Merchantville has adopted an electric-vehicle ordinance and fleet policy to promote hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles. This aligns with state requirements to maintain funding. The council also approved an ordinance for extra-duty police work and introduced a clean-energy financing program, which was tabled for further discussion.

Residents of LeisureTown, Southampton Township, will learn about Jersey Central Power & Light Co.'s plans for power reliability improvements. However, media will not be allowed to attend the meeting, despite ongoing coverage of the area's power issues since the July heat wave, according to Pine Barrens Tribune's editor.

Merchantville has proposed an ordinance to regulate low-speed electric scooters and bikes, allowing them on streets but not sidewalks. Additionally, an amendment to police department code enables off-duty officers to work for private entities. Both measures will be voted on during the October 12 meeting.

The Cherry Hill Township Council heard but did not respond to resident concerns over the school district's treatment of special education parents at its September 28 meeting. Council advanced on first reading a requirement for annual maintenance reporting for stormwater facilities, aligning with state regulations. They also authorized various financial transactions, including over $23 million in bills and the cancellation of property taxes for disabled veterans.

The Voorhees Township Board of Education appointed Dr. Christopher Heilig as interim assistant superintendent during a transition period, effective Sept. 28, 2023. The board also approved a heat participation policy for student-athlete safety and discussed substitute pay concerns. Additionally, sixth graders presented a Holocaust education initiative, the Butterfly Project.

The Eastern Camden County Regional School District Board of Education discussed the reappointment of Methfessel & Werbel, P.C. as School Solicitor, amid previous voting divisions. They also reviewed privacy policies to protect staff from unauthorized recordings and addressed special education actions. Financial approvals included bills totaling over $1.3 million.

StateBroadcastNews.com supports press freedom, condemning the Trump Administration's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. We've signed onto this op-ed that argues for a united front from journalists to deny Trump the media attention he craves, emphasizing that reporting on the White House can continue outside its press room.

The Lindenwold Borough Council has settled a lawsuit brought by resident Alfonso Penna, who was barred from recording council meetings. Following the lawsuit, the council rescinded its restrictive recording policy and agreed to pay $15,000 in legal fees. The policy had faced criticism for violating constitutional rights.

The Voorhees Township Board of Education approved significant financial measures, including a $433,534 allocation for health benefits and a $301,999.99 sale of iPads. They accepted $918,933 in federal IDEA grant funds and canceled several transportation contracts while initiating new bus routes. Four district goals focused on technology integration and performance monitoring were adopted.

Last month brought the news that noted technology writer John C. Dvorak had died after complications from bypass surgery. In the 1980s and 1990s, Dvorak was one of the most visible commentators on the rise of personal computing–a sharp, sometimes harsh, but usually authoritative critic of the industryu2019s habits and excesses. He had a keen eye for where technology was heading. Back in 1989, when Microsoft programmers received the first computers with the then-fast Intel 386 chipset and expande

New Jersey American Water seeks a 12 percent rate increase for its services, aided by two bills to enhance low-income customer enrollment in discount programs. In this audio interview, Larry Levine of the Natural Resources Defense Council highlights a significant rise in shutoffs, with NJ American Water experiencing an 106% increase, raising concerns about water affordability and accessibility.

In New Jersey, businesses lose $2.28 billion annually due to childcare disruptions, particularly affecting essential workers. SBN News Director Steve Lubetkin chatted with MomsFirst COO Molly Day about the study and its recommendations.

Most of us are already using some sort of artificial intelligence, whether itu2019s in place of an u201cold-fashionedu201d Google search, or to prepare presentations, articles, or generate memes for use on social media. What you may not be as closely aware of is the environmental and energy costs these new AI tools are imposing on society. Skyrocketing electric costs around the country are making people aware of the real costs associated with artificial intelligence platforms. For several years

The article discusses the evolution of digital fraud, particularly in the context of advancing AI technologies. It highlights how criminals exploit AI to create sophisticated schemes, such as fake receipts and manipulated invoices. Companies need to adapt by utilizing tools like those from AppZen, which specifically target AI-enabled fraud detection.

Spring brings families together, and Israeli wines connect them to the land's spiritual traditions. In this episode of SBN Newsmakers, Steve Lubetkin chats with Josh Weinstein, founder of the Israeli Wine Producers Association.

As we all began downloading computer software and other apps, digital criminals got the idea to sneak all kinds of bad things into our computers, whether it was to steal data, demand ransoms for unlocking data, or just making the computers misbehave. Viruses, malware, and spyware have been regular problems for most of us using computers, tablets and smart phones. […]

The Cherry Hill board of education has sued to block OPRA requests from journalist Ben Shore regarding the board's legal expenses and meeting recordings. SBN news director Steve Lubetkin conducted an audio interview with Shore about the lawsuit.

Thousands gathered in Camden, NJ, for the third "No Kings" protest against Donald Trump's administration. Activists chanted slogans promoting democracy, enjoyed music, and engaged with various activist groups. SBN's Steve Lubetkin filed a video report from the rally.

Data security continues to be a major concern for businesses and consumers, and a new report confirms that the US is the primary target of hackers trying to exploit sensitive information. New research from NordStellar and NordPass, part of data security company NordVPN, shows nearly 10,000 major data leaks and more than 7.8 billion email records exposed from 2023 to […]

In the 1979 movie, u201cWhen a Stranger Calls,u201d the frightened teenager babysitter learns that the danger from the crazed killer is closer than she imagined, because u201cthe call is coming from inside the house.u201d While there wasnu2019t any violence or real danger involved, I was reminded of this movie scene when I successfully fought off what I believed to be […]