Lucky Ohio man nails surprise five-figure payday
Pick 5 pays off big for Bedford Heights man with $52,500 win BEDFORD HTS., OH — A man from Bedford Heights who plays the same numbers regularly finally saw his persistence pay…
The Federal Government Can’t Be Trusted: Murphy signs new vaccine law to create state-based immunization guidance
Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy announced he has signed legislation shifting New Jersey’s vaccination and immunization guidance from federal to state oversight, citing growing concerns about misinformation and distrust in public…
This brand new modest oceanfront Jersey Shore mansion could be yours for $16.5 million
MANTOLOKING, N.J. – A new luxury oceanfront estate along one of the Jersey Shore’s most exclusive stretches is now for sale at $16.5 million, offering sweeping Atlantic views and 6,800 square feet…
Analysts warn investors to sell Hanwha stock amid forced-labor probe and cybersecurity concerns
JACKSON, NJ – Market analysts are advising caution — and in some cases outright sell-offs — for shares of Hanwha Solutions as the South Korean conglomerate faces scrutiny over its solar supply…
Scandal! South Korean Firm Hanwha Cuts U.S. Workers Hours After Allegations of Slave Labor Use in China
DALTON, Ga. – A major solar manufacturer is cutting pay and working hours for roughly one-third of its Georgia workforce after U.S. customs officials began detaining imported components suspected of being linked…
New Jersey’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill dies in Trenton as Democrats close session without action
TRENTON, N.J. – A plan to exempt service workers’ tips from New Jersey’s income tax has stalled in Trenton, ending the legislative session without a vote as lawmakers shifted focus to other…
New York bill would create half-fare MTA program for veterans
ALBANY, N.Y. – A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers is backing a proposal that would allow military veterans to ride Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses, subways, and commuter trains at half…
Judge Orders New Jersey Mother to Face International Abduction Claim
NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has refused to dismiss a Hague Convention petition filed by a British father who alleges his young son was abducted from Germany to the United States…
New Jersey Begins Path To Consolidating School Districts Ahead of Mikie Sherrill’s Inauguration
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Seeking to streamline local education systems and reduce redundant spending, State Senator Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has introduced legislation that would require every New Jersey county to develop…
New Jersey Could See Another Energy Bill Spike in 2026, As Sherill Promises Day One Freeze
TRENTON, NJ – The only people who will see a freeze on day one of Mikie Sherill’s term in the governor’s office are the people who can’t afford to pay their electric…
Jackson and Lakewood’s Dangerous Roads Opens Door to Federal Road Safety Grants Worth $384,000
The federal government is lending a helping hand to make roadways less dangerous for drivers and pedestrians in Jackson and Lakewood Townships. Two Ocean County towns have been awarded federal funding to…
New Jersey biostatistician charged with insider trading tied to Massachusetts drug company
BOSTON, M.A. – A New Jersey biostatistician has been charged with insider trading after allegedly earning more than $450,000 by using confidential information about a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company’s positive cancer drug trial…
Essex house fire kills baby girl as family hospitalized
Six-month-old girl dies in Essex house fire as blaze tears through home Essex, MD — A six-month-old infant has died following a devastating house fire that broke out Tuesday night in an…
Developer behind Adventure Crossing files $120M lawsuit against Jackson Township Council over disputed zoning change
JACKSON, NJ – The developer of the massive Adventure Crossing project off Monmouth Road has filed a major building and zoning lawsuit against the Township of Jackson and its governing council, accusing…
Waterfront development site on Kettle Creek in Toms River goes under contract for $4.25M
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A prime 3.41-acre waterfront property along Kettle Creek in Toms River’s Silverton section is officially under contract, marking one of the area’s most notable pending land sales in…
Historic Long Branch firehouse listed for sale at $1.25 million
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The former home of Atlantic Engine Co. Squad 1, one of Long Branch’s most recognized firehouses, has officially hit the market — and it’s being reborn as a…
Former Moon Motel site in Howell hits market for $4.7 million
HOWELL, N.J. – The former site of the iconic Moon Motel, a mid-century roadside landmark known for its rocket-themed neon sign, is officially up for sale nearly a decade after the building…
Sherrill nominates Lily Laux of Texas School Exec as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced the nomination of Lily Laux to serve as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education, selecting a career educator and policy leader with nearly two decades…
Sherrill taps Ed Potosnak to lead New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her nomination of Ed Potosnak to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, selecting a seasoned environmental advocate…
Verizon faces scrutiny after 1,319 layoffs in New Jersey triggers WARN Act probe
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon is under investigation by a class action law firm after announcing 1,319 layoffs at its Basking Ridge facility, raising questions about whether the company complied with federal…