Homeownership is exhilarating, especially for first-time buyers, but many are surprised by the hidden costs in 2026. Most buyers focus on the listing price and mortgage rates, but there are other costs that can quickly build up and strain a household’s budget. Knowing these fees in advance helps reduce stress and financial pressure. Many purchasers…
The New Jersey Supreme Court overturned a Cumberland County man’s drug convictions, stating that trial errors violated his constitutional right to a fair hearing. The verdict is overturned and a fresh trial ordered. Gerald W. Butler of Millville was convicted of conspiracy, narcotics delivery, and possession. A 2016 Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime Bureau…
New Jersey residents can expect a brief winter storm Tuesday morning. After that, the temperature will drop dramatically, possibly reaching 70 degrees by the weekend. Rain will arrive after midnight on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. It will start as light snow, then freezing rain, then rain. On Tuesday morning, forecasters predict a…
On Wednesday night in Maplewood, New Jersey, a cycling and SUV incident provoked a quick emergency response. The rider was stabilized swiftly by firefighters and medical responders following the Parker Avenue collision, according to authorities. South Essex Fire Department officials said emergency medical services were called to 221 Parker Avenue at 7:04 p.m. to report…
On Sunday, a cold Arctic front will bring snow to some parts of New Jersey and a wintry mix to others. Northwestern counties may get light snow showers, according to the National Weather Service. Those places may receive up to one inch of snowfall, although most will receive less. The rest of New Jersey will…
A 57-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Essex County, New Jersey, and her family wants justice. The tragedy has upset family and raised questions about driver responsibility and road safety in the region. Local authorities said Sharon Marcia Thomas was hit at 6:30 p.m. on January 16 in the 400 block of…
Last weekend, Medford, New Jersey locals celebrated the opening of a new bakery with a deeper narrative than fresh bread and delectable pastries. The modest business that debuted on Feb. 21 was the fruition of a decades-long desire. Longtime attorney Elissa Westbrook-Smith opened Medford Village Bakery on Main Street. Many locals may find it a…
Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport may soon encounter unmanned electric vehicles. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun testing autonomous shuttle buses at Newark Airport, taking another step toward upgrading ground transportation at one of the nation’s biggest travel hubs. Three manufacturers will test self-driving shuttles at the airport next…
A large St. Patrick’s Day event at the Jersey Shore has been rescheduled after a heavy snowstorm this week. The 53rd Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Monmouth County will now be on Saturday, March 28. Traditionally held on the first weekend of March, the procession was originally set for March 1. The Jersey…
Former GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that a U.S. military strike on Iran may devastate former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement, highlighting a stark divide inside the party. Greene, formerly one of Trump’s closest congressional allies, is now a rare Republican critic of the administration’s Iran policy. She made these comments…
