New Jersey’s Ten Most Ridiculous COVID-19 Lockdown Rules: A Look Back
Trenton, NJ – Six years after New Jersey’s COVID-19 emergency orders transformed daily life, many residents still point to some of Gov. Phil Murphy’s pandemic restrictions as examples of government overreach, inconsistent…
Route 46 wildfire fully contained after burning 100 acres in Hackettstown
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced full containment of a wildfire that burned approximately 100 acres in Hackettstown, Warren County. The fire, which began near Route 46, was contained by 8…
Baraka slams Sherrill over party values and policy record in heated editorial
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka publicly criticized Representative Mikie Sherrill on Friday in a sharply worded opinion piece that questioned her political consistency, campaign funding sources, and commitment to progressive Democratic policies. Responding…
ACLU calls on New Jersey to spend more money to combat Trump equity cuts
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey is urging state lawmakers and Governor Phil Murphy to strengthen protections for civil liberties and vulnerable communities in the upcoming fiscal year budget, warning…
Lawmakers push bill to fast-track energy permit approvals in New Jersey
Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., both Republicans representing New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District, announced legislation aimed at significantly reducing delays in the permitting process for energy generation projects across…
Candidate for Governor hosts Trump impeachment rally in Ocean County
What is Mikie Sherrill afraid of? A top-secret meeting was held in Manchester last week with the Democrat congresswoman, but the details of the time and location were kept hidden from the…
ICE arrests Uzbek national in NYC after release despite sex crime charges
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of a 21-year-old Uzbek national in Staten Island on April 28 following his release from local custody despite multiple…
Ice Cream on 9 reopens in Howell after long closure
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a beloved ice cream shop along Route 9 in Monmouth County, has reopened after an extended and unexplained closure, prompting excitement among loyal customers and…
Federal migrant sweep in Philadelphia nets 130 arrests
Philadelphia, PA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the removal of more than 130 Central Asian nationals this week, with 90 individuals repatriated directly from Philadelphia as part of a…
NJ man faces over 230 charges in multi-county storage and business burglary spree
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY — A Berkeley Township man has been charged with more than 230 criminal offenses following a months-long investigation into a widespread burglary operation that targeted commercial storage facilities…
Kites take flight at Terhune Orchards as annual spring festival begins today
PRINCETON, N.J. — Terhune Orchards opens its fields today for the annual Kite Day celebration, welcoming families for two days of outdoor fun, farm activities, live music, and colorful kite-flying across a…
Hunterdon Wine Express returns for scenic rail and vineyard experience through September
FLEMINGTON, N.J. — The Hunterdon Wine Express is back for its seasonal run, offering a round-trip rail excursion from Flemington to Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes aboard the historic Black River…
New Jersey schools are facing a fiscal cliff as the state spends $7.3 billion on illegal immigration
TRENTON, NJ – As more New Jersey schools continue to report closures, staff layoffs, and even the sale of longtime community schools because of being ‘shortchanged’ by Governor Phil Murphy’s S2 funding…
Sizzling sprint for a cause as ‘Racin’ for Bacon’ 5K and 10K return to Monmouth Battlefield
MANALAPAN, N.J. — Runners and walkers will descend on Monmouth Battlefield Park on Sunday for the return of the Racin’ for Bacon 5K, 10K, and 1M K9 Walk, a fitness event that…
Elmwood Park throws open Market Street for all-day Spring Festival celebration
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — Market Street is closed to traffic and transformed into a vibrant block party today as Elmwood Park hosts its annual Spring Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Star chefs and rare wines headline New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs
HAMBURG, N.J. — The New Jersey Wine & Food Festival continues today at Crystal Springs Resort, drawing culinary leaders, wine enthusiasts, and top bartenders for a packed schedule of tastings, chef-led dinners,…
Fiesta de Mayo Cantina Crawl brings margaritas and music to Highlands today
HIGHLANDS, N.J. — The Annual Highlands Fiesta de Mayo Cantina Crawl returns today, bringing festive energy, margarita tastings, and live mariachi music to Huddy Park and surrounding local establishments. From 12 p.m.…
Tunnels to Towers Car Show at South Jersey Craft Fair
LANDISVILLE, N.J. — The 3rd Annual Buena Fine Crafts & Artisans Spring Festival is underway today at 201 Kennedy Drive, offering a full day of fine arts, local vendors, family fun, and…
Public invited to Skyview Park spring cleanup
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Recreation & Parks Department, in collaboration with the Toms River Green Team, will host a park cleanup at Skyview Park on Saturday, May 10, from…
Second Fort Lee teen charged in high school stabbing that left student hospitalized
FORT LEE, N.J. — A second 16-year-old student has been charged in connection with the April 8 stabbing of a male student at Fort Lee High School, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…
Seaside Park names new chief of police
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — The Seaside Park Police Department has named Lt. Bryan McKay as its next Chief of Police following a formal promotion during the Borough Council meeting on Friday night.…
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