In a New Jersey drama, a neighborhood vigilante has switched from monitoring the streets to fighting his own government. Residents of the municipality have seen the nighttime hero criticize the local council for inaction and weakness. Red nylon pants, a bullet-proof vest marked “DG,” and a utility belt were worn by the suspect on city…
Halloween candy has united New Jerseyans across the aisle as political tensions rise before elections. A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll found that all parties favor Reese’s. The season’s champion was Reese’s Halloween candy, which 21% of respondents favored. Snickers ranked second at 11% and candy corn, always divisive, third at 9%. New Jersey’s Halloween tastes still favor…
Autumn has painted New Jersey in magnificent reds, oranges, and yellows this week. Southern and central counties are in full color, offering the greatest views of the year. Trees are brightest in Middlesex, Camden, and Cape May, turning roadsides and parks gold and red. Weather experts believe this year’s foliage season was better than expected….
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unexpectedly supported Democratic governor candidate Mikie Sherrill, calling the election a test of who will put New Jersey first. The endorsement comes amid mounting tension over the $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project, a vital regional transportation and infrastructure project. Sherrill and Buttigieg addressed Westfield train station commuters and…
In a major weekend verdict, two federal judges ordered the federal government to fund SNAP despite the government shutdown. Separate Massachusetts and Rhode Island cases concluded that the administration must spend emergency reserve monies to prevent millions of Americans from losing food aid. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. in Rhode Island ordered the…
Due to the abrupt stoppage of federal food aid, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed a state of emergency to protect over 800,000 residents. The designation permits New Jersey to mobilize emergency resources and coordinate assistance efforts as households prepare for SNAP disruptions. State officials report that over half of those impacted are children,…
A Vernon, New Jersey restaurant has donated to needy residents. Starting Saturday, the Tracks Deli at 65 Vernon Crossing Road will offer free bagged lunches to SNAP cardholders. The offer is in response to the expected federal shutdown-related SNAP suspension. While the federal government shutdown affects benefit distribution, the initiative provides immediate aid. The deli’s…
Polls show young Americans support Trump less. New research show 1 in 5 under-30s support his leadership. About half of Gen Z and Millennial supporters were in this category at the start of the year. The drop suggests young Americans, who shaped the election, are angry. Younger Americans are losing interest in Trump, but older…
Netflix’s proposal to turn Fort Monmouth Army Base into a massive production center is shifting drastically. More than 100 World War II memorials honoring U.S. Army Signal Corps soldiers on the Avenue of Memories are being moved to make place for new studio project road renovations. The Avenue of Memories, which borders Netflix’s Oceanport site,…
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli’s New Jersey governor’s race is one of the most closely watched in recent history. New surveys show the race is close and might go any way with days till election. Recent polls show the leads are close. Some surveys show Ciattarelli leading undecided voters, while others show Sherrill ahead. The…
