A federal decision to redefine cannabis and hemp could have lasting implications on New Jersey’s cannabis economy, medical research sector, and hemp farmers. Last December, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing federal agencies to classify cannabis as less harmful but keeping it illegal. Cannabis is no longer classified as a Schedule I substance,…
Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith has returned to national politics. This time, he’s angrily reacting to Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exaggerated charges about Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy sex criminal. Smith hasn’t appeared on TV or YouTube in almost a week, but his social media comments garnered notice and brought a different perspective to…
New Jersey Powerball advises players to examine two unclaimed $50,000 tickets before they expire. Powerball ticket buyers in Middlesex and Ocean County earlier this year could win unexpectedly. Early 2026 will bring deadlines. The NJ Lottery uncovered an unclaimed ticket. It happened at a Lafayette Road 7-Eleven in Edison, Middlesex County. This January 13, 2025…
The burglar returned two mandolins stolen from a Teaneck music business with an unexpected apology. The incident, which received social media attention, showed how community interaction may solve local crimes. Lark Street Music reported the instruments returned on December 26, days after the incident on December 22. Store surveillance shows a guy scrutinizing mandolins before…
Trump’s influence, headlines, and policy changes dominated American politics in 2025. Last year, political watchers on both sides of the aisle noticed the fragility of democratic institutions and the harshness of the nation’s political disputes. Trump’s 2025 administration has been distinguished by narrative control, not policy. Observers say the previous president shifted focus, affected political…
New Jersey is spending $11 million on nature-based projects to reduce carbon emissions and rehabilitate the ecosystem. The NJDEP announced the initiative on December 19. It seeks natural answers to the state’s climate issues while enhancing the environment. This project will fund environmental projects in several New Jersey municipalities. This investment will assist Stone Harbor…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is congratulated on her second pregnancy. Leavitt, 28, announced on social media that her and Nicholas Riccio, 60, are having a child in May. Leavitt posted a photo of her baby bulge in front of a Christmas tree in her emotional announcement. She said she and her husband are…
After the explosive and unresolved ending, viewers have been waiting for answers since CBS’s action drama Tracker’s December midseason break. Since December 14, Season 3 has been off the air, and December 28 will be no exception. Sunday, March 1 is the confirmed return date for Tracker Season 3. This will recap the story at…
Sunday morning, two helicopters collided near Hammonton, southern New Jersey. A pilot died and another was injured. Authorities said the incident occurred at 11:25 a.m. on Basin Road near Hammonton Municipal Airport in Atlantic County. Police believe an Enstrom F-28A/280C helicopter crashed. Federal aviation officials identified the helicopters. Pilots flew both planes solo. Investigations suggest…
A portfolio of rent-controlled apartment buildings in Jersey City sold for $13.8 million, indicating investor interest in the city’s multifamily housing market despite economic headwinds. The sale featured two residential buildings at 546 and 565 Bergen Avenue with 68 rent-controlled apartments and one ground-floor shop space. Hudson Atlantic Realty helped Axial Partners sell the properties….
