New Jersey wants to control when your school district can schedule spring break under proposed bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill requiring the state’s top education official to annually recommend spring break dates for New Jersey school districts has been approved by the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill…
Three arrested in shooting death of 15-year-old boy in Baltimore’s Eastern District
BALTIMORE, MD — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy earlier this week in Baltimore’s Eastern District, police announced Wednesday. Rodsheead Alexander, 34, Zion…
District Heights woman wins $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off prize
A woman from District Heights, Maryland, claimed the first $50,000 top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s Let’s Make a Deal scratch-off game after purchasing a $5 ticket during a routine shopping trip…
Trump endorses Rep. Mike Lawler in bid for re-election to New York’s 17th District
Former President Donald Trump has formally endorsed Rep. Mike Lawler for re-election in New York’s 17th Congressional District, praising him as a “strong champion” for the Hudson Valley and a “true America…
Man fatally shot in early morning attack on West Venango Street in 25th District
An adult male was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Philadelphia’s 25th Police District, authorities said, marking another fatal shooting in a weekend of violence across the city. The incident occurred…
New Jersey LGBTQ rights group pushes to block parental rights in Monmouth school district
COLTS NECK, NJ — A proposed “Parents Bill of Rights” by the Colts Neck Board of Education has drawn sharp criticism from a leading LGBTQ advocacy group, triggering a public exchange of…
State aid cuts forcing another New Jersey district to sell a school and cut programs
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hundreds of concerned parents and students packed Lacey Township High School on Wednesday night as the Board of Education met to address the district’s escalating financial crisis, driven…
Man shot in West Philly walks into hospital after 16th District gunfire
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man was shot Sunday in the city’s 16th District and managed to walk himself into the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania before being transferred to another facility,…
Middletown School District Fighting Family of Girl Bullied into Suicide in Court
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District is not only fighting the family of a bullied girl who committed suicide, but they are now blaming her for her own death in a…
$15 Million Stolen From Lakewood School District and There’s Still No News about Investigation
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody stole $15 million from the Lakewood school district earlier this year, and nearly two months after the heist, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office remains absolutely silent. Multiple attempts…
New Jersey school district orders metal detectors after student brought ghost gun to class, made threats
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — A 17-year-old student at Woodbridge High School was arrested on March 18 after being caught with a loaded ghost gun on campus, prompting school officials to accelerate the installation…
Western District Police Report Drug Arrest in Gambrills
Western District Police Report Drug Arrest in Gambrills **GAMBRILLS, MD** – Anne Arundel County Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Annapolis Road and California Terrace on Thursday at approximately 10:00…
Double shooting in 25th District leaves man critically injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A double shooting on the highway at 100 W Indiana Avenue in the city’s 25th District left a man in critical condition and a woman hospitalized Tuesday evening, authorities…
Southern York County School District investigates reported threat at Shrewsbury Elementary
SHREWSBURY, Pa. — School officials and police investigated a reported threat at Shrewsbury Elementary School, determining that it stemmed from a verbal altercation between students, the Southern York County School District said…
Lawsuit Against Middletown School District Blames Official Inaction For Young Girl’s Suicide
Middletown, NJ – A heartbreaking legal battle is continuing in Monmouth County, New Jersey, as the family of Jocelyn Walters, a 14-year-old who took her own life in September 2022, has filed…
Asbury Park School District Declares Itself a “Safe Space” from Trump Policies
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Board of Education has introduced a resolution dec laring itself a safe space from the administration and policies of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The…
Middletown Schools Silent After Carrying Out Political Hit on Teacher, Ordered by Deputy Mayor
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown school board has gone silent after two board members were caught paying a political operative $20,000 as a part of an orchestrated attack against Toms River Mayor…
Mayor Says $15 Million Mysteriously Stolen from Lakewood School District Account
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A $15 million theft from the Lakewood school district’s operating accounts over the weekend has prompted an active investigation, officials confirmed Wednesday. Mayor Raymond G. Coles acknowledged the financial…
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…
Middletown School Board Retaliates Against Toms River Mayor, a Teacher in the District
TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board is engaged in a political battle against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and has now released confidential employment records in what Rodrick is calling a “total…
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…