Mental health issues and addiction can afflict anyone at any age, but seeking assistance can be intimidating many households. In New Jersey, groups like CarePlus are making support accessible, quick, and holistic rather than diagnosis-focused. They emphasize that recovery and mental wellness start with tiny, doable steps and that support is available when needed. CarePlus…
Township and state officials are questioning New Jersey’s public employee leave policies and financial control over veteran West Orange Police Chief James Abbott’s nearly $800,000 retirement payout. Abbott, who joined the West Orange Police Department at 19 in July 1980, resigned on December 1, 2025, after 45 years. In 1997, he became police chief…
After a 2-year-old toddler died in November after falling from a 20-story apartment building, Newark and New Jersey lawmakers are promoting housing safety reforms. The tragic catastrophe has prompted urgent legislative and executive action to avert similar tragedies in residential high-rise buildings across the state. On Feb. 19, state Senator Britnee Timberlake introduced Senate Bill…
A traditional St. Patrick’s Day event at the Jersey Shore was canceled this weekend due to excessive precipitation for safety considerations. The 53rd annual Belmar-Lake Como parade has been canceled as cleanup work continue after a strong blizzard. The storm made it unsafe for athletes and onlookers, organizers said Tuesday afternoon. The procession was scheduled…
A restricted budget can make buying your first U.S. residence intimidating. First-time buyers can buy a home with planning, smart methods, and 2026 housing market trends. Examine your finances first. Budget for down payment, mortgage, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. First-time buyers sometimes underestimate these fees, affecting affordability. Reduce alternatives and avoid financial distress with…
New Jersey has had snow, cold temperatures, and bitter winds this winter, as well as a flood of weather opinions. Facebook posts projecting snowfall totals and Instagram and X viral images seem to have made everyone a weather guru. This expanding wave of amateur forecasting is making a terrible season even more confusing and frustrating,…
After an extremist insignia was found at a Coast Guard training location, the head said hate and extremism had no place in the service. Admiral Kevin Lunday, US Coast Guard Commandant, harshly blasted the behavior and said extremists should not be in the institution. He stated anyone who preaches hate-based thought should retire because it…
The US men’s hockey team will celebrate its Winter Olympics gold medal win at the White House on Tuesday. Trump personally invited the team during their championship celebrations. The men’s squad was invited first, according to call information. President Trump also realized that the U.S. women’s hockey team, which won Winter Olympics gold, should be…
New Jersey is finally getting respite after a strong winter storm dumped two feet of snow on portions of the state Sunday and Monday. The hardest precipitation has ended, but cold air, gusting winds, and blowing snow are still hitting several communities, and forecasts predict another system might bring more snow this week. The National…
After a massive snowfall forced school closures across New Jersey, the Newark teachers union is urging state lawmakers to reconsider remote learning regulations. Union officials say interim virtual instruction would help kids recover from significant snowfall. The Newark Teachers Union’s president, John Abeigon, publicly pushed Governor Mikie Sherrill to review the state’s longtime online learning…
