Senator Andy Kim slams GOP-backed federal budget bill, highlights impact on NJ families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded newsletter released over the Fourth of July weekend, U.S. Senator Andy Kim condemned the recently passed House Republican-backed budget measure, which he refers to as…
Lines cast early as families gather for Passaic County Fishing Derby at Garret Mountain
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Anglers of all ages gather this morning at Barbour’s Pond in Garret Mountain Reservation for the 5th Annual Passaic County Fishing Derby, hosted by the Passaic County Parks…
Lakewood apartment fire displaces multiple families
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A late-night apartment fire displaced several families in Lakewood on Saturday, prompting emergency evacuations but fortunately resulting in no injuries, authorities said. The Lakewood Police Department received reports of…
Truck crashes into Cherry Hill apartment building, displaces families
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A truck crashed into a residential building in the Burroughs Mill development late Tuesday morning, prompting evacuations and emergency housing arrangements, according to the Cherry Hill Police Department.…
Jackson Council invites families to enjoy new and modern playground at Woodlane Park
JACKSON, N.J. — Spring is here, and the Jackson Township Council is inviting residents to visit and enjoy the new improvements at Woodlane Park as the weather begins to warm up. Newly…
U.S. Senator’s Father Was a Geneticist, His Mother a Nurse, But He Went to College on Grant for Low Income Families
MARLTON, NJ – Something’s not adding up here, New Jersey. Today, U.S. Senator Andy Kim, a graduate of Oxford, said he went to college through a Pell Grant. Those grants are usually…
Phil Murphy Now Wants to Tax Fun in New Jersey, Targeting Middle Class Families
TRENTON, NJ – If taxes are your main concern, Governor Phil Murphy has made it clear, New Jersey is not the state for you. During his seven years in office, Phil Murphy…
Middletown schools reminds families of 2-hour delay model for inclement weather days
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District is reminding parents that it has adopted a 2-hour delayed opening model on inclement weather days. The policy allows maintenance crews and the Township’s Department…
Each Stitch Counts partners with The Arc to support Ocean County families
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Each Stitch Counts, a nonprofit addressing hygiene insecurity, has partnered with The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s Employment Center to expand its community impact while providing job opportunities for individuals…
Should Undocumented Families Pay for School Tuition in New Jersey? One Legislator Says Yes
TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in New Jersey, titled the “Protecting Legally-Present Youngsters’ Limited Educational Resources (PLYLER) Act,” seeks to require students who are not U.S. citizens, legal immigrants, or…
Boston police replace stolen Christmas gifts for 25 families after break-in
BOSTON — After a break-in at the Great Hall in Codman Square Health Center left gifts for 25 low-income families stolen, Boston police officers and community members came together to restore holiday…
Nonprofit steps up to aid displaced families in the wake of a devastating apartment fire in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department expressed gratitude on Monday for the efforts of “We Are Loved,” a local nonprofit organization, We Are Loved, in aiding families affected by…
Police lodge donates food, funds to support local families in need
MIDDLETOWN, Del. – Members of Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 20 partnered with Neighborhood House Inc. to provide food and financial support for families in need. Last week, the organization donated…
Cherry Hill police host 6th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event for local families
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The Cherry Hill Police Department and Cherry Hill PBA Local 176 held their 6th annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Saturday, providing local families with an opportunity…
Tensions rise as Jackson School District weighs more school closures, leaving families uncertain about the future
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parents and students in Jackson Township are on edge as rumors intensify about the potential closure of Jackson Liberty High School ahead of a critical Board of Education…
Howell police deliver Thanksgiving meals to local families in need
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Howell Township Police Department continued its annual tradition of spreading Thanksgiving cheer by delivering meals to residents in need, the department announced Wednesday. Members of Howell Township…
Smoke alarms save two families in Maryland fires, officials say
KITZMILLER, MD — Two families escaped unharmed from fires in their homes thanks to smoke alarms installed as part of Maryland’s Community Risk Reduction initiative, the Office of the State Fire Marshal…
Alexandria police and sheriff’s office deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Officers from the Alexandria Police Department and deputies from the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office joined forces to spread holiday cheer, delivering Thanksgiving meals to families in need across the community.…
Squatters Feared to be Cause of Massive Newark Fire that Displaced 30 Families
NEWARK, N.J. — A massive fire tore through five homes in Newark on Tuesday evening, leaving nine families homeless and prompting an investigation into whether squatters in a vacant home sparked the…
Kamala Harris Announces $750 Aid Check for North Carolina Families Who Lost Everything in Hurricane Floods
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday that the federal government will provide a $750 payment to hurricane victims affected by recent flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The announcement comes…
Macon County sheriff and local baseball team assist with food distribution for families in need
MACON COUNTY, N.C. — Sheriff Robert Holland joined his son’s local baseball team today at CareNet to assist in packaging food backpacks for families in need. The initiative is part of CareNet’s…