Transport will cost more for New Jersey cars, transit riders, and bikers by 2026. Jersey City and Hoboken CitiBike customers will pay more next month due to state toll increases. Garden State Parkway and NJ Turnpike tolls rise 3% on January 5. The fifth toll hike since early 2020. From $21.35, cash-paying drivers on the…
In Ridgewood, Connecticut-based Fresh Monkee opened its first New Jersey factory. The company launched in New Jersey softly at 17 Godwin Avenue on December 15. The company is establishing a second Bergen County facility for health-conscious clientele. Protein shakes without artificial ingredients are Fresh Monkee’s specialty. Milk, protein, fresh vegetables, and natural nut butters are…
Gloucester County, New Jersey, authorities are hunting for 72-year-old retired math teacher and football coach Stephen Ianotti, who disappeared Friday. Ianotti, a Kingsway Regional School District celebrity, was last spotted outside CVS Pharmacy in Logan. Ianotti is 5-foot-3, 130 pounds, and has gray and white hair, according to officials. He disappeared wearing a gray hooded…
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, many Americans will go shopping, conduct chores, or get groceries. Because it’s a federal holiday, shoppers don’t know which stores and malls will be open because their hours are different. Some businesses stay open later or close earlier following New Year’s Eve so that their workers can spend time with…
Officials and the farm reported that a young wallaby that escaped from a local wildlife sanctuary has been found and returned to custody. Rex the wallaby escaped from Lots of Love Farm, an animal refuge and petting zoo in Williamstown, Monroe Township, Gloucester County. The animal escaped after an enclosure was left unlocked, according to…
A new Central Jersey neighborhood eatery serves handcrafted comfort food to East Brunswick residents. The HighPoint Diner opened on Route 18 and added to the local dining scene while keeping diner traditions. December 20 marked the diner’s soft opening at 1035 Route 18. The owners say the opening was months in preparation. They looked forward…
New Jersey is having one of its worst flu seasons, with cases rising earlier and faster than expected, according to federal data. Health experts fear the state’s worst flu season may continue despite holiday break. Federal health officials say New Jersey has the most flu cases. South Carolina, Louisiana, New York, and Colorado have “very…
President Donald Trump updated a high-profile construction project to build a new monument in Washington, D.C. In a recent interview, the president claimed work on a triumphal arch will begin within two months, providing the clearest schedule for a project he has touted for years. Trump claims preparations are underway, but building has not begun….
After child care fraud claims, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is defying federal and public investigation. The uproar escalated after a viral video questioned whether some day care providers were receiving public cash without proper services. The HHS has temporarily suspended all child care payments to Minnesota. After YouTuber Nick Shirley raised concerns regarding child care…
Holidays bring celebrations, family gatherings, and food and drink. Though pleasurable, these events can bring hidden heart health risks, especially through “holiday heart syndrome.” Atrial fibrillation, an irregular and fast heartbeat, can diminish cardiac efficiency and cause fatal problems if left untreated. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) happens when the heart’s upper chambers beat irregularly, reducing blood…
