After storms and high tides washed away dunes and beaches, a New Jersey coastal town requested aid. Officials say sand loss makes homes and buildings more vulnerable to big storms. A city council resolution requested federal and state aid for “severe beach and dune erosion.” Few dunes, many sand cliffs on island. Roads and homes…
A recent heated national television exchange showed the growing conflict between struggling Americans and bold government claims. A viewer’s email on “On Balance” described harsh personal budget pain: bread up 50 cents a year, ground beef up $8 a pound from $4 last year. After reading the email, the anchor asked a prominent White House…
Zaxby’s chicken fingers, wings, and sandwiches are popular. Magnolia, NJ needs leaders and crew. Georgia’s brand is moving to New Jersey to reach more people outside the South. A hotel will be built there. Magnolia’s old Arby’s is on North White Horse Pike (Route-30) next to stores. Inside and out, the building will be renovated…
Former president Trump opposes Epstein document release by House Democrats. The floor vote petition has nearly 218 signatures. New Representative Adelita Grijalva may sign the last. Following weeks of delay, lawmakers want Epstein files released. Trump called the Epstein papers a “hoax” on social media and urged Republicans to oppose them. He said Democrats ignore…
Pat McAfee invited former President Donald Trump by phone to join a live broadcast from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, South Carolina. The segment was set against Veterans Day military recognition. When criticized, McAfee defended his appearance. McAfee told critics the next day that the former president’s participation was appropriate because it…
Netflix pays Oceanport, New Jersey $65 million over 30 years, ushering in a new era in the peaceful seaside town. This deal involves massively redeveloping Fort Monmouth, a former Army base. Fort Monmouth’s McAfee Zone will host Netflix’s 29-acre futuristic production campus. To secure a steady revenue stream for a town of 6,000, the borough…
It was the longest U.S. shutdown. Wednesday’s House bill ended it. Sign it, President Trump. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers were unpaid or on leave after 43 days of insufficient funds. Large national groups had to wait for or stop using vital services. Moreover, travelers were stuck. The House voted 222–209, mostly along party…
People from New Jersey have seen Princeton University’s stunning new art museum. Seven years were spent planning and building. Princeton University Art Museum’s Halloween renovation cost $300 million. This modern, open space welcomes all ages. The 146,000-square-foot new museum is twice as big. The pavilions number 9. These pavilions resemble campus Gothic Revival. Marquand Library…
Over 25% of Hispanic New Jersey workers take public transportation. 2024 saw 25.5% of government-employed adult Hispanics take buses, trains, or trams. In every state, Hispanic workers use public transit most. Working Hispanic adults in the state drove alone 28% of the time, preferring buses and trains. Nationally, immigrants, minorities, and urbanites use public transit…
Lawrenceville’s R Rider University cut pay and fired many to save money. The private college must fire 40 full-time teachers, 25% of its staff, by December 31. This cut is part of university money-management reform. On December 1, university employees will lose 14% of their base pay and cannot contribute to retirement. The university’s “March…
