Elementary school kids are contributing to the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race in a surprising and impactful way. Statewide, fourth-graders and older youngsters are voting in a mock election to determine the major-party nominees. These young “voters” are not registered electorates, but their participation offers a new viewpoint on civic education and democratic participation. The…
Rescuers are scouring the Delaware River after a 25-year-old woman jumped from the Tacony–Palmyra Bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia. Officials saw a person in the lake after 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Authorities suspect the woman leaped from the bridge’s center. Coast Guard despatched Philadelphia boat crew and Atlantic City MH-65 Dolphin helicopter unit. Marines from…
Milford, New Jersey’s 1870s train station is now a top restaurant. An old steam and whistle building now houses a restaurant that emphasizes classic cooking above dazzling techniques. Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer returned to cooking without following trends or viral meals. They co-founded a culinary magazine, produced award-winning cookbooks, and developed their simple, well-executed…
Milford, New Jersey’s 1870s train station is now a top restaurant. An old steam and whistle building now houses a restaurant that emphasizes classic cooking above dazzling techniques. Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer returned to cooking without following trends or viral meals. They co-founded a culinary magazine, produced award-winning cookbooks, and developed their simple, well-executed…
After a top administration official said the federal government “failed” SNAP recipients, Congressional leadership is scrambling to address ramifications. This week at a press briefing, the official warned that millions of households dependent on this aid may lose essential support on November 1 without new financing. Legislators quickly clarified her words. The official told reporters…
Due to the abrupt stoppage of federal food aid, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed a state of emergency to protect over 800,000 residents. The designation permits New Jersey to mobilize emergency resources and coordinate assistance efforts as households prepare for SNAP disruptions. State officials report that over half of those impacted are children,…
Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed the Gateway Tunnel project Thursday morning in New Jersey, despite the rain and dreary sky. They attended the Westfield train station to support the $16 billion infrastructure proposal and criticize Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli and former President Donald Trump, who cut financing for…
Former President Trump has aggressively advocated for senior political people he considers enemies to be imprisoned, escalating his public language. He made the demand on social media by criticizing officials involved in his investigations and legal actions. His latest words highlight a broader tactic of openly pursuing political enemies, changing political language to legal threats…
As over 800,000 New Jersey citizens lose federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1, food banks and community pantries are prepared for a disaster. The stoppage, caused by the federal government shutdown, has alarmed families who depend on these subsidies for monthly food. About 400,000 state households may be affected by the…
Poor weather forced some New Jersey towns to move trick-or-treating until Saturday, November 1. Heavy rain, powerful winds, and a coastal storm system will threaten Halloween night children and families. Toms River changed after projecting 50-mph winds and 2 inches of rain. Municipal officials said the Halloween parade will continue on October 31 to preserve…
