Opening day for the Mets and Phils takes place this afternoon, while the Yanks get underway tomorrow.  It serves as the jump-off for a sports-filled holiday weekend.

THURSDAY'S HEADLINES

  • David Matthau continues our look into crime around the Garden State, asking whether you would keep quiet about suspicious activityout of fear for reporting it.
  • Which bills do you pay first?  Dino Flammia examined the trends and spoke to New Jerseyans about their bill priorities.
  • Shore towns are doing all they can to clean up their image as the summer season draws closer.
  • We reported yesterday on the amount of unnecessary medical tests you face when visiting the doctor.  Kelly Waldron tells you how can you avoid this process.
  • Governor Christie caught the media up on Wednesday about his trip this week to the Middle East.
  • A new report shows disturbing pollution levels in New Jersey waterways.
  • Gloucester Township Police announced the arrest of one of their own on an alleged prescription drug bust.

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Alan Kasper has you all set for what looks to be a great New Jersey holiday weekend weather forecast, which is available at all times online.

Wednesday's Poll asked if you have ever lost your cell phone.  87% say they have.

I will be back with all of you next "From The Newsroom."  I hope everybody has a wonderful and healthy holiday weekend.

TODAY'S POLL

 

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