Murphy administration launches $5.25M literacy initiative for New Jersey schools

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer on Thursday announced the release of a statewide literacy framework and two new grant programs aimed at strengthening reading skills among…

Crashes, closures and bridge delays jam New Jersey Thursday morning commute

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced a tangle of delays Thursday morning, with crashes, full road closures and heavy bridge traffic slowing travel across multiple key routes. A crash was reported…

Watch: GOP candidate for New Jersey Governor calls for citizenship pathway for illegal migrants who have “Run Afoul” with the law

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea publicly reaffirmed his long-standing support for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants during a Republican primary debate Wednesday night, aligning with moderate rival Jon Bramnick on…

Brooklyn man arrested in Atlantic City shooting after multi-agency manhunt

A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place in Atlantic City on Saturday, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. Edwin Biggs, 51, was taken into…

New Jersey man sentenced to six years for armed robbery in Port Jervis

Douglas Hill, 29, of Newton, New Jersey, was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in Port Jervis, according to Orange County District Attorney…

New Jersey sues Trump administration over suspended electric vehicle infrastructure funding

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to indefinitely halt the disbursement of federally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. Platkin joined…

New Jersey is Messing with Texas—And It’s a Big Mistake

New Jersey, the self-proclaimed “Garden State,” has decided to pick a fight with the Lone Star State, plastering billboards across Texas to lure doctors and medical students with promises of “reproductive freedom”…

New Jersey isn’t the state for you: Phil Murphy’s new fun tax is just another reason why

In a candid moment, Governor Phil Murphy once remarked, “If taxes are your main concern, maybe New Jersey isn’t the state for you.” For many residents, this statement rings truer than ever…

New Jersey sues Trump admin over halting off failed offshore wind projects

TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging its…

New Jersey sues Trump again, this time over ‘illegal’ dismantling of federal health department

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that New Jersey has joined 19 other states in suing the Trump administration over what officials call the unlawful dismantling of the U.S.…

New Jersey Air Traffic Controllers Walk Out to Protest Years of Mismanagement

Newark, NJ – If you read the local and mainstream media, the mess happening over the skies and on the ground at Newark Airport is Donald Trump’s fault, but if you look…

Can Spadea Sway New Jersey’s Growing Gay Republican Base after Saying They “Are Not Welcome in the Movement”

New Jersey is a state with a vibrant and diverse community and a state with a large LGBTQ community. You might think that the community is only Democrat and liberal, but you…

New tariff on foreign movie production could benefit New Jersey

President Donald J. Trump announced Saturday a sweeping proposal to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-produced movies entering the United States, claiming that the American film industry is under “a very…

New Jersey Glass Cieling Dems Working Overtime to Make Sure Only Woman in Race Loses Primary Election

Democrats are the party of equity, equality, womens’ rights and breaking glass ceilings. That is, until a woman challenges the Democrat party establishment and threatens the boys in the race. In the…

Delaware Governor Moves to End 2035 Gas Car Ban, Raising Questions About New Jersey’s Path Forward

Delware’s governor has just announced he is rolling back the state’s 2035 gasoline powered car ban in a move that could trigger New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to follow suit. Don’t hold…

Democratic feud heats up as New Jersey gubernatorial hopefuls clash over party machine politics

TRENTON, NJ — If you think Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea’s cat fight for the 2025 GOP nomination is out of control, just wait until you see the level of anger and…

Can New Jersey’s Democrats Dodge the 2025 Energy Crisis Fallout?

New Jersey’s looming energy crisis, marked by a projected 20% price hike in electricity bills for the 2025/2026 delivery year, has cast a long shadow over the state’s political landscape. Governor Phil…

New Jersey Pollen Levels Reach Peak: How to Avoid Allergies, What to Expect, and When Relief Is Coming

As spring blooms across New Jersey, pollen levels are hitting their peak, triggering sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion for millions of residents. In April and May 2025, tree pollen from oak, birch,…

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…

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,…

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