A court-approved search of a Hackensack luxury apartment found a large amount of cocaine, hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen U.S. Treasury checks, and other suspected financial crimes. Two Bergen County residents are facing serious charges. Asia Kelly, 39, and Wakimi Joseph, 37, were arrested Friday after investigators executed a search warrant at their…
The Diocese of Camden offered a $180 million deal to handle allegations from hundreds of clergy members who sexually abused children. After years of litigation, the diocese reached this deal as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. The diocese, its parishes, and various insurance firms that covered the church will reimburse the settlement. Church leaders said…
This week, Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie publicly revisited Vice President JD Vance’s 2021 Jeffrey Epstein case social media post, sparking a political debate. The Department of Justice’s release of federal information on late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is under consideration. On X, Kentucky Republican Massie responded to Vance’s Epstein comments. Massie replied…
The US mourns Rev. Jesse Jackson, a leading civil rights leader. Jackson died Tuesday at 84, ending more than 60 years of civil rights, economic justice, and political empowerment struggle. Elected officials, community leaders, and longstanding activists in New Jersey are commemorating his national significance and firsthand involvement in local conflicts that shaped towns. Jackson…
In 2026, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will embark on a U.S. stadium tour promoting democracy and American values. The 20-date “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour begins March 31 in Minneapolis and is scheduled to visit New Jersey next spring. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will play at the Prudential Center…
A famous North Bergen, New Jersey movie theater has been sold and will be completely renovated. The big cinema theater at 3131 Kennedy Boulevard will be converted into a contemporary, climate-controlled self-storage facility. JLL Capital Markets announced the sale for Madison International Realty. The buyer is Safely Store. The agreement describes the property as 73,398…
Former Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene is publicly bashing MAGA members as Republicans prepare for the 2026 midterms. Greene accused conservative commentators and influencers of acting like a “cult” and mocking serious reports of underage girls being trafficked and mistreated in a scathing statement on X. The Republican Party is debating the publication and handling…
Most of the US will revert to DST on Sunday, March 8, 2026, while New Jersey will advance its clocks by one hour. The clocks advance from 2:00 to 3:00 a.m., prolonging afternoons but shortening nights. This will cut your weekend free time by an hour. Even if many Americans don’t want to change the…
New Jersey politicians continue to discuss strengthening federal immigration enforcement. On Thursday, the state Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee passed three immigration-related bills, signaling a Democratic push to battle ICE. The committee voted 5-2 for all three initiatives. The Assembly and Senate must approve the suggestions before the governor. Gov. Mikie Sherrill issued an…
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham praised President Donald Trump for a stronger NATO relationship under his leadership, sparking internet disagreement. Graham claimed Trump’s firmness toward European leaders has pushed them to enhance defense contributions and regional security in an interview at the Munich Security Conference. Graham said Trump is “forward leaning” in pressuring NATO countries to…
