Daytime highs in New Jersey this week prompted hopes of a break from the cold. Warm air melted thick snow and ice on state streets after the January 25 winter storm. Drivers quickly realized the relaxation was short-lived. Drivers constantly face road melting and refreezing. Daytime temperatures may rise, while nighttime temperatures may plummet to…
Buyers and sellers encounter hurdles in 2026 U.S. real estate. After years of rising house prices and interest rates, the market is leveling out, but not everywhere. Real estate buyers, sellers, and dealers need these trends. Regionalism in housing pricing is growing. Few properties are for sale in New York, San Francisco, or Boston, but…
Concerns about federal immigration agencies on university campuses are fueling student activism in New Jersey. In recent weeks, students at numerous universities have spoken out against DHS recruitment tactics, alleging they generate fear and violate higher education ideals. Student-led organizations at Rowan University in South Jersey have publicly protested U.S. Customs and Border Protection participation…
A one-time military housing payment delivered in December 2025 is tax-free, according to the IRS and Treasury. Eligible U.S. military personnel received $1,776, which is not taxed under federal law. This clarification helps military families who got the payout and were wondering if they needed to disclose it on their taxes. Under federal tax law,…
At 74, another man died in a horrible car accident in Haledon, Passaic County, on Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred at Hobart Avenue and Tilt Street, according to authorities. It involved a sedan and SUV. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office reports police arrived at the site at 2:38 p.m. a Woodland Park senior in the…
After a frightening attack on a taxi driver in Howell, New Jersey, last month, one suspect was arrested for serious assault and carjacking, while two others were detained by ICE. After a concerted police operation, authorities announced the developments Tuesday. Two males were picked up by a taxi driver in Neptune and driven to Oak…
A New Jersey prison officer brought cocaine into Delaware prisons. It raises state jail security and illegal item concerns. Rashod Hull, 34, from New Jersey was arrested Sunday by Delaware State Police. His charges include five counts of official misconduct, three of possession with intent to deliver a prohibited dangerous drug, and public servant bribery….
A single-car crash on I-76 in Gloucester City late Tuesday night killed two young people. This raises winter road safety concerns. A crash occurred at milepost 1.2, a mile from the Walt Whitman Bridge. New Jersey police say 25-year-old Camden resident Angel Roque lost control of his car while driving north. The automobile flew after…
A New Jersey hospital caught fire over the weekend after an oxygen-using patient lit a cigarette, officials said. The event at Cooper University Hospital required fast staff intervention to protect patients and limit the situation. The hospital’s inpatient section caught fire on Saturday, according to representatives. Medical and safety experts rapidly extinguished the fire to…
As New Jersey enters a new budget cycle under a newly elected governor, Trenton is revisiting a long-standing debate: whether the state has too many school districts and if consolidating some could reduce budgetary pressure. New Jersey has more than 600 school districts, which is unusual and contributes to high local property taxes. Although district…
