NJ makes it harder for teens to get license

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:

⬛ Here we go again, NJ: Another rain and wind storm

(College of DuPage Meteorology, Canva)

Our weather has been very active lately. And there is no sign things will be quieting down any time soon.

⬛ Diners at this NJ restaurant may want to get vaccinated for Hep-A

Olive Garden in Deptford Township, NJ (Google Streetview)

DEPTFORD — If you recently dined at the Olive Garden in the Gloucester County township, you may want to consider getting the vaccine for Hepatitis A, according to the Gloucester County Health Department.

The announcement comes after a Deptford Olive Garden food handler recently tested positive for the disease.

⬛ Cargo ship officer says crew is 'broken' over deaths in blaze

Water being poured on a cargo ship fire at Port Newark Friday morning 7/7/23 (CBS New York via Facebook)

UNION — A top officer of an Italian cargo ship that caught fire last summer in one of America's busiest seaports broke down in sobs Thursday recalling his crew's initial efforts to put out the blaze, saying they “are broken” that two New Jersey fire captains lost their lives battling the blaze.

⬛ NJ mandates 50 driving hours for teens — how can you prove it?

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Advocates for road safety were delivered a big win at the start of 2024, when Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that requires young permit holders to undergo dozens of practice hours behind the wheel before being able to earn their license.

Now the state has to get the rule up and running, and it'll be up to teens' parents or guardians to prove that the required driving was actually performed.

⬛ NJ gas station under investigation after bad gas stalls cars

Conoco gas station on Route 30 in Camden 1/10/24 (6 ABC Action News via YouTube)

CAMDEN – A Conoco gas station was shut down late Wednesday afternoon after several drivers became disabled after filling up with gas that was likely contaminated with water.

Drivers stalled in the station lot and on the westbound Admiral Wilson Boulevard as they left the station requiring a tow. The road had been closed for flooding until 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday's heavy rain leading an employee to speculate to NBC Philadelphia water got into the tank.

LOOK: Here's how much grocery shopping now costs in the U.S.

The average cost of groceries for one person per month in 2023 was around $337. But how does your state compare? Do you pay more, or less? Data compiled by Zippia takes a look at the average monthly grocery bill per person in all 50 states. States are listed from least expensive to most expensive and are rounded up to the nearest dollar.

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant

It's here! The complete 2024 NJ county fair summer schedule

A current list of county fairs happening across the Garden State for 2024. From rides, food, animals, and hot air balloons, each county fair has something unique to offer.

*Please note that only two of New Jersey's County Fairs have yet to announce their 2024 fair dates. Please check back for updates.

(Fairs are listed in geographical order from South NJ to North NJ)

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant