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1. N.J. bill will increase 'keep right' law fine in attempt to calm road rage
(N.J./State)

... will increase penalties for drivers who linger in the left lane to a maximum fine of $300 from its current $200, and the minimum fine will jump from $50 to $100. Philly.com reports that the measure has ...

2. Mega Millions winning numbers worth $127 million
(Money/Economy)

... getting the Mega Ball to win $250,000. Two of them were sold in New Jersey. Philly.com reported that one of those two players had the Megaplier option, to win $1 million. That ticket was sold in Newark, ...

3. Mega Millions winning numbers worth $108 million
(Money/Economy)

... New Jersey. CLICK HERE FOR WINNING NUMBERS Philly.com reported that a New Jersey player from Camden County won $408,337 in a Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Monday, February 27. The ticket was purchased ...

4. Photo of Whitney Houston in casket: Blame Enquirer or seller?
(Entertainment/Movies)

... point of view, Dan Gross of Philly Gossip tweeted, “Don't hate the National Enquirer for publishing Whitney Houston casket photo, hate on the family member/friend who sold it.”  ...

5. Bill Maher condemns Christie's veto on gay marriage
(N.J./State)

... Real Clear Politics said Christie vetoed the bill for “his base,” according to ontopmag.com. Philly.com reported that while Christie vetoed the bill, he offered to appoint an ombudsman who would ensure ...

6. Price of gas gallon in N.J. climbs as demand hits national law
(Money/Economy)

... Presidents’ Day recess. According to Fox News, gas prices have gone up 83 percent while President Barack Obama has been in office. CBS Philly reports that according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, the average price ...

7. 2012 N.J. Hall of Fame inductees include Michael Douglas and Christopher Reeves
(N.J./State)

... were chosen by New Jerseyans, Philly.com reports. They voted online from a list of 50 nominees, and by a “voting academy” made up of 100 state organizations. Nominees fall in one of five categories, ...

8. Return of diving horse act on Atlantic City Steel Pier has animal rights activists saying 'nay'
(N.J./State)

... he said that it took cattle prods to convince the horses to climb up to the platform. Valerie Pringle, equine protection specialist at the Humane Society told CBS Philly, “And when they get to the top, ...

9. Powerball winning numbers worth $325 million
(Money/Economy)

... Feb. 8, 2012 game were 17, 28, 38, 39, and 51, and the Powerball number was 33. Philly.com reports that the Powerball jackpot has risen $125 million in one week. The game's highest annuity prize of ...

10. Amazon looks at N.J. for expansion, asks for sales tax holiday
(Money/Economy)

... Philly, “Amazon is looking to come to New Jersey and create that nexus which would put a pin in the calendar where they would begin to pay that tax on all their sales.” Greenwald believes the Amazon warehouses ...

11. Rider University suffers norovirus outbreak: Classes still not canceled
(Health/Healthquest)

... to philly.com. It spreads from touching contaminated surfaces, and then eating or drinking. CNN reports that norovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the U.S. According to NBC 10 Philadelphia, ...

12. Powerball winning numbers worth $250 million
(Money/Economy)

... for the February 4 drawing were 15, 23, 43, 45, and 56, and the Powerball number was 7. CLICK HERE FOR WINNING NUMBERS Philly.com reports that the game’s jackpot prize was higher only one time in ...

13. No Powerball jackpot winner on Saturday: Next drawing worth $250 million
(Money/Economy)

... consecutive without a winner. Earlier this week, Philly.com reported that two players from Camden County received some good lottery fortune on Tuesday. Tickets sold in Camden and Cherry Hill split a ...

14. Christie criticizes 'Jersey Shore,' Snooki retaliates through Twitter
(Entertainment/Movies)

...  The show’s problems with Christie seemed to begin when the governor vetoed a $420,000 tax credit awarded to the MTV series’ producers. According to myfoxphilly.com, Christie said in his veto letter, ...

15. 'The X-Factor' cleanse: Were Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones also slighted?
(Entertainment/Movies)

... felt Abdul was too soft compared to the other judges and audience were not connecting with Scherzinger. According to philly.com, Cowell said in a statement, "I want to say a massive thank-you to Paula, ...

16. Rutgers' new football coach Kyle Flood set for National Signing Day
(Sports/Professional)

... spoke to the new coach on the phone, and Flood told him, "Everything is going to be fine. Rutgers is still going to be huge,’ according to philly.com. Some of the offensive players’ enthusiasm comes ...

17. Eli Manning vs. Tom Brady: Who wins in Power 100 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek?
(Sports/Professional)

... in the business world? Could Brees and Rodgers have lost in New York or even Philly and still made the top of the list? Hard to say for sure. However one thing is for certain: that theory will be tested ...

18. Nazi MF ing NJ
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... back to philly where real crimes are fought and officers act like real men , not punks ! Lastly , I do love my home state but major changes have to be made in order for me to build my future here , I wouldn't ...

19. Assemblyman Mainor apologizes for calling Philadelphia Eagles 'gaybirds'
(N.J./State)

... be considered homophobic. Eagles’ fans can do all the name calling that needs to be done themselves, thank you Assemblyman. Mainor apologized Monday for calling the Eagles “those Gaybirds from Philly.” ...

20. N.Y. Rangers’ depth will serve them well post-Winter Classic
(Sports/Professional)

... regulars on America’s TV sets. The Rangers pulled out a nail-biter against Philly (and the refs -- just kidding, I swear I’m kidding, don’t fine me Gary!) and their first tests, post-Classic, were against ...