Federal Grand Jury To Decide if New Jersey Senator’s $400k Worth of Gold Bars Was Bribe

NEWARK, NJ – A federal grand jury in Manhattan is examining whether New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez or his spouse, Nadine Arslanian, received gold bars worth up to $400,000 in a questionable…

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These New Jersey Roadside Attractions Will Make You Want to Look Twice

Roadside attractions are part of Americana, but they are slowly disappearing. New Jersey is not alone when it comes to the vanishing roadside America. The Pabst Blue Ribbon water tower is long…

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Perth Amboy Firefighter Named New Jersey Fire Chief of the Year

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Chief Edward A. Mullen received the 2023 Fire Chief of the Year Award at the annual meeting of the NJ State Fire Chiefs Association during the NJ State…

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Jenkinson’s Beach Closure is in Violation of State Law, New Jersey Officials Warn

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Last week, Jenkinson’s closed off their private beaches to the public for the season. This week, the New Jersey DEP has warned the company they are violating…

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New Jersey Janitor Unlikely Hero in NJEA Membership Dues Rebellion

CRANFORD, NJ – A janitor in the Cranford School District has become an advocate for union transparency and workers’ rights following an email sent by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). Intended…

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Photo of dead whale that washed ashore in Brigantine. Photo by MMSC

Feds to Issue Permit to Offshore Wind Co. to ‘Take’ a Few Endangered Whales During Construction in New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Friday, September 22, NOAA Fisheries will initiate a 30-day public comment period for proposed regulations related to Atlantic Shores’ Atlantic Shores South Project. The offshore wind energy…

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This New Jersey Scientist is Turning Fish Poop Into a Sustainable Farming Resource

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – Mike Acquafredda, a researcher at Howard Laboratory, has successfully tested a sustainable aquaculture system that utilizes waste in a circular economy approach. The integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system he…

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GOP Leaders Fear New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Will Ban Gas Stoves, Heat Next

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved measures encouraging building owners to switch from natural gas to electric heating, aligning with Gov. Phil Murphy’s green energy…

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New Jersey Lottery’s Pick 6 Jackpot Now $2.2 Million

TRENTON, NJ – A recent Pick-6 lottery drawing yielded ten players who matched five out of six white balls, with three tickets even landing a 3X multiplier, boosting their winnings to $3,693…

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Chef from Food Network’s Chopped Arrested for Sexual Assault of New Jersey Girl, 16

TEANECK, NJ – Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Shalom Yehudiel, a business owner from Aventura, Florida, on multiple charges including sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Yehudiel…

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Single Use Plastic Bottles Banned in Mass., Could New Jersey Be Next?

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has banned plastic bags, plastic straws, foam containers, and gas cars, could single-use plastic bottles be next? If he continues to follow the lead…

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As Fall Descends Upon New Jersey, So Do Backyard Tasks and Chores

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Fall is coming quickly in New Jersey. In fact, in two days, the summer of 2023 will offically come to and end. That means getting your house ready…

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The Best Barbecue Spots at the New Jersey Shore Await You

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Barbecue, often abbreviated as BBQ, has a rich and complex history in the United States. The practice of slow-cooking meat over a wood fire has its roots in…

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New Jersey’s Top Pizza Makers to Attend World’s Biggest Pizza Festival in New York City

BROOKLYN, NY – Elite pizzerias from New Jersey will showcase their culinary expertise at the inaugural One Bite Pizza Festival in Brooklyn this Saturday. The event will take place at 1904 Surf…

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Gas Prices Could Soon Hit $4 in New Jersey as Oil Prices Rise Again

TRENTON, NJ – Gas prices in New Jersey this week are hovering in the $3.78 range, but that might not last long. News from around the world show a dire outlook for…

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The Waterfalls of New Jersey and Beyond: A Great Fall Daycation Idea

New Jersey may be known for its bustling cities and beautiful shorelines, but the state also boasts a variety of natural wonders that offer a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of…

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Why Wildwood Beaches Are So Much Wider than the Rest of New Jersey

When it comes to beaches in New Jersey, Wildwood stands out for one particular reason—its incredible width. While many East Coast beaches are losing their shoreline to erosion, Wildwood’s beaches are expansive…

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In New Jersey Schools 2+2 = Global Warming as State Rolls Out Climate Curriculum Guides

TRENTON, NJ – When New Jersey teachers aren’t telling children about topics like sexual positions, and alternative lifestyles they’re now asked to teach students about climate change. In 2020, Governor Phil Murphy…

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CEO of New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Farm Just Delivered Bad News for Governor Phil Murphy

NEW YORK, NY – Ors Nipper, CEO of Danish offshore wind energy company Orsted, announced troubling developments for the renewable energy sector, particularly affecting New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s wind energy plans.…

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That Time a Nuclear Warhead Almost Blew Up In The New Jersey Pine Barrens

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Sometimes the most pivotal moments in history are those that quietly fade into the annals of the past, all but forgotten. Such is the case with the Bomarc…

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