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Smokers Caught Off Guard: New Jersey Quietly Hikes Cigarette and Vape Taxes Overnight

Trenton, NJ—August 1, 2025:Smokers and vapers across New Jersey woke up to an unexpected jolt today—not from their morning puff, but from their wallets. Without much warning, a sharp increase in cigarette and vaping taxes quietly kicked in, leaving many residents frustrated and shocked. Starting August 1, the tax on cigarettes has surged by 30…

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State Workers in Shock: Will Murphy’s New Health Plan Drain Their Paychecks?

Trenton, NJ—August 1, 2025:A political storm is brewing in New Jersey as Governor Phil Murphy’s administration signals a drastic shift in health care costs for state workers—sparking outrage, protests, and deep concern among nearly 75,000 union-backed public employees. Behind closed doors, talks have intensified over a controversial proposal that could force state workers to shell…

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Legendary N.J. Blues Venue Shuts Doors Without Warning — What Really Happened to The Stanhope House?

Blues Fade to Silence: New Jersey’s Legendary Stanhope House Shuts Its Doors for Good New Jersey’s music scene has lost one of its most iconic voices. The historic Stanhope House — a small yet mighty blues club in Sussex County that once echoed with the sounds of Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Willie Dixon—has…

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Adam Sandler’s Comeback Comedy Makes Golf Cool Again Breaks Netflix Records with New Jersey-Backed Blockbuster

Adam Sandler’s Comeback Comedy Makes Golf Cool Again—Breaks Netflix Records with New Jersey-Backed Blockbuster Who knew a swing, a scream, and a golf club could bring down the internet? Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2” isn’t just a sequel—it’s a streaming sensation. The film, which hit Netflix on July 25, didn’t just revive a beloved 90s…

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