President Donald Trump’s renewed comments about taking control of Greenland have triggered strong reactions from residents of the Arctic territory, deepening international debate over sovereignty, security, and the future of the strategically important island. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday, Trump said the United States must secure Greenland outright rather than lease…
New Jersey City University’s merger with Kean University was approved by the state, changing its public higher education system. The decision, finalized through newly signed legislation, is being described by state and university leaders as a critical move to protect students, stabilize finances, and preserve access to public education in Jersey City and Hudson County….
Border Patrol leadership supports the ICE officer who shot Renee fatally. Good in a heated Minneapolis encounter earlier this month, deepening a national debate over immigration enforcement and brutality. ICE officers enforced a Minneapolis residential street on January 7. Renee Good was shot as her SUV drove away. The shooting sparked political outrage, protests, and…
New Jersey nursing home patients’ health and safety are under review as federal laws ensuring quality care are pushed back. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have delayed the introduction of new nursing home ownership disclosure requirements and reversed guidelines requiring round-the-clock registered nurse coverage and minimum nurse staffing hours per resident. In…
Philadelphia—The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers’ pre-game warm-ups showed tension at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. A violent exchange between players from both sides near midfield showed the growing animosity in recent seasons. Game officials and Dom DiSandro, the Eagles’ senior advisor to the general manager and top security officer for gameday operations, separated…
Philadelphia—After the Eagles’ early playoff loss, offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is under pressure. The team’s 23-19 wild-card loss to the 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field questioned Patullo’s offensive leadership. Sunday, the Eagles’ offense showed promise but stalled. First half was good, but second half was poor with no touchdowns in last two quarters. They scored…
Millburn Village, a popular 71,000-square-foot shopping center in Vauxhall, New Jersey, received a $13.5 million refinancing arrangement to improve its finances. The recently completed refinancing supports the center’s operations and tenant stability. A Walgreens drugstore, Five Guys restaurant, Staples office supply store, and several other local stores are in the shopping area. Vauxhall locals use…
The long wait for Real ID appointments is one of New Jersey drivers’ biggest complaints. The incoming governor is taking action. Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has proposed Rosalie Johnson, a longtime Colorado motor vehicle administration expert, to lead the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission as Real ID license demand exceeds supply. The nomination comes as many…
New Jersey has sued a South Jersey scrapyard that officials say has persistently threatened a Camden neighborhood. Eastern Metal Recycling (EMR) was sued by the state for public nuisance due to its lengthy history of dangerous fires, pollution, and safety issues that have affected local communities. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and State Department…
Tiffany Burress, a New Jersey attorney and businesswoman, is running for Congress in the 9th District as a Republican. This week, Burress, the wife of former NFL great Plaxico Burress, declared her first political attempt. Burress announced her campaign as a political outsider with extensive professional experience outside Washington. She said her legal, business, and…
