Flags to Fly at Half Staff Across New Jersey After Deadly Weekend in Israel

TRENTON, NJ – In response to the devastating attacks in Israel and the Mideast region, Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 345. This mandates that both U.S. and New Jersey…

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Here Are the Spirit Halloween Stores Operating in New Jersey This Year

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – As Halloween nears, Spirit Halloween stores across New Jersey are preparing to welcome customers for in-store shopping. The festive atmosphere and the signature orange and black signs are…

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In New Jersey, Wiccan Children Are Officially Excused from School on Halloween

TRENTON, NJ – Did you know Halloween is an officially recognized religious holiday in New Jersey? That’s right, if your kid misses school on Halloween, it’s an excused absence according to the…

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New Jersey Muslim Rights Group Urges Local Protests After Attack on Israel

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) criticized New Jersey elected officials for their apparent indifference to the suffering of Palestinians amid recent clashes in…

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New Jersey Senator Cory Booker Shares On The Ground Account During Israeli Attack

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Cory Booker shared a harrowing account of his presence in Israel when the deadly attacks initiated by Hamas began last Saturday. “I was in Israel when the horrific…

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New Jersey Congressman Says Biden Administration Did Not Heed Warning Prior to Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON, DC – Following the devastating Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the tragic death of hundreds of civilians and thousands more injured, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Co-Chair of the…

Amazon’s New Space-Based Internet Service Could Bring New Option for New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s cable-based internet monopolies could be seeing some new competition in the near future. Amazon took a significant leap in the space-based internet race, launching its first set…

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Good News for New Jersey Restaurants as Employment Numbers Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

NEW YORK – U.S. restaurant employment in September finally matched pre-pandemic numbers, marking the first time in over three years, according to a report unveiled on Friday. This suggests a potentially broader…

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Movie Industry Hoping Taylor Swift Puts People Back in New Jersey’s Movie Theater Seats

LOS ANGELES – Pop star Taylor Swift reinvigorated the New York Jets last week with her appearance at Met Life Stadium to see her boyfriend Travis Kelce. Now movie theaters across the…

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How New Avian Flu Outbreak Could Affect Turkey Dinners in New Jersey on Thanksgiving

TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the discovery of avian flu in a commercial poultry farm in Jerauld County, South Dakota, marking the first such incident since April.…

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New Jersey, Home to Large Jewish Population Goes on Alert After Hamas Attack on Israel

NEW JERSEY – Amid concerns for the safety of loved ones abroad, there are rising apprehensions within the local Jewish community of New Jersey regarding their well-being during the High Holidays. In…

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New Jersey’s Top Five Sandwiches from Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives

NEW JERSEY – From a butcher shop serving a House-Made Jerky and Sausage Sandwich to a joint plating up a Crab Cake Grilled Cheese, Guy Fieri tells us where the best 5…

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Haunted New Jersey: Devils Tower

Nestled in the affluent neighborhood of Alpine, New Jersey, lies a structure that seemingly stands out of place amidst luxurious mansions and lush greenery. This structure is the Devil’s Tower, a monument…

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Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder in New Jersey Captured in Pennsylvania

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County officials announced the arrest of 32-year-old Cristobal Avila from North Plainfield, New Jersey, previously named the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive of the Month for September. Avila…

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New Jersey Candidate Admits: I Smeared Poop on A Daycare Center

PARAMUS, NJ – Joseph Viso, a Republican candidate for State Assembly in the 36th district, has acknowledged a 2009 incident in which he smeared feces on the doors and locks of Children’s…

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New Jersey Has Cannabis Equity Problem, So Phil Murphy Threw $12 Million At It

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) disclosed an award of $12 million in grant funding to 48 cannabis businesses. This…

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Police Shoot Woman in Stolen Car With Pepperballs During Traffic Stop in New Jersey

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – On October 3rd, around 12:43 a.m., Gloucester Township Police officers, during a proactive patrol operation in the Cherrywood Homes area, identified a silver Nissan previously reported stolen from…

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Early Morning Fog to Turn to Rain Across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters will face dense fog conditions Friday morning on their way to work. Things won’t be getting any better as that fog will give way to scattered…

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This New Jersey Lakeside Restaurant is Believed to be Haunted

FRANKLINVILLE, NJ – The Lake House Restaurant, situated beside the serene Iona Lake in Franklinville, carries with it a tapestry of tales stretching back to the 1900s. Originally erected by Polish immigrants,…

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Haunted New Jersey: The Port Monmouth Spy House

Nestled in the scenic bayshore of Port Monmouth, New Jersey, stands a house whose history is as intriguing as its name suggests: The Spy House. This centuries-old structure, officially known as the…

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