Gas prices stand out as millions of Americans prepare to drive for Labor Day weekend. Gas prices are at their lowest in five years this year, which is good news for drivers. According to the White House and President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the administration’s measures caused the reduction and gave households nationwide…
In a Thursday press conference, California Governor Gavin Newsom forcefully denied former President Donald Trump’s frequent threats to deploy the National Guard in Democratic-led communities. Newsom described his administration’s California crime-fighting efforts and urged Trump to send troops to Republican-led murder hotspots. Governor Newsom said California Highway Patrol is growing in high-crime areas. He noted…
A rabid skunk was found in Camden County last week, prompting health officials to quarantine two family dogs. On August 19, a Gibbsboro resident saw a wild animal playing with their pets in their backyard. After being told, the local Animal Control Officer apprehended and rabies-tested the skunk. The Trenton Public Health and Environmental Laboratory…
The New York Mets are riding high in their series against the Philadelphia Phillies after finding their groove. After a strong offensive performance on Monday and a nail-biting finale on Tuesday, the Mets are one win away from sweeping their division opponents at Citi Field. Wednesday night’s game will be a thrilling finish with huge…
A year of fiery failures and delays ended this week when SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket conducted its most successful test mission. Starbase in South Texas hosted SpaceX’s tenth Starship test flight and fourth of 2025 on August 26. Elon Musk’s goal of a fully reusable spacecraft that can reach Mars and the Moon was reaffirmed…
After Bergen County officials invalidated recall petitions against Park Ridge Board of Education trustee Robert Fisher Jr., the effort has stalled. This week, the county clerk’s office rejected recall election signatures because the petition papers missed the notarization necessary by California election law. Recallers say Fisher no longer fits board residency criteria since he lives…
Six New Jersey Cities Lead NYC Metro Apartment Construction in 2025. This year, New Jersey municipalities are leading the apartment development boom in the New York metropolitan area. According to the 2025 Apartment Construction Report, the metro area leads the nation for the fourth year in a row, with thousands of new apartments scheduled to…
Trump’s approval rating dropped during his second term, according to Quinnipiac University. A poll released this week suggests voters are losing interest in some crucial issues. More individuals are unhappy with Trump’s leadership as the country talks about him. Only 37% of registered voters say Trump is doing well, down three points from July. Over…
Authorities: NJ Transit Bus Injures 5 East Orange Pedestrian A pedestrian was hit in East Orange, injuring five people on a late-night New Jersey Transit bus, officials said. Essex County, infamous for late-night bus and pedestrian activity, saw the accident Wednesday after midnight. South Clinton Street and Norwood Place were the scene about 12:10 a.m.,…
A guy died and another man was hurt when an SUV plowed into the front of a Planet Fitness gym in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Authorities say that the 69-year-old woman who was driving will not be charged. The big glass windows of the gym on Newark Avenue were damaged by the maroon SUV just…
