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…
Pediatric Affiliates celebrates grand opening of new Jackson office with town council welcome
Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new home inside the Hackensack Meridian Health Village…
Senators demand emergency session over looming 37 percent health benefit hike for NJ public workers
New Jersey Senate Republicans are demanding an emergency legislative session to address a proposed 37% spike in public employee health premiums, warning of widespread consequences for taxpayers, municipalities, and school budgets if…
Oh, Canada, we can’t breathe down here—put out your fires already
New Jersey has had enough. For the second summer in a row, Canadian wildfires are fouling up our skies, tanking air quality across the Northeast and turning summer days into smoke-filled warnings.…
Camden County declares Code Red alert as heat index soars past 100 degrees
CAMDEN, N.J. — The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has issued a Code Red Alert for Thursday due to dangerously high temperatures expected to reach a heat index of up to…
Murphy touts New Jersey’s quality of life citing report that ranks state’s air quality among worst in U.S.
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state continues to struggle with some of the…
Frederick responds to Baltimore overdose incident with preparedness efforts and public resources
FREDERICK, Md. — Following a mass overdose event in Baltimore earlier this week, the City of Frederick is coordinating with state and local partners to reinforce preparedness and public safety measures related…
New Jersey governor signs bill requiring coverage for additional prosthetic devices
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey health insurers will soon be required to cover advanced prosthetic devices for physical and recreational activity under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy.…
Letter: Resident of Ocean County Domestic Violence Shelter Raises Red Flag
I have been a resident at Providence House in Toms River, NJ for the past two months, and I am writing to expose the truth about what happens inside this shelter — a place that…
Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces bill targeting atmospheric chemtrails
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Monday that she is introducing legislation to make weather modification and geoengineering a federal felony, citing concerns about chemical dispersion into the atmosphere.…
Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry turns 80, still a punk icon from NYC to NJ
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Debbie Harry, the groundbreaking lead singer of Blondie and a defining voice of New York’s punk and new wave scene, turned 80 on Monday, marking a milestone for…
Philadelphia halts trash and recycling pickup amid city worker strike
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trash and recycling collection across Philadelphia has been suspended as of Tuesday due to a city worker strike involving AFSCME District Council 33, disrupting key municipal services and prompting…
Seaside Park Bayfront kiddie beach closed due to high fecal bacteria levels
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has closed the bayfront kiddie beach at Fifth Avenue in Seaside Park due to high levels of fecal bacteria. Water…
Sore Throat is Main Symptom of Latest COVID-19 Strain to Hit New Jersey, With Minimal Impact
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly emerging strain of COVID-19, known as Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), is now the leading variant circulating in New Jersey, with health officials noting a severe sore throat as one…
Brooklyn man arrested for murder after woman found dead during wellness check
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon following the death of a woman discovered during a wellness check Thursday night.…
Watch: A Candidate for New Jersey Governor Wants to Tax You for Not Getting Vaccinated
Republican gubernatorial candidate and radio host Bill Spadea is under fire after a resurfaced video on X showed him advocating for increased health insurance premiums for New Jersey residents who forgo annual…
Cops Warn Public to Avoid this Beautiful, But Deadly Oasis at the Jersey Shore
Manchester police intensify crackdown at deadly Heritage Minerals site as summer nears MANCHESTER, N.J. — It’s home to the bluest water at the Jersey Shore, but police are warning locals and tourists…
Free Fishing Days set for June 7 and October 18 across New Jersey public waters
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey anglers can cast their lines without a license on two designated Free Fishing Days this year—Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, October 18—courtesy of the New Jersey Department…
Tens of thousands exposed to measles at New Jersey concert, health officials warn
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is warning residents of possible exposure to measles after an out-of-state individual who later tested positive for the virus attended Shakira’s sold-out…
New 2025 COVID vaccine guidance could impact New Jersey mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will require new clinical trials before approving annual COVID-19 booster shots for healthy Americans under the age of 65, narrowing…
Breakthrough gene therapy aims to heal young patients
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed advanced generations of adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors capable of targeting key brain cells at significantly lower doses, a breakthrough with…
UnitedHealth stock plummets after DOJ probe into healthcare fraud announced
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, for potential Medicare fraud, according to a report by The Wall Street…
Deputies praised for safely guiding autistic child home after three-hour standoff in Bay County
Two Bay County Sheriff’s deputies are being recognized for their calm and compassionate response after assisting an autistic child who fled from his father’s vehicle and refused to return, prompting a three-hour…
23andMe customers genetic data could be sold as bankruptcy claim deadline nears
TRENTON, NJ – Millions of Americans’ DNA samples on file with a DNA sequencing service are at risk of being sold, and that’s bad new for the hundreds of thousands in New…
New Jersey Pollen Levels Reach Peak: How to Avoid Allergies, What to Expect, and When Relief Is Coming
As spring blooms across New Jersey, pollen levels are hitting their peak, triggering sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion for millions of residents. In April and May 2025, tree pollen from oak, birch,…
New Jersey lawmakers advance bill to exempt nursing moms from jury duty
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill that would exempt nursing mothers with infants under one year old from jury duty advanced unanimously through the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday. Assembly Bill…
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