The first malaria outbreak in New Jersey in 30 years is under investigation. Despite not traveling abroad, a Morris County resident tested positive for malaria. This alarmed state health officials. The NJ Department of Health, DEP, and CDC are studying infection dissemination. New Jersey has rarely had a “homegrown” case since 1991. Why This Case…
Newark Airport Donated a 9/11 Gate Sign to the Flight 93 National Memorial The Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania now houses a piece of New Jersey history linked to one of the worst days in American history. The airport received the Gate A17 sign from Newark Liberty International Airport, where United Airlines Flight 93…
As More Animals Are Adopted, the Jersey City Animal Shelter Reaches a No-Kill Milestone The Jersey City animal shelter has hit a historic milestone by being legally designated as a no-kill facility. This is a big step forward in the city’s goal to provide better care and happier futures for local pets. The city took…
Two Middlesex School Teens Charged with Stealing $700 in Equipment The theft of $700 in sports equipment from Von E. Mauger Middle School has led Middlesex Borough police to prosecute two teens. The situation has worried parents and school officials since authorities underline the necessity of protecting school resources that directly help students’ education. Police…
Chris Partridge Avoids NCAA Penalty Amid Advance-Scouting Scandal Chris Partridge, former Michigan Wolverines linebackers coach, has avoided NCAA penalty, but the advance-scouting scandal raises concerns about what he knew and when. After the NCAA issued its thorough findings on Friday evening, Partridge, who was fired in 2023, responded publicly. Michigan Football and Unethical Scouting Allegations…
Ben Rice’s Breakout Game: Rookie Powers Yankees with Seven RBIs in Win Over Cardinals Ben Rice, a rookie star, gave the New York Yankees’ playoff aspirations a major boost on Saturday night in St. Louis. The young first baseman and catcher, who has often been called the “unluckiest hitter” on the team because he hits…
Wawa Establishes Its First Travel Center Outside New Jersey Wawa, known for its fresh hoagies and coffee, is expanding in multiple ways. The first full-scale travel center in Wawa’s 200-year history is opening. Ironically, it won’t be in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, where the brand is strong. Instead, Hope Mills, North Carolina, will host the…
Apple’s Next Big Launch: iPhone 17 Pro Release Date Again, Apple supporters are counting down to September, when the firm makes its biggest announcements. Industry assessments predict the iPhone 17 series will appear on September 9, 2025, keeping Apple’s early fall launch trend. Presales may begin on September 12 and deliveries on September 19. These…
Federal funding for the restoration of historic Fort Hancock in Sandy Hook could go up Fort Hancock, a once-powerful military base on Sandy Hook in New Jersey, may soon get the money it needs to fix up its buildings that are falling apart. The fort has been a symbol of the Jersey Shore’s rich military…
New Jersey Announces Big Change to Student Testing, but Teachers Are Worried About How Quickly It Will Happen New Jersey’s public schools are getting ready for a big change in standardized testing that will impact how kids are graded all around the state. In the spring of 2026, the state will stop giving the same…
