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Pa.'s Republic Bank fails, becomes part of Fulton Bank
It is business as usual for Republic account holders after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) said Friday it had seized the Lancaster, Pa.based bank.
Ewww — Liquid in plane aisle grosses out NJ flight passengers
Passengers on a recent airline flight into Newark were grossed out by a liquid seeping up the plane aisle, caught on video.
Tree falls on camper, killing woman from Bensalem, Pa.
Bucks County Coroner Patricia Campi said Cynthia Cousins, 69, of Bensalem was at the Quakerwoods Campground in Quakertown when the tree crushed the camper Saturday night.
Gamechanger: NJ reacts to law affecting canceled flights
The requirements would take effect by October 2024 — and also cover significant flight delays.
Police in NJ and Pennsylvania warn about 'senior assassin'
The game in which players "stalk" and "shoot" each other with water guns can look more serious than those who are not aware.
Benjamin Franklin's Son: A British Spy And Governor Of New Jersey
Explore the intriguing tale of New Jersey Governor William Franklin, son of Benjamin Franklin, and his divided loyalties during the American Revolution.
NJ driver charged after crash killed mother of a baby girl
Voorhees resident, Stephen Sirch has been arrested after an April crash that killed Karina Castillo, a state social worker, who also was a new mother.
This much of your lifetime wages go to taxes
We know New Jersey taxes are steep — just how bad is it? Here's a look at where NJ ranks among all U.S. states for lifetime tax burden.
Squatters getting the upper hand vs. homeowners in Pennsylvania
However contradictory the term “squatter’s rights” may sound, it is a growing concern that’s prompted lawmakers to seek additional protections for Pennsylvania homeowners.
More pharmacies closing, leaving many in PA with no options
This week state lawmakers took aim at the corporate megaliths that pharmacists say are squeezing out competition, creating pharmacy deserts and forcing independent owners to shutter their doors.