The Colts Neck Township School Board was tense when its president aggressively defended the choice to welcome U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, dismissing criticism from parents, community residents, and a state lawmaker who questioned the political character of the visit. The issue in New Jersey about whether partisan politics are entering public schools and…
The 35th president-themed Washington D.C. performing arts complex will change its name. Officials renamed the playhouse Trump, distorting its history. World-class concerts and cultural events have made the theater crucial to the city’s arts and entertainment sector. Its old name honored a former president and reflected decades of American history. The Trump designation, influenced by…
Freed of all charges The high-profile trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. over his parenting and public service ended Thursday. The 51-year-old Democrat was charged with child endangerment, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and witness tampering. Although the jury acquitted the defendants, they might have faced decades in prison. After a two-year investigation in…
Police say two armed people stole a car from a Seton Hall University employee in South Orange early Tuesday morning. The victim was stunned but unharmed by the brief assault around morning, according to police. Law enforcement stated a Seton Hall employee arrived in a parking area near Human Resources around 7:20 a.m. As they…
The largest public school system in New Jersey has banned student smartphone use in classrooms and on school buses, marking a major shift in student technology use. The Toms River Regional Board of Education overwhelmingly approved the new rule banning personal electronic device use during school hours. Students must respect the rules on school buses…
An Ocean City McDonald’s shuttered after nearly 50 years in the Jersey Shore’s busiest town. Residents, seasonal workers, and coastal tourists frequented the 47-year-old restaurant at 900 West Avenue near 9th Street. Visitors to Ocean City’s downtown business district were surprised when the restaurant shuttered unexpectedly over the weekend. Owner thanked diners for decades of…
After the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved a long-term financial plan with higher tolls and taxes, New Jersey and New York vehicles and commuters will pay more to use major bridges, tunnels, and transit systems Port Authority commissioners massively adopted a $10 billion operational budget and a $45 billion 10-year capital…
The Phillipsburg High School wrestling team has ceased workouts and competitions after a tournament performance. School and team officials prioritized player safety after an out-of-town event that may have harmed athletes. Phillipsburg wrestlers rested after the Robin Leff Tournament at Southern Regional High School last week. The squad collaborated with a wrestler who acquired skin…
Newly released audio recording of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ private remarks against tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked political controversy. The recording, released following a high-profile magazine story, has put Musk and senior Trump associates in an uncomfortable public spotlight. A report said Wiles called Musk a “avowed ketamine user” in feature…
A new White House display has sparked questions about tone, tradition, and political messaging in presidential locations after repeated scathing comments about previous presidents. Plaques are on Trump’s second-term “Presidential Walk of Fame”. Photo of plaques that transcend history tweeted by White House correspondent this week. They express strong thoughts, criticism, and gratitude like Trump….
