Nearly 100 Hudson-Bergen Light Rail trains were canceled last week, aggravating New Jersey commuters during peak travel hours. A lack of operators caused many service interruptions during the week, not mechanical issues or weather. On Monday, August 24, a record 37 trains were canceled between late afternoon and late evening, causing congested stations and delayed…
In 2025, New Jersey health officials reported the first two human cases of West Nile virus, prompting concerns about its spread while mosquito activity continues high. The New Jersey Department of Health reported that an Atlantic County kid and a Middlesex County adult were infected. The youngster showed symptoms in late July, the adult in…
The fate of Jon Bon Jovi’s charity-driven pop-up restaurant in downtown Toms River is again in question as January 2026 approaches. Since February, the temporary JBJ Soul Kitchen has served meals in a former church facility connected to the Ocean County Library, saving hungry residents and sparking political debate. The pop-up, which looks like a…
The family of a South Jersey transit worker who died in a train accident lost when a federal appeals court ruled that PATCO is not a railroad. The family cannot use a vital federal railroad worker statute to pursue their claim. At PATCO’s Lindenwold Yard in July 2020, 76-year-old technician John Schroeder was crushed between…
CVS Pharmacy says revised COVID-19 vaccines will be available without a prescription in New Jersey, even as it restricts access in other states. The decision comes as the nation prepares for respiratory virus season and government vaccine policy discussions continue. Companies said the restrictions are due to state laws on when and how pharmacies can…
Paterson police are looking for the shooter who killed a 16-year-old. Local officials say the late Wednesday night killing scared the hamlet. Investigators said Paterson police responded to a 10:35 p.m. gunshot on North 10th and Clinton. Officers located a victim while searching. Police found the teen with significant gunshot wounds on North 8th Street….
Coronavirus-eradicating drugs were reportedly misrepresented by a New Jersey dealer. Officials said James Young, 46, of Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, utilized ViaClean Technologies, LLC to market pandemic-related items with false and illegal promises. Company advertised pesticides as virus-eradicators without approval or proof, breaking federal law. Investigations show pesticides kill bacteria, algae, and fungi, but COVID-19. Authorities…
Shane Gillis dominates NYC. To satisfy fans, the comedian booked a third Madison Square Garden gig after selling out two. Gillis, known for his outspoken humor and huge fan following, will headline the world-famous arena on January 22, 23, and 24, 2026, making it one of the city’s largest comedy weekends. The third show was…
Many Shore towns are recovering from Hurricane Erin as New Jersey prepares for Labor Day weekend. Though the hurricane passed well out in the Atlantic, its coastal damage remains. Local officials, residents, and tourists worry about sand-eroded beaches. State officials acknowledged Hurricane Erin’s rough waves harmed coasts. Beach depletion in recent years caused devastating damage….
A rabid skunk was found in Camden County last week, prompting health officials to quarantine two family dogs. On August 19, a Gibbsboro resident saw a wild animal playing with their pets in their backyard. After being told, the local Animal Control Officer apprehended and rabies-tested the skunk. The Trenton Public Health and Environmental Laboratory…
