Why 9/11 Still Hits Generation X Differently 25 Years Later
For Generation X, 9/11 remains a dividing line between an analog Cold War childhood and an adulthood shaped by terrorism, long wars and economic upheaval.…
This Tick Now Spreading Across New Jersey Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat For Life
Lone star ticks are expanding across New Jersey, and more than 1,000 alpha-gal cases were reported as the tick-linked red meat allergy gains attention.…
Brick Democratic Party’s Top Attorney to Represent Mo Hill in $2 Million Toms River Gas Theft Lawsuit
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill has turned to Brick Township attorney Kevin Starkey as the $2 million Silverton EMS legal fight continues.…
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Allow Inmates Ability to Choose Prison Gender
TRENTON, NJ – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate that transgender inmates in state prisons be housed according to their gender identity rather than the gender assigned at…
New Jersey Santa performer nabbed in child exploitation probe
Trenton, NJ – He checked his file list and checked it twice before uploading photos of children on the internet. Now, this New Jersey Santa performer is getting more than coal in…
Lawmaker blasts Democrats’ 10 Craziest and Dangerous Bills Being Pushed During Murphy Lame Duck Session
TRENTON, N.J. – Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra released a fiery video this week accusing Democratic lawmakers of using the state’s lame-duck legislative session to rush through what he called “the 10 most…
As Graduation Test Scores Drop, New Jersey Wants to End Testing Instead of Improving Scores and Fixing the Problem
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill to eliminate New Jersey’s high school graduation proficiency exam advanced in the Assembly Education Committee, igniting a debate over standards, equity, and workforce readiness. Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’…
Bad News for New Jersey: Clinton Appointed Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Offshore Wind Moratorium
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. – There’s some bad news for the Jersey Shore today as a progressive judge in Massachusetts just delivered a blow to President Trump’s offshore wind moratorium that had put…
Mikie Sherrill Affordability Plan Includes a Million Dollar Transition, Doubling Previous Governors
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition team faced harsh backlash Monday over a proposed 62 percent increase in its transition team budget, a move critics say contradicts her campaign’s promise to…
New Jersey lawmaker demands Mikie Sherrill publicly reject rumored sales tax hike before taking office
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is calling on Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to publicly deny reports that her transition team and Democratic leaders in Trenton are considering raising New Jersey’s sales tax…
Lakewood area men involved in $1.8 million federal loan scam
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three Toms River men admitted participating in a multimillion dollar mortgage fraud scheme and one of the individuals also admitted fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million of federal…
Attorney General slams $274K patronage job for Steve Sweeney amid Murphy’s plan to gut oversight agency
WOODBURY, NJ – Attorney General Matt Platkin sharply criticized the $274,121 salary attached to former Senate President Steve Sweeney’s expected appointment as Gloucester County administrator, saying the pay highlights the need for…
Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims
TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…
Toms River mayor calls for an end to free healthcare for political appointees who work just one hour each month
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…
Former Silverton EMS Commissioner Loses Court Battle Over Stolen Work Time as Howell Business Administrator
HOWELL, NJ – A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Howell Township in a long-running employment dispute with former Township Manager Brian Geoghegan, dismissing his wrongful termination lawsuit and upholding…
More toll hikes coming to New Jersey’s highways and bridges in 2026
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will soon face a new round of toll increases across several major highways and bridge systems beginning in early 2026, affecting millions of commuters and travelers…
Woman involved in deadly Jackson crash that killed Toms River Rittenhouse couple faces first court appearance
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson woman accused of crossing into oncoming traffic and killing a Toms River couple in a violent head-on collision earlier this year is scheduled to face a…
New Jersey under statewide drought warning as dry spell strains water supply
Trenton, NJ – Despite a week of steady rain, New Jersey remains under a statewide drought warning as months of below-average precipitation continue to drain the state’s drinking water reserves. The Department…
Fugitive ex-New Jersey cop and firefighter wanted for sex abuse charges captured in Florida
FORT MYERS, FL – A former police officer and assistant fire chief accused of sexually abusing young volunteer firefighters in New Jersey was captured in Lee County after weeks on the run.…
Silverton First Aid wants financial records kept from public during $750,000 alleged theft lawsuit
Toms River, NJ – Silverton First Aid has asked the court to shield their company’s finances from public view as a lawsuit filed by Toms River Township against the agency alleging theft…
Buckle Up New Jersey, Because the Gas Tax is Going Up Again in January
New Jersey drivers hit with 4.2-cent gas tax hike starting January 1 TRENTON, NJ – Electricity isn’t the only thing that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg in New…
America’s Sneaker Market Is Crashing And New Jersey Sellers Are Feeling It— Here’s Why
After years of explosive growth fueled by hype, exclusivity, and social media buzz, the U.S. sneaker market is facing a sharp downturn. Analysts and resellers alike are calling it a “crash,” as…
Judge Orders Mikie Sherrill’s Runningmate to be Held in Jail on Child Sexual Assault Charges
ENGLEWOOD, NJ – Former Dumont Mayor and current Jersey City police sergeant Andrew LaBruno, 44, will remain in the Bergen County Jail until at least January 8, 2026, after a Superior Court…