Hidden Fees and Bad Policies Are Driving Up Electric Bills for New Jersey Residents — Here’s What’s Happening

Rising supply charges, grid demand, and energy market costs are pushing New Jersey electric bills higher, leaving many residents questioning why their monthly payments continue to climb. Trenton, NJ – Electric bills…

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New Jersey drivers find relief as gas prices dip below $2.50 statewide

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey motorists are getting a rare break at the pump this week, as average fuel prices across the state dropped to some of the lowest levels seen in…

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Seven New Jersey athletes to compete for Team USA at 2026 Winter Olympics

TRENTON, N.J. – Seven athletes with New Jersey roots will represent the United States at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, showcasing talent from across the Garden State in…

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CBP finds invasive farm destroying khapra beetle remains at Detroit airport

Romulus, MI – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted remains of the khapra beetle, one of the world’s most destructive grain pests, during an inspection at Detroit Metropolitan Airport last…

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New York bill would ban mouse and rat glue traps in all state-owned and leased buildings

ALBANY, NY – Lawmakers in New York are advancing legislation to ban the use of adhesive-based rodent traps in all state-owned and state-leased buildings, citing health, safety, and humane concerns. Assembly Bill…

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Ditch your lawn, save on taxes: New bill offers $250 tax credit for ripping out the grass

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Residents living near Barnegat Bay may soon get a financial incentive to rip out their grass. A new bill sponsored by Senator James W. Holzapfel (R–Monmouth, Ocean) would…

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Why is Wawa gas more expensive than local gas stations all over New Jersey?

TRENTON, N.J. – As gas prices across New Jersey continue to drop, many drivers are noticing that Wawa’s prices seem to remain stubbornly higher than nearby competitors—sometimes by as much as 20…

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Car insurance rates stabilize nationwide, but New Jersey drivers face sharp increases again in 2026

TRENTON, NJ – After years of steep hikes, U.S. car insurance rates are expected to level off in 2026, with the average national premium rising by less than 1%. But in New…

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Gasoline prices in New Jersey could be under $2 per gallon today, but here’s why they’re not

TRENTON, NJ – You are now paying a roughly 25% tax on gasoline in New Jersey, and market indicators predict that percentage is going to keep increasing as gas prices in the…

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Brooklyn ends year with record-low murders and shootings in borough history

BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Wednesday that 2025 marked the safest year in the borough’s history, with record-setting declines in murders, shootings, and shooting victims — capping a…

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Cory Booker Blames Trump for New Jersey’s Failed Energy Policy, Higher Costs, Plant Shutdowns, and Wind Failures

NEWARK, NJ – Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is now blaming President Donald Trump, accusing him of driving up energy costs and crippling renewable development as New Jersey households face some of the…

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New Jersey lawmakers to vote on 150 bad, ugly, and few good bills in Trenton today

Murphy era winds down as NJ Assembly races to vote on 150 bills before year’s end TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly is holding one of its busiest legislative sessions in…

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Grocery store ticket delivers huge surprise in Ohio

Lorain woman hits $25K Pick 5 jackpot on 50-cent lottery bet Lorain, OH — A Lorain woman turned a 50-cent Pick 5 wager into a $25,000 windfall after matching all five numbers…

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Police recover body of 19-year-old after reported jump from Causeway Bridge

TUCKERTON, N.J. – After nearly three weeks of searching, recovery teams have found the body of a 19-year-old man who was reported to have gone over the Causeway Bridge shortly before Thanksgiving.…

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Whale deaths plunge off New Jersey and New York after years of alarming strandings some say linked to offshore wind

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After several years of mounting concern over dead whales and dolphins washing ashore, the number of strandings along the New Jersey and New York coasts has dropped sharply…

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Irish dance spectacular ‘A Celtic Christmas’ brings festive magic to Reading

READING, PA – The spirit of Ireland will light up the holiday season when A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland arrives in Reading for a one-night-only performance on Friday, December…

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Chipotle Craps Out: Faces Sharp Decline Amid Higher Prices, Lower Sales, Dropping Demand

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing growing financial headwinds as investors react to a disappointing third-quarter earnings report that has sparked what analysts are calling the “Chipotle collapse.” The company’s shares plummeted this…

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New Jersey Wednesday Morning Traffic Report

TRENTON, N.J. – Wednesday’s morning rush hour brought typical congestion across major New Jersey highways, with long delays reported at Hudson River crossings and pockets of heavy volume on the Turnpike and…

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New York City rents soar 5.4% sending fleeing renters to affordable homes in New Jersey suburbs

TOMS RIVER, NY – The cost of renting in New York City continues to climb, with the median asking rent reaching $3,599 in the third quarter of this year — a 5.4%…

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Ghost tour haunts Atlantic City boardwalk with tales from casinos to legends

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Atlantic City Ghosts is leading its “Aces to Ashes” boardwalk tour at 8 p.m., blending site histories with long-circulating ghost lore along the shoreline.The route begins at 2201…

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