuition and fees, financial aid, studen…

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$7M Sale Of Jersey Shore Motel Will Create Housing For Homeless $7M Sale Of Jersey Shore Motel Will Create Housing For Homeless $7M Sale Of Jersey Shore Motel Will Create Housing For Homeless
$7M Sale Of Jersey Shore Motel Will Create Housing For Homeless A former Jersey Shore motel is getting a second life after selling for $7 million to a nonprofit that plans to turn it into transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness. The commercial property at 3324 Route 37 East in Toms River, formerly the Pelican Motel, has been purchased by Habcore Inc., a New Jersey-based nonprofit housing organization. Habcore plans to convert the property into transitional housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, expanding the organization's presence in Ocean County. The seller was represented by John Sica of Newmark Associates,…

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NJ Prep School Grad Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds NJ Prep School Grad Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds NJ Prep School Grad Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds
NJ Prep School Grad Eric Becker Heads To MLB, Drafted By Cincinnati Reds A Hudson Valley, NY native who attended a nearby high school in New Jersey is officially headed to professional baseball.  Eric Becker, a Suffern native and standout shortstop at the University of Virginia, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, Sports Illustrated reported.  Becker becomes one of the highest-drafted players to come out of the Cavaliers' program in recent years and joins a Reds organization that has selected several Virginia players over the past decade.  The 6-foot-3, left-h…

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Jalen Brunson Makes Special Visit To Atlantic County Restaurant Jalen Brunson Makes Special Visit To Atlantic County Restaurant Jalen Brunson Makes Special Visit To Atlantic County Restaurant
Jalen Brunson Makes Special Visit To Atlantic County Restaurant A restaurant in Margate that helps people with disabilities recently had a visit from Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who was named NBA Finals MVP in leading the New York Knicks to its first NBA Championship in 53 years, recently visited The Other Lucy Beach Grille in Margate. The restaurant employs people with disabilities, giving them skills and job training. And Brunson appeared to be a satisfied customer and helped lift people's spirits. "Your kindness and encouragement meant so much, especially to one student who truly needed a reason to smile," Lucy Paccione, the owner of the restaurant ,wro…

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Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges
Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges A former Bucknell University strength coach has been charged in connection with the hazing death of an 18-year-old freshman football recruit who collapsed during his first day of practice in Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Monday, July 6. Mark Kulbis, who served as Bucknell's strength and conditioning coach in 2024, is accused of subjecting Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., of Florida, to a grueling series of conditioning drills despite knowing the freshman carried the Sickle Cell trait — a condition that increased his risk during intense physical exertion, according to the attorn…

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Woman Admits Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election Woman Admits Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election Woman Admits Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election
Woman Admits Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election A woman has pleaded guilty to casting ballots in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the 2024 presidential election, resolving one of two federal election fraud cases announced by prosecutors last year. Miya Pack, 40,  entered a guilty plea on Monday, June 22, before U.S. District Judge Joshua D. Wolson to one count of voting more than once in a federal election, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pack was charged by indictment in September 2025 alongside a separate election fraud case involving Bethlehem resident Matthew Laiss. Laiss…

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Mysteriously Absent NJ Congressman Tom Kean Promises Answers Upon Imminent Return Mysteriously Absent NJ Congressman Tom Kean Promises Answers Upon Imminent Return Mysteriously Absent NJ Congressman Tom Kean Promises Answers Upon Imminent Return
Mysteriously Absent NJ Congressman Tom Kean Promises Answers Upon Imminent Return New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. will be returning to Washington on Tuesday, June 30 after a months-long absence attributed only to a personal health issue, an aide said. Kean, a Westfield resident and scion of a New Jersey political dynasty, has been away from Congress since March and has missed 135 votes, while refusing to disclose his absence. He has not been seen his public since his absence from the Hill and reporters have failed to track him down. Harrison Neely, a spokesman for Kean, said he will disclose the reason for his absence when he returns. While away, Kean has remained ac…

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$12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside $12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside $12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside
$12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside One of Alpine's most expansive luxury estates has hit the market with an asking price of just under $12.9 million.  View this post on Instagram Located at 7 Buckingham Dr., the gated property sits on approximately two manicured acres in one of Bergen County's most exclusive communities. The listing is represented by Taylor Lucyk and Abby Kahn of Christie’s International Real Estate Group.  The home features seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms across three elevator-serviced levels. A library, private stud…

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Top Culinary Honors Land In Philadelphia At James Beard Awards Top Culinary Honors Land In Philadelphia At James Beard Awards Top Culinary Honors Land In Philadelphia At James Beard Awards
Top Culinary Honors Land In Philadelphia At James Beard Awards Two Philadelphia favorites took home some of the culinary world's highest honors during the James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Monday, June 15. The James Beard Awards, often called the Academy Awards of the restaurant industry, recognize excellence across American dining, from neighborhood gems to nationally acclaimed destinations. Philadelphia's winners included Kalaya, which earned the Outstanding Restaurant award, and Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya, who was named Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic. The Outstanding Restaurant award is considered one of t…

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$35M Secured For NJ Senior Living Community $35M Secured For NJ Senior Living Community $35M Secured For NJ Senior Living Community
$35M Secured For NJ Senior Living Community A new assisted living and memory care community is coming to New Jersey after developers secured $35.1 million in construction financing for the project. JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing for Benchmark at East Brunswick, an 87-unit, 100-bed senior living community planned, the company said on Tuesday, June 16. The financing was secured on behalf of a joint venture between National Development and an affiliate of Benchmark Senior Living. The three-story, 84,276-square-foot development will include 62 assisted living apartments and 25 memory care apartments. Plans call for multiple d…

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Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift
Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift A property in Camden that was once known for its numerous code violations has gotten a $130 million makeover. Hudson Valley Property group announced the completion of a $130 million preservation and renovation project at The Encore,  a 321-unit, 21-story affordable family housing tower at 433 North 7th St. in Camden. The 18-month renovation was completed using an on-site relocation approach that allowed all residents to remain at the property throughout construction. It marks a remarkable turnaround for the property, when an inspection four years ago found 1,155 code enforcement …

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Stockton University Sets Free Juneteenth Events In Galloway, Atlantic City Stockton University Sets Free Juneteenth Events In Galloway, Atlantic City Stockton University Sets Free Juneteenth Events In Galloway, Atlantic City
Stockton University Sets Free Juneteenth Events In Galloway, Atlantic City Stockton University will mark Juneteenth with several free events in Galloway and Atlantic City beginning Tuesday, June 16. According to Stockton University, the schedule starts with a 6 p.m. screening at the Campus Center Theatre of “Leading Change: Dr. Vera King Farris, A Story of Vision, Resilience, and a Commitment to Equity that Transformed a University.” The documentary, made by Stockton students and alumni, focuses on the life of former Stockton President Vera King Farris. A panel discussion with the filmmakers will follow the screening. Stockton’s Atlantic City campus will hold a F…

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