Cherry Hill, New Jersey homeowners were astonished Friday when an explosive device was uncovered in a backyard. The historic cannon ball was removed by law enforcement without injury or damage after identification. A 200-block Woodstock Drive South resident reported seeing a cannon ball-shaped object in the yard, prompting police to respond. Police took the discovery…
This week, Hillside, New Jersey residents were astonished to find that federal environmental regulators are examining a discharge into a tributary of the Elizabeth River after reports of a strong odor and sticky residue near the water. A nearby homeowner complained about a “odorous, slimy residue” along the 12-mile Elizabeth River tributary. This allegation led…
A Bergen County grand jury indicted a Jersey City police sergeant with many offenses for allegedly sexually assaulting a child he met online, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Andy LaBruno, 44, of Dumont was arrested last year for drugging and sexually assaulting a kid. Police say the indictment was handed down Thursday. Offenses…
The Trump administration released $30 million in suspended federal financing for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel project after a federal judge ordered it. New Jersey officials announced the first piece of the $205 million in disputed funding has been released, a major move in one of the nation’s most closely watched infrastructure disputes. Gov. Mikie Sherrill…
Jimmy Kimmel proposes a new name for government papers linked to jailed billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, sparking political controversy. In a recent ABC monologue, Kimmel suggested calling the “Epstein files” the “Trump-Epstein files,” a move that garnered political and media attention. Kimmel made the comments while discussing public interest in Epstein’s sex trafficking records. Jamie Raskin…
The governor of New Jersey halted a rule that would have greatly altered some health care clinics in the state. As regulators decide whether Advanced Practice Nurse-run independent clinics should hire collaborating physicians, doctors and nurses are reacting strongly. Some clinics and medical spas obtained temporary relief from an imminent deadline that could have mandated…
Following his latest coal industry support, President Donald Trump received another honor this week. Trump signed an executive order instructing the Department of Defense to utilize more coal-burning power plant electricity during a White House energy policy event. The order directs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Energy Secretary Chris Wright to negotiate long-term coal facility…
Over the past few years, the US real estate market has been a hot topic. From pandemic-era peak home prices to rising mortgage rates that curtailed buyer activity, the housing sector has changed dramatically. Many Americans are wondering: what’s happening in the real estate market? Answers are not as easy as “booming” or “crashing.” Instead,…
After her contentious House Judiciary Committee appearance last week, Newsmax presenter Carl Higbie chastised Attorney General Pam Bondi on TV. Bondi faced hard questioning from legislators about the federal government’s handling and publication of Jeffrey Epstein’s records on Wednesday. Bondi yelled at times as members questioned her about the many redactions in papers related to…
A massive plumbing breakdown forced one of Monmouth County’s largest public high schools to close for a week after water inundated classrooms and other places. Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver will stay closed to in-person instruction after a pipe break on Sunday badly damaged the building. Officials said the unexpected flooding affected…
