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Housing Market Trends That Could Affect Your Home’s Value

Homeowners who want to preserve or raise their property value must understand the housing market. Economic variables, interest rates, supply and demand, and demographics affect the market. When selling, refinancing, or upgrading, homeowners can benefit from knowing these tendencies. Interest rates are a major impact on home value. Higher mortgage rates make borrowing more expensive,…

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Hackensack Apartment Search Leads to Major Drug and Treasury Check Seizure, Two Bergen County Residents Charged

A court-approved search of a Hackensack luxury apartment found a large amount of cocaine, hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen U.S. Treasury checks, and other suspected financial crimes. Two Bergen County residents are facing serious charges. Asia Kelly, 39, and Wakimi Joseph, 37, were arrested Friday after investigators executed a search warrant at their…

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Newark Secures $1 Million for Youth STEM Program as Rep. LaMonica McIver Delivers Federal Funding

This week, U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver announced $1 million in government support for a new afterschool STEM initiative in Newark. Through United Community Corporation, the funds will expand science, technology, engineering, and math education for youth. Rep. McIver, of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, presented the grant at the nonprofit’s Newark office. The funds will…

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Lent 2026 Fast-Food Fish Sandwich Review: 10 Popular Chains Ranked from Worst to Best

Many US Christians are again skipping meat and eating fish during Lent 2026. The Wednesday-starting observance encourages meat abstinence but seafood consumption. Many fast-food establishments revive fish sandwiches this season. It was rare for a New Jersey food journalist to taste and rank 10 fast-food fried fish sandwiches. Although simple, eating that much deep-fried seafood…

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Florida Lawmakers Advance Proposal to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Donald Trump

A new political push in Florida could rename one of its busiest airports after President Donald Trump. Florida House Republicans have adopted a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport “Donald J. Trump International Airport,” moving it closer to legislation. The Florida House’s Republican majority voted 81-30 to pass the proposal. The bill advances, and…

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After Court Order, Federal Funds Flow Back to Gateway Project as New Jersey Governor Says Delay Raised Costs

After a court decision, the Trump administration unfroze $205 million for the Gateway rail tunnel project. The payment restarts construction, but New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the interim hold has cost millions and interrupted hundreds of workers. The Gateway Development Commission stated Wednesday that federal transportation agencies have refunded the full $205 million withheld…

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Newark Airport Operations Back to Normal After JetBlue Flight Returns With Engine Issue

Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport resumed Wednesday evening, according to airport and federal officials. An engine failure forced a JetBlue airliner to return shortly after takeoff. The issue forced Newark Liberty International Airport to close for an hour while workers cleared the runway. Authorities said that all passengers and team members were safe. The…

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Elderly Woman Charged After Alleged Drunk Driving Crash Injures Children Outside Freehold Township Preschool

After hitting two young boys and their mother outside a preschool in Freehold Township, New Jersey, a 68-year-old Monmouth County lady is charged with various crimes. The Freehold Township Police Department reported the crash Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. near Bloom Academy on Pond Road. Authorities said the truck hit the family as they left…

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Allegiant Expands Atlantic City Service With New Nonstop Flights to Myrtle Beach Starting in May

Beginning May 21, Allegiant Air will launch nonstop service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering travelers another warm-weather getaway choice at Atlantic City International Airport. The South Jersey Transportation Authority and Allegiant announced the agreement, marking another step in the airport’s ongoing commercial flight service expansion. Leisure travelers will have a direct and economical route…

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