Financial issues that many think are handled can resurface unexpectedly. A man felt his $16,000 debt was resolved. Years later, the same obligation reappeared, surprising him and becoming what financial experts call “zombie debt,” a debt that reappears after being supposed to be gone. Debt doesn’t always disappear after time or when a borrower thinks…
After citizens were held during federal immigration enforcement operations in Hudson County, New Jersey, without city warning, local leaders reacted strongly. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained people near Jersey City Heights and Hoboken on Sunday. Social media videos showed agents arresting people and loading them into unmarked vans. The clip soon went viral, alarming people…
After Governor Mikie Sherrill takes office, New Jersey may reform how it helps Black-owned businesses. The state is diverse and forward-thinking, but structural issues have made it challenging for minority-owned enterprises to operate there. New Jersey has 15% Black residents, yet only 1% of government contracts went to Black-owned firms from 2015 to 2020. The…
A New Jersey appeals court again ruled against state prosecutors in a widely watched corruption case involving one of South Jersey’s most important political figures, upholding a lower court’s ruling that the accusations were not crimes. Friday, a three-judge appellate court upheld the rejection of a broad indictment against George E. Norcross III, a longstanding…
A brutal cold wave has forced New Jersey residents into survival mode. As temperatures plunged into the teens and single digits, residents across the state wrapped up, used space heaters, and limited outdoor time. For many, this stretch of weather feels harsh and stubborn, prompting the question: why is it so cold, and how long…
After suggesting at a recent Cabinet meeting that he wants housing prices to rise, President Donald Trump is facing increasing criticism from younger Americans attempting to buy their first home. The words went viral, sparking social media debate and Democratic leaders and political experts’ harsh responses. Trump stated in the meeting that safeguarding homeowners and…
A red-tailed hawk crashed through a window into a Camden County homeowner’s home on a quiet Thursday afternoon. Local authorities responded immediately to the odd incident in Gloucester Township’s Broadmoor Development. Ryan Fink and Michael Dilks of the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the call before 5 p.m. They came to find the huge…
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, one of the NBA’s most talked-about young players, said some personal things this week aside from athletics. The French rookie told reporters his thoughts on the Minneapolis civilian murders. This shows that he doesn’t feel comfortable staying quiet when people die. In remarks that went viral, Wembanyama noted that…
An intense coastal storm, projected to build into a rare “bomb cyclone,” could bring heavy precipitation, severe gusts, and coastal flooding to New Jersey this weekend. As the storm advances up the East Coast, forecasters warn of blizzard-like conditions in the Jersey Shore. Meteorologists predict 1–3 inches of snow in inland New Jersey on Saturday…
After mocking Minneapolis ICE protesters, Jersey Shore Family Vacation actor Vinny Guadagnino caused a political stir. His social media posts spurred national debates on immigration, protests, and politics. Guadagnino’s Instagram gig promotion caused the controversy. He was accused of being offensive for supporting former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, turning a promotional post…
