A Black Army soldier recounted his Vietnam War memories of racial persecution, dread, and trauma 55 years later. His tale shows how many Vietnam veterans, especially Black Americans, struggled during social upheaval. John L. Smith spent 17 months in Vietnam’s jungle. After combat, booby traps and ambushes threatened his life. Worse, systematic racism in his…
In downtown Newark on September 3, nearly 150 security guards protested for higher wages and safer working conditions as part of a union-led awareness campaign. The action, organized by SEIU Local 32BJ, followed a July 28 Manhattan mass shooting that killed union member Aland Etienne, highlighting the daily hazards security guards endure. At the event,…
Why I Rejected a Sweet Energy Bill Offer The promise seemed almost too good to be true. A colorful letter arrived in my mailbox offering hundreds of dollars in annual electric bill savings. It promised to save my annual energy expenditures by roughly $600 by scanning a QR code and switching energy suppliers. At first,…
Health Insurance Costs in New Jersey to Rise 16% in 2026 New Jersey consumers using the state’s health insurance marketplace may see prices rise significantly in 2026. Average Get Covered New Jersey individual health insurance plan prices are predicted to rise 16% from this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance….
New Jersey Residents Will Get a $100 Credit on Their Electric Bills When Summer Costs Go Up New Jersey families are about to get a much-needed respite in their finances since the state has officially approved a $100 rebate on electricity bills for every consumer. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) made the…
New Jersey’s Credit Rating Goes Up Again as the State’s Finances Seem to Be Getting Better New Jersey’s financial reputation has gotten another lift. The state’s credit rating was increased to A+ by Wall Street rating agency S&P Global for the third time since Governor Phil Murphy assumed office. The choice shows that people are…
Prospects for Interest Rates and New Jersey Real Estate in 2025 and 2026 North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey make up New Jersey’s ever-changing real estate market. In terms of interest rates and buyer demand, various places react differently to economic developments. In 2025, mortgage rates remain 6.5% to 7%, making homebuying pricey. The…
In a twist that’s caught many Americans off guard, talks of a potential rebate check — similar to the COVID-era stimulus payments — are once again making headlines. But this time, the money wouldn’t come from pandemic aid or economic rescue plans. Instead, it would be funded through tariffs collected on imported goods — and…
“My House Went Dark!” — Mysterious Spike in Energy Bills Shocks New Jersey Residents Amid Heatwave Crisis Trenton, NJ — August 5, 2025:Imagine stepping into your house on a blazing July afternoon, only to find your AC off, lights dimmed, and a $300+ electric bill staring at you. That’s the scary truth for many people…
Greg Schiano, the head coach of Rutgers football, has been called many things – but his former boss Urban Meyer just gave him one of the funniest compliments yet. Meyer, who won three national championships as a coach, says Schiano is a “certified nut job” when it comes to football… and he means it as…
