New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%, But State Still Ranks Among Nation’s Highest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.5% in June, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking continued improvement after the state’s jobless…
Mother of two fatally shot in domestic incident in Philadelphia, friends asking for help
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 29-year-old woman was fatally shot in what authorities are investigating as a domestic violence-related homicide in Philadelphia on Saturday. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help…
The Media Hasn’t Told You: Newark Airport Has Most “On Time” Month After Initial System Upgrades
Newark, NJ – After outages and massive delays caused by legacy systems at Newark Airport, the media is keeping silent on breaking news from the Department of Transportation this week. Not only…
It’s Brutal Outside: Heat Index Climbs Over 100 Across New Jersey, Flood Watch in Effect
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and a flood watch for the Central New Jersey regional area and surrounding counties Tuesday as temperatures soar and…
New Jersey governor signs bill requiring coverage for additional prosthetic devices
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey health insurers will soon be required to cover advanced prosthetic devices for physical and recreational activity under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy.…
New Jersey Native Credited for Saving 165 People from Texas Floodwaters
KERR COUNTY, Texas — A New Jersey native is being celebrated as an American hero after saving 165 people from devastating floods in central Texas. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan,…
County Board Needs $2 Million More to Complete Repairs at Historical Money Pit House
Barnegat home restoration now expected to cost $7 million after latest funding request BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The cost to restore the historic Mary Etta Cox House in Barnegat has surged again,…
Phil Murphy Just Ended Taxpayer Subsidies for Declining Newspaper Industry
In a decisive move that reflects the realities of a rapidly evolving media landscape, New Jersey has taken a historic step by ending the long-standing requirement for taxpayer-funded public notice subsidies to…
Lakewood Yeshiva Student Accused of Luring Child for Sex Released from Jail
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 40-year-old Lakewood yeshiva student and father of seven was released from the Ocean County Jail on Monday under New Jersey’s bail reform system, four days after being arrested…
Lakewood Deputy Mayor, Manchester Council President Latest Politicians to Land Lucrative County Jobs
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re a Republican elected official in Ocean County, there’s a good chance shortly after your election, you’ll find yourself employed within the Ocean County government. Usually, those…
Two airlifted after Jeep overturns in Manchester Township crash
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two people were airlifted to a trauma center Sunday night after a Jeep overturned in a two-car crash at the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Burnside Street, Manchester Township…
Heavy rain threatens flooding across New Jersey and Pennsylvania today
WILMINGTON, Del. — A flood watch has been issued across a wide swath of the mid-Atlantic region Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening, as forecasters warn of possible flash flooding from heavy rainfall.…
11-month-old in critical condition after falling from second-story window in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — An 11-month-old boy is in extremely critical condition after falling from a second-story window Thursday afternoon in the city’s 18th District, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately…
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Provide Full Medical Benefits to Undocumented Migrants
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would authorize full state-funded Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants, pending federal approval and system readiness. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Garnet R.…
New Jersey bill seeks to block unauthorized hiring of illegal alien workers
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey General Assembly would require all employers in the state to use the federal E-Verify program to confirm the work eligibility of…
The City of Trash: Philadelphia on Brink of Public Health Emergency
Philadelphia’s Trash Crisis Deepens Amid Sanitation Strike, Exposing Health Risks and Leadership Failures Philadelphia, PA – – Philadelphia is grappling with a worsening trash crisis as a sanitation workers’ strike, now in…
Bill Spadea hints at future gubernatorial run after primary defeat, withholds endorsement of Ciattarelli
TRENTON, N.J. — Former AM/FM radio host and three-time losing political candidate Bill Spadea is signaling interest in another bid for New Jersey governor, just weeks after losing the Republican primary to…
Rainy Day Heat and Humidity Sparks Weather Warning for New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of New Jersey, Delaware, and southeastern Pennsylvania, warning of dangerously high temperatures and humidity expected on Tuesday.…
Trump takes shots at Elon Musk’s third party threat as he departs from weekend in New Jersey
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump took fresh jabs at tech billionaire Elon Musk over the weekend while departing his golf club in New Jersey, dismissing speculation of a third party effort…
Murphy says Trump-fueled red shift in New Jersey is real but believes Democrats will prevail in November
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy acknowledged recent Republican gains in New Jersey as “concerning,” pointing to a significant shift in voter behavior during the 2024 presidential election, but said he remains…
Hundreds protest outside Lakewood Police HQ demanding release of suspect accused of luring teen into van
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A large demonstration took place late Saturday night outside Lakewood Police Department headquarters, as community members gathered to protest the arrest of Binyomin Kubani, a local father of eight…
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