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…
Teen charged with aggravated arson in massive 15,000-acre New Jersey wildfire
WARETOWN, N.J. — A 19-year-old Ocean Township man has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the massive Jones Road wildfire that has burned 15,000 acres across Waretown and…
Kingda Ka is not dead yet as Jackson Day revival to feature iconic coaster car
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is gearing up for its annual Jackson Day celebration, and this year’s event will feature a special nod to the town’s amusement park legacy: a display of…
Student loan collection to resume for 1.2 million in New Jersey in May
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Education will resume collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Monday, signaling a policy shift affecting…
New Jersey faces mounting energy crisis after shutdown of six major power plants
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is in the grip of an escalating energy crisis, triggered initially by the closure of five coal-fired power plants and one nuclear facility since 2017, leaving the…
Is New Jersey’s 15,000-Acre Wildfire Phil Murphy’s Karen Bass Moment?
As a massive 15,000-acre wildfire rages through Ocean County, New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy faces growing criticism for his absence during a state of emergency. The blaze, only 10% contained, threatens thousands…
Aerial photos reveal Pinelands devastation from New Jersey’s Jones Road fire
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Aerial surveillance photos released Wednesday revealed the extensive swaths of forestland destroyed by the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has torched approximately 12,000 acres and remains…
15,400 acre New Jersey wildfire stopped at edge of Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Firefighters are gaining ground on a massive wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze is now 40% contained…
Sherrill blames PJM and fossil fuel influence for N.J. power bill surge vows to continue Murphy green energy agenda
TRENTON, N.J. — On Earth Day, Rep. Mikie Sherrill took to social media to explain the expected 20% spike in New Jersey electricity bills this summer, placing the blame squarely on fossil…
New Jersey lawmakers say state push to delay energy hikes an election season gimmick
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Senators Anthony Bucco and Michael Testa slammed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on Wednesday over its latest move allowing utility companies to propose deferred rate…
Jackson moves forward with ROVA Farm Park
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is moving forward with plans to transform the former Rova Farms property into a public community park after the Township Council approved a resolution accepting a proposal…
Governor Murphy missing in action as New Jersey forest fire burns
TRENTON, N.J. — As New Jersey firefighters battle a massive 11,500-acre wildfire in Ocean County, Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to lead a week-long overseas economic mission to Europe and the Gulf…
Massive New Jersey wildfire grows to 11,500 acres, thousands evacuated
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire has burned through 11,500 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships as of Wednesday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, with firefighters gaining ground…
Transgendered Army pilot sues conservative influencer for false posts in deadly crash in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A transgender Army National Guard pilot has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against a right-wing social media influencer after being falsely identified as the pilot in a deadly aviation…
Bill Spadea Signs Democrat Backed New Jersey DEI Auto Insurance Pledge
TRENTON, NJ— Four candidates vying to be New Jersey’s next governor have committed to banning the use of income proxies—such as education, occupation, and credit scores—in setting car insurance rates, the African…
New Jersey Wildfire Threatens Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, named the Jones Road Forest Fire, has sparked concern as it neared the decommissioned Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, triggering evacuations and…
No charges for New Jersey cop as grand jury clears officer in use-of-force case
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – A Middlesex County grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against Woodbridge Township Police Officer Hector Rivera following a February 2023 arrest that involved the alleged use of…
Forest fire forces voluntary evacuation across Barnegat neighborhoods as flames threaten homes
BARNEGAT, N.J. — A fast-moving forest fire in Southern Ocean County has prompted a voluntary evacuation in multiple residential neighborhoods in Barnegat Township as shifting winds continue to push the fire closer…
Garden State Parkway Closed Until Midnight Due to Forest Fire
BARNEGAT, N.J. — A massive wildfire spanning 3,200 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships prompted the evacuation of 3,000 residents Monday night as firefighting crews from New Jersey’s Forest Fire Service and…
As Trump vows to dismantle DEI, NJ Democrats push to expand it across state government
TRENTON, NJ — As President Donald Trump continues the federal government’s campaign to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across public institutions, New Jersey Democrats are moving in the opposite direction…
NJMVC launches Real ID emergency program for urgent travelers ahead of May 7 deadline
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission on Monday announced the launch of an emergency REAL ID issuance program aimed at helping travelers with urgent needs obtain compliant identification before…