Border Patrol agents rescue teens from sinking jet ski as ferries close in on Lake Erie
PORT CLINTON, OH – Two teenagers were pulled from Lake Erie on Sunday by U.S. Border Patrol agents in a dramatic rescue after their personal watercraft was struck by a wave, ejecting…
Governor Urges New Jersey to Set Thermostats to 78 and Close Your Blinds as Heat Wave Stresses Power Grid
TRENTON, N.J. — Amid a prolonged heat wave across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday urged residents to take steps to reduce electricity usage as the state’s power grid faces increased…
Popular Home Decor Box Store to Close Three New Jersey Locations Amid Bankruptcy Filing
PRINCETON, NJ – At Home, the Texas-based home decor and furniture retailer, has announced the closure of three of its New Jersey stores as part of a broader restructuring following a Chapter…
Two more Rite Aid stores to close in New Jersey amid company’s ongoing restructuring
NEPTUNE, N.J. – Two additional Rite Aid locations in New Jersey are set to close as the national pharmacy chain continues shuttering underperforming stores as part of its bankruptcy-driven reorganization. The affected…
“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour
Since publishing this article, Ocean County has renewed the lease for another month: TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen pop-up restaurant, which is being labeled a soup kitchen…
Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli has opportunity to close the door on opponents in tonight’s final debate
As New Jersey Republicans prepare for Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate, Jack Ciattarelli has a golden opportunity to put the final nails in his opponent’s political coffin in the final debate by decisively…
Gun-toting Stamford pair arrested after cops close in
STAMFORD, CONN. — Two Stamford men were arrested Thursday after a firearms investigation by local police led to the recovery of two loaded handguns and ammunition, authorities said. Roland Newton, 37, and…
So close! Military couple hits $50K Powerball prize, misses $10M jackpot by one number
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — A longtime Powerball-playing couple from Prince George’s County nearly struck it rich this week, matching all but one number in the Double Play drawing to win a…
Kohl’s to Close East Windsor, New Jersey Store This Weekend
East Windsor, NJ – Kohl’s, the Wisconsin-based department store chain, will shutter its location at 72 Princeton Hightstown Road in East Windsor, New Jersey, this weekend as part of a broader initiative…
Middletown schools announce plan for 10% tax hike days after meeting to close multiple schools
LEONARDO, N.J. — Things for Middletown residents could be getting worse. Just days after announcing plans to close three schools, Middletown Township Public School District is now considering a tax hike of…
Princeton Avenue in Brick Township to close for 14-day construction project
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Princeton Avenue will be closed to all traffic for up to 14 working days starting on or about March 10, 2025, due to a construction…
Phil Murphy Sues Feds Over DOE Cuts As He Forces Dozens of Districts to Close Schools, Fire Teachers in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made headlines with his aggressive legal battles against the federal government, particularly over the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) and its proposed cuts to education funding.…
Republicans Close Gap as 225,000 Invalid Voters Scrubbed from New Jersey Voting Rolls
TRENTON, NJ – In an unusual shake-up of New Jersey’s electorate, a sweeping purge of inactive voters has slashed the state’s registration numbers and chipped away at the Democrats’ once-comfortable lead over…
Phil Murphy Touts Educational Success As Dozens of Districts Forced to Close Schools, Fire Teachers
Governor Phil Murphy took to the podium this week to once again champion his administration’s record on public education, calling it “best-in-the-nation” and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s future. In a statement…
Jackson school district votes to close McAuliffe Middle School, consolidate high schools
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has voted to close McAuliffe Middle School and consolidate high school students at Jackson Liberty High School, marking another major shift following last year’s sale…
Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools
JACKSON, N.J. — If getting a quality education in New Jersey’s rural communities is your primary concern, perhaps New Jersey isn’t the state for you. A Jackson Township councilman is calling for…
Baltimore County schools to close early Tuesday due to weather
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss students three hours early on Tuesday, February 11, due to expected inclement weather, officials announced. Afternoon prekindergarten classes are canceled, but school…
Joe Biden Commutes Life Sentence of Killer Who Executed Two FBI Agents with Gunshots to the Head
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden, in the final moments of his presidency, commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, the Indigenous activist convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents…
Jackson’s cherished Koto Sushi Hibachi to close after nearly two decades
JACKSON, NJ — Beloved Japanese restaurant Koto Sushi Hibachi will close its doors for good on January 26, marking the end of 17 years in the Jackson Crossings Plaza on Hope Chapel…
Route 18 northbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage work
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Police Department has announced that Route 18 northbound will be closed and detoured for three nights this week due to ongoing pavement and drainage pipe…
Jackson Council Passes Ordinance to Close High Density Housing Loophole
JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would limit the…
Secret Service report reveals agent missed suspect six times at close range in Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Secret Service agent fired six shots and missed from a distance of just five feet during an encounter with Ryan Ruth, the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate…
Icy roads cause crash, close Route 220 on Memorial Bridge
KEYSER, Md. — A motor vehicle crash on Route 220 at the Memorial Bridge in Keyser has shut down the roadway indefinitely, according to the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which…
What Time Do Stores Open and Close on Black Friday in New Jersey?
NEW YORK, NY — Black Friday remains a pivotal day in holiday shopping, with major retailers opening early and offering a mix of in-store exclusives and online deals, despite weeks of early…
Whitesville Road in Jackson to close for construction, access restricted
JACKSON, N.J. — Whitesville Road will face daily closures this week, starting Monday, as construction crews conduct roadway work, according to local authorities. The road will be closed to all traffic, except…
CNN’s Elie Honig Says There’s ‘Real Possibility’ That Judge Could Imminently Close Trump’s New York Case
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said Tuesday that it is possible Judge Juan Merchan could imminently dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s New York criminal case. Merchan on Nov. 12 granted a joint request…
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