After months of anticipation, a large Southern fried chicken company opened in New Jersey, increasing fast-food chicken competition. This week, the Atlanta-based company opened its first Garden State shop in Magnolia, attracting local foodies who wanted its famous dish without driving south. The North White Horse Pike site is opening national restaurant franchises. Georgia, Florida,…
A new national survey shows growing discontent while President Donald Trump praises the U.S. economy. Despite White House optimism, fresh data reveals everyday Americans don’t experience the economy’s benefits. The research finds most Americans think the economy hurts. Price spikes, cost-of-living challenges, and stagnant household budgets affect public sentiment. Few respondents expressed everyday economic satisfaction,…
Following a federal audit, New Jersey nursing facilities’ criminal background checks for personnel were found to be inadequate, raising concerns about resident safety. Federal inspectors discovered that many institutions failed to properly vet direct care staff for vulnerable seniors. A sample of state nursing homes was audited by the HHS inspector general. Eleven of the…
According to sources, Google is exploring a new technique to display real estate listings directly in its search results, which has hurt Zillow shares. Investors are alarmed by Google’s abrupt move and its potential dominance over online property searches, which Zillow has long dominated. Zillow’s stock fell more than 10% in a single trading session,…
Many New Jerseyans have enjoyed surf fishing at Island Beach State Park for decades. This is a family tradition, mental escape, and coastal connection. That relationship is straining when a new state lottery system left thousands of lifelong fisherman without beach vehicle permits. New Jersey’s 2026 random lottery for mobile sport fishing permits replaces first-come,…
A commercial car slammed a traffic management at a busy Raritan Township crossroads on Tuesday afternoon, sending him to a regional trauma hospital with critical injuries. Traffic was heavy on Old York Road and Voorhees Corner Road at 4 p.m., when a car crashed. West Windsor police say a 40-year-old man let drivers leave his…
New Jersey and metro ride sharing drivers oppose a proposal to substantially increase airport pick-up and drop-off fees, saying it could hurt drivers’ lives and passengers’ wallets. Uber, Lyft, and other app-based drivers are concerned about the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s long-term capital investment strategy months before a critical board decision….
New Jersey will raise gas prices again in January. The third straight gasoline and diesel tax hike on January 1, 2026, will make New Jersey one of the highest-taxed states. State officials predict 4.2 cent/gallon gas price increases. Diesel will cost 56.1 cents more and gasoline 49.1 cents more in state taxes. This is up…
From Friday to Saturday, experts forecast strong winds over New Jersey. The wind event may cause tree falls, power outages, and risky navigation in coastal and open areas of all 21 counties. Forecasts anticipate 20–30 mph winds over the state, with stronger gusts during weather systems. In central and Jersey Shore areas, winds can surpass…
Atlantic City casinos remain New Jersey’s only indoor smoking spots nearly 20 years after the ban. Staff from public health and casinos discuss whether this long-standing exception applies. On Monday, New Jersey appeals court heard from casino workers who say secondhand smoking poisons them. Dealers, servers, and other workers claimed they had a constitutional right…
