New Jersey’s 2025 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Are Blind to the State’s Education Crisis

New Jersey’s public schools are in turmoil, and the Democratic candidates vying to become the next governor are nowhere to be found on the issue. Districts across the state are slashing staff,…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·School and Education News·Top Headlines

Wildwood says Canadians may skip annual Jersey Shore vacations

It takes two to tango, as they say. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued some sharp rhetoric against the Canadian government. In response, the Canadian government has called upon its citizens to…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Virginia school official admits to $2.9M fraud scheme targeting veterans’ education benefits

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A former career services manager at a Virginia school pleaded guilty Tuesday to orchestrating a $2.9 million scheme to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by fabricating documents…

RFK Jr. accuses Biden-era HHS of role in child trafficking, says Trump team now locating 300,000 missing minors

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday accused the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of acting as a “collaborator” in child trafficking under the Biden…

Orioles’ home run barrage lands Catonsville man $3,000 lottery prize

CATONSVILLE, MD. — Catonsville resident Peter Jardieu hit the jackpot over the weekend, collecting a $3,000 prize after the Baltimore Orioles blasted five home runs during their April 19 game as part…

Baltimore News·Good News·Local Sports News·Lottery Results

Brick man sentenced to jail, lifetime ban from owning animals after 157 cats found in home

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals after pleading guilty to two counts of…

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Pets and Animals

The Catholic Church has a chance to redeem itself with strong, but compassionate choice for new Pope

The recent passing of the pope has left the Catholic Church at a pivotal moment. With over 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, the selection of the next pontiff is not merely a matter…

Opinion - Editorial

Driver flees after hitting 57-year-old man in North Tonawanda; police locate suspect vehicle

NORTH TONAWANDA, NY — A 57-year-old man remains hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident late Wednesday night in North Tonawanda, according to a police press release. The…

New York News

‘This campaign is a scam’: Trump delegate unloads on Bill Spadea in scathing NJ governor race tirade

TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative commentator Mike Crispi issued a fiery rebuke of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, accusing the Republican hopeful of deception, financial mismanagement, and betrayal of the MAGA movement…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·The Buzz·Top Headlines

Manchester Township mayor honors emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

MANCHESTER, NJ — Mayor Joseph T. Hankins has officially proclaimed April 13–19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Manchester Township, recognizing the critical role of telecommunications personnel who serve as…

Community News·Ocean County News

NYC Department of Education employee arrested for sex abuse involving minor in Queens

QUEENS, NY — A 53-year-old employee of the New York City Department of Education was arrested Friday afternoon on multiple sex crime charges involving a minor while on duty, police said. Key…

Police Blotter

Judge Rules New Jersey’s illegal citizens must register and have identifcation

TRENTON, NJ — A federal judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a sweeping new requirement for undocumented immigrants to register with the federal government, setting up a major…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·The Buzz·Top Headlines

Senator Andy Kim calls himself a ‘Pell Grant kid’—but his elite education and family background raise questions

MARLTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim, a Rhodes Scholar and Oxford graduate, described himself as a “Pell Grant kid” this week—prompting questions about how he qualified for federal aid typically reserved…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Politics

Meet Tonic: The Talkative Cat Bringing Big Energy and Even Bigger Charm to Forked River

By Linda Jaworski, Pet LoverForked River, NJ — Looking to add a little excitement—and a lot of conversation—to your home? Meet Tonic, the sleek black feline with a personality as bold as…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Pets and Animals

Trump Gets Major Supreme Court Win in Department of Education Injunction Case

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted an emergency request from the Department of Justice to stay a lower court ruling that blocked the federal government from terminating over…

California News·Government News·Local Politics·Politics

Bomb Threat Made Against Wildwood Catholic Academy

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police responded to a reported bomb threat at Wildwood Catholic Academy after a student allegedly made a troubling statement about bringing an explosive device to school, according to…

Cape May County News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Tornado outbreak and catastrophic floods target Mid-South as historic spring storm slams U.S.

COLLEGE PARK, MD — A powerful and slow-moving spring storm system is set to deliver life-threatening weather across multiple regions of the United States through Friday, with the Lower Ohio Valley and…

Kentucky News·Maryland News·Ohio News·Pennsylvania News

Two women stabbed a man during a midnight altercation in the Bronx

BRONX, NY — A 25-year-old man was stabbed early Thursday morning following a dispute with two unidentified women on Grand Concourse, according to police. The incident occurred around midnight on March 27…

New York City News

Beloved New York State Police K9 Nate retires after 8 years of dedicated service with Bomb Disposal Unit

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Police announced the retirement of K9 Nate on Friday, marking the end of an eight-year career with Troop F’s Bomb Disposal Unit. K9 Nate, a longtime…

New York City News·New York News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

As Many New Jersey Districts Mull School Closings, Newark Spent $2.8 Million on Expensive Catering

NEWARK, N.J. — Your school district might be faced with closing and selling schools to close their budget gap, but the prime beneficiary of New Jersey school state aid is living high…

Food & Dining·Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

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New Jersey’s 2025 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Are Blind to the State’s Education Crisis

Wildwood says Canadians may skip annual Jersey Shore vacations

Virginia school official admits to $2.9M fraud scheme targeting veterans’ education benefits

RFK Jr. accuses Biden-era HHS of role in child trafficking, says Trump team now locating 300,000 missing minors

Orioles’ home run barrage lands Catonsville man $3,000 lottery prize

Brick man sentenced to jail, lifetime ban from owning animals after 157 cats found in home

The Catholic Church has a chance to redeem itself with strong, but compassionate choice for new Pope

Driver flees after hitting 57-year-old man in North Tonawanda; police locate suspect vehicle

‘This campaign is a scam’: Trump delegate unloads on Bill Spadea in scathing NJ governor race tirade

Manchester Township mayor honors emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

NYC Department of Education employee arrested for sex abuse involving minor in Queens

Judge Rules New Jersey’s illegal citizens must register and have identifcation

Senator Andy Kim calls himself a ‘Pell Grant kid’—but his elite education and family background raise questions

Meet Tonic: The Talkative Cat Bringing Big Energy and Even Bigger Charm to Forked River

Trump Gets Major Supreme Court Win in Department of Education Injunction Case

Bomb Threat Made Against Wildwood Catholic Academy

Tornado outbreak and catastrophic floods target Mid-South as historic spring storm slams U.S.

Two women stabbed a man during a midnight altercation in the Bronx

Beloved New York State Police K9 Nate retires after 8 years of dedicated service with Bomb Disposal Unit

As Many New Jersey Districts Mull School Closings, Newark Spent $2.8 Million on Expensive Catering

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