So You’re Still Drowning in Cucumbers and It’s Almost Fall in Jersey—Here’s What to Do
Listen, we’ve all been there. It’s September in New Jersey, the air almost smells like pumpkin spice, and your garden? Yeah, it’s still out here acting like it’s mid-July. You’re standing there…
Russia Says It’s Pulling Back Some Troops From Ukraine, NATO Seeks Confirmation
Russia announced that some of its troops would return to base after completing military drills, and NATO is cautiously optimistic about possible de-escalation in the region, CNN reported. Troops from Russian military…
Is The New York Times Lying About Changing Its Popular Word Game?
The New York Times is making a few changes to Wordle, the popular word puzzle game it acquired last month; it just isn’t acknowledging them. The New York Times acquired Wordle for…
Mocktails anyone? First alcohol free bar in Texas thinks it’s ready to franchise
Laredo, TX – Less than four years since Reynald Vito Grattagliano started pouring mocktails at ArKay House in Laredo, he is hoping to expand its non-alcoholic bar across Texas and the U.S. ArKay…
If pandemic is safe enough for criminals to be set free, it’s safe enough to end emergency senator says to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
From the desk of Senator Joe Pennachhio With the imminent early release of almost 300 more convicted criminals by Governor Murphy and his Department of Corrections, Senator Joe Pennacchio revived calls for…
Tesla Recalls 578,607 Vehicles, Marking Its Fifth Massive Recall In Less Than 8 Months
Tesla recalled nearly 600,000 vehicles on Thursday, the electric car maker’s fifth major recall in the past several months. The recall, which affects all 2020-2022 Tesla Model S, X and Y cars…
It’s time to rip the mask off school mask mandate like a band-aid, legislators say
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s representatives in the state legislator today are calling for Murphy to stop the school mask charade and end the mandates today, not in 30 days. Governor…
Atlantic County Company and its Owner Admit Taking Improper Paycheck Protection Program Loan
NEWARK, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, construction company and one of its owners entered into a settlement agreement with the United States in which they admitted violating the False Claims…
PSE&G says it’s ready for incoming ice storm
NEWARK, N.J. – February 3, 2022) PSE&G is prepared for the freezing rain, sleet and snow forecast to begin tonight through most of Friday, particularly in northern areas of New Jersey. These…
Josh Hawley Wants The US To Abandon Its Pledge To Let Ukraine Join NATO
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri called on President Joe Biden to abandon NATO’s pledge to accept Ukraine as a member of the organization. “It is not clear that Ukraine’s accession would…
Justice Department Secures Settlement With Meijer, Inc. To Make Its Online Covid-19 Vaccine Portal Accessible To Individuals With Disabilities
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan and the Justice Department announced an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) settlement…
It’s Groundhog day and Trenton Phil saw his shadow, 60 more days of pandemic restrictions and mandates
TRENTON, NJ – Today is Groundhog Day, and while across the Delaware River, Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog saw his shadow, bringing us 60 more days of winter, Trenton Phil, scared of his…
Problems Within The Loudoun County Attorney’s Office Run Deeper Than Its Handling Of Sexual Assault
Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney is facing criticism that extends beyond her handling of sexual assault allegations in Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), Fox 5 DC reported. A county supervisor said the office,…
Republicans Staunchly Opposed To House Dems’ China Bill, Potentially Delaying Its Passage
House Republicans are staunchly opposed to Democrats’ proposed bill to bolster American competitiveness against China, potentially complicating their goal of passing legislation by the beginning of March. White House officials have said that…
Ukraine Warns West’s ‘Panic’ Over Russian Invasion Could Sink Its Economy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the West that its “panic” over Russia potentially invading his country risked hurting its economy, BBC News reported. “There are signals even from respected leaders of states,…
It is what it is, Toms River Council President says after seniors hit with 40% tax hike
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill set the stage to raise salaries for employees in his inner circle and confidential appointments. At Monday’s meeting, Council President Kevin Geoghegan presented,…
Cruise ship diverted from Miami to the Bahamas because the struggling company can’t pay its bills
MIAMI, FL – After a two-week cruise of the Caribbean, the Crystal Symphony was supposed to wrap up its cruise in Miami, but when the line was told U.S. Marshals were waiting…
Oversight Republicans Probe Biden-Backed Solar Firm Over Its Political Donations To Democrats
Top Republicans on the House Oversight Committee opened a probe into a possible pay-to-play scheme that allegedly resulted in a massive loan for a solar firm that a Democratic megadonor has a…
Starbucks Throws Out Vaccine Mandate For Its Workers In Wake Of SCOTUS Ruling
Starbucks will no longer require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face weekly testing, it announced in a note to employees Tuesday. The company previously planned to require employees to be…
California Will Remove Aztec, Ashe Chants From Its Ethnic Studies Curriculum Following Legal Challenge
The California Department of Education said it would remove Aztec and Ashe chants from its state curriculum Thursday after backlash from parents who believed their inclusion to be unconstitutional. The state must…
Mask up Delaware, it’s the law again after Governor Carney revises state health emergency rules
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a revision to the State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear masks in indoor public settings, including convenience stores, grocery stores, gyms, restaurants, bars, hair salons, malls,…