Upcoming News Articles in North Jersey: Important Graduation Requirement and More

1. High School Graduation Requirement

New Jersey High School Graduation Requirement

The New Jersey Department of Education is proposing a new high school graduation requirement that would require students to complete a course in financial literacy.

The proposed requirement would take effect for students entering ninth grade in the 2024-2025 school year.

The New Jersey School Boards Association supports the proposed requirement, saying that it would help students develop the skills they need to manage their finances in the real world.

2. Search for Family of Deceased Woman

Family Search for Deceased Woman

The Bergen County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating the family of a 92-year-old woman who recently died.

The woman, whose name is not being released, was found dead in her home in Hackensack on July 25.

The Sheriff's Office said the woman appears to have died of natural causes but wants to bury her with dignity with her loved ones present.

3. Heat Wave and Harmful Algal Blooms

Heat Wave and Harmful Algal Blooms

The recent heat wave in North Jersey may have passed, but the effects of the steamy weather are still being felt.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has enhanced its Monitoring and Response Strategy and developed a color-coded health alert index to provide the public with strong and clear guidance on suitable.

The DEP is also warning people about harmful algal blooms in several New Jersey lakes.

Harmful algal blooms can cause skin irritation, nausea, and vomiting if ingested.

The DEP is advising people to avoid contact with water in the following lakes:

• Lake Hopatcong
• Lake Wawayanda
• Lake Mohawk
• Lake Musconetcong

For more information on harmful algal blooms, visit the DEP's website: https://www.nj.gov/dep/hab/