Less than a year after Middletown, New Jersey residents raised municipal taxes by more than 10% to protect neighborhood schools, school closures are again a possibility. Many families are dissatisfied, confused, and worried about public education in their town after the revived conversation. Last winter, parents and community residents packed school board meetings to reject…
This week, a powerful two-day winter storm dumped heavy snow, caused strong winds, closed schools, delayed public transportation, and left thousands without power in New Jersey. Many residents considered the storm historic. Snow-covered automobiles lined neighborhood streets, plows worked 24/7, and daily routines were disturbed statewide. The storm was intense and vast, but New Jersey’s…
City officials said a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement car pursuit resulted in a major multi-vehicle incident Wednesday morning in Newark, sending three children to the hospital. New Jersey’s largest city’s Clinton Avenue and 10th Street crossroads was the scene. ICE agents tried to stop a van, but the driver didn’t stop, starting a city…
According to a new poll, most New Jersey voters think Trump administration tariffs have raised the cost of daily products. By polling residents, Stockton University’s William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy revealed how trade policies affect the economy. According to the survey, two-thirds of state voters believe tariffs raised prices. Between February 6 and…
After the U.S. men’s hockey team was criticized online for visiting the White House, a famous sportscaster spoke out. After the team’s historic Olympic win, the discourse shifted to politics, patriotism, and athletics. The U.S. men’s hockey team won the Winter Olympics gold medal match over Canada 2-1 in overtime. The men’s team’s first Olympic…
A new overnight study after President Donald Trump’s last State of the Union address found that most Americans who watched it liked it, while enthusiasm was lower than in previous speeches. CNN and SSRS polled Tuesday night and found that 64% of Americans who saw the speech liked it. In that group, 38% said they…
Oldmans Township, New Jersey, displays a big American flag at the roadside memorial for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, a poignant tribute. Just hours earlier, the U.S. men’s ice hockey team won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, a result that touched many hockey fans. Team USA honored the Gaudreau brothers,…
In the longest State of the Union address in modern history, President Donald Trump spoke for one hour and 47 minutes Tuesday night at the U.S. Capitol. The speech surpassed the 2000 record set by former President Bill Clinton by starting after 9 p.m. Eastern and ending before 11 p.m. Trump asserted that the US…
After one of his greatest moments, Jack Hughes is honored as the face of American hockey. The New Jersey Devils standout led the US to a historic Olympic gold medal win over Canada in Milan. An iconic sports moment. The focus has switched from the ice to what happens next. Hughes faces no goaltender or…
Mental health issues and addiction can afflict anyone at any age, but seeking assistance can be intimidating many households. In New Jersey, groups like CarePlus are making support accessible, quick, and holistic rather than diagnosis-focused. They emphasize that recovery and mental wellness start with tiny, doable steps and that support is available when needed. CarePlus…
