Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
New Jersey to Provide Social Services Coordinators to Defendants on Pre-trial Release
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow counties to appoint a pretrial release coordinator tasked with connecting eligible criminal defendants to social services and public…
Tax credit for tech investors could triple under proposed New Jersey bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in smaller high-tech…
New Jersey to Penalize Towns That Don’t Build Affordable Housing by Blocking Community Grants
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing Committee on…
New Jersey bill would raise age limit for pediatric long-term care to 26
TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan group of New Jersey senators has introduced a bill that would raise the maximum age for residents in pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26. Senate…
Big Beautiful Bill Could Put Final Nail in Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Offshore Wind Coffin
TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping new federal proposal in Congress, backed by President Donald Trump includes tax penalties and funding restrictions that could severely impact New Jersey’s offshore wind initiatives, a key…
New Jersey bill would give seniors extra time to cancel home improvement contracts
TRENTON, N.J. — Seniors in New Jersey could soon have more time to cancel home improvement contracts under a new bill introduced by state lawmakers. Sponsored by Senators Linda R. Greenstein (D-14)…
Manchester Township officer retires after 24 years of decorated service
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Patrolman Arthur Cronk retired from the Manchester Township Police Department last week, concluding a 24-year career marked by distinguished service and community involvement. Cronk joined the department in 2001…
New Jersey Senate advances bill to establish digital driver’s licenses and ID cards
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved amended legislation that would require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer digital driver’s licenses and non-driver identification cards…
Fourth of July Fireworks Show in Atlantic City on the Boardwalk
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Tropicana Atlantic City will light up the sky twice in July with free fireworks shows scheduled for July 4 and July 19 at 10 p.m., offering views from…
Fourth of July Week Starts Wet and Ends With Perfect Beach and BBQ Weather in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Residents across New Jersey can expect a stretch of unsettled weather through midweek, with thunderstorms and hot temperatures dominating the early part of the forecast before conditions stabilize ahead…
New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill under investigation for stock trades linked to congressional committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is facing renewed criticism over her financial activities in Congress, including a reported failure to disclose up to $350,000 in stock sales and multiple…
Washington Post Pulitzer Prize winning perv arrested on federal child pornography charges in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Washington Post journalist has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following a federal investigation that uncovered graphic videos on his work laptop, officials announced Friday.…
Decomposed humpback whale washes ashore on Long Beach Island
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. The whale,…
Fourth of July Fireworks on the Beach to Kick Off Toms River’s Summer of Family Fun
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River is launching its summer season with a lineup of free, family-friendly events featuring live music, fireworks, and a classic animated movie—all beginning next week. Toms River…
If Florida Can Have Alligator Alley, Why Can’t New Jersey Have the Pinelands Purgatory?
A Case for Pinelands Purgatory in New Jersey New Jersey, the Garden State, is a land of contrasts—bustling urban centers, serene shorelines, and the sprawling, enigmatic Pine Barrens. Yet, despite its diversity…
Friday morning NJ Transit delays blamed on late Amtrak train
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced delays of up to 20 minutes Friday morning after the agency reported rail congestion stemming from a late Amtrak train entering Penn Station New York.…
FBI offers $25,000 reward for migrant fugitive who murdered his wife in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The FBI is seeking the public’s help in locating Miguel Angel Aguilar Ojeda, a fugitive wanted in connection with the 2024 murder of his wife in Philadelphia. Authorities consider…
USDA warns Cranbury officials to halt planned seizure of 175-year old 21-acre historic New Jersey farm
CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and redevelop a…
Sherrill says Murphy will campaign for her, highlighting his successes as governor
TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill confirmed in an interview that Governor Phil Murphy will campaign on her behalf as she runs for governor, saying his record on school and pension funding…
Bipartisan bill would shift public notices to municipal websites by 2026
TRENTON, N.J. — Let’s face it, nobody reads the local newspapers anymore and state law is about to adjust that shift in how society consumes information and news. A bipartisan bill moving…