Category: Politics

Bergen County, New Jersey, school board election results were reversed after a state-required background check showed decades-old felony convictions by the winning candidate. The ruling has raised questions regarding rehabilitation, public service eligibility, and local government background screenings. Northvale resident Edward Durfee, 71, was elected to the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of…

Mullica Hill, New Jersey, police reported that a longtime high school sports coach and his wife died in a horrific SUV crash that ended in a neighboring home on a peaceful Saturday evening. The incident occurred at 6:17 p.m. on Banff Drive in Mullica Hill, a close-knit Harrison Township neighborhood. Police reported 72-year-old Thomas Hengel…

At a recent City Council meeting, Camden residents expressed increased concerns about immigration enforcement in their neighborhoods, saying it is interrupting daily life for families, students, and workers. Parents, teachers, and community advocates warned council members that fear of arrest has kept children out of school and adults from working, causing emotional and financial stress…

A big development proposal in South Jersey has moved forward, but many Gloucester County residents say they have reservations about what could be constructed on old farmland. Earlier this month, the Monroe Township Planning Board gave preliminary approval to a plan that would allow two massive warehouses to be constructed on nearly 95 acres of…

Governor Phil Murphy signed comprehensive accountability changes to improve charter school transparency, financial responsibility, and ethics in New Jersey. New charter school regulations are the most extensive in the state’s 30-year history and reflect growing concerns about public education budget management. New Jersey’s charter schools are important, especially in metropolitan areas where families use them…

While protests in Minneapolis continue, President Donald Trump signaled Friday that invoking the Insurrection Act is not necessary to deploy U.S. military to Minnesota. One day after openly warning that federal military force may restore state order, his words changed tone. Protests after a federal immigration officer shot 37-year-old Renee Good last week have kept…

Trump assessed numerous prominent Republican vice presidential contenders in 2024, but one stood out for a surprise reason. Marco Rubio’s laziness surprised Trump and his associates. Trump was worried by Rubio’s quiet while considering his choices. Trump expected ticket buyers to communicate and demonstrate interest, sources claimed. Rubio’s caution confused Trump, but for good reason….

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural celebrations include free admission to seven of New Jersey’s top museums this Saturday. The program is organized by Sherrill’s transition team and Mission to Deliver New Jersey, her inaugural host. The free museum day celebrates New Jersey’s history, science, and culture during the next administration’s focus on unification. From 10 a.m….

This week, Seth Meyers parodied President Donald Trump’s comments on whole milk and mental sharpness, turning a White House bill signing into a viral comedy. The piece followed Trump’s signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which changes federal school lunch program milk options. During the signing ceremony, a milk jug on the…