Ten things we did in New Jersey in the 80s and 90s that would raise eyebrows today
Trenton, NJ – Growing up in New Jersey in the 1980s and 90s meant living by a set of unwritten rules that would seem bizarre, even reckless, to anyone raised…
Trenton, NJ – Growing up in New Jersey in the 1980s and 90s meant living by a set of unwritten rules that would seem bizarre, even reckless, to anyone raised…
SANDY HOOK, NJ – Under clear skies and summer heat, visitors to Gunnison Beach shed more than just their clothes on July 12, joining International Skinny Dip Day to raise…
RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov.…
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…
SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Chef Mike Jurusz, longtime operator of the Atlantic Bar & Grill, announced this week that the popular waterfront restaurant will shut its doors at the…
TRENTON, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly…
TRENTON, NJ — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat running for governor of New Jersey, unveiled a proposal aimed at slashing property tax burdens for newcomers by allowing them to…
MARLTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim, a Rhodes Scholar and Oxford graduate, described himself as a “Pell Grant kid” this week—prompting questions about how he qualified for federal aid…
LEONARDO, N.J. — The Middletown Township Public School District has announced it will not move forward with previously considered school closures for the 2025–2026 academic year, following a revised proposal…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra (R-Ocean) are criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s school funding proposal, arguing that it deliberately underfunds schools while forcing districts to raise…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Fire commissioner candidates Rick Tutela and Michael Hopson are campaigning on a platform of maintaining stable fire taxes and supporting volunteer firefighters while opposing what they…
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly proposed bill in New Jersey aims to increase the minimum age for horse racing and lottery wagering from 18 to 21, aligning these activities with…
TRENTON, NJ — Nineteen states announced that they would raise their flags to full staff on Monday for the inauguration of Donald Trump, despite the national half-staff order following the…
TRENTON, N.J. — On Jan. 1, 2025, New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage for most workers increased by 36 cents, bringing the hourly rate to $15.49, as part of the state’s…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional Schools showed strong support for local law enforcement through their participation in the 2024 Vest-A-Cop campaign, raising funds to provide protective vests…
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill aims to strengthen New Jersey’s age restrictions on electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by prohibiting delivery of these items to individuals under the…
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Drum Point Elementary School recently organized a Pie Fundraiser to support the Brick Police Department. The event aimed to gather donations for the department’s vest fund,…
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips is urging legislative leaders to avoid tax increases as Democrats discuss raising the sales tax to support NJ Transit in the…
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Brian Bergen criticized the NJ Business and Industry Association’s (NJBIA) advocacy efforts after the organization suggested increasing the state sales tax rate to 7% to solve…
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on an upcoming visit to China is expected to raise U.S. concerns Beijing is helping Russia build up…
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian oil firms face delays of up to several months to be paid for crude and fuel as banks in China, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates…
Senate Bill No. 2434 Offers Financial Flexibility to School Districts Facing Aid Reductions TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Education Committee has favorably reported on Senate Bill No. 2434, a legislative…
TOMS RIVER, NJ The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert forecasting more rain from Saturday through Monday. Expected widespread rain this weekend, particularly on Saturday and into the…
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy unveiled his seventh annual budget address, highlighting priorities for Fiscal Year 2025 aimed at solidifying New Jersey’s status as the premier location for families.…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has hired the firm of Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC, where former Toms River Township Engineer Robert Chankalian serves as…