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.…
New Jersey awards $35 million to expand affordable housing across 23 communities
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced more than $35 million in new Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) investments for fiscal year 2026, funding 23 housing developments…
New Jersey Dems Slip in Thankgiving Bill That Would Gut State Corruption Watchdog, Double Investigator Salaries
TRENTON, N.J. – This is what New Jersey voters voted for just weeks ago, complete control of the state government by one party with no oversight. Now, the party is moving to…
Governor Murphy Pardons 11 Convicted Killers in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has commuted the sentences of 11 people convicted of murder or manslaughter, the latest and most controversial wave in his sweeping clemency initiative that has now…
Whale deaths plunge off New Jersey and New York after years of alarming strandings some say linked to offshore wind
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After several years of mounting concern over dead whales and dolphins washing ashore, the number of strandings along the New Jersey and New York coasts has dropped sharply…
New Jersey Moves Closer to Legalizing Medical Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in New Jersey have taken a major step toward legalizing and regulating psilocybin for therapeutic use, advancing a measure known as the “Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services…
We Won’t Pay Federal Taxes: Mikie Sherrill Says She Will Withhold “Magical Pile of Money” to Fight Trump
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is facing criticism after suggesting New Jersey could “withhold” federal tax dollars as a form of protest against the Trump administration. Her remarks, made during an…
Watch: PennDOT releases dramatic video after 19 work zone crashes this year, urges drivers to slow down
LANCASTER, PA – State transportation officials are renewing calls for caution in highway work zones after releasing video footage showing a vehicle slamming into a PennDOT attenuator truck — one of 19…
New Jersey car thief arrested after accidently locking himself inside vehicle
HAMILTON TWP., NJ – A 19-year-old man learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after police say he broke into a vehicle but couldn’t get out because the doors were jammed.…
New Jersey Judge Rules Nude Massage Parlor Must Allow Trans Customers in Female Only Section
Palisades Park, NJ – A well-known Korean spa that requires full nudity in certain areas has revised its rules to let transgender women enter female-only sections after settling a discrimination lawsuit. King…
Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Stop Paying Federal Taxes, Pushes for Federal Tax Strike
TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising exchange during an appearance on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed the possibility of a…
New Jersey Hall of Fame welcomes Jonas Brothers, Sheila Oliver, and Martin Brodeur in star-studded class of 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Garden State’s biggest names gathered at American Dream on Friday night to celebrate the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring a new class…
Mikie Sherrill’s promised energy freeze sparks hope in New Jersey but experts warn of harsh reality
TRENTON, NJ – In the wake of her decisive victory in the gubernatorial election, Mikie Sherrill has New Jersey buzzing with optimism over her bold pledge to freeze skyrocketing energy costs on…
NJ Democrats let veterans memorial protection bill stall in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – A bill aimed at making the desecration of military monuments a felony-level offense has quietly stalled in the Democratic-controlled Legislature, leaving its Republican sponsors frustrated and veterans groups demanding…
NJ wants to ban employers from asking job applicants about their gender
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their gender during the early stages of the hiring process. Assemblywoman Shama A.…
New Jersey Senator Shows Support for Congress Members Who Called for Military to Rebel Against White House ‘Unlawful Orders’
Washington, DC – A political firestorm erupted Wednesday after six Democratic members of Congress — all military veterans — released a joint video reminding U.S. service members of their duty to refuse…
New Jersey Congressional Aide Who Faked Violent “Trump Fueled” Attack Facing Five Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey woman employed by New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew was charged Wednesday with conspiring to stage a violent assault and making false statements to law…
Mild stretch of fall weather ahead for New Jersey through the weekend, some overnight freezing
TRENTON, NJ – A calm and mild weather pattern is set to hold steady across New Jersey through the weekend, bringing a mix of sun, clouds, and just a brief spell of…
Phil Murphy shocks New Jersey Democrats with endorsement that snubs his own Lt. Governor
NEWARK, N.J. – In a surprising, but not shocking political move, Gov. Phil Murphy has endorsed longtime ally Brendan Gill over his own lieutenant governor, Tahesha Way, in the race for Rep.…
False Rumor of Homeless Veteran’s Purple Heart Being Thrown Out in Toms River Fabricated by Political Adversary
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A story that went viral on social media claiming the Township of Toms River, and more directly, Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick had thrown out a Purple Heart Medal…
Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Found Guilty of Machete Murder of Teen Girl Lured from New Jersey
GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Montgomery County judge on Friday found a 24-year-old Frederick woman guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the brutal killing of 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino, whose body…