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…
Tony Soprano Mural Revitalizes Montclair’s Lackawanta Station James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano has returned to Montclair in a way that locals and visitors cannot overlook. A large mural of the legendary TV character covers one wall of Montclair’s restored Lackawanna Station, merging art, nostalgia, and pop culture in Essex County. Known for converting blank walls into…
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…
Chubby Checker Doesn’t Go to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Because He Has a Live Act to Do The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in 2025 will be one of the biggest nights in music. Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, The White Stripes, and Soundgarden will all be honored. Chubby Checker,…
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…
New Jersey’s Hot Restaurant Reservations Are Being Resold for Hundreds—Lawmakers Push Back Getting a table at some of New Jersey’s hottest restaurants has become as competitive as scoring tickets to a sold-out concert. In Montclair, Jersey City, and other dining hot spots, reservations disappear within minutes of opening. But for those willing to pay extra,…
Booker Criticized for Blocking Bill to Fight Child Exploitation New Jersey prides itself on being a safe location for families, but an increase in child exploitation cases reveals that the threat to children is expanding faster than resources to protect them. Law enforcement continues to fight internet predators, but critics say Washington political deadlock is…
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…
As the Sixth Day of the Paterson Water Crisis Goes On, Nearby Towns Step In to Help The water emergency in Paterson, New Jersey, has been going on for six days now. Other towns have had to step in and share their resources to help the people who are still having trouble with low or…
