Whether You Call It Taylor Ham or Pork Roll, Your New Jersey Electric Bill Wasn’t Frozen, Here’s Why
When I opened my electric bill for July, my first thought was, “Ew, that’s gross.” Not because I left the air conditioner running. Not because my kids forgot to turn off the…
Bullying at an All-Time High in New Jersey Schools
Trenton, NJ – A new report released this month by New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Task Force has revealed a startling increase in bullying incidents in the state’s schools. The data, spanning from 2018…
Man Wanted for Deadly Hit and Run in North Carolina Captured in New Jersey
Liberty, NC – In a tragic turn of events, 19-year-old Aaron Swan from Liberty, known for his playful nature and role as a model sibling, lost his life in a hit-and-run incident.…
New Jersey Commuters Off the Rails on 15% Transit Rate Hike
Newark, NJ – NJ Transit has announced a proposal for a 15% systemwide fare adjustment, slated to take effect from July 1, 2024. This decision marks the first fare increase since 2015…
New Jersey Woman Says Home Was Attacked with Pepperoni
MANVILLE, NJ – Police in Manville are investigating a peculiar incident of vandalism in a local neighborhood. A resident contacted authorities yesterday after discovering her property littered with slices of pepperoni. The…
Board Pulls Vote to Hire Connected Comish for Six Figure Job at Patronage Sinkhole MUA
JACKSON, NJ – The move to appoint Jackson MUA commissioner William Allman to the position of executive director and a $162,000 annyal salary did not go as planned Thursday night. The Jackson…
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill to Expand Homebuyer Assistance Program
In Trenton, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has taken a significant step forward in expanding housing affordability and accessibility in New Jersey. The committee advanced a bill, spearheaded by Senate…
New Jersey Law Will Make It Illegal to Discriminate Against Fat and Short People
The Senate Labor Committee in New Jersey has taken a significant step in the advancement of civil rights law with the passage of a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker. This legislation,…
New Jersey Legislation Aims to Expand Affordable Housing Voucher Use for Homeownership
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee in New Jersey has made a pivotal move by advancing legislation that significantly broadens the scope of affordable housing voucher usage. This initiative, led by…
NYPD Recruit Busted After Blowing Off Steam in Romp With Hooker
NEW YORK, NY – A New York City Police Department recruit’s desire for a red light couldn’t wait until he graduated the academy to get one on his vehicle. In the early…
Indiana Firearms Dealer Halts Sale of Standard Magazines to New Jersey
Element Armament, LLC, an Indiana-based firearms dealer, has agreed to cease the sale of standard capacity magazines (LCMs) to New Jersey residents, following an investigation by the New Jersey Division of Consumer…
DePhillips Criticizes Proposed NJ Transit Fare Hike as Counterproductive
Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips has voiced strong opposition to NJ Transit’s proposed 15% fare increase, arguing that it effectively negates Governor Phil Murphy’s no-fare-hike achievement. DePhillips, a Republican member of the Assembly Transportation…
NJ Senate Committee Approves Bill to Honor Bordentown’s Benjamin Moore on I-295
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step in honoring a local hero by advancing legislation to rename a section of Interstate 295. Proposed by Senator Troy Singleton, the…
New Jersey Senate Moves Forward with Disability Employment Program Bill
A significant legislative development occurred in Trenton, where the Senate Labor Committee approved a bill aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The legislation, spearheaded by Senators Linda Greenstein and…
Five-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Traffi on Route 9 and Injures One
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A five-vehicle collision occurred on Route 9 near 1380 Route 9, Toms River, on Thursday morning, disrupting traffic and resulting in one injury. Toms River Police Department officials…
Jackson Township Revives Veterans Commission, Plans Key Initiatives for Veteran Community
Jackson Township, NJ – Under the leadership of Council Vice President Scott Sargent and Council President Jennifer Kuhn, the Jackson Township Veterans Commission recently convened for the first time in several years,…
Toms River Animal Shelter is Not Closing, Extending Hours, Eliminating Adoption Fees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – False rumors are swirling online regarding the Toms River Animal Shelter. Those rumors claim Mayor Dan Rodrick is closing the shelter. This week, the mayor said, those rumors…
Toms River Mayor, Council to Expand Police EMS Services
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has introduced an ordinance that would create eight new jobs within the Toms River Police Department in the form of emergency service operators…
Wind Energy Consortium Applauds Murphy’s Plan to Move Forward on Offshore Energy Agenda
New Jersey Accelerates Clean Energy Transition with New Offshore Wind Projects TRENTON – The New Jersey Wind Works Coalition has praised Governor Murphy’s administration and the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for…
Passaic County Sheriff Takes Own Life Inside North Jersey Restaurant
NEW JERSEY – The law enforcement community in New Jersey is in mourning following the tragic loss of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. Sheriff Berdnik, a retired Clifton police officer who had…
Murphy Among Sanctuary State Governors Calling on Federal Aid in Growing Migrant Crisis
Governors Call for Federal Action on Immigration, Urging Support for Biden’s Funding Request In a united effort, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, along with governors from eight other states, has appealed…
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