After state police claim he tossed a large rock at a moving school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and badly wounding an 8-year-old, a 40-year-old Bergen County man faces many criminal charges Authority says the incident happened around 2 p.m. on January 7 as the school bus was heading northbound on…
In January, the USPS will suspend most services for one day, affecting millions of mail and package recipients. January 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday observed by all departments. The USPS follows federal holidays. This means post offices nationwide will close and mail service would stop. On Tuesday, January 20, mail,…
Thanks to a partnership with Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, Trenton’s Public Library has discreetly become a teen education hub. What began as a simple concept to help local kids get accurate information has become a structured, peer-led education program that reaches youth across the region. Stephanie Hampton, associate for young…
The Minneapolis shooting of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer sparked impassioned protests and vigils in New Jersey and increased hostility to federal immigration enforcement across the state. The murder of 37-year-old mother of three Renee Nicole Good has galvanized immigrant rights supporters, who say it highlights deeper issues with American immigration procedures. Two…
Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino’s aggressive social media posts has sparked a significant online scandal days after leaving President Donald Trump’s cabinet. The public conflict shows how political officials returning to private life may spark passionate debates, especially in polarized media. Bongino, a former Secret Service agent who joined the FBI for less than…
Philadelphia mother and her 9-year-old autistic son’s New Year’s vacation in Atlantic City turned traumatic when the child’s most valuable possession went missing in a famous hotel casino. The family’s stay at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City on December 31 saw the loss of “Tim,” a cuddly teddy bear that comforts and…
New Jersey Transit introduced a fully refurbished RiverLine light rail train, a symbolic first step toward restoring one of the state’s most unreliable transit routes. The Trenton Transit Center introduced the renovated train, initiating a bigger effort to restore user confidence and improve service along the famous Camden-to-Trenton corridor. For the 250th anniversary of US…
The jury will decide whether Monmouth County resident Paul Caneiro killed his brother’s family and burned their Colts Neck house in 2018. In Freehold, Superior Court Judge Marc C. Lemieux will start the 12-juror, four-alternate trial on Monday. He is accused of murdering his brother Keith Caneiro, 50, his wife Jennifer, 45, and their two…
McDonald’s is bringing back the Pokemon-themed Happy Meal for all ages. This special promotion will celebrate Pokemon’s 30th anniversary in February 2026, bringing nostalgia to 1990s-born millennials. McDonald’s and Pokemon have worked together since 1999’s “Pokemon: The First Movie.” The companies have worked on Happy Meals cards, stickers, and packaging for years. They returned in…
Vice President JD Vance is under fire for his statements regarding a Minneapolis ICE raid that killed a woman. According to DHS, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was killed by ICE agents in the south of the city during targeted enforcement. Protests and skirmishes between federal law officers and demonstrators followed the fatal incident. Social media…
