Top 20 Problems Facing New Jersey in 2026: A Deep Dive into the State’s Biggest Challenges
New Jersey ranks among the wealthiest states in America by median household income, but it also consistently ranks among the most expensive places to live. High taxes, soaring housing costs, aging infrastructure,…
New Jersey Continues to Get Choked Out by Canadian Wildfires as Heat Wave Continues
TRENTON — New Jersey remains under both an air quality alert and excessive heat advisory Tuesday as oppressive temperatures and poor air conditions persist for a second consecutive day. The air quality…
New Jersey says Trump tariff product labeling required at time of sale for consumer protection
TRENTON — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate that retailers disclose the portion of a product’s price attributable to tariffs and import taxes, aiming to increase transparency…
New Jersey lawmakers pushing to allow self-driving vehicles on state roadways
TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would create a three-year pilot program to allow the testing of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) on state roads under strict regulatory…
Fugitive Shoots at Police During Newark Standoff, Fires Shots at Cops while Holding Baby
NEWARK — A man wanted for attempted murder was taken into custody Monday after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Newark that involved gunfire and a baby used as a human…
New Jersey bill seeks to label nuclear power as renewable energy and grant tax credit for clean baseload output
TRENTON — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would classify nuclear fission as a renewable energy source and create a tax credit for facilities producing continuous, emissions-free electricity. Sponsored…
SBA issues warning after DOJ uncovers massive bribery scand
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a warning to federal contracting officers, reinforcing their legal duty to report fraud and misconduct in the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program after…
Ciattarelli Wants More Debates Against Sherrill as Commission Decides Schedule
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli and his running mate, James Gannon, have formally requested that the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) expand the state’s debate schedule ahead…
Gay couple goes viral for baby surrogacy video, one later identified as Pennsylvania registered sex offender
PHILADELPHIA — One of the men featured in a viral video celebrating a crowdfunded surrogacy birth is a registered sex offender with a conviction related to the sexual exploitation of a minor,…
Florida attorney general opens investigation into ‘climate cartel’ for potential consumer and antitrust violations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday that his office has launched an investigation into the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), issuing subpoenas…
ICE arrests 4 illegal alien child sex offenders in New Jersey during Operation Apex Predator
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Newark arrested four undocumented immigrants with convictions related to child sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing initiative known as Operation…
Environmental Group Claims Strong Correlation Between Offshore Wind and Whale Deaths
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A coalition of environmental groups is demanding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revoke its permits for the Empire Wind project, alleging the agency relied on outdated…
Heat index expected to reach 104 as advisory hits New Jersey through Wednesday
TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory is in effect for much of New Jersey and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania from 11 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, as heat index values…
Jackson Holbrook cruises past Elmora to win New Jersey Little League state title
DEPTFORD, NJ – The Jackson Holbrook Little League all-stars are one step closer to Williamsport, PA, and are on an incredible roll heading into next week’s Metro Region tournament in Connecticut. Jackson…
Philadelphia rocked by multiple shootings and stabbings on Sunday
PHILADELPHIA — Multiple people were injured in a series of separate stabbings and shootings across Philadelphia on Sunday, including two women and several men, with one suspect now in custody, police said.…
Gov. Murphy departs for two week vacation with family, Tahesha Way to serve as Acting Governor
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy departed Colorado Springs following the National Governors Association Summer Meeting and will be away on personal travel, state officials announced Sunday.…
Raul Luna-Perez kills woman and young girl in suspected Lakewood DWI crash
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Red Bank man has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and assault by auto following a fatal crash late Saturday night that left a woman and…
Two arrested for operating illegal daycare in Rockland with depolorable conditions
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Authorities shut down an unlicensed daycare facility in Rockland County after police discovered dozens of children and unsafe conditions at two Maple Avenue properties earlier this month. On…
Wanted: Man set dog on fire in Queens street in heinous attack
NEW YORK — A disturbing act of animal cruelty is under investigation after a dog was set on fire early Thursday morning in Queens, authorities said. Police responded to the area of…
Leaking package leads Philadelphia couple to discover son’s brain inside, lawsuit claims
PHILADELPHIA, PA — What Abbey and Lawrence Butler thought was a shipment of their late son’s personal belongings turned into a shocking discovery now at the center of a lawsuit against two…
Federal court blocks Trump birthright citizenship order nationwide, NJ AG applauds ruling
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin praised a federal court ruling Friday that issued a nationwide injunction blocking former President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The…
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