New Jersey City University’s merger with Kean University was approved by the state, changing its public higher education system. The decision, finalized through newly signed legislation, is being described by state and university leaders as a critical move to protect students, stabilize finances, and preserve access to public education in Jersey City and Hudson County….
Border Patrol leadership supports the ICE officer who shot Renee fatally. Good in a heated Minneapolis encounter earlier this month, deepening a national debate over immigration enforcement and brutality. ICE officers enforced a Minneapolis residential street on January 7. Renee Good was shot as her SUV drove away. The shooting sparked political outrage, protests, and…
After expressing support for a larger immigration overhaul, including a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, President Donald Trump is encountering surprising pushback from his own party. The comments, delivered in a recent interview with a major national newspaper, have sparked conservative debate and renewed Republican divisions over immigration policy. Trump claimed in the interview…
As Governor Phil Murphy’s term winds down, New Jersey lawmakers have passed laws to curtail cooperation between state and municipal authorities and ICE, signifying a harsher stance on immigrant protections. The act, passed after a lengthy and contentious state Legislature voting session, mirrors a national debate about how states should respond to federal immigration enforcement….
Richard Codey, 79, was a prominent New Jersey politician and sports fan. Unlike many politicians, Codey’s lifetime obsession with sports built local sports communities and highlighted vital New Jersey programs. Over his career, Codey mixed politics and athletics. After his predecessor’s sudden retirement in 2004, he had a major impact on sports throughout his 14-month…
New Jersey nursing home patients’ health and safety are under review as federal laws ensuring quality care are pushed back. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have delayed the introduction of new nursing home ownership disclosure requirements and reversed guidelines requiring round-the-clock registered nurse coverage and minimum nurse staffing hours per resident. In…
Philadelphia—The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers’ pre-game warm-ups showed tension at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. A violent exchange between players from both sides near midfield showed the growing animosity in recent seasons. Game officials and Dom DiSandro, the Eagles’ senior advisor to the general manager and top security officer for gameday operations, separated…
Philadelphia—After the Eagles’ early playoff loss, offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is under pressure. The team’s 23-19 wild-card loss to the 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field questioned Patullo’s offensive leadership. Sunday, the Eagles’ offense showed promise but stalled. First half was good, but second half was poor with no touchdowns in last two quarters. They scored…
Millburn Village, a popular 71,000-square-foot shopping center in Vauxhall, New Jersey, received a $13.5 million refinancing arrangement to improve its finances. The recently completed refinancing supports the center’s operations and tenant stability. A Walgreens drugstore, Five Guys restaurant, Staples office supply store, and several other local stores are in the shopping area. Vauxhall locals use…
Losing 23–19 to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC wild-card round at Lincoln Financial Field, the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season ended in frustration. It was more than simply another postseason loss—it raised doubts about the team’s direction and roster. Despite flashes of skill on both sides of the ball, the Eagles failed to execute…
