New Jersey’s gender-inclusive public school equity and inclusion standards were affirmed by an appeal court. Last week, conservative activist Shawn Hyland’s lawsuit against the state’s updated educational regulations for violating parental and religious rights was dismissed. The 2023 New Jersey State Board of Education regulations aim to align public schools with the Law Against Discrimination….
The invasive Asian spotted lanternfly has plagued New Jersey since 2018. Over time, these pests have spread across the state, harming crops and plants. They have declined in several New Jersey areas, according to reports. Experts attribute this population drop to many factors. Lanternfly populations may have suffered from this year’s harsh winter. The…
Residents and human rights groups are voicing concerns about a West Caldwell, New Jersey, ordinance. After a public hearing, the council will vote on a township law to restrict public demonstrations. The new idea requires protest organizers to apply for a permit 30 days in advance. Event organizers must also commit in writing to reimburse…
A storm near New Jersey’s coast brings rain and severe gusts. The Carolinas-based storm is moving north, hitting the Mid-Atlantic. On Tuesday, September 16, the NWS predicted 50-mph winds in southern New Jersey. Some Atlantic and Cape May counties were covered. The storm slammed southern New Jersey and the Jersey Shore, where an inch or…
The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk prompted a recent poll showing that Americans are now agreeing on how political rhetoric incites violence. After Kirk was fatally murdered at Utah Valley University, a survey found that many people feel strong political discourse is encouraging violent crimes nationwide. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. people believe political discourse…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests are reviving discussions about civil rights, government overreach, and history. In New Jersey, social media footage of ICE authorities detaining an unidentified immigrant went viral. For many, seeing masked officials remove people from the streets prompted concerns about enforcement’s reach and who would be next. The issue goes beyond immigration…
Governor Phil Murphy has pledged to help military families in New Jersey. Murphy announced New Jersey’s participation in the national “Do Your Part” campaign to improve resources for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve military members and their families. The program, developed with Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association, helps states identify and address military…
Ocean County, NJ Clean Communities Grant was $273,576.97 this year. The state’s highest county payment. New Jersey cleans up trash and protects Barnegat Bay with this money. Many environmental and community cleanup activities will benefit from the funding. Programs reduce littering, clean up waste, and educate. The Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management may…
He died Saturday night in Montague Township, New Jersey, in a motorcycling accident. Twenty years old. The New Jersey State Police reported the accident at 6:50 p.m. on Route 23 south near milepost 49. Clayton Woodley, of Milford, Pennsylvania, crashed his Yamaha motorcycle onto a rock. Motorcycle crash did not save Woodley. Helpers arrived shortly,…
Kean University in New Jersey received $10 million from the state to prepare for its merger with New Jersey City University. This funding is part of New Jersey’s budget and shows merger momentum. Kean University would take over NJCU’s assets and liabilities and manage it in Jersey City as “Kean Jersey City,” after the process…
