The Bergen County man entered the Newark U.S. Attorney’s Office with a metal baseball bat last week. He scared staff by breaking things. Federal authorities have charged him. Police arrested 51-year-old Mahwah resident Keith M. Lisa for damaging federal property and having a dangerous weapon in a federal building. The US Attorney’s Office for the…
Recently, NJ Transit saved six local bus routes after another private carrier left. State officials confirmed that the agency will take over Broadway Bus Company’s only Bayonne route on Dec. 1, serving thousands of daily riders. November saw Broadway Bus Company close. Many small private bus operators have struggled financially and staffing-wise, and the company’s…
Former president Donald Trump said Indiana Republicans were wrong to reject a congressional district redrawing plan. Trump has been telling GOP-controlled states to redraw their maps before the 2026 midterms for months, but nothing has happened. Indiana Republicans quietly proposed a December special session to redraw the congressional map for weeks. Party leaders ended discussions…
The Biden administration’s aggressive cattle and climate policy is driving beef prices, according to a top Trump official. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said Monday morning on national television that President Joe Biden’s decisions have affected ranchers, cattle supplies, and grocery store prices. The U.S. beef market is recovering from a “war on cattle” caused…
Another prominent Republican is being considered for the 2028 presidency. Ted Cruz’s presidential hints will be noticed nationwide. Famous conservative Cruz ran for president. Some believe Cruz is quietly preparing for a presidential run due to his recent comments, higher profile, and harsher criticism of conservatives. National TV reported Cruz “eyeing a 2028 run.” He…
A 10-year-old boy and 21-year-old woman were killed and three others injured in a Newark South Ward shooting on Saturday night. The family wants justice, shaking the community. Investigators say the case is moving quickly. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said all five victims were taken to University Hospital after the 7 p.m. gunfire. A…
Americans have imagined sharks as powerful, mysterious creatures beneath the surface for decades. Many developed that fear after Jaws changed how people saw the ocean in 1975. Few knew that New Jersey shaped shark stories before Hollywood made them legends. NJ Advance Media discovered that shark history, culture, and Shore sightings are deeply connected to…
One major fast-food chain did something unexpected during the pumpkin pie and comfort sweet holiday season. Taco Bell’s new Thanksgiving dessert, the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie, is intriguing and discussed. Not your typical seasonal treat, this bright turquoise dessert that tastes like key lime pie is becoming more popular nationwide. The pie has Baja…
Saturday night, a 10-year-old Newark football fan was shot and killed. The neighborhood is sad. As they approached their house, his 11-year-old brother was shot. Near Chancellor Avenue and Leslie Street, families were having fun when the shooting occurred at 7 p.m. Normal night became tragedy that shocked parents, coaches, and neighbors. Five people—including children—were…
Sunday brought fast winds to most of New Jersey. These gusts caused thousands of power outages, scattered damage, and sudden issues. Morning winds were strong until afternoon. Winds over 50 mph hit several towns. Forecasters said these strong gusts formed quickly due to a strong East Coast weather system raising pressure. Every county had a…
