New Jersey is quietly one of the most crucial states for abortion access, especially for women traveling from prohibited or extremely limited states. State governments in New Jersey strengthened and protected abortion rights years before the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade in 2022. Those early decisions are shaping the state’s rising role as a…
Last weekend, Medford, New Jersey locals celebrated the opening of a new bakery with a deeper narrative than fresh bread and delectable pastries. The modest business that debuted on Feb. 21 was the fruition of a decades-long desire. Longtime attorney Elissa Westbrook-Smith opened Medford Village Bakery on Main Street. Many locals may find it a…
A New Jersey man convicted of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, and their two young children is seeking a new trial weeks after a jury declared him guilty. This month, Monmouth County convicted Paul Caneiro of murdering his brother Keith, Jennifer, and their children, Jesse, 11, and Sophia, 8, in 2018. In less than five hours…
Jack Hughes, a Team USA hockey forward and New Jersey Devils standout, addressed internet criticism after a viral video showed the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team reacting to a Trump insult. The incident prompted social media controversy and highlighted the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams’ ties. The uproar erupted after a video showed players…
At the Prudential Center in Newark on Wednesday, a night to honor American hockey heroes turned political. New Jersey Devils player Jack Hughes received screaming ovation for his Olympic heroics, while Governor Mikie Sherrill was booed during a ceremonial puck drop. Hughes, who scored the game-winning overtime goal against Canada to win the Winter Olympics…
Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport may soon encounter unmanned electric vehicles. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun testing autonomous shuttle buses at Newark Airport, taking another step toward upgrading ground transportation at one of the nation’s biggest travel hubs. Three manufacturers will test self-driving shuttles at the airport next…
A large St. Patrick’s Day event at the Jersey Shore has been rescheduled after a heavy snowstorm this week. The 53rd Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Monmouth County will now be on Saturday, March 28. Traditionally held on the first weekend of March, the procession was originally set for March 1. The Jersey…
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warns of a $3 billion structural deficit ahead of a crucial budget season. In a press conference in the Trenton Statehouse, the governor stated that tough financial decisions are ahead that could impact state people. After replacing previous Governor Phil Murphy, Sherrill announced her government will not raise taxes to…
Former GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that a U.S. military strike on Iran may devastate former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement, highlighting a stark divide inside the party. Greene, formerly one of Trump’s closest congressional allies, is now a rare Republican critic of the administration’s Iran policy. She made these comments…
New Jersey has begun addressing corporate and developer complaints about delayed and unexpected government clearances. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order to modernize the state’s permitting process on her first day in office, emphasizing her administration’s goal of improving government efficiency and accountability. Business leaders have contended for years that New Jersey’s strong workforce…
