New Jersey morning commuter update: Road treatments, crashes, and delays

TRENTON — New Jersey commuters faced a mix of road treatments, crashes, and delays Monday morning, with multiple incidents reported across major highways. Road treatment operations were underway on the Atlantic City-Brigantine…

Test scores down as Gopal bill requiring labor movement lessons in New Jersey schools advances in Senate

TRENTON — A bill requiring public schools to teach students about the history of organized labor and union activism has advanced in the New Jersey Senate. Senate Bill 1054, sponsored by Senator…

New Jersey Suing Trump Again; This Time Over Federal Employee Buyouts

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy doesn’t have the time, or money to fix the state’s S2 funding system that is decimating education in dozens of districts statewide, but he…

Without New Jersey, There Might Not Have Been a Super Bowl or the NFL

New Jersey may not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking about the heart of American football, but its influence on both the sport and professional football in the…

Winter storm watch issued for Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of Delaware, northeastern Maryland, and southern New Jersey, warning of potentially heavy snowfall from Tuesday afternoon…

Migrant with ICE detainer held without bail on aggravated assault, weapons charges in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man remains in custody in Ocean County after being charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, according to jail records. Joel Herrera-Cortes, 30, was booked into…

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Ocean County’s Stance on ICE Detainers Remains Unclear, Unchanged Under Governor Phil Murphy Guidelines

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s approach to handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers remains unclear, with local officials caught between state mandates and federal immigration enforcement. Commissioner Jack Kelly of…

Toms River mayor, council reject state’s demand for 670 more affordable housing units

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officials are pushing back against a state mandate requiring the township to build nearly 700 new high-density affordable housing units, arguing that the municipality has already…

New Jersey Drivers Eyeing Florida’s SunPass as Alternative to Far-East Operated E-ZPass

Trenton, NJ – In a surprising turn of events, New Jersey drivers are now considering switching from E-ZPass to Florida’s SunPass to avoid potential privacy issues and fees after it was revealed…

Why Some Republicans Don’t Want The Man Who Flipped PA to Have a Say in New Jersey

President Donald Trump has credited him for helping flip neighboring Pennsylvania red in 2024, but as he sets his sights on flipping New Jersey in 2025, some extremists in the Republican party…

National Pizza Day: The 10 Best Pizzerias in Asbury Park

Asbury Park isn’t just known for its music scene and boardwalk charm—it’s also home to some of the best pizza spots in New Jersey. Whether you’re craving a Neapolitan-style pie, a coal-fired…

Murphy-aligned social justice group secures $2.5M in federal grants to fight for reparations

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice has received more than $2.5 million in federal grants to support its racial and social justice advocacy efforts aimed at empowering communities…

New Jersey legal group that fought for transgender name change services gets $108 million federal grant

EDISON, N.J. — Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) has received nearly $108 million in federal grants, bolstering its efforts to provide free legal assistance to low-income residents, including a program helping…

NJ Conservation Foundation secures $16M in grants amid offshore wind push

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Conservation Foundation has received $16 million in grants as it continues to support the state’s clean energy initiatives, including efforts to advance offshore wind energy. The…

Celebrating National Pizza Day: Toms River’s Top Pizzerias You Need to Try

In honor of National Pizza Day, there’s no better time to explore the best pizza spots in Toms River, New Jersey. Whether you crave a classic New York slice, a thick Sicilian…

Study finds Black applicants in New Jersey denied gun permits at significantly higher rates than whites

TRENTON, N.J. — Black residents in New Jersey were denied firearm permits at disproportionately higher rates than white applicants, according to a study by the advocacy group Rise Against Hate. The study,…

New Jersey church with ties to Phil Murphy received $18 million in federal funding to shelter migrants

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey church that received $18 million in federal aid to resettle migrants is now struggling after its funding was cut off, leaving its programs in crisis.…

New Jersey sees two-week break from seismic activity after recent tremors

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey has gone two weeks without an earthquake, marking a brief pause in the state’s frequent minor seismic activity. The last recorded earthquake in the state occurred two…

Teachers’ ‘Gulf of America’ shirts spark controversy at New Jersey high school

BELLEVILLE, N.J. — A group of teachers at Belleville High School has drawn criticism for wearing “Gulf of America” T-shirts, a reference to a past executive order from former President Donald Trump…

Winter storm to bring snow, sleet, and ice to New Jersey today, here’s how much

TRENTON, N.J. — A winter storm is set to impact portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania this weekend, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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