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Famous comedian Bill Cosby is about to face criminal charges in Pennsylvania stemming from a sex assault allegation. For more than a year, many national news media outlets have reported on the growing number of rape allegations against Bill Cosby. Now the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office in Pennsylvania has stated its intention to pursue a decade-old case against the…

Sudden infant death syndrome, also known as “SIDS,” is still the leading cause of death among infants in the U.S., according to a report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news is that the number of SIDS-related deaths, along with other deaths related to birth injuries, has decreased over the past two decades, in…

These days, car tires are extremely expensive and it’s rare for someone to wake up one day and decide they are going to spent hundreds of dollars on new tires, “just because.” In fact, most people purchase tires because they have no choice. They have an air leak that can’t be plugged or they have a real flat that can’t…

December is a month filled with festivities, including family gatherings, holiday parties and more. In and around all that decking the halls and fa la la lurk dangers that, all too often, result in catastrophic injuries for those hurt in accidents. Fire is a major problem during the holiday season and according to the US Fire Administration, the number of…

If you feel like you are “buzzed,” it means you are aware that your own judgment is off. By all accounts, buzzed driving is most certainly drunk driving. If you feel as though you’ve had too much to drink, you probably have. Don’t get behind the wheel of a car. According to a certified instructor from the National Safety Council…

Heroin use is on the rise among college students in the U.S., according to a recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of course, the heroin problem is not limited to college-age individuals. The CDC report found that the rate of heroin use among all people has more than doubled since 2007, with more than…

NJ Governor Chris Christie has signed off on a new law that will grant criminal defendants in New Jersey greater access to DNA testing to prove their innocence. State lawmakers formally passed the bill in June. Now the governor has signed the bill into law. As a result, starting in March 2016, NJ criminal defendants will no longer need to…

Imagine this: you and your family are having a party. It’s getting late and, perhaps, a bit rowdy. The neighbors call the police. When the cops arrive, instead of successfully shutting the party down, they turn the place into a crime scene. One couple, Lawrence Rolnick and Kimberly Sorrentino don’t have to imagine that scenario. They lived it. And, now,…

For some women, the idea of going for an annual mammogram is torture. Others see it as a necessary evil. One thing is universal when it comes to mammograms, no woman wants to get that call. The thing is, not all “positive” results are a problem. False positives are common. A recent study revealed women who get false positive results…

Driving is a privilege, not a right, in New Jersey. When you accept your driver’s license, you also agree to certain guidelines issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the NJ Police. If you violate any of these rules, a judge has the right to suspend your driving privileges. In fact, there are some circumstances where the judge does…