New Jersey drivers are once again feeling pressure at the gas pump as fuel prices rise during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer travel, the debate over whether the state should temporarily suspend its gas tax has returned to the center of…
Millions of Americans preparing for Memorial Day gatherings and holiday shopping will still be able to visit Walmart stores this year. While some major retailers are shutting their doors for the federal holiday, Walmart has confirmed that its locations across the United States will continue operating on Memorial Day 2026. The retail giant is expected…
New Jersey residents are being warned about a fast-spreading invasive species known as jumping worms, a destructive type of earthworm that experts say can seriously damage soil, gardens, forests, and even residential lawns. The worms, sometimes called “crazy snake worms,” “Jersey wrigglers,” or “Asian jumping worms,” are drawing attention because of their unusual movement. Unlike…
The family of a 19-year-old Sussex County woman who died following a crash involving a Franklin Borough police vehicle has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officer involved and the borough where he serves. The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in Sussex County on May 15 and centers around the death of Deanna…
Two lottery players in New Jersey are celebrating after matching all five numbers in the Friday night Jersey Cash 5 drawing and splitting a jackpot worth more than $621,000. According to the official lottery results, the winning numbers drawn were 1, 3, 4, 34, and 38. The XTRA multiplier for the drawing was 4, while…
Two Bergen County communities are mourning the heartbreaking loss of a teenage student whose death earlier this week has left residents searching for answers and renewed conversations about bullying, student safety, and mental health support in schools. The student, a resident of Little Ferry and a sophomore at Ridgefield Park Junior-Senior High School, died after…
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun as football fans around the world prepare for the biggest tournament in the sport’s history. FIFA’s expanded World Cup format will feature 48 national teams competing across 104 matches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament is scheduled to begin on June…
A well-known New Jersey charter school network is seeking approval to expand its operations into Jersey City, even as it remains under active review by a state watchdog over past financial and governance concerns. The organization, College Achieve Public Schools (CAPS), has submitted an application to the New Jersey Department of Education to open a…
A recall has been issued for a popular Whole Foods Market-branded soup after officials discovered that some containers may contain shrimp that was not listed on the product label. The recall affects 24-ounce cups of Minestrone Soup produced by Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, Massachusetts. According to information released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,…
Paterson is expanding access to life-saving overdose medication by placing self-serve naloxone kiosks across the city, part of a growing local effort to reduce opioid-related deaths and improve emergency response in vulnerable neighborhoods. The new kiosks, organized through Black Lives Matter Paterson, provide free naloxone kits that residents can access at any time of the…
