NJ’s minimum wage rises next year. To help workers cope with rising prices, the state will boost the hourly minimum wage to $15.92 on January 1. Long-term raises are typical for NJ workers. Adding 43 cents per hour to full-time wages added hundreds each year. Inflation and economic indicators are raising wages, rent, food, and…
Molly McLeer, 18, from Springfield, New Jersey, is the CSFL’s first female tight end and offensive lineman. The 1936-founded league, known for its Ivy League and service academy teams, has 178-pound weight limits. Most female college football players are kickers, but McLeer pioneered the offensive line. Before college, McLeer played football for Springfield Junior Bulldogs….
Christian Fuscarino, executive director of Garden State Equality, resigned after being accused of child endangerment and violence at his Neptune City residence Resigning on social media, the 35-year-old New Jersey LGBTQ+ rights campaigner stressed business-personal separation. Fuscarino labeled it a family matter and disliked media attention. He assured the public that the issue is being…
Anheuser-Busch’s 75-year-old Newark brewery is closing. Newark and two other California and New Hampshire locales will lose 475 full-time workers in early 2026. Although employees will be provided jobs elsewhere, the brewery’s shutdown will have a lasting emotional impact. The Anheuser-Busch eagle sign that has dominated Newark for decades is the most prominent emblem of…
The tranquil Essex County township of West Orange is in a heated debate over Canada geese management. Although the geese seem unaffected, many homeowners oppose wildlife management, especially lethal bird control. Since Goose Control Technology, the township’s longtime contractor, uses carbon dioxide gassing to euthanize geese, strident opponent Councilwoman Joyce Rudin has highlighted concerns. She…
Mike Pence demanded Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s resignation over his pro-life views. Conservative and anti-abortion activist Pence believes Kennedy disregarded his confirmation pledges regarding abortion-related pharmaceutical assessments. Pence’s ally the Advancing American Freedom Foundation wrote a memo condemning Kennedy. The letter stated that Kennedy “followed in the footsteps of the…
Americans are worried about the economy and doubting Trump’s economic promises. Recent research reveal a shift in public perception as households nationally struggle with affordability. Many Americans face rising costs for basic goods and services, decreasing economic confidence since Trump took office. According to analysts, public opinion on the economy is moving against the administration’s…
New Jersey households face soaring Christmas prices, a familiar but growing issue. More expensive groceries, clothing, toys, and home products strain household budgets. The strain affects low-income working families and elders. Statewide community leaders share concerns. Parents defer bills to buy needs. Formerly affordable items are slashed by seniors. Even well-paid jobs don’t pay living…
Zaxby’s first New Jersey location opens December 15, 2025. Chicken meals in New Jersey were the brand’s first Northeast launch. Zaxby’s Magnolia, Camden County opened at 804 North White Horse Pike, a former fast-food restaurant. Magnolia’s chicken and friendly neighborhood will quickly win over fans. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant seats 40. Modern eateries prioritize takeout and…
New Jersey may suffer the most from the government’s attempt to redefine a “professional degree,” which worries people nationwide. This policy change targets women-dominated areas like nursing, teaching, social work, speech therapy, dental hygiene, public health, and early childhood education. Families, schools, and hospitals need these jobs, but the federal government’s categorization may make them…
