Online shopping has changed American shopping, but parcel theft is a new problem in New Jersey. What was once a minor inconvenience is now one of the state’s most common property crimes, affecting thousands of homes and costing families and retailers billions. Recent incidents involving a New Jersey mayor demonstrate this crime’s brazenness. Security footage…
The 35th president-themed Washington D.C. performing arts complex will change its name. Officials renamed the playhouse Trump, distorting its history. World-class concerts and cultural events have made the theater crucial to the city’s arts and entertainment sector. Its old name honored a former president and reflected decades of American history. The Trump designation, influenced by…
Freed of all charges The high-profile trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. over his parenting and public service ended Thursday. The 51-year-old Democrat was charged with child endangerment, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and witness tampering. Although the jury acquitted the defendants, they might have faced decades in prison. After a two-year investigation in…
A pharmaceuticals company’s safety problems in New Jersey have led to the loss of 146 jobs. The company laid off workers weeks after federal regulators told them to stop selling the medicine in the U.S., which worried patients and doctors. Intercept Pharmaceuticals, which is based in Morristown, said in a state filing that layoffs will…
A former New Jersey girl sued her high school teacher for sexually assaulting her for years, stating that his school district-employed family knew but did nothing. A mid-20s victim claims she was abused as a Red Bank Regional High School sophomore in 2015. She alleges English teacher Michael Canning lied and raped her. Canning’s sexual…
Criminal background checks for vulnerable New Jersey nursing home caregivers were found to be inadequate by a federal probe. The findings raise serious resident safety concerns and highlight long-term care government oversight deficiencies. The Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determined that most nursing homes violated federal laws…
In response to concerns about unlawful behavior behind respectable shops, a Somerset County, New Jersey township has tightened massage parlor and related business laws. Local officials claim the reforms will increase transparency, public safety, and prevent businesses from being used for prostitution. The Bridgewater Township Council approved a revised law to improve regulation of massage…
Police say two armed people stole a car from a Seton Hall University employee in South Orange early Tuesday morning. The victim was stunned but unharmed by the brief assault around morning, according to police. Law enforcement stated a Seton Hall employee arrived in a parking area near Human Resources around 7:20 a.m. As they…
The largest public school system in New Jersey has banned student smartphone use in classrooms and on school buses, marking a major shift in student technology use. The Toms River Regional Board of Education overwhelmingly approved the new rule banning personal electronic device use during school hours. Students must respect the rules on school buses…
An Ocean City McDonald’s shuttered after nearly 50 years in the Jersey Shore’s busiest town. Residents, seasonal workers, and coastal tourists frequented the 47-year-old restaurant at 900 West Avenue near 9th Street. Visitors to Ocean City’s downtown business district were surprised when the restaurant shuttered unexpectedly over the weekend. Owner thanked diners for decades of…
