Marlboro Township Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads as Severe Storm Causes Flooding and Road Closures

Police warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel Friday night as heavy rain and strong winds created hazardous conditions on roads across Marlboro Township. Marlboro, NJ – Marlboro Township officials are urging residents…

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Belleville Resident Sues School Board, Seeks to Void Nearly 200 Layoffs Over Closed-Door Meeting Claims

A Belleville resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn nearly 200 school layoffs, alleging the Board of Education intentionally moved a controversial meeting to a cramped venue to discourage public participation…

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Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges

The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…

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Federal Judge Rules Ringwood School District Denied Special Education Student During COVID

A federal judge sided with a Ringwood parent, finding that claims over missed special education services during the COVID-19 pandemic should move forward under the IDEA. A federal judge has ruled in…

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Jackson Schools Give Students Juneteenth Off While Canceling Veterans Day

The Jackson School District will close schools for Juneteenth during the upcoming academic year while students will report to class on Veterans Day, a scheduling decision that is drawing attention among some…

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Manchester High School ‘For Sale’ Sign Says, What’s Going On?

A sign suggesting Manchester Township High School was for sale sparked concern among residents Thursday, but school officials confirmed it was part of a senior prank and not an actual plan to…

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Brick Township Memorial Day Parade Set for May 25 With Road Closures Along Chambers Bridge Road

Brick Township, NJ — One of Brick Township’s longest-standing community traditions returns Monday as residents, veterans, first responders, and local organizations gather to honor fallen service members during the township’s annual Memorial…

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Dozens More New Jersey School Districts Slash Jobs and Programs; Funding Cuts Deepen Divide As Newark Aid Increases

Trenton, NJ – School districts across New Jersey are cutting teachers, closing schools, eliminating student programs, and increasing class sizes as the long-running effects of the state’s S2 school funding law continue…

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Baker Boulevard Closure in Evesham Forces Weeklong Daytime Detour Through King Avenue

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Drivers in Evesham will face daily road closures this week as Baker Boulevard shuts down from Monday through Friday, May 4–8, for scheduled construction, rerouting traffic and limiting…

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Afternoon ambush near school leaves teen dead in DC

Teen killed and another wounded in broad daylight shooting tied to stolen car in Northeast DC WASHINGTON, DC — A teenager was killed and another wounded after gunfire erupted in a Northeast…

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Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts

Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…

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Update: 12-Alarm Warehouse Fire Engulfs Belleville Block, Forces Evacuations and Shuts Down Schools

Belleville, NJ — A massive warehouse fire tore through multiple buildings along Cortlandt Street on Sunday, forcing evacuations, knocking out power to key municipal services, and closing all Belleville public schools Monday…

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Mount Holly Police Investigate School Threat Call With Increased Security, No Active Danger Found

Officials say incident appears tied to wider pattern affecting multiple schools in the region Mount Holly, New Jersey — A threat call targeting local schools in Mount Holly prompted an immediate police…

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New Jersey middle school teacher charged with sexual assault of minor

Washington Township teacher faces 8 charges in alleged sexual relationship with student Woodbury, NJ – A former Washington Township middle school teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual…

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New Jersey Congressional Comm Director Goes on Full Anti-MAGA Conspiracy Tirade to Defend Failed School Funding Policies

Menendez aide’s online tirade ignites explosive NJ political clash over schools as heated social media feud spirals into attacks on policy, crime, and state leadership Newark, NJ – A sharply worded social…

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Sold and Closed: Former Jackson Elementary School Used as Open Burn Site for Annual Chametz

Jackson Township, NJ – The former Rosenauer Elementary School, once a cornerstone of Jackson’s public school system, has entered a new chapter after being sold to a yeshiva, with the property now…

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Mikie Sherrill Sees Middle School in Her Own Town Shut Down Over School Funding Catastrophe in New Jersey

An emotional board decision will shutter a Montclair middle school and reassign students as the district confronts a deep budget shortfall. Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Board of Education voted to close…

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Beloved Middletown Schools to Shut Down Due to District Budget and Financial Problems

District leaders say the move will save millions annually as enrollment declines and costs rise. Middletown, NJ – The Middletown Township Board of Education voted Thursday night to close three schools as…

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New Jersey Dems Want Remote School Learning Day During Election to Replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress

Legislation would permit a one-day switch to virtual instruction for students whose schools serve as polling places during a special congressional election. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that…

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Another Ocean County School to Shut Down Over Continued State Funding Cuts

District officials say state funding cuts and a failed referendum forced the Ocean Gate school to shut down starting next school year. Ocean Gate, NJ – The Ocean Gate School District will…

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