Convicted Child Rapist Pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz Deported to Laos
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal immigration authorities have deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national whose recent pardon by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and…
Major Court Victory In Fight Against New Jersey’s OPRA Ethics and Transparency Violations
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey officials released internal ethics training materials for government lawyers after a public records battle that forced a transparency organization to sue, lose in trial court, win on…
Green-Touting NYC Crushes and Dumps Thousands of “Dangerous” Mopeds Confiscated in Citywide Push
New York, NY – Green-touting New York City officials reveled in the destruction of thousands of ‘dangerous’ mopeds, but the people who commited the alleged crimes are most likely back out on…
Blockbuster Tops List of Defunct Brands New Jersey Residents Want Back Most
Newark, NJ – Blockbuster still holds a powerful grip on nostalgia for New Jersey residents over 45, beating out bookstores, video rental rivals, and classic department stores as the brand people most…
Not a False Alarm: Jamaal Bowman and Linda Sarsour to Campaign in New Jersey Congressional Race
NEWARK, N.J. — Former U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and left-wing activist Linda Sarsour are scheduled to appear in New Jersey this week for a “Rally and Canvass Launch” supporting a Democratic congressional…
New Jersey Ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Pest-Prone Homes as Density, Aging Housing Fuel Problems
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey ranks as the second-most pest-vulnerable state in the country, according to a new nationwide study that found the state’s dense neighborhoods, older housing stock, and favorable conditions…
Sherrill Pushes New NJ Transit App as Riders Demand Fixes for Delays, Cancellations
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a redesigned NJ Transit mobile app this week, promising easier trip planning and future real-time train tracking features, but the announcement quickly collided with growing…
California Mayor Charged With Acting as Illegal Agent of Chinese Communist Government
LOS ANGELES — The mayor of Arcadia, California, has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.…
No Freeze, Just Higher Bills: New Jersey Electric Costs Climb Up to 40% Since 2022
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents hoping for relief from rising electric bills instead faced some of the steepest utility increases in years, with many households now paying 20% to 40% more…
YouTuber Who Mocked Lakewood-based Kars4Kids for Years Gets Hired to Rebuild the Infamous Jingle
LAKEWOOD, NJ — After years of publicly roasting the Kars4Kids jingle online, musician and YouTuber Steve Terreberry ended up with an unexpected offer: remake the commercial himself. Terreberry, whose videos criticizing the…
Pretrial Release Denied: Former Toms River Firefighter Was Armed And Ready to Kill Before Being Shot By Cops
South Toms River, NJ – A former Toms River firefighter accused of driving from Maine to Ocean County armed with firearms, body armor, and dozens of ammunition magazines before a confrontation with…
Beachwood House Fire Kills Dog After Flames Tear Through Longboat Avenue Home
Beachwood, NJ – A Saturday afternoon house fire in Beachwood left one dog dead after flames spread through a home on Longboat Avenue, prompting a large multi-agency emergency response in Ocean County.…
Atlantic City is the Unluckiest Place to Gamble in America, Study Claims
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — If you ever felt the deck was stacked against you when you go to Atlantic City, you’re not imagining things. A new study shows Atlantic City is the…
New Jersey Could Require Businesses to Warn Customers About Facial Recognition Scanning Tech
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require businesses to notify customers when facial recognition or other biometric surveillance technology is being used inside stores, entertainment venues, and…
New Jersey Targets Early Utility Autopay Withdrawals Before Official Due Dates After Consumer Complaints
TRENTON, N.J. — Did you ever get automatically charged by a service for a bill before it was due? Well, New Jersey lawmakers want to put and end to that practice. New…
New Jersey Assembly Bill to Help Angry and Irritated Pregnant Women
Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Monday with legislation that would require broader education and screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth, expanding the role…
1949 Air Force ‘Flying Disc’ Reporting Manual Emerges in Newly Surfaced FBI File
Washington, D.C. — A newly circulated FBI archival document is drawing renewed attention to how the U.S. military formally tracked and investigated “Flying Discs” during the early Cold War, revealing a detailed…
Trump Administration Releases First Wave of Declassified UFO Files Through New WAR.GOV Portal
Washington, D.C. — Americans can now access hundreds of newly declassified government records tied to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena after the Department of War on Friday launched a public online archive containing videos,…
Trump Blasts Reporter at Lincoln Memorial Over Reflection Pool Cleanup Project Question
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter during remarks near the Lincoln Memorial this week after being questioned about focusing on restoration and beautification projects while Americans continue…
New Jersey MVC Recalls ‘FDT-8647’ License Plate After Anti-Trump Message Draws Complaints
Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…
Watch: Speaker Detained by Police as Protesters Clash Over Proposed AI Data Center in New Jersey
Andover Township, NJ — A community member was detained and removed by police Wednesday night during a volatile public meeting over a proposed AI data center in Sussex County, where residents accused…