New Jersey readers have a new audio news update covering two major stories that have drawn attention across the state. The latest editorially curated audio briefing focuses on the fatal shooting of a U.S. Army veteran from New Jersey during a dispute in Florida and the denial of a long-running mosque application in Marlboro. The…
People traveling across New Jersey at the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend are being urged to prepare for delays after NJ Transit warned that extreme heat will continue to affect rail service throughout Friday. The agency said riders should expect delays and cancellations on select trains as dangerously high temperatures continue to…
A single Independence Day concert at Liberty State Park in Jersey City became one of the most unforgettable live music events in New Jersey history. On July 4, 1985, legendary rock duo Daryl Hall and John Oates performed before an estimated crowd of 60,000 people, creating a celebration that was remembered for its enormous attendance,…
New Jersey lawmakers have taken a significant step toward increasing control over the fast-growing data center industry, passing a set of new bills aimed at reducing financial pressure on electricity customers and improving transparency around energy and water usage. The legislative action comes as demand for data centers continues to surge across the United States,…
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal has sharply criticized President Donald Trump and his family over what it described as significant financial gains connected to his time in the White House. In an opinion article published Wednesday, the board argued that the Trump family’s business activities raise concerns about the use of public…
A search is continuing for a New Jersey woman who disappeared in Maryland more than a week ago, as investigators work to determine what happened after she was last seen in Baltimore County. According to authorities, 46-year-old Kimberly Gordon was last seen at approximately 2 p.m. on June 22, 2026, behind a Sky Zone trampoline…
New Jersey is entering the Independence Day holiday period under some of the most dangerous weather conditions of the year, with extreme heat expected to push temperatures into the triple digits on Thursday and Friday. Combined with rising humidity, the weather could feel as hot as 115 degrees in many parts of the state, creating…
A new proposal aimed at helping strengthen Social Security’s financial future could reduce benefits for a small group of the program’s highest-earning retirees while leaving the vast majority of recipients unaffected. The proposal comes as lawmakers continue searching for ways to address the program’s long-term funding challenges before automatic benefit reductions take effect. The proposal,…
Families welcoming a new baby in the second half of 2026 will receive a unique version of an important government document. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will issue a special commemorative Social Security card to children born in the United States during a limited period as part of the nation’s 250th…
The balance of power in the Eastern Conference has shifted again after the Philadelphia 76ers completed a blockbuster trade to acquire Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. The move immediately strengthened Philadelphia’s championship hopes, but the latest betting odds show that sportsbooks are still giving Boston a slight edge despite losing one of its biggest…
