Los Angeles Faces First Amendment Challenge Over Ban on N-Word, C-Word
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council is facing a constitutional challenge after adopting a policy that prohibits members of the public from using the racial slur commonly known as…
Jackson Police Critic Donny Adelman Arrested, Jailed in Ocean County on Threat and Weapons Charges
JACKSON, N.J. — Donny Scott Adelman, a frequent and outspoken critic of the Jackson Township Police Department and local government, has been arrested and lodged in the Ocean County Jail on multiple…
Dryer fire damages Toms River home displacing residents and pets Tuesday night
Firefighters quickly contained blaze on Northstream Drive after structure fire upgrade. Toms River, NJ – Firefighters in Toms River responded to a reported dryer fire Tuesday evening that quickly escalated into a…
Toms River VAAD to Fight Mayor Rodrick’s Plan to Curb and Control High Density Housing Over Next 10 Years
Mayor warns failure to adopt plan could trigger builder’s remedy allowing thousands of apartments. Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Jewish Community Council (VAAD) is trying to block Mayor Dan Rodrick’s…
Things ’90s Kids in New Jersey Did That Today’s Kids Probably Couldn’t — and Shouldn’t — Do
Growing up in New Jersey during the 1990s came with a level of independence that would raise eyebrows today. Kids across the Garden State roamed neighborhoods, beaches, malls, and parks with minimal…
Man Who Shot and Killed Three in New Jersey Murder Suicide Released Weeks Earlier After Assault and Terorristic Threats
Court records show suspect had recent criminal charges before fatal Berkeley Township shooting. Berkeley Township, NJ – A Maplewood man who killed three members of a Berkeley Township family before taking his…
March 11 marks key moments in New Jersey history, from Revolutionary War mobilization to one of America’s deadliest blizzards.
New Jersey milestones on March 11: Revolutionary regiment, lacrosse history, blizzard Trenton, NJ – March 11 has marked several notable moments connected to New Jersey history, including the creation of a Revolutionary…
Brick Township Announces North Side Community Yard Sale for April 25
Residents across northern Brick Township are invited to shop and sell during a town-wide yard sale expected to feature hundreds of participating homes. Brick Township, NJ – Brick Township will host a…
Seven New Jersey tickets hit multiplied Mega Millions wins
New Jersey players see boosted Mega Millions wins as $533M jackpot ticket hits in Illinois TRENTON, NJ — Several New Jersey lottery players walked away with boosted Mega Millions prizes Tuesday night…
New Jersey Approves 20-Acre Floating Solar Project Wanaque Reservoir
Largest in the country: State regulators have approved a massive floating solar installation on the Wanaque Reservoir that will power water treatment operations and supply electricity to hundreds of homes. Wanaque, NJ…
NJ Transit Bus Destroyed by Fire on New Jersey Turnpike Near Newark Airport
Twenty-five passengers escaped safely after an NJ Transit bus caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames on the New Jersey Turnpike Tuesday evening near Newark Liberty International Airport. Newark, NJ –…
Why Does the Jewish Community Council Oppose My Plan to Halt Development? What Happens if the Council Doesn’t Pass My Plan?
Jewish Community Leaders Oppose Toms River Mayor’s Plan to Halt State-Mandated Overdevelopment By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick | Toms River Recently, the Toms River Jewish Community Council (TRJCC) issued a statement opposing…
Mikie Sherrill’s Hometown Facing Educational Financial Crisis as Voters Await Results in $17.6 Million Vote
Even the hometown of New Jersey’s governor is grappling with the consequences of the state’s controversial S2 school funding formula as voters decide whether to approve millions in emergency funding. Montclair, NJ…
Does U.S. Have Minesweeping Ships in the Gulf? Misinformed Online Buzz Leaves Out Some Key Facts
Images of retired U.S. Navy minesweepers being transported up the Delaware Bay sparked online rumors that the United States no longer has mine-clearing capability, but the Navy has already transitioned to newer…
New Jersey Rally Against Dem’s Immigration Bills Set for March 23
A rally organized by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is scheduled outside the State House Annex in Trenton as lawmakers prepare to vote on three immigration-related bills later that day. Trenton, NJ – A…
New York Wants to Ban Octopus Farming
A New York lawmaker is pushing legislation that would prohibit the sale of farm-raised octopus, citing environmental and animal welfare concerns. Albany, NY – New York lawmakers are considering new legislation that…
New York Proposal Could Open More Public Assistance Programs to Undocumented Immigrants
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would expand eligibility for certain public assistance programs to some noncitizens who are victims of crimes such as human trafficking, domestic violence,…
Why Rubber Ducks Are Showing Up on Jeeps Across New Jersey
The quirky “Duck Duck Jeep” trend has become a popular way for Jeep owners to compliment each other’s vehicles and build community. New Jersey – It’s almost spring in New Jersey and…
Hazlet store sells $319,985 New Jersey Lottery jackpot ticket
Fast Play ticket worth $319,985 sold in Monmouth County Hazlet, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player scored a $319,985 progressive jackpot after purchasing a Fast Play ticket in Monmouth County. The…
U.S. Warns Iran May Have Sent Encrypted Signal to Activate Sleeper Cells In America and Around the World
Federal alert urges heightened monitoring after intercepted transmission believed to originate in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Washington, DC – U.S. intelligence officials have intercepted an encrypted transmission…
After Promising Cuts, Sherrill Proposes $60.7B Budget, $2B Higher Than Murphy With Pension and School Funding Cuts “If We Don’t Act Now”
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first budget proposal increases state spending by nearly $2 billion compared to the final budget under former Gov. Phil Murphy. Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled her first…
