Amanda Wallace

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Amanda Wallace |Kyle Morel

Recent data shows 28% of New Jersey is categorized as "abnormally dry," a marked improvement after 56% of the state was at the "severe drought" level to end last year. Despite recent rain, the Department of Environmental Protection still classifies New Jersey as in a drought warning due to the amount of available drinking water. The recent stretch of rain throughout New Jersey may be disappointing for residents waiting for warm, sunny conditions heading into the summer.

1 week ago | dailyrecord.com | Amanda Wallace

Five Amtrak employees recently admitted to participating in a health care fraud scheme to defraud the rail company of millions of dollars. Each defendant received thousands of dollars in cash kickbacks from health care providers in return for their participation in the scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Habba. Multiple Amtrak employees recently admitted to participating in a health care fraud scheme to defraud the rail company, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced on May 28.

1 week ago | courierpostonline.com | Amanda Wallace

New Jersey teachers had the eighth-highest average salary in the country, a report states. The average teacher in the Garden State made $82,877 last year. New Jersey teachers had the eighth-highest average salary in the country during the 2023-24 school year, according to recently published reports by the National Education Association. The average teacher in the Garden State made $82,877 last year, as reported by the 2023-24 NEA Rankings and Estimates report.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Amanda Wallace

• NOAA released its outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on May 22. • NOAA is forecasting above-normal hurricane activity this season with as many as 19 named storms. • NOAA's outlook aligns with other experts' predictions, including those at CSU which are forecasting an above-average season with 17 named storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on May 22.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Amanda Wallace

Meet NorthJersey.com's adoptable pets of the week for May 23!Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues. If you foster, work at, or volunteer with a North Jersey animal shelter or rescue and know of some animals who are in need of a loving fur-ever home please send a photo, description and adoption information to [email protected] to have your adoptable pets featured in the next edition.