DHS Secretary Rebukes Andy Kim as Delaney Hall Riots Renew Fight Over Newark ICE Facility

Newark, NJ — The political battle over Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE detention center intensified Sunday as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused Sen. Andy Kim of misrepresenting the population housed inside the…

Toms River Mayor Continues to Hold the Line on Taxes Amid Ongoing Budget Battle With Opponents

Despite rising healthcare costs, out-of-control insurance hikes, and high fuel and energy costs, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick’s administration continues to emphasize fiscal discipline and taxpayer relief, maintaining a steady approach to…

Virginia Grandpa quietly checks lottery ticket then realizes he’s a millionaire

Fredericksburg man kept shocking $1 million win secret from wife at first FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A Fredericksburg grandfather stayed quiet after discovering he had just won $1 million in the Virginia Lottery…

Treasury Audit Flags $61.3 Million in Questioned Pennsylvania COVID Relief Spending

Harrisburg, PA – A federal watchdog review found more than $61 million in Pennsylvania coronavirus relief spending lacked sufficient documentation or included potentially ineligible costs, raising concerns over how the state managed…

Lancaster County Cleared After Treasury Review Questioned $38.7 Million in COVID Relief Spending

Lancaster, PA — Lancaster County resolved all questioned COVID-19 relief spending flagged by federal auditors after providing additional records that satisfied Treasury investigators reviewing the county’s pandemic-era expenditures. A final determination letter…

Bergen County Returned $57K in COVID Relief Funds After Treasury Audit Found Missing Records

Hackensack, N.J. — Bergen County returned $57,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money after a U.S. Treasury Department review found the county could not properly document how extra-duty payments to employees were calculated…

Ex-NJDEP Chief Behind Toms River Ciba Superfund Park Deal Joins Major Environmental Law Firm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, whose administration finalized the disputed settlement allowing commercial development at the former Ciba-Geigy Superfund site in Toms River,…

New Jersey Dems’ Voting Reform Bill Clears Key Hurdle After Heated Split Votes in Legislature

Trenton, NJ – A sweeping New Jersey voting rights and election reform bill moved forward in the Legislature after sharp partisan divisions emerged over a proposal supporters call a major expansion of…

Some Children Left Behind: New Jersey Lawmakers Intentionally Shortchanging School Districts Because of Political Affiliation

For years, parents and teachers in Republican leaning school districts across New Jersey have claimed that state Democrats and Governor Mikie Sherrill and her predecessor Phil Murphy have targeted those districts and…

New Jersey Ranked Third for Antisemitic Incidents as Assaults Reach Record High, ADL Reports

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey recorded the third-highest number of antisemitic incidents in the nation in 2025, according to a new Anti-Defamation League audit that described rising violence against Jewish Americans as…

New Jersey Lawmaker Who Sued State and Won $1 Million, Now Wants to “Tax the Rich”

NJ Lawmaker Katie Brennan Pushes ‘Millionaires Tax’ Plan After $1M Settlement Case Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmaker Katie Brennan is advancing a pair of tax proposals targeting the state’s highest earners…

Judge Allows Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Rowan University to Proceed

CAMDEN, NJ — A longtime Rowan University professor who claims she was demoted and later pushed out as she neared retirement will be allowed to pursue key parts of her discrimination lawsuit,…

Panelists at a formal meeting: man on left (Michael Citta) speaks into a microphone, woman on right (President Ashley Lamb) writes notes, with 'TOMS RIVER' on the tablecloth.

Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise

Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…

New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation

Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…

Cleveland ticket hits massive $5M scratch-off jackpot

$5M scratch-off prize claimed by trust after Cleveland ticket hits top win Cleveland, OH — A winning lottery ticket sold in Cleveland has resulted in a $5M prize, now claimed by a…

Row of stainless steel subway turnstiles in a station, with pipes overhead and a map visible in the background.

Hochul Slams New Jersey’s $150 World Cup Ticket Scheme As Crazy

New York, NY — A growing feud over who owns and pays for moving World Cup crowds from New York City to MetLife Stadium is spilling into public view after New York…

Man wearing sunglasses driving a Porsche, holding a blue EBT card toward the camera.

New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…

New Jersey to pay millions while NYC gets the spotlight during ‘New York’ World Cup

NJ Taxpayers Fund $60M World Cup Costs at MetLife While NYC Branding Dominates Spotlight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey is committing more than $60 million in public spending to host 2026 World…

Oh The Irony: Obama Museum Requires ID to Enter as Some Claim Exhibit is Overpriced

CHICAGO, Ill. — Admission to the Obama Presidential Center’s museum is expected to cost around $25 to $30 for adults, with reduced pricing for children, placing it in line with major U.S.…

Soccer player in maroon and green stripes with number 21 runs with arms outstretched on a green field, METLIFE STADIUM sign above and spectators in the background.

New Jersey is the only FIFA host price gouging soccer fans during the World Cup and it will have ‘chilling effect’ on attendance

FIFA Warns $150 NJ Transit Fares to MetLife Could Hurt 2026 World Cup Attendance in East Rutherford Friday East Rutherford, NJ — FIFA officials warned Friday that $150 round-trip train fares to…

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