Jersey City’s new mayor has limited ICE operations in the city, showing a strong commitment to immigrant neighborhoods. On Friday, Democrat Mayor James Solomon signed an executive order banning ICE officers from utilizing city-owned buildings for enforcement. The executive order prohibits ICE from processing prisoners, establishing operational bases, or conducting other official activity in Jersey…
In 2026, Jordan Williams had one of the best scoring nights in New Jersey high school basketball. The Deptford senior made school history and set a state record with his offensive performance. Williams set the Deptford basketball program’s single-game scoring record with 54 points. His scoring abilities and leadership growth are highlighted by the achievement….
Northern New Jersey residents, environmentalists, and park enthusiasts are praising Bergen County’s decision to scrap a 500-foot communications tower in the Ramapo Mountain Reservation. Community members worried the project would permanently destroy one of the state’s most precious natural regions pushed for the decision following months of public concern. Many Mahwah residents see the almost…
This winter storm brought heavy snow and ice to New Jersey on Sunday, delaying air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and grounding thousands of flights nationwide. Airlines and states had to take emergency steps to preserve public safety during the storm, which made air and road travel perilous. Flight operations at Newark Airport were…
A new New Jersey legislation prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils and condiment packets with customer orders, minimizing plastic waste. Former Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill into law before leaving office. Customers must request plastic forks, knives, spoons, and packaged condiments under the new restriction. Restaurants cannot distribute these things by default. The…
New Jersey has changed its vaccine-related policies in response to federal reforms that have alarmed the health care profession. At a time when national guidance is inconsistent, state health care leaders embrace the move to bolster science-based decision-making. In a new law signed by former Governor Phil Murphy on Sunday, the New Jersey Department of…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently addressed a political subject that has political analysts curious: what if former President Barack Obama ran for a third term against former President Donald Trump? On the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast, this hypothetical scenario was discussed. Michelle Obama was asked by Alex Cooper if her husband would run…
Two sick and abandoned French bulldogs were rescued in a Monmouth County park last week. Diamond and Sapphire, two malnourished pups, were found huddled in the cold, causing immediate concerns about their health and safety. A pedestrian near Shark River Park called the Monmouth County SPCA after seeing the little dogs in the bushes. Diamond,…
A former New Jersey borough councilman has committed to stealing taxpayer money and housing fraud, ending a years-long corruption prosecution. The former official will not serve jail time under a plea agreement with state prosecutors despite the seriousness of the offenses. Carl Washington Jr., 52, a former Salem County Penns Grove Borough Council member, pled…
Local authorities said that a customer became irate over paperwork troubles and damaged property before leaving a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission office. Lakewood police said a 57-year-old male visited the MVC office on Route 70. After entering the office to register a vehicle, personnel told him he lacked the necessary documentation. Officials stated the…
