Despite household abuse allegations, a 6-year-old Newark girl died days after a state welfare worker checked on her. This has raised public scrutiny of New Jersey’s child protection system. How warning signs are evaluated and why official alerts sometimes fail have been raised by the case. State officials reported multiple calls to New Jersey’s child…
A minor television and film star was indicted by a New Jersey grand jury for road rage near Stockton University. Prosecutors say a driving dispute evolved into a daytime life-threatening gunshot. Port Republic’s 47-year-old Ernest Heinz was charged with first-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapons crimes. According to court documents, the 31-count accusation follows…
A longstanding Hackensack, New Jersey, commercial landmark is in a legal battle that might shape Main Street. A large 1940s store is being turned into a luxury residential complex by local officials. The property owners dispute the move and have sued the city for unfair and illegal treatment. For decades, the 400 block of Main…
Deptford Township police arrested a Camden man for kidnapping a disabled 59-year-old during a home invasion and assaulting a police officer. One occurrence raises concerns about violent crimes against vulnerable populations. Lahque St. Juste, 32, entered the victim’s 800 May Avenue home Thursday, police said. Police say the suspect abused the victim before driving his…
On Saturday night, a Cumberland County, New Jersey, traffic collision killed one and hospitalized four. Police said the collision at a crucial Upper Deerfield Township intersection illustrated the consequences of cars violating traffic signals. A 72-year-old Vineland lady heading north on South Woodruff Road ran a red light at Irving Avenue without stopping about 6…
A popular Montclair, New Jersey, family-owned charcuterie shop will close this month. Butler and the Board, 103 Forest Street, closes Dec. 30. As their lease expired, Jeff and Cathy Butler closed. Both thanked the community for their support as they grew their business in a heartwarming social media post. The Butlers closed because their lease…
A mobile unit from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be in Freehold Township next month to help drivers upgrade to a Real ID. The temporary service allows locals to complete the Real ID procedure without visiting a full-service MVC office, relieving strain on crowded locations and saving applicants time. The MVC mobile unit…
A large Jersey City luxury unit refinance illustrates multifamily housing market confidence despite rising interest rates. Structured credit refinanced the 201-unit Bergen-Lafayette residential complex for $72 million in mid-December. Building the Hazel apartment complex on Monitor Street in two stages met rising housing demand. Phase 1 supplied 114 units in early 2022 and phase 2…
Given the 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule, New Jersey is gearing ready for one of its largest global events. The region will attract millions of tourists, boosting tourism, culture, and the economy. Despite the focus on stadiums and matchdays, the World Cup’s long-term impact will depend on New Jersey’s small businesses’ readiness. Small enterprises…
The DNC is criticized for not issuing a 2024 presidential election forecast. The DNC Chair Ken Martin ordered the probe of Harris’ loss to Trump. The probe focuses on swing-state Democratic failures. Martin, who took over the DNC in February, demanded a strategy and campaign mistake evaluation. Martin just said that the committee would not…
