Phil Murphy made a big pledge when he first became governor of New Jersey, and it rapidly became popular throughout the state. He said he would fix NJ Transit, even if it meant dying. As Murphy gets about to leave office at the end of his second and last term, commuters, experts, and officials are…
In the first year of his second term, public trust in President Donald Trump’s economy management dips to record lows. New polling and expert analysis reveal that people are growing dissatisfied with the economy, worrying the government and Republicans ahead of future elections. Trump’s economic popularity rating is negative 19 points, according to CNN statistics…
Bruce Springsteen surprised and moved audiences at a Red Bank, New Jersey benefit concert by sharing his concerns about the country’s future. At the close of Saturday night’s concert at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, the famed pianist paused to address the audience, hoping his remarks wouldn’t be out of place at a…
Redevelopment efforts in South Amboy, New Jersey, have gained speed with the opening of a new industrial warehouse with its first big tenant. The contemporary distribution facility at 111 Main St., with over 152,000 square feet, has opened after a long-term lease. Wingtat Cargo will lease 96,000 square feet of the building for five years….
A coastal storm softly exits New Jersey Sunday evening, bringing snow to the whole state. Temperatures dropped, turning rain into snow in Cape May County. Prolonged snowfall throughout rendered roads difficult and visibility low by early evening. The National Weather Service reports moderate to severe snowfall in New Jersey, often surpassing one inch per hour….
New Jersey’s planned electric bike regulation is gaining national notice as Trenton’s deadline approaches. National cycling organizations are urging outgoing Governor Phil Murphy to reject a bill they claim would unduly restrict e-bike use in the state with two days left. The proposal, passed by the New Jersey Senate 27–11 and the General Assembly 52–10…
A rare and deadly ailment has plagued a New Jersey youngster for nearly half his life, but more people are supporting him. Key, aka Ke’yair Christie, was diagnosed with stage four osteosarcoma at age 8. He is 15 and still fighting cancer after four relapses and years of intensive treatment. Key is still recovering after…
At a recent City Council meeting, Camden residents expressed increased concerns about immigration enforcement in their neighborhoods, saying it is interrupting daily life for families, students, and workers. Parents, teachers, and community advocates warned council members that fear of arrest has kept children out of school and adults from working, causing emotional and financial stress…
Governor Phil Murphy signed comprehensive accountability changes to improve charter school transparency, financial responsibility, and ethics in New Jersey. New charter school regulations are the most extensive in the state’s 30-year history and reflect growing concerns about public education budget management. New Jersey’s charter schools are important, especially in metropolitan areas where families use them…
This week, Seth Meyers parodied President Donald Trump’s comments on whole milk and mental sharpness, turning a White House bill signing into a viral comedy. The piece followed Trump’s signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which changes federal school lunch program milk options. During the signing ceremony, a milk jug on the…
