New Jersey Hall of Fame welcomes Jonas Brothers, Sheila Oliver, and Martin Brodeur in star-studded class of 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Garden State’s biggest names gathered at American Dream on Friday night to celebrate the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring a new class…

Mikie Sherrill’s promised energy freeze sparks hope in New Jersey but experts warn of harsh reality

TRENTON, NJ – In the wake of her decisive victory in the gubernatorial election, Mikie Sherrill has New Jersey buzzing with optimism over her bold pledge to freeze skyrocketing energy costs on…

Professional basketball comes to the Jersey Shore

BELMAR, NJ – Professional basketball is returning to the Jersey Shore as the Jersey Shore Breaks officially join the revived United States Basketball League (USBL), the organization announced Thursday. The Breaks will…

New Jersey boards and commissions should be gender balanced, lawmaker says

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Legislature would require all state boards, commissions, and task forces to be gender balanced. The bill, introduced by Assemblywomen Shavonda E. Sumter and…

Jersey bill would let real estate agents get paid through LLCs without rocking broker ties

Trenton, NJ – A new Assembly bill clarifies that New Jersey real estate salespersons and broker-salespersons can route commissions through their own limited liability companies without changing their relationship with their employing…

As Sherrill Waffles on New Jersey Sales Tax, GOP Pushes for Lower Rate

Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would roll back the state’s sales and use tax rate from 6.625 percent to 6 percent beginning January 1, 2026.…

Steve Lonegan launches bid to lead New Jersey Republican Party

HACKENSACK, NJ – Former Bogota mayor and longtime conservative activist Steve Lonegan announced Thursday that he is running for chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party. Lonegan said he is entering the…

New Jersey GOP Lawmakers Seek to End Unfair NJ Transit 2.5% Corporate Transit Tax

Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would repeal the state’s corporate transit fee, ending a 2.5 percent surtax on large corporations that was enacted last year…

New Jersey Senator Shows Support for Congress Members Who Called for Military to Rebel Against White House ‘Unlawful Orders’

Washington, DC – A political firestorm erupted Wednesday after six Democratic members of Congress — all military veterans — released a joint video reminding U.S. service members of their duty to refuse…

New Jersey Congressional Aide Who Faked Violent “Trump Fueled” Attack Facing Five Years in Prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey woman employed by New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew was charged Wednesday with conspiring to stage a violent assault and making false statements to law…

New Jersey CFO sentenced to eight years for $2.5 million fraud and money laundering scheme targeting New Jersey nonprofit

Trenton, NJ – The former chief financial officer of a Burlington County-based nonprofit was sentenced to eight years in state prison after admitting to stealing more than $2.5 million from the organization…

Major New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Leaving State, Laying Off 572 Workers

NEWARK, NJ – UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health division will lay off 572 employees in early 2026 and close its behavioral health services across New Jersey, according to WARN notices filed with state…

The Boardwalk in Point Pleasant New Jersey on an Autumn Day

Mild stretch of fall weather ahead for New Jersey through the weekend, some overnight freezing

TRENTON, NJ – A calm and mild weather pattern is set to hold steady across New Jersey through the weekend, bringing a mix of sun, clouds, and just a brief spell of…

Crashes, delays snarl Thursday morning commute across New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – Drivers faced a rough Thursday morning commute across New Jersey, with crashes, lane closures, and long bridge delays slowing traffic from the Shore to the Hudson crossings. A car…

Phil Murphy shocks New Jersey Democrats with endorsement that snubs his own Lt. Governor

NEWARK, N.J. – In a surprising, but not shocking political move, Gov. Phil Murphy has endorsed longtime ally Brendan Gill over his own lieutenant governor, Tahesha Way, in the race for Rep.…

New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill Officially Resigns

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill has officially resigned her seat in Congress, submitting letters of resignation Tuesday to both New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Her…

Suspect caught on video stealing bikes at New Jersey school

Overnight bicycle theft at Princeton school under investigation police seek suspect Princeton, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video stealing two student…

Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Found Guilty of Machete Murder of Teen Girl Lured from New Jersey

GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Montgomery County judge on Friday found a 24-year-old Frederick woman guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the brutal killing of 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino, whose body…

New Jersey Wants $650 Million Lifeline for Those Unqualified for NJ Family Care Under Big Beautiful Bill

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the State Legislature would establish a $650 million State medical relief program to assist New Jersey residents who lose health coverage under NJ FamilyCare…

New Jersey Seeks Additional $125 Million to Replenish Depleted Affordable Housing Fund

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would allocate $125 million to replenish New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, restoring money diverted from the fund in recent budget cycles.…

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