On Saturday night, a Cumberland County, New Jersey, traffic collision killed one and hospitalized four. Police said the collision at a crucial Upper Deerfield Township intersection illustrated the consequences of cars violating traffic signals. A 72-year-old Vineland lady heading north on South Woodruff Road ran a red light at Irving Avenue without stopping about 6…
A popular Montclair, New Jersey, family-owned charcuterie shop will close this month. Butler and the Board, 103 Forest Street, closes Dec. 30. As their lease expired, Jeff and Cathy Butler closed. Both thanked the community for their support as they grew their business in a heartwarming social media post. The Butlers closed because their lease…
A mobile unit from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be in Freehold Township next month to help drivers upgrade to a Real ID. The temporary service allows locals to complete the Real ID procedure without visiting a full-service MVC office, relieving strain on crowded locations and saving applicants time. The MVC mobile unit…
A large Jersey City luxury unit refinance illustrates multifamily housing market confidence despite rising interest rates. Structured credit refinanced the 201-unit Bergen-Lafayette residential complex for $72 million in mid-December. Building the Hazel apartment complex on Monitor Street in two stages met rising housing demand. Phase 1 supplied 114 units in early 2022 and phase 2…
Given the 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule, New Jersey is gearing ready for one of its largest global events. The region will attract millions of tourists, boosting tourism, culture, and the economy. Despite the focus on stadiums and matchdays, the World Cup’s long-term impact will depend on New Jersey’s small businesses’ readiness. Small enterprises…
The DNC is criticized for not issuing a 2024 presidential election forecast. The DNC Chair Ken Martin ordered the probe of Harris’ loss to Trump. The probe focuses on swing-state Democratic failures. Martin, who took over the DNC in February, demanded a strategy and campaign mistake evaluation. Martin just said that the committee would not…
President Trump’s declaration that U.S. military personnel will get $1,776 before Christmas has sparked nationwide discussion and confusion. The previous president promoted the “warrior dividend” as a holiday gift for troops, but detractors questioned the financing source and distribution method. Trump announced in a recent address that 1.45 million active and reserve service members would…
Longtime “Saturday Night Live” cast member Bowen Yang is leaving early, shocking fans. The 35-year-old comic will quit the NBC show on Saturday, December 20, a rare midseason departure that has prompted debate among viewers and industry observers. The long-running sitcom has changed with Yang’s exit after many character changes this season. NBC has not…
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized for an offensive social media broadcast. Fan, public official, and Jewish critics have called for the young NFL star to explain and accept responsibility. After a webcast with internet personalities, Nacua was urged to start an antisemitic movement, causing the problem. The broadcast mocked the move as…
Haitian national 41 died last week after a medical episode in federal immigration custody at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. The event has highlighted the facility’s conditions, which have boosted detainee numbers in recent months. Immigration officials claimed ICE apprehended Jean Wilson Brutus on December 11 and took him to Delaney Hall. He was…
