Online shopping has changed American shopping, but parcel theft is a new problem in New Jersey. What was once a minor inconvenience is now one of the state’s most common property crimes, affecting thousands of homes and costing families and retailers billions. Recent incidents involving a New Jersey mayor demonstrate this crime’s brazenness. Security footage…
A pharmaceuticals company’s safety problems in New Jersey have led to the loss of 146 jobs. The company laid off workers weeks after federal regulators told them to stop selling the medicine in the U.S., which worried patients and doctors. Intercept Pharmaceuticals, which is based in Morristown, said in a state filing that layoffs will…
A former New Jersey girl sued her high school teacher for sexually assaulting her for years, stating that his school district-employed family knew but did nothing. A mid-20s victim claims she was abused as a Red Bank Regional High School sophomore in 2015. She alleges English teacher Michael Canning lied and raped her. Canning’s sexual…
New Jersey has reduced student cellphone use by financing school districts with stricter classroom rules. Under a new statewide initiative, public and charter schools in all 21 counties are receiving money to ban cellphones full-day for middle and high school students. The state’s new Phone-Free Schools Grant Program sponsors the project to reduce classroom distractions…
Holidays at one of the nation’s busiest airports may be stressful. Long flights, busy terminals, rental vehicle waits, and tight schedules fatigue travelers before they arrive. A band of loving dogs whose primary mission was to comfort Newark Liberty International Airport customers brought an unexpected moment of calm this year. Little but significant stress reduction…
When a New Jersey resident discovered that his property was never linked to the municipal sewer system, despite his long-held conviction, a regular home renovation became unpleasant and pricey. River Vale resident James Park bought his home several years ago assuming wastewater ran into the town’s municipal sewer. Until renovations revealed a concealed septic tank,…
A new Melania Trump documentary will be released worldwide early next year, stirring political and social anger. Melania, released on January 30, 2026, is about a brief but crucial event in her life before Trump’s second term. The new teaser precisely depicts Melania Trump’s 20 days before the inauguration. The film juxtaposes private experiences with…
Millions of households suffered this week as four Republican congressmen disobeyed party leadership on health care expenses. They reignited debates over leadership, party unity, US health care costs, and expired Affordable Care Act subsidies. Participants include Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Lawler, Robert Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie. They signed a discharge petition spearheaded by House Minority Leader…
CBS canceled the highly anticipated midseason finale of NCIS: Sydney hours before it was scheduled to air on Tuesday night, perplexing and disappointed fans who expected a major turning point in the spinoff series. Network originally booked South of Nowhere for Tuesday. Agent Michelle Mackey, played by Olivia Swann, leads her unit to an Antarctic…
A new national survey shows growing discontent while President Donald Trump praises the U.S. economy. Despite White House optimism, fresh data reveals everyday Americans don’t experience the economy’s benefits. The research finds most Americans think the economy hurts. Price spikes, cost-of-living challenges, and stagnant household budgets affect public sentiment. Few respondents expressed everyday economic satisfaction,…
