N.J. Republicans Criticized for Vote That Could Threaten Thousands’ Medicaid Recent Republican congressional measures in New Jersey have changed the Medicaid issue. Their Washington attitude may deny thousands of low-income individuals crucial health care, critics say. Congressman Jeff Van Drew wrote on April 14 that he “could not and would not” support legislation that eliminated…
Veteran New Jersey Lifeguard Warns Against Swimming After Hours Summer crowds on the Jersey Shore make the beach a source of delight and peril. After a devastating Belmar drowning, one of New Jersey’s most experienced lifeguards reminded us this week. He warns beachgoers not to swim after lifeguards leave, no matter how enticing. Tragic Event…
MSNBC Breaks Away from NBCUniversal and Announces a Big Rebrand MSNBC is becoming more independent now that it has split from NBCUniversal and is getting ready to change its name. The popular cable news channel will soon be rebranded as MS NOW, which is one of the largest changes in its almost 30-year history. The…
Hurricane Erin’s powerful waves and Atlantic rip currents have shuttered many Jersey Shore beaches this week. Swimming is prohibited on 17 Shore beaches with red and double-red flags. Though Hurricane Erin isn’t projected to hit New Jersey, its effects are felt. Forecasters predicted the storm’s 100-mph gusts may damage water hundreds of miles distant. Rough…
Tony Soprano Mural Revitalizes Montclair’s Lackawanta Station James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano has returned to Montclair in a way that locals and visitors cannot overlook. A large mural of the legendary TV character covers one wall of Montclair’s restored Lackawanna Station, merging art, nostalgia, and pop culture in Essex County. Known for converting blank walls into…
Chubby Checker Doesn’t Go to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Because He Has a Live Act to Do The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in 2025 will be one of the biggest nights in music. Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, The White Stripes, and Soundgarden will all be honored. Chubby Checker,…
New Mets Rookie Nolan McLean Turns Pressure into Citi Field Magic Nolan McLean, the Mets’ finest pitching prospect, made his MLB debut at Citi Field to a raucous New York crowd. Every baseball fan dreamed of it. A routine start became a memorable event that showed why the Mets value the 24-year-old. When Everything Changed…
New Jersey’s Hot Restaurant Reservations Are Being Resold for Hundreds—Lawmakers Push Back Getting a table at some of New Jersey’s hottest restaurants has become as competitive as scoring tickets to a sold-out concert. In Montclair, Jersey City, and other dining hot spots, reservations disappear within minutes of opening. But for those willing to pay extra,…
Hurricane Erin Updates, Strong Thunderstorms, and Flash Floods Hurricane Erin updates, strong thunderstorms, and flash floods are expected for the Jersey Shore on Sunday. Storm systems, extreme heat, and unstable air are bringing bad weather across the state. Expect statewide severe thunderstorms. Weather forecasters expect strong thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening. Strong winds, rain, and…
Booker Criticized for Blocking Bill to Fight Child Exploitation New Jersey prides itself on being a safe location for families, but an increase in child exploitation cases reveals that the threat to children is expanding faster than resources to protect them. Law enforcement continues to fight internet predators, but critics say Washington political deadlock is…
