First-time homebuying is thrilling but intimidating. First-time homebuyers sometimes make costly blunders that delay their dream of homeownership. Understanding typical traps and how to avoid them will help you make better decisions and enjoy homebuying. Not checking their credit score before property hunting is a huge error first-time buyers make. Your mortgage eligibility and interest…
Two major upgrades to the Port Authority Trans-Hudson rail system will effect commuters. Train service will increase from this weekend to the end of March, and riders will be preparing to migrate away from the SmartLink fare card. The changes aim to improve regional rail service between Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and New York City….
This week in Middlesex County, New Jersey, primary school administrators and parents were concerned about illegal objects brought to school. Local reports say a Roosevelt Elementary School kid brought suspicious objects into school grounds, alerting authorities. The crime occurred Wednesday and was reported to police shortly. The South Plainfield Police Department responded and assessed the…
The 59-year-old from Fairview, Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested and accused with sexually assaulting a youngster several times over several years. After the suspect’s arrest on Wednesday, prosecutors revealed the charges. Officials said the accused is Fairview resident Elder G. Mimbela-Portilla. Investigations suggest the alleged assaults occurred from Nov. 1, 2017, until Nov. 21,…
The popular progressive podcast “I’ve Had It” co-host Jennifer Welch has openly criticized former President Joe Biden and his administration for failing to aggressively prosecute former President Donald Trump, arguing that it deepened political tensions and controversies in the US. On the podcast “Choice Words with Samantha Bee,” Welch voiced dissatisfaction over recent events and…
A federal court sentenced a former New Jersey school district executive to refund over $137,000 after admitting to a two-year overtime fraud scheme. The former Hillsborough Township Public Schools director of buildings and grounds, Anthony DeLuca, 64, of Raritan, was sentenced in Trenton federal court. He was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered…
Northern New Jersey authorities are probing the death of a 21-year-old Fairview apartment resident found dead in the kitchen late Thursday night. Police said that investigators are investigating the incident to discover what happened. An apartment on Fairview Avenue was reported to have a body about 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, according to police. The home…
New Jersey’s Stay NJ property tax relief program application process has been revised quietly but significantly. The state Treasury Department updated the application form after many homeowners were wrongly refused benefits when they moved inside the state. Eligible residents should find it easier to secure tax relief after the adjustment. The Stay NJ PAS-1 application…
After his strong 2025 season, the Philadelphia Eagles signed punter Braden Mann to a long-term contract to stabilize special teams. Mann will stay in Philadelphia for four more years in a $14 million, $7 million guaranteed contract. ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed the news, which a source verified. Mann’s deal shows the Eagles’ leadership’s faith in…
A huge safety recall has prompted parents and caregivers to search their homes for a popular magnetic chess set. Following CPSC guidance, Stoney Games recalled over 151,600 Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games due to major safety concerns. The recall follows the discovery that chess sets have small, high-powered magnets that might loosen. These magnets…
