Why 9/11 Still Hits Generation X Differently 25 Years Later
For Generation X, 9/11 remains a dividing line between an analog Cold War childhood and an adulthood shaped by terrorism, long wars and economic upheaval.…
This Tick Now Spreading Across New Jersey Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat For Life
Lone star ticks are expanding across New Jersey, and more than 1,000 alpha-gal cases were reported as the tick-linked red meat allergy gains attention.…
Brick Democratic Party’s Top Attorney to Represent Mo Hill in $2 Million Toms River Gas Theft Lawsuit
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill has turned to Brick Township attorney Kevin Starkey as the $2 million Silverton EMS legal fight continues.…
Brooklyn Mass Shooting Suspects Still At-Large as NYPD Searches for Gunmen Who Shot Six Kids Sunday
A 15-year-old girl was among six teens shot when two masked gunmen opened fire on a Brooklyn street early Sunday morning. BROOKLYN, NY – A burst of gunfire shattered the silence along…
Leader of New Jersey LGBTQ Rights Group Facing Criminal Troubles Over Alleged Incident with His Foster Child
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. – An LGBTQ advocacy group which has been at the forefront of pushing LGBTQ issues into public schools is under fire this week for a very serious incident involving…
Pennsylvania man charged after wrong-way crash with New Jersey trooper on I-80
Police say a 67-year-old driver struck a marked patrol car head-on while traveling the wrong way in Warren County. KNOWLTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man is facing multiple charges after allegedly…
Failing Test Scores, Skyrocketing School Taxes, Outrageous $80,000 Raise: Toms River Mayor Calls for Superintendent to Resign
For far too long, I have kept silent about the state of the Toms River School District. As mayor, I have always respected the independence of our school board and the democratic…
Cops show up at Eagles fan’s home after worrying social media post
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia Eagles fan got an unexpected knock at his door this week when police arrived to check on him after he posted on Facebook that he was going to…
Can New Jersey Save its Historic Diner Scene Before it’s Too Late? Lawmakers Think So
NJ lawmakers propose “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act” to help preserve historic eateries Bill would create state registry for classic diners and family-owned restaurants, offering tax breaks to sustain…
New Jersey moves closer to banning pet shop sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits
Assembly committee backs overhaul replacing state’s Pet Purchase Protection Act with new consumer and animal welfare protections. TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee has approved a sweeping…
New Jersey advancess Ocean County criminal justice test to track domestic violence offenders
Four-year “Lisa’s Law” pilot would use electronic monitoring with victim alerts, add fees and penalties, and set up a state fund to pay for the program. TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers…
Superintendent of Toms River Schools on Verge of Bankruptcy Threatens Lawsuit After State Ethics Board Denies His Plan for $80,000 Raise
Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, former Ritacco Underling Irate After State Ethics Board Denies Request to Give $80,000 Pay Raise, Blames Mayor Rodrick for Interfering Toms River- Toms River Regional Schools…
Sherrill’s affordability pledge tested as new tax hikes deepen New Jersey’s cost crisis weeks before inauguration
Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill faces mounting pressure to fulfill her affordability agenda as New Jersey braces for new tax and toll increases. TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s campaign promise to make New…
Asbestos discovered in wind turbine lift systems delivers new setback for offshore wind industry
Traces of asbestos have been found in brake and clutch pads used inside service lifts of wind turbines, prompting safety recalls, quarantines, and renewed scrutiny of offshore wind supply chains. The asbestos…
Gas Prices Trending Downward Across America, Set to Increase in New Jersey in January
New Jersey gas tax set to rise January 1 as national prices fall below $3 as New Jersey to tax gas at 49.1 cents per gallon. TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey was…
New Jersey tolls are going up another 3% in January
Tolls on New Jersey Turnpike and Parkway to rise 3% on January 1 WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Drivers on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway will pay 3% more in tolls…
Phil Murphy’s $250 Million Wind Port Investment Gone with the Wind As Monopole Builder Hit With Eviction Suit
PAULSBORO, NJ – Holt Logistics Corp. has gone to court to evict EEW Group’s U.S. affiliate from the Paulsboro Marine Terminal after planned offshore wind work failed to advance. A complaint filed…
Snow Blankets South Jersey with Up To 7 or More Inches Expected Before it Ends at Noon
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – A winter storm warning remains in effect through early afternoon as heavy snow and strong winds continue across central and southern New Jersey and parts of southeast Pennsylvania.…
Latest forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow across New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – A fast-moving winter storm is expected to blanket much of central and southern New Jersey in snow overnight, with totals reaching up to five inches by Sunday morning. Forecasters…
Jackson’s Adventure Crossing Facing Foreclosure, Report
$800M Adventure Crossings project faces foreclosure as Jackson’s mega-development dreams unravel Jackson Township, NJ – A project once hailed as “The Future of Jackson” by former Mayor Michael Reina is facing foreclosure,…
Prosecutors slam proposed NJ parole reforms as threat to victim safety
Bridgeton, NJ – The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ) has come out forcefully against two state bills that would overhaul New Jersey’s parole system, warning they could jeopardize victim safety…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Wins Major Fight Against New Jersey Affordable Housing Mandate in Court
Toms River, NJ – Toms River has won its battle against a state affordable housing mandate that could have required thousands of new high-density apartments and 7,000 new apartments to be forced…
Hoboken Raises Palestinian Flag High Over Town Hall on Anniversary of First Intifada
Hoboken mayor defends Palestinian flag raising, says date’s link to First Intifada was unintentional HOBOKEN, NJ – Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla on Tuesday defended the decision to raise the flag of…