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…
Lakehurst woman charged after fatal accident kills infant son in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 30-year-old Lakehurst woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son following a car accident on Saturday in Jackson Township, according to the…
New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Halted by U.S. Senate
Trenton, NJ – Like his failed offshore wind programs, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car sales ban appears to be dead in the water. In a 51-44 vote on Thursday,…
Four years ago, New Jersey offered COVID-19 vaccines with pizza and prizes on the boardwalk
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Four years ago this week, New Jersey launched the “Shots at the Shore” COVID-19 vaccination campaign, a pop-up initiative offering vaccines along the coast during Memorial Day Weekend…
Bergen slams New Jersey energy aid bill as ‘admission of failure’ by Democrats
TRENTON, N.J. — A moment of common sense was drowned out by panic by Democrats ahead of the 2025 election season in the New Jersey Statehouse today. Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Morris) sharply…
Could New Jersey’s Energy Answer be Found in Nuclear Fusion? Lawmakers
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee on Thursday advanced legislation aimed at accelerating the development of fusion energy across the state through a new incentive-based tax credit program. The Senate…
Emergency Chief Sarah Russell Placed on Leave for Failing to Sound Alarm on Deadly Tornado
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Mayor Cara Spencer has placed City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) Commissioner Sarah Russell on paid administrative leave pending an external investigation into Friday’s failure to activate outdoor warning…
State Farm notifies New Jersey policyholders of potential 147 percent rate hike
TRENTON, N.J. — State Farm Insurance has notified policyholders in New Jersey of a potential overall rate increase of up to 147% for its Personal Liability Umbrella Program, according to a formal…
Sen. Andy Kim backs Kids Online Safety Act, citing rising mental health risks for youth
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) expressed strong support for the Kids Online Safety Act in a letter to constituents this week, emphasizing the urgent need to increase protections for…
Tens of thousands exposed to measles at New Jersey concert, health officials warn
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is warning residents of possible exposure to measles after an out-of-state individual who later tested positive for the virus attended Shakira’s sold-out…
Congress introduces resolution to expel New Jersey Congresswoman who stormed ICE facility and assaulted agents
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) filed a resolution Thursday to expel Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) from Congress following an alleged physical assault on federal officers during an incident at…
New 2025 COVID vaccine guidance could impact New Jersey mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will require new clinical trials before approving annual COVID-19 booster shots for healthy Americans under the age of 65, narrowing…
Walmart to lay off 1,500 people, including 500 in New Jersey
HOBOKEN, NJ — Walmart is cutting approximately 1,500 jobs from its Global Tech division as part of a corporate restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and improving decision-making, the company confirmed Wednesday.…
Many New Jersey Amazon shoppers could be entitled to refund as company fixes refund error
TRENTON, NJ — Hey, New Jerseyans, you better double check your Amazon statements, because it looks like the online retail giant has shortchanged some of its customers who returned items and demanded…
“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour
Since publishing this article, Ocean County has renewed the lease for another month: TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen pop-up restaurant, which is being labeled a soup kitchen…
Seaside Mayor to Parents: We’re Not Your Babysitter, as borough blocks TikTok pop up party scheduled for weekend
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — As Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial start of summer along the Jersey Shore, Seaside Heights is gearing up to maintain order following years of rowdy behavior…
Cory Booker’s Vote for Convicted Trump Family Member Sparks Outrage and Hypocrisy Claims
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has found himself at the center of a political firestorm after casting the sole Democratic vote to confirm Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner and father-in-law to Ivanka…
Sprinkles or Jimmies? The Great New Jersey Ice Cream Topping Debate Continues
Summer in New Jersey is a magical time. The boardwalks buzz with energy, the beaches hum with laughter, and ice cream shops become the heart of every town. From Cape May to…
Lakewood couple to remain jailed pending trial in infant daughter’s murder case
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Lakewood woman and her co-defendant will remain in custody at the Ocean County Jail as they await trial on murder charges in connection with the death of…
Cop on disability caught dancing and skiing charged with worker’s compensation fraud
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A former Westminster police officer has been charged with 15 felony counts after allegedly defrauding the workers’ compensation system out of more than $600,000 while claiming a debilitating…
One child dead, another injured in shooting inside Philadelphia grocery store
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Philadelphia Police are investigating a double shooting that left one juvenile dead and another critically injured inside a grocery store in the city’s 19th District on Tuesday afternoon. The…
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