Jackson Mayor Blames Previous Administration’s Land Swap Despite Prior Council Vote
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is placing responsibility for a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling over a controversial land acquisition on the township’s “previous administration”, despite voting in favor of…
CSX Freight Train Derails in Bensalem, 13 Railcars Overturn Near Neshaminy Falls Station
Officials lifted a shelter-in-place order after hazardous materials teams confirmed that no leaking chemicals were found following a freight train derailment in Bensalem on Tuesday afternoon. Bensalem, PA – A CSX freight…
Tom Kean Jr. Doesn’t Deserve Shame for Depression; Life in New Jersey Isn’t Easy for Anybody
There is something refreshing about honesty in politics. For months, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from public view while speculation filled the void. Rumors spread. Critics demanded answers. On Tuesday,…
Supreme Court Rules on Birthright Citizenship for “Anchor Baby” Children Born in U.S.; New Jersey Reacts
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily in the country are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment. TRENTON,…
New Jersey’s Sales Tax Turns 60: The History of Taxing Goods and Products in the Garden State
Happy Birthday, New Jersey Sales Tax: The Levy Turns 60 This Week New Jersey’s modern statewide sales tax marks its 60th anniversary this week after decades of rate changes and political debate.…
Today in New Jersey History: Pandemic Restrictions Easing, Roaring Twenties Eyes Atlantic City as Shore Hot Spot
From pandemic reopening to the Bicentennial and the Roaring Twenties, this week’s look back highlights pivotal moments that helped shape New Jersey. New Jersey — Every week offers a chance to reflect…
Mikie Sherrill’s $60B New Jersey Budget Under Fire Over DEI, Migrant Legal Aid, Progressive Policies, and Green Energy Spending
Critics of Assembly Bill A5327 say millions in taxpayer dollars are being directed toward diversity initiatives, immigration legal services and clean energy programs while residents continue to face some of the nation’s…
Jersey City Bailout Sparks Sharp Criticism Against State Lawmakers, City Officials
Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and other Hudson County lawmakers are drawing criticism after celebrating a $120 million state aid package aimed at helping Jersey City recover from a massive budget shortfall. Jersey City,…
Brick Father, Son Sold Cocaine on the Dark Web, Prosecutor Says
Authorities say an intercepted cocaine shipment purchased through the dark web led investigators to uncover drugs, firearms, and $34,000 in cash at a Brick Township home. The elder suspect has since been…
New Jersey Sues Over New Requirements for Health Coverage, Work
New Jersey joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors seeking to block a federal rule they say would unlawfully tighten Medicaid work requirement exemptions for medically frail patients. Trenton,…
NJ Bill Could Penalize Towns That Don’t Build More Housing With Less Priority for State Grants
Legislation advancing in the State Senate would give municipalities preferential access to state grants and other funding if they adopt zoning changes that allow for denser residential development. Trenton, NJ – New…
GOP Senator Blasts Budget Secrecy as New Jersey Lawmakers Near Budget Vote Deadline
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon accused Democratic leaders of withholding details of the state budget until the final hours before a scheduled vote, arguing the process lacks transparency. Trenton, NJ – Republican State Sen.…
NRA Joins High-Stakes Challenge to New Jersey’s One-Gun-a-Month Law After Federal Judge’s Ruling
A federal judge has allowed the National Rifle Association to join a constitutional lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s one-gun-a-month law, adding one of the nation’s largest gun rights organizations to the case. Camden,…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim’s $25 Minimum Wage Demand Could Trigger Job Losses, Higher Costs and Automation
Sen. Andy Kim is backing legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, a proposal supporters say would help working families but critics argue could lead to higher prices,…
Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…
Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges
The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…
Rain or Shine: Here’s What to Do When the Weather Washes Out Your Jersey Shore Beach Day
Rain or Shine: Here’s What to Do When the Weather Washes Out Your Jersey Shore Beach Day Every Jersey Shore vacation has at least one day when the weather doesn’t cooperate. The…
Boonton Chase Bank Robbery Suspect Sought After Armed Heist on Myrtle Avenue
Authorities are asking the public to help identify a masked gunman who allegedly stole about $12,000 from a Chase Bank in Boonton before fleeing in a Honda Odyssey. Boonton, NJ – Law…
Former Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme Involving Local Business
A former Newark code enforcement officer admitted soliciting a bribe from a local business in exchange for allowing it to reopen despite alleged code violations, state officials announced Friday. NEWARK, NJ –…
New Jersey State Police Honor Fallen Trooper’s Son at New Milford High School Graduation
Troopers attended the graduation of Isaiah Cabrera to honor the memory of his late father, Trooper I Victor Cabrera Bonilla, who died in 2025 while serving with the New Jersey State Police.…
Summer Leaf Blower Ban Begins in One New York Town
Residents and landscaping crews are prohibited from using leaf blowers anywhere in New Rochelle through Sept. 30 under the city’s seasonal noise control ordinance. The City of New Rochelle’s seasonal ban on…
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