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PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is facing online backlash over an X post asking followers who should get “Kirked” next and naming conservative activist Scott Presler, content creator Nick Shirley and Vice…
New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow minors as young as 14 to seek behavioral health treatment without parental consent, lowering the current threshold by two…
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would mandate that transgender and non-binary inmates be housed in state correctional facilities according to their gender identity or expression,…
TRENTON, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would make the state one of the first in the nation to provide full medical assistance to undocumented immigrants, expanding eligibility…
HACKENSACK, NJ – The New Jersey Appellate Division has affirmed a lower court ruling in a heated defamation case involving Englewood Cliffs’ local political figures, finding that statements made during a municipal…
TRENTON, NJ – The DEP’s push to limit industrial operations in urban centers, to push them out to more rural communities stands. The New Jersey Appellate Division has upheld the state Department…
FREEHOLD, NJ – A former Wall Township High School teacher who pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses involving two students will be sentenced later this month. Julie Rizzitello, 37, of Brick Township,…
EATONTOWN, NJ – A local rescue dog named Roxy is waiting for a miracle before she can begin her road to recovery. The Monmouth County SPCA announced that while funding for Roxy’s…
NEW YORK, NY – Aspiring influencers and adult-content creators are now finding an unlikely path into the United States through a visa category once reserved for Hollywood elites. Under the revived policies…
TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Michael Testa sharply criticized reports that Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to issue an executive order permitting individuals convicted of serious crimes to serve on juries, calling the…
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the State Senate aims to make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s liquor laws, expanding privileges for local craft alcohol manufacturers while overhauling how towns…
Trenton, NJ – Move over Minnesota, New Jersey’s last-minute effort to funnel over a hundred million dollars into political pet projects, including $26 million to a committee run by New Jersey First…
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department issued a public statement Friday to reaffirm its role as the city’s primary law enforcement agency following controversial remarks from Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who claimed…
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an immediate suspension of federal financial awards to both the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis following revelations of widespread fraud…
Lancaster County man accused of stealing over 100 human remains from historic cemetery Yeadon, PA – What began as a string of mysterious grave burglaries at the historic Mount Moriah Cemetery has…
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would require the state Attorney General to develop model policies governing how state and local agencies interact with federal civil…
VINELAND, N.J. – A new environmental study has named Vineland the most damaging place in New Jersey for your hair, revealing how local climate and water quality can quietly sabotage hair health…
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s minimum wage has officially increased to $15.92 per hour, a 43-cent boost that took effect this month, impacting thousands of workers across multiple employment categories. The New…
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to strengthen enforcement of the state’s wage laws with a bill that would make certain violations of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act a…