Freehold mall scores major win with new store replacing shuttered Nordstrom

FREEHOLD, NJ — The long-empty Nordstrom space at Freehold Raceway Mall will soon come back to life as Von Maur Department Stores prepares to launch its first-ever New Jersey location in a…

Matt Platkin is out as Attorney General under Mikie Sherrill. Here’s who will replace him

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s political landscape shifted sharply this week as Rep. Mikie Sherrill announced Jennifer Davenport as her choice for the state’s next Attorney General, signaling the departure of Matt…

Can New Jersey Save its Historic Diner Scene Before it’s Too Late? Lawmakers Think So

NJ lawmakers propose “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act” to help preserve historic eateries Bill would create state registry for classic diners and family-owned restaurants, offering tax breaks to sustain…

New Jersey Wants to Change How Hotel Tax Money is Allocated in 2027

Legislation sets firm minimum allocations and updates “poison pill” safeguard to protect cultural and tourism programs. TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers have introduced a measure to resolve confusion over how New Jersey divides…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Running for President? Says It’s Not Off the Table

Murphy hints at White House ambitions as he exits New Jersey stage Trenton, NJ – Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is leaving office with a hint of possibility that his political…

As Graduation Test Scores Drop, New Jersey Wants to End Testing Instead of Improving Scores and Fixing the Problem

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill to eliminate New Jersey’s high school graduation proficiency exam advanced in the Assembly Education Committee, igniting a debate over standards, equity, and workforce readiness. Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’…

Lakewood area men involved in $1.8 million federal loan scam

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three Toms River men admitted participating in a multimillion dollar mortgage fraud scheme and one of the individuals also admitted fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million of federal…

Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims

TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…

NYPD report claims record-low shootings and historic drops in subway and retail crime

NEW YORK, NY – New York City recorded the fewest shooting incidents and shooting victims in its history through the first 11 months of the year, according to new NYPD data released…

Virginia organizations pay $1.38 million to settle false PPP loan claims

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Six Virginia-based organizations have agreed to pay more than $1.38 million to resolve allegations that they improperly received Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal prosecutors said…

New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…

New York bill would require local governments to post meeting videos within five days

Albany, NY – A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly would compel public bodies to post video recordings of their open meetings online within five business days. Assemblymember Amy…

Major New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Leaving State, Laying Off 572 Workers

NEWARK, NJ – UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health division will lay off 572 employees in early 2026 and close its behavioral health services across New Jersey, according to WARN notices filed with state…

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Air travel behavior hits turbulence as unruly passenger incidents soar since 2019

NEWARK, NJ– If you’re going to be traveling during the holidays this year, don’t be surprised if your flights out of Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, or other regional airports seem a little more…

Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools

NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…

New Jersey Begins Mild Transformation from Phil Murphy to Mikie Sherrill

Trenton, NJ – As the dust settles from Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, New Jersey is embarking on a seamless handover of power from outgoing Governor Phil Murphy to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill. Both Democrats,…

NJ secures $2.8 million settlement with MV Realty over predatory real estate scheme

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced Friday a $2.8 million settlement with Florida-based MV Realty, resolving allegations that the company deceived more than 1,200 homeowners through…

Halloween costumes that would trigger your woke neighbors in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – With Election Day fast approaching, political tension is once again creeping across New Jersey — and this year, it’s even showing up in Halloween costumes. As campaign signs line…

New Jersey falls to 16th in education, Ciattarelli vows to reverse the downward trend

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is challenging long-held claims that New Jersey’s public school system ranks among the best in the country, arguing that the state’s academic performance…

Trump Targets Government Agency Promoting Gender Ideology and Abortion During Shutdown

The Trump administration has moved to drastically reduce staff at the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Population Affairs (OPA), a division critics claim has advanced progressive policies on…

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