Local inhabitants and political leaders oppose President Donald Trump’s increased calls to take control of Greenland, saying it should not be sold or used as a bargaining chip in global power politics. President Trump remarked on Air Force One that leasing Greenland would not defend American interests and that the US must buy it. He…
As its temporary Ocean County facility nears its expiration date, Jon Bon Jovi’s community restaurant in New Jersey is in danger. The scenario has raised questions about homelessness, public safety, and food insecurity support. Since early last year, JBJ Soul Kitchen has had a pop-up presence at Toms River’s Ocean County Library. The former church…
A cold front will impact New Jersey weather this week. Expect rain, light snow, and dangerous wind chills. Residents may expect rapid weather changes that could impact travel, daily life, and outdoor activities. Official weather reports say Wednesday’s westward storm system will change everything. The afternoon will bring rain to many states till Wednesday night….
After nearly three decades of limited statewide standards, New Jersey charter schools are poised to change their governance. New Jersey lawmakers passed a comprehensive package of laws on the last day of the legislative session to codify charter school admissions, public funding, leadership, and employment practices for the first time. Governor Phil Murphy will evaluate…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that the DOJ has subpoenaed the central bank and warned of possible criminal charges for his recent testimony over Fed facility upgrades. The federal government and the central bank, which is supposed to operate independently, are in a rare and fierce conflict. Powell said the subpoenas relate to his…
After state police claim he tossed a large rock at a moving school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and badly wounding an 8-year-old, a 40-year-old Bergen County man faces many criminal charges Authority says the incident happened around 2 p.m. on January 7 as the school bus was heading northbound on…
In January, the USPS will suspend most services for one day, affecting millions of mail and package recipients. January 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday observed by all departments. The USPS follows federal holidays. This means post offices nationwide will close and mail service would stop. On Tuesday, January 20, mail,…
Thanks to a partnership with Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, Trenton’s Public Library has discreetly become a teen education hub. What began as a simple concept to help local kids get accurate information has become a structured, peer-led education program that reaches youth across the region. Stephanie Hampton, associate for young…
The Minneapolis shooting of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer sparked impassioned protests and vigils in New Jersey and increased hostility to federal immigration enforcement across the state. The murder of 37-year-old mother of three Renee Nicole Good has galvanized immigrant rights supporters, who say it highlights deeper issues with American immigration procedures. Two…
Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino’s aggressive social media posts has sparked a significant online scandal days after leaving President Donald Trump’s cabinet. The public conflict shows how political officials returning to private life may spark passionate debates, especially in polarized media. Bongino, a former Secret Service agent who joined the FBI for less than…
