After months of anticipation, a large Southern fried chicken company opened in New Jersey, increasing fast-food chicken competition. This week, the Atlanta-based company opened its first Garden State shop in Magnolia, attracting local foodies who wanted its famous dish without driving south. The North White Horse Pike site is opening national restaurant franchises. Georgia, Florida,…
According to sources, Google is exploring a new technique to display real estate listings directly in its search results, which has hurt Zillow shares. Investors are alarmed by Google’s abrupt move and its potential dominance over online property searches, which Zillow has long dominated. Zillow’s stock fell more than 10% in a single trading session,…
Many New Jerseyans have enjoyed surf fishing at Island Beach State Park for decades. This is a family tradition, mental escape, and coastal connection. That relationship is straining when a new state lottery system left thousands of lifelong fisherman without beach vehicle permits. New Jersey’s 2026 random lottery for mobile sport fishing permits replaces first-come,…
A commercial car slammed a traffic management at a busy Raritan Township crossroads on Tuesday afternoon, sending him to a regional trauma hospital with critical injuries. Traffic was heavy on Old York Road and Voorhees Corner Road at 4 p.m., when a car crashed. West Windsor police say a 40-year-old man let drivers leave his…
New Jersey will raise gas prices again in January. The third straight gasoline and diesel tax hike on January 1, 2026, will make New Jersey one of the highest-taxed states. State officials predict 4.2 cent/gallon gas price increases. Diesel will cost 56.1 cents more and gasoline 49.1 cents more in state taxes. This is up…
From Friday to Saturday, experts forecast strong winds over New Jersey. The wind event may cause tree falls, power outages, and risky navigation in coastal and open areas of all 21 counties. Forecasts anticipate 20–30 mph winds over the state, with stronger gusts during weather systems. In central and Jersey Shore areas, winds can surpass…
Atlantic City casinos remain New Jersey’s only indoor smoking spots nearly 20 years after the ban. Staff from public health and casinos discuss whether this long-standing exception applies. On Monday, New Jersey appeals court heard from casino workers who say secondhand smoking poisons them. Dealers, servers, and other workers claimed they had a constitutional right…
After a morning carjacking at Seton Hall University, students and teachers demanded more security and a police probe. The incident occurred Tuesday in a campus parking lot near South Orange Avenue, according to the university. A university spokesman said a parking lot heist near administrative facilities stole an automobile. Soon, suspects fled. Campus administrators assured…
The DOD is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly’s claims of unlawful military orders, escalating a spat with the Trump administration. A national debate over free speech, civilian oversight of the military, and political power intimidating elected officials and service members has erupted. Retired Navy captain and Democrat Senator Kelly reacted strongly to claims that the…
The housing crisis has expanded to New Jersey. Seniors, working families, and youth across the state struggle to find safe, affordable homes. A difficult market is now a full-scale crisis affecting cities, suburbs, and small villages. Many residents have tough choices. Fixed-income seniors must chose rent or essential drugs. Parents work extra shifts or several…
