New Jersey has taken another step toward expanding housing opportunities by inviting private developers to submit proposals for new residential projects on state-owned land located near two NJ Transit rail stations. The initiative focuses on properties in Bayonne and Linden and is designed to encourage housing development in areas with easy access to public transportation….
Ford is facing renewed attention after several more employees were reportedly dismissed over alleged unpaid snack purchases made through self-checkout kiosks inside one of its Michigan manufacturing facilities. The latest cases come shortly after a separate incident involving a long-time Ford electrician, whose firing over a $1.95 package of cookies drew widespread public attention after…
South Jersey Lawmakers Call for Safety Review After Series of Fatal Crashes on Route 55 A growing number of deadly crashes on a section of Route 55 in Gloucester County has prompted South Jersey lawmakers to urge the New Jersey Department of Transportation to take a closer look at the highway and determine whether safety…
Many travelers carry smartphones filled with personal photos, banking information, private messages, work files, and other sensitive data. Because of this, a common concern among passengers is whether airport security officers have the legal authority to search the contents of their phones during routine security screening. The answer depends on which federal agency you are…
Families traveling through U.S. airports may be able to make the security screening process quicker without paying extra for their children. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows eligible children to use TSA PreCheck lanes at no additional cost when traveling with a parent or guardian who has TSA PreCheck. TSA PreCheck is a trusted traveler…
A man died early Tuesday morning after coming into contact with a damaged high-voltage overhead wire on NJ Transit rail tracks in Newark, according to transit officials. Authorities said the incident happened in the early hours of the morning and remains under investigation. Emergency responders were called to the area beneath the Bathgate Place and…
Atlantic City is preparing to enter the final paving stage of its long-running Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project, bringing one of the city’s largest roadway upgrades closer to completion. City officials said the last phase of paving is expected to begin by early October and finish before the city’s holiday parade scheduled for Dec. 12. The…
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against United Airlines to move forward after passengers claimed they paid extra for window seats but were instead seated next to a solid wall with no outside view. The proposed class action centers on passengers who say they purchased seats marketed as window seats but discovered during their…
Thousands of New Jersey travelers faced another difficult day on July 4 after NJ Transit confirmed that several rail lines remained suspended or delayed because of storm-related damage and ongoing extreme heat conditions. The transportation agency warned that passengers should continue to expect travel disruptions as repair crews work to restore normal service. The latest…
People traveling across New Jersey at the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend are being urged to prepare for delays after NJ Transit warned that extreme heat will continue to affect rail service throughout Friday. The agency said riders should expect delays and cancellations on select trains as dangerously high temperatures continue to…
