William Blake

Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening of Its 11th New Jersey Store With Big Crowds and Bigger Giveaways

Ocean State Job Lot opened its 11th New Jersey store this weekend, turning a decrepit Big Lots property in Mays Landing into a bustling community hub. Customers, local officials, and families rushed to the brand’s new 34,000-plus-square-foot store on Saturday morning its big opening. A new store at 4215 Black Horse Pike in Hamilton Commons…

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Mikie Sherrill

Sherrill Hints New Jersey Could Push Back on Washington by Rethinking Federal Tax Payments

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill suggests New Jersey may question how much it sends to Washington, taking a more confrontational position than her predecessors. In a recent interview with comedian and New Jersey resident Jon Stewart, she suggested withholding federal tax monies, sparking national political attention. In the interview, Sherrill said she “thinks about all the time”…

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“Wheel of Fortune” Spins Into High Gear with High-Stakes Multiplier Tournament

A stunning new format on Wheel of Fortune is thrilling viewers for one week only. From Monday, November 24 to Friday, November 28, the program will feature a DraftKings Casino Multiplier Tournament with big prizes and new gameplay. The huge wheel will receive two “DraftKings Casino” multiplier wedges in the first four episodes (Monday to…

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Ring Camera Captures Masked Officers Pressuring N.J. Homeowner as Questions Grow Over Warrantless Visit

A Burlington Township family is demanding accountability after a Ring doorbell video showed masked federal officers repeatedly knocking on the door and questioning the residents for eight minutes without a warrant or agency identification. The viral video has spurred criticism and requests for clearer federal enforcement protocols in New Jersey. The tape shows numerous “POLICE”…

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Trump Sets Meeting With Zohran Mamdani — Here’s What NYC’s Incoming Mayor Wants From the White House

President Trump and new NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet. Politics dominate this event. This follows months of public animosity between the two. Friday’s Oval Office meeting was one of the city’s most talked-about during the political transition. Trump repeatedly called Mamdani a “communist” while running for mayor, but on Wednesday he said he had…

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Organ Group Accused of Pushing Organ Harvesting from Living Patient in New Jersey, Whistleblowers Reveal

Federal investigators are investigating one of New Jersey’s largest organ procurement groups after a shocking scandal. The US House of Representatives is investigating NJ Sharing Network fraud, misconduct, and organ recovery that could kill people. Nearly ten whistleblowers reported serious legal and moral issues, expanding the investigation. Carolyn Welsh, president and CEO of NJ Sharing…

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Dramatic Fallout in New Jersey: House Committee Investigates Organ Donation Network Over Alleged Illegal Practices

A U.S. House committee is investigating New Jersey’s major organ procurement organization, the NJ Sharing Network. The investigation followed whistleblower claims of fraud, coercion, and questionable medical decisions like organ recovery after a patient showed signs of life. The House Ways and Means Committee investigated after nearly a dozen insiders made accusations. Committee Chairman Jason…

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NJ Transit Steps In Again to Keep Bus Service Alive After Private Operator Exits

Recently, NJ Transit saved six local bus routes after another private carrier left. State officials confirmed that the agency will take over Broadway Bus Company’s only Bayonne route on Dec. 1, serving thousands of daily riders. November saw Broadway Bus Company close. Many small private bus operators have struggled financially and staffing-wise, and the company’s…

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Inside New Jersey’s Enduring Shark Legacy: A Fresh Look at Fear, Folklore and the Story Behind “Jaws”

Americans have imagined sharks as powerful, mysterious creatures beneath the surface for decades. Many developed that fear after Jaws changed how people saw the ocean in 1975. Few knew that New Jersey shaped shark stories before Hollywood made them legends. NJ Advance Media discovered that shark history, culture, and Shore sightings are deeply connected to…

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