After a contentious vote to outsource emergency medical services, former Collingswood Mayor and current borough commissioner James Maley sued the borough, raising questions about ethics and transparency in local government. The legal action relies on newly elected Mayor Daniella Solano Ward’s vote last month to transfer EMS operations to Virtua Health EMS. Before becoming a…
Sam Beal’s family has openly asked help as concerns mount regarding his absence. After Beal’s sister delivered an emotional message, the family stated they haven’t heard from him in seven months and need help finding answers or closure. Beal was last seen by relatives in July 2025. The 29-year-old former NFL star planned to drive…
The EPA has launched a safety investigation of paraquat, a strong weed herbicide used on American fields but banned in over 70 countries. The decision renews federal review of a chemical lambasted by environmentalists, farmworkers, and lawmakers for its severe toxicity and health hazards. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said manufacturers must give updated, real-world scientific…
New Jersey’s short-term rental market is seeing the effects of supporters intending to come to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, neighboring accommodations have been in high demand months in advance, driving up summer rates. Online rental platforms indicate how high demand…
In January, the USPS will suspend most services for one day, affecting millions of mail and package recipients. January 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday observed by all departments. The USPS follows federal holidays. This means post offices nationwide will close and mail service would stop. On Tuesday, January 20, mail,…
A Gloucester County judge ordered a Paulsboro man accused of killing his fiancé and injuring her teenage daughter to stay in jail while the case is being heard. A detention hearing for 40-year-old Paulsboro resident Ramon Luis Acevedo, who faces serious charges for a January 3 shooting inside an Elizabeth Avenue residence, was held Monday….
A new local dessert business is opening in Burlington County, providing Medford locals another location to get homemade goodies. On January 23, Happy Place Homemade will open at 690 Stokes Road, offering cake donuts, soft serve ice cream, and coffee with indoor seating and drive-thru service. The new shop will serve fresh meals and a…
Thanks to a partnership with Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, Trenton’s Public Library has discreetly become a teen education hub. What began as a simple concept to help local kids get accurate information has become a structured, peer-led education program that reaches youth across the region. Stephanie Hampton, associate for young…
A Philadelphia family struggles to find a young boy’s comfort toy on a New Year’s Eve trip to an Atlantic City hotel casino, which turned emotional. Callen, 9, is missing his pet teddy bear Tim. Margie Lynn, his mother, said the bear got lost at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on December 31. The family…
President Donald Trump has stated that his activities as commander in chief are restricted by his morality and judgment, not international law or global accords. The president’s comments in a lengthy interview reveal his views on American military, economic, and political dominance abroad. When asked explicitly if he may strike, coerce, or intervene in other…
