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"Holiday Lights Spectacular" planned at Turtle Back Zoo starting Nov. 21 in West Orange. The zoo will be illuminated and there will be more than 50 winter- and holiday-themed characters. The event is free and from 5-9 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food, used winter coats, and new toys are suggested. Add to Turtle Back Zoo
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Montclair seniors ages 65+ can receive short-term psychotherapy and counseling services through the township's program, Aging Well Behavioral Health. Services are covered by insurance, Medicare, or sliding scale fees. Intake appointments can be scheduled by phone or email. Montclair Township
Planning to travel for Thanksgiving? NJ TRANSIT is adding extra service to get you where you need to go—and your kids ride free.
The Family SuperSaver Fare lets up to two children 11 and younger ride free with each paying adult from Wednesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. through Monday, January 5 at 2 a.m. Extra rail and bus service will be running throughout the holiday weekend, with special service on Wednesday afternoon for early holiday getaways and additional trains on Thanksgiving Day heading to and from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Pro tip: Download the NJ TRANSIT mobile app for Android or iPhone to buy tickets on your phone and skip lines at ticket windows.
Looking for a meaningful gift that keeps giving? Open an NJBEST 529 College Savings Plan for a child in your life. With the free Ugift tool, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends can contribute directly to the account without opening their own.
New Jersey residents with gross income of $200,000 or less can deduct up to $10,000 in annual NJBEST contributions from state taxes ($20,000 for married couples). Account owners earning less than $75,000 per year can apply for an extra boost: a one-time, dollar-for-dollar state match up to $750 for initial deposits on new NJBEST accounts. All growth is tax-free when used for qualified education expenses.
Unless they came from Chicago to play football, bears can't use the New Jersey Turnpike. Neither can timber rattlesnakes, blue-spotted salamanders, or any of the other endangered wildlife that call New Jersey home. You can help NJ Fish & Wildlife identify places where roadways are impeding wildlife movement with the NJ Wildlife Tracker app. Use NJ Wildlife Tracker on any web-enabled device to report rare wildlife sightings and any animal sightings on roadways. An informative YouTube videofurther explains the State's efforts to keep its wildlife habitats connected.
Crossing guards in New Jersey have been injured and killed by vehicles while performing their duties. These incidents are preventable and often occur during low-visibility conditions—particularly as daylight decreases during fall and winter months.
Most collisions result from inattentive or careless driving near schools. If you drive near school zones, especially during morning and afternoon hours, reduce your speed, eliminate distractions, and remain alert. Crossing guards stand in traffic to protect children. Your attention and caution are essential to their safety.
To help with their Medicare costs, low-income seniors and people with disabilities may qualify to receive financial assistance from the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). The MSPs help pay Medicare premiums and may also pay Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments if people meet the conditions of eligibility.
In addition, Extra Help is a Medicare program that helps qualifying individuals pay Part D premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs. Individuals who enroll in MSPs automatically qualify. To learn more about Extra Help, go to: Medicare.gov/extrahelp.
It’s crucial to protect your Medicare number and other personal information. Scammers are becoming more advanced in how they target consumers, and Medicare beneficiaries are always at risk. Join us for this Medicare Minute to learn how to protect yourself from medical identity theft, detect the warning signs of fraud, and report suspicious behavior.
In addition to the recording, you also have access to the presentation slides and a transcript of the questions and answers submitted through the live chat during the presentation.
The Medicare Rights Center provides free monthly presentations called "Medicare Minute," which you can watch live on your Medicare Interactive profile. Each session will teach you about your Medicare benefits and help you maximize your coverage.
Register or log in to Medicare Interactive today to access the 2025 Medicare Minute presentations.
The average New Jersey teacher has about 12.5 years of experience. Use the search bar to find your district.
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NJ Transit will be requiring photo ID for its reduced fare program starting Jan. 1. People who have a non-photo reduced fare card must apply for a photo ID card in order to continue receiving benefits. Applications accepted online. Seniors, people with disabilities, and military personnel are eligible for the program. NJ Transit
The United States Postal Service is responsible for the nation’s letters. Thousands are sent to Santa and the North Pole each year.
Anyone in the United States can write a letter to Santa no matter their religion or denomination.
The mission of the USPS Operation Santa program is to answer these letters and The USPS Operation Santa® program invites people to adopt and respond to them.
