Olivia James

Airlines Ease Change Fees as Newark Liberty Flights Gradually Return Following Major Northeast Blizzard

After a strong blizzard forced airlines to cancel more than 1,000 flights before the storm, Newark Liberty International Airport flights are slowly returning to normal. As situations improve, major Newark carriers are eliminating rebooking costs for affected guests, but many deadlines are looming. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that Newark flights were mostly on time…

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Camden Cheesesteak Shop Offers Cash Reward as Search Continues for Stolen Walrus Bone

A rare walrus bone stolen from a longtime cheesesteak restaurant in Camden, New Jersey, has garnered attention from locals and news outlets. Donkey’s Place, a Camden restaurant serving cheesesteaks for over 80 years, is offering a cash reward for the unusual item. Several mammals, including walruses, have baculums, the missing bone. A guest took the…

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As Federal Aid Ends, Thousands of New Jersey Residents Scale Back or Drop Health Coverage

The termination of COVID-19-era federal premium tax subsidies has thousands of New Jersey residents evaluating their health insurance choices this year. State officials claim the loss of that additional financial aid has already reduced enrollment and changed people’s coverage choices through GetCoveredNJ. According to Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration, 4,000 fewer people signed up for state…

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West Orange Reviews Nearly $800K Retirement Payment for Longtime Police Chief as Oversight Questions Surface

  Township and state officials are questioning New Jersey’s public employee leave policies and financial control over veteran West Orange Police Chief James Abbott’s nearly $800,000 retirement payout. Abbott, who joined the West Orange Police Department at 19 in July 1980, resigned on December 1, 2025, after 45 years. In 1997, he became police chief…

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Olympic Gold, White House Invite, and Political Debate: U.S. Hockey Teams Respond Differently

The US men’s hockey team will celebrate its Winter Olympics gold medal win at the White House on Tuesday. Trump personally invited the team during their championship celebrations. The men’s squad was invited first, according to call information. President Trump also realized that the U.S. women’s hockey team, which won Winter Olympics gold, should be…

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Trump’s Approval Slides to 36% as Americans Question Priorities Before Address to Congress

A new national poll finds that many Americans are unhappy with the country’s direction or the president’s focus on crucial problems as he prepares to give his State of the Union speech. CNN-SSRS found that Trump’s approval rating is 36%. His performance is unpopular with 63% of Americans. His approval rating dropped significantly from February,…

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New Jersey Blizzard 2026: Town-by-Town Snowfall Nears 19 Inches as State Remains Under Warning

Heavy snow and dangerous conditions are spreading over New Jersey due to a severe winter storm. Many communities recorded 16–19 inches of snowfall as of early Monday morning, with more coming. Strong gusts and little visibility keep all 21 counties under a blizzard warning. Forecasters predict snowfall into the early afternoon, adding to considerable accumulations….

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New Jersey Snowstorm Dumps Up to 9 Inches Early as Blizzard Conditions Expected to Intensify Overnight

New Jersey municipalities are reporting 8–9 inches of snow from a severe winter storm before it becomes a blizzard. The storm’s worst half is forecast tonight into Monday morning, with greater snowfall and stronger gusts. As of late Sunday evening, the National Weather Service reported that Monmouth, Camden, and Ocean counties were hardest damaged. As…

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Rutgers Students Push for Stronger Immigration Protections as ICE Activity Near Campus Sparks Debate

Students want Rutgers University to implement “sanctuary campus” provisions in response to immigration enforcement near campus. Students, teachers, and staff are concerned about safety and legal boundaries after federal immigration authorities detained people near the institution in New Brunswick. According to local news footage, at least five people were arrested near the New Brunswick university…

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