Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz died at 71 after a private battle with illness. His family announced his passing on his Facebook site in an emotional post. They described his gentle, loving death, expressing their grief at losing a loved one. Buchholz, from West Germany, joined Scorpions in 1973. He contributed to 12 albums with the…
Following the Minneapolis death of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, NBA great and broadcaster Charles Barkley expressed deep sorrow. Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent on a Saturday morning, drawing national attention and cries for accountability. Federal investigators said Pretti was shot after intervening in an immigration officer-street woman dispute….
Jersey City’s new mayor has limited ICE operations in the city, showing a strong commitment to immigrant neighborhoods. On Friday, Democrat Mayor James Solomon signed an executive order banning ICE officers from utilizing city-owned buildings for enforcement. The executive order prohibits ICE from processing prisoners, establishing operational bases, or conducting other official activity in Jersey…
In 2026, Jordan Williams had one of the best scoring nights in New Jersey high school basketball. The Deptford senior made school history and set a state record with his offensive performance. Williams set the Deptford basketball program’s single-game scoring record with 54 points. His scoring abilities and leadership growth are highlighted by the achievement….
Northern New Jersey residents, environmentalists, and park enthusiasts are praising Bergen County’s decision to scrap a 500-foot communications tower in the Ramapo Mountain Reservation. Community members worried the project would permanently destroy one of the state’s most precious natural regions pushed for the decision following months of public concern. Many Mahwah residents see the almost…
This winter storm brought heavy snow and ice to New Jersey on Sunday, delaying air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and grounding thousands of flights nationwide. Airlines and states had to take emergency steps to preserve public safety during the storm, which made air and road travel perilous. Flight operations at Newark Airport were…
A New Jersey family is considering suing Morristown Medical Center after their 2-year-old son died from flu complications one day after being discharged. The family claims the youngster was rushed to the ER with a high temperature but discharged and died, raising severe concerns about his care. The youngster, Isais Castillo IV, died January 6….
New Jersey is experiencing a severe winter storm that threatens traffic and public safety. Many school districts closed or delayed classes on Monday due to this. The weekend storm brought heavy snow and icing, making early morning school transportation difficult for students, parents, and staff. The weather in New Jersey may vary, but some areas…
A new New Jersey legislation prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils and condiment packets with customer orders, minimizing plastic waste. Former Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill into law before leaving office. Customers must request plastic forks, knives, spoons, and packaged condiments under the new restriction. Restaurants cannot distribute these things by default. The…
After airing a clip that mocked Minnesota Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, “Saturday Night Live” has again sparked national debate. SNL published the unaired bit on its official social media platforms and garnered online attention. The piece included co-anchor Michael Che and new cast member Tommy Brennan, from Minnesota, during “Weekend Update”. The joke was…
