Middletown Township Public School District in New Jersey is facing a budget problem, prompting the Board of Education to adopt a controversial measure that is angering parents, children, and community members. In a stormy public hearing on February 26, the Middletown Board of Education narrowly decided 5–4 to begin budgeting for the closure of two…
A huge explosion at an industrial site in South Jersey on Wednesday afternoon injured many persons and triggered a large local and state emergency response. The bomb within a Logan Township industrial complex building sent shockwaves through the community and damaged the structure, according to officials. The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office reported a Savita Naturals…
A 17-year-old was arrested after a fight among teens broke out outside a high school basketball playoff game in New Jersey on Tuesday evening, according to local authorities. While a packed state playoff game was ending, the incident occurred outside Piscataway High School’s gym. Police said the disturbance started about 7 p.m. Fans packed the…
The search for a missing Rutgers University student has made headlines after a prominent influencer and wife of country music singer Jelly Roll donated to the investigation. The donation has given the missing student’s family hope after months of publicizing his case and searching for answers. Rutgers University senior Mortimer “Mekhai” Wortman, 22, has been…
As political tensions between the US and Canada persist throughout President Donald Trump’s second term, tourism officials on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore are seeing a drop in Canadian visitors. Local tourism authorities say the pattern started last year and is continuing this summer, causing anxiety for businesses that rely on Canadian tourists. Cape May County…
A famous former sportscaster who turned to politics is apparently being considered for a significant CBS News post. CBS is reportedly interested in Sage Steele, a former ESPN anchor and Trump supporter. Her name has come up in internal network morning program overhaul conversations. The chat apparently occurred as CBS News considers the future of…
New Jersey’s planned flood elevation legislation could change how coastal houses are built and updated, worrying Jersey Shore real estate firms and residents. Despite the regulation’s delay, the controversy and misunderstanding are already unsettling. On July 20, the EPA’s Resilient Environments and Landscapes (R.E.A.L.) rule takes effect. New homes in flood-risk locations must be elevated…
A video of a police reaction in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, shows a local zoning board member threatening to alert federal immigration authorities during a dispute with a tree service team. Police body camera footage from November 5 captured the encounter on a calm suburban street last fall. The clip shows Old Bridge Township…
A new national poll found that many Americans are dissatisfied with the U.S. military operations against Iran and want them to cease. According to the survey, people are increasingly concerned about a broader confrontation and whether military measures will enhance long-term security for the US. On February 28, the US and Israel launched a massive…
At a New Jersey high school basketball playoff game Tuesday night, a respected experienced coach fainted near the team bench after the game. Manasquan boys basketball head coach Andrew Bilodeau collapsed to the floor during the postgame handshake line at Wall High School. Participants in the gym said the incident developed swiftly. Bilodeau slumped in…
