Netflix pays Oceanport, New Jersey $65 million over 30 years, ushering in a new era in the peaceful seaside town. This deal involves massively redeveloping Fort Monmouth, a former Army base. Fort Monmouth’s McAfee Zone will host Netflix’s 29-acre futuristic production campus. To secure a steady revenue stream for a town of 6,000, the borough…
It was the longest U.S. shutdown. Wednesday’s House bill ended it. Sign it, President Trump. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers were unpaid or on leave after 43 days of insufficient funds. Large national groups had to wait for or stop using vital services. Moreover, travelers were stuck. The House voted 222–209, mostly along party…
People from New Jersey have seen Princeton University’s stunning new art museum. Seven years were spent planning and building. Princeton University Art Museum’s Halloween renovation cost $300 million. This modern, open space welcomes all ages. The 146,000-square-foot new museum is twice as big. The pavilions number 9. These pavilions resemble campus Gothic Revival. Marquand Library…
Over 25% of Hispanic New Jersey workers take public transportation. 2024 saw 25.5% of government-employed adult Hispanics take buses, trains, or trams. In every state, Hispanic workers use public transit most. Working Hispanic adults in the state drove alone 28% of the time, preferring buses and trains. Nationally, immigrants, minorities, and urbanites use public transit…
Lawrenceville’s R Rider University cut pay and fired many to save money. The private college must fire 40 full-time teachers, 25% of its staff, by December 31. This cut is part of university money-management reform. On December 1, university employees will lose 14% of their base pay and cannot contribute to retirement. The university’s “March…
On November 13, 2025, some US Starbucks stores will give handcrafted holiday or fall drink buyers a red reusable cup. The popular holiday design, environmental commitment, and customer rewards of Red Cup Day will continue in 2025. Every 16-ounce grande red cup this year is 95% recycled trash. Hand-drawn Holiday Starbucks. Starbucks offers free reusable…
President Trump reignited debate by candidly stating that he would demolish the East Wing of the White House to build his private ballroom. Trump said in a recent interview that demolishing the historic section was unnecessary but justified it as part of the project’s vision. Last month, crews removed parts of the East Wing, a…
New Jersey residents may not have to change their clocks every two years under the proposed law. Workers, students, and pet owners have long complained that spring and fall clock changes make it hard to sleep and follow their schedules. The state wants to make DST permanent to eliminate seasonal clock changes. The New Jersey…
In southern Edison, New Jersey, first responders found over 100 small animals in unsanitary conditions during a routine medical call. An early afternoon home health emergency on Stony Road West prompted police and emergency response. One of the men called 911. Doctors found unusually many animals in the house’s upper floors and basement. Middlesex County…
When Trump helped many Chinese students study in the US, his opponents raged. The Trump administration said they would admit Chinese students more strictly, angering and confusing supporters. Trump said in an interview that international students improve education and the economy. He also warned that restricting international students could hurt U.S. universities. “International students are…
