Andy Kim, New Jersey’s real fear isn’t ICE raids it’s crushing bills under Democrat leadership

Misplaced Fears: New Jersey’s Real Terror Comes in the Mailbox, Not at the Door OP/ED – In the shadow of recent immigration enforcement actions, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim has amplified…

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ICE Raids in Hoboken Trigger Emergency Community Meetings with State Lawmaker

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Former Hoboken Mayor and current Assemblyman Ravinder S. Bhalla called an emergency meeting this week after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted raids in Hoboken and nearby Jersey City,…

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Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant recovers from failed recall petition drive.

Toms River recall ‘hoax’ collapses as petition drive fizzles and fails

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The highly hyped effort to recall Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick has come to an abrupt end after the petition committee, led by Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority…

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Temporary Traffic Changes Ease Congestion at Busy Lakewood–Jackson Border Intersection

JACKSON TOWNSHIP — A heavily trafficked intersection along the Lakewood–Jackson border has received a temporary fix aimed at easing congestion and calming growing frustration among local residents, particularly during the busy morning…

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Count Basie Center, Monmouth County Tourism Announce First Artists for ParkStage Summer 2026 Series

FREEHOLD, NJ — The Count Basie Center for the Arts, in partnership with Monmouth County Tourism, has announced the first three performers scheduled to take the stage as part of the ParkStage…

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Commissioner Ellenbogen Opposes New Water Rates

TOMS RIVER — Ocean County Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen is voicing strong opposition to a proposed water and wastewater rate increase sought by New Jersey American Water, warning that the plan could place…

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Photo by Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri, Jackson Township.

Jackson School Chief Who Led District Through Two School Sales, Redistricting Announces Retirement

Jackson Township, NJ – As the fight for Jackson continues, the battle is over for one of the town’s highest paid administrator who oversaw some of the darkest times the community has…

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Virginia may soon tax your Netflix, Xbox and PlayStation subscriptions under sweeping digital services bill

RICHMOND, VA – Virginians could soon see new taxes tacked onto their favorite digital subscriptions — from Netflix and Disney+ to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus — under a major tax…

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Early Morning Walkers, Runners, Joggers and Dog Walker on the Roanoke River Greenway

New Dog Walking Tax Has Virginia Pet Owners and Republicans Barking

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia lawmakers have ignited controversy with a newly introduced bill that would apply the state sales and use tax to a range of pet-related services — including dog walking,…

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Ohio woman celebrates $50K lottery win at Giant Eagle

Grove City woman wins $50K on last-minute scratch-off try at local grocery store GROVE CITY, OH – What started as a routine grocery run turned into a life-changing moment for one Grove…

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Silver Spring winner scores big twice in less than 20 months

Silver Spring man hits $50K lottery jackpot again just 19 months after $250K win Silver Spring, MD – A Montgomery County man is celebrating his second major Maryland Lottery win in less…

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NJ bill would ban sale of foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners in all schools

TRENTON, NJ – Sugar and corn syrup are coming back and artifcial sweeteners our out in New Jersey school lunch rooms under a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on Wednesday.…

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Democrats move to give Gov. Mikie Sherrill more time to deliver first state budget

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers are advancing a measure to extend the deadline for Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first state budget presentation, giving the new administration additional time to craft its fiscal plan for…

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NJ bill would require Uber and Lyft to offer live customer support and alert riders of suspicious activity

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would mandate that ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft provide live, around-the-clock customer service and timely alerts to riders…

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Jackson Township hires influential North Jersey Democrat led firm that was blasted for “unacceptable failure” in Jersey City

JACKSON, N.J. – Last year, Jersey City officials announced they were cutting ties with Millennium Strategies over what that city’s new mayor then called an “unacceptable failure” with a $2 million state…

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